Do you struggle with writing blog posts? If you’re like a lot of artists we’ve had in the Blog Triage class, you blog because someone (probably me) told you it was a good idea. But you’ve never really gotten the hang of it. You fight your way through blogging.
Relax! This Blog Post Formula Does the Work for You [Infographic] Read
If your blog needs a jolt, try working on a theme like Carrie Cahill Mulligan’s 17 Days of Green. Themes give you structure. You aren’t always grasping for something to write because you know what your subject will be.
How a Theme Can Help Revive Your Blog Read
Cynthia Morris and I recently asked for artist-volunteers who wanted a mini blog critique. Many people were eager to get a free advice! The only caveat was that we would share our feedback with the world. This video is a small sampling of what we do in our Blog Triage class.
The 4-Minute Blog Critique Read
Whether you’re writing for a blog or a newsletter, spend extra time on subject lines and titles, images, links, and your call to action. These four components distinguish great from good content. Subject Line or Title The title you select for your blog post or subject line is critical. It will either entice people to
Distinguish Great from Good Content Read
Some subjects are always winners – they just need a little tweaking for today. You might update a post because the topic is still relevant or because new research has come along. I show you want I looked for when I updated a 7-year-old post.
Recycling an Old Blog Post Read
Guest blogger Kim Bruce shares the story of how she was included in an exhibition proposal by someone who found her through a Google search.
Pins and Needles: Proof that Words Can Help You Be Found Online Read
If you’ve left a comment on this blog, you’ve noticed that some people have their pictures next to their comments and others don’t. You can get yours at Gravatar.com. Now, whenever you put your cursor over someone’s image on Art Biz Blog the picture cocks to the left and his or her Gravatar profile appears.
Share Your Profile Instantly with Other Blog Commenters Read
One of the most difficult things about blogging is coming up with ideas. Do you feel pressure to write the perfect blog post in a single sitting? That’s rarely how good blog posts come together. The secret to having a vibrant blog is to juggle a number of ideas for posts so that you’re writing
The Secrets for an Endless Supply of Blog Posts Read
I scoured the 257 posts (to date) from 2010 and came up with a Best Of list. These might not have produced the highest number of comments, but they incited discussion or had information that I thought was most relevant. And many did, indeed, have the most comments.
Best of the Art Biz Blog 2010 Read
Q: With everything that Facebook offers, why do I still need a blog? A: Whoa, cowboy/cowgirl! Yes, Facebook is a robust site that helps you engage with others in powerful ways, but it cannot replace the need for your own Web presence. Both your blog and Facebook allow you to update your followers. They give
Yes, You Still Need a Blog Read
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