Most folks are intimidated when we say they need a “blog” on their site.   The word “Blog” is short for “web log.”  It is simply an on-line journal of happenings at your office or workplace and other industry news related to the product or service you’re promoting.  When the internet first started over ten years ago, blogs were normally full of daily life problems and little quips about the family, cooking, friends and day to day occurrences that the site owner thought would be interesting to others.   It will become your weekly journal to keep up with the world and stay in touch with your target group of individuals looking for your unique product or service.

Today, it is so much much more. In fact, every company no matter how big or small will not be successful without a blog on the site. It helps to establish your online presence and is an element all clients consider as a must when developing their sites or asking for re-designs. Those clients that are not tech savvy will find it easy to manage a WordPress Blog. You will be able to add images, content and links easily by following the basic WordPress instructions. YouTube video can also be added to your site now that you have a blog area.

Once you start blogging regularly you can become a “real” presence on the web and have others follow you if you are diligent in your writing efforts. Having a blog can generate additional clients and reduce marketing costs as well by bringing the actual people to your site to see your services (without additional expense).  Search engine spiders (software that visits your site) will soon learn what you’re blogging about and begin listing you higher and higher directing you to your target audience.

Having a blog will increase your chances of getting more quality inbound links. Linking strategy is popular with search engines. Your site will grow because of your blogging efforts. Visibility and building more traffic is a top priority for any business owner. No website should be without a blog area.  Visit our pages to the left to learn more about blogging and SEO methods available to increase your ROI (Return On Investment).

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Jean Holland-Rose (Chief Creative Officer) Orlando Website Design

An often overlooked method for creating additional revenue is the email campaign. Whether you use Constant Contact, Campaign Monitor or other email blast platforms, you should take advantage of this easy and quick way to build future income. The success depends upon staying in contact with your clients and building your list of email subscribers.

Sending out weekly or monthly online newsletters or mailings is a great way to solidify the trust relationship and build your credibility.  Attract new customers and improive your residual earnings through email marketing.

Example:
If you’re a photographer and you’ve just shot a wedding there is a chance the wedding client found you from your website ….you can tap into future needs by offering photography to their friends and family. Offer a first anniversary portrait, a new baby album of photos, etc.

Your residual income will grow with this client through the years and bring in more clients through your continual contact with the client. This holds true for most businesses, no matter what you’re expertise may be.

Example:
As web designers and programmers we understand the potential of residual work. Technology is constantly changing and when a client first builds their site, many bells and whistles are not available. Or, the client may have chosen to forego an element in favor of another due to budget restraints. Mobile sites for instance is something that is normally considered further down the road, as the client lives with their website and wants more visibility and faster download speed for mobile users. As time goes by, they will be especially grateful for your email newsletters showing off all of the new elements available (with special pricing) to enhance their sites and to raise the level of their success.

You’ve already built trust by providing a service to your current clients. Why not continue to build residual income by offering more as you grow your company and more products or services are available which might be beneficial to your clients?  Free offers and special pricing on goods and services is a popular way to attract new business. As you continue to email your subscribers they will look for specials available and will not be afraid to order from you or request services since they have already purchased something from you.

They may not take advantage of the first offer but if you continue to send information and develop a relationship with your client, when they are ready to purchase, you will (of course) be the first choice. Let your subscribers know you’re still in business.  If you do not tap into this market just remember, there is someone waiting in the wings to do just that.

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Jean Holland-Rose (Chief Creative Officer) Orlando Website Design