As corporate blogging becomes more popular, many companies are wondering if this is something that is right for them. There are many benefits that can be achieved by having a corporate blog, such as increased sales, better brand recognition and SEO, but none are as important as creating that personal link with your readers. A corporate blog is a tool that can be used to really create a relationship with readers, which can result in an increase of the other three points mentioned above.

To create that personal link there are a few techniques that should be used, as well as a few that should be avoided. In many cases, a fine balance is needed to accomplish your goals. For example, if you need your corporate blog to move a certain product, there is a way of selling it, without appearing overly commercial. Let’s look at a few ways that companies can create the personal touch with their blog.

First, the blogger needs to give at least their first name. A last name is not essential, but if you are a well known executive, this can be a good thing to add. No blogger should be anonymous, as this makes the corporate blog feel more like a promotional tool than a public service or outlet for information. In addition, it does help to have a picture of the blogger, since this does give the readers a face to go with the posts. This is is not necessary, but it is helpful.

Next, the blog should focus on providing information that is useful to readers. This point cannot be stressed enough. If a post is useful, readers are less likely to be offended if you are selling them something. Not all of your posts should be centered around “Buy our products.” You need to create a mix of personal posts, product announcements and news that is related to your industry.

The next point is vital – creating the right kind of relationship. When you first start blogging and you’re getting new readers that are interacting with you, it’s easy to let your guard down and let that level of professionalism slip. This should never happen on a corporate blog. If you need a personal outlet – create your own blog – but don’t bring your issues and opinions to your corporate blog.

This is your company’s public face – do you want it to be perceived as unprofessional and scatter brained? No! Each post should be written in a concise format that uses appropriate language and humor, without crossing the line. This is a balancing act that can be difficult at first.

We recommend using a blog management service that can assist you in finding that balance and avoiding the pitfalls that doom corporate blogs to failure. These are powerful tools, but you need to make sure that you are using them in the right way to avoid having a disaster on your hands that is hard to erase from the public’s mind.

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Originally posted 2008-06-27 05:37:17. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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As more companies get into the world of corporate blogging, the word is spreading that this is a great way to reach out to the public. There are five specific benefits that any company can reap as a result of setting up a corporate blog.

1. Cheap means of marketing.

Let’s face it, you need to save money on marketing whenever you can. If you are looking for a very cheap way of increasing your site’s visits, adding a blog is a great way to do it. It will take time to build your readership, but the more you post, the greater your chances are of doing just that. If you promote your blog the right way, you can guarantee that you will be noticed. In addition, corporate blogging allows for organic marketing that really doesn’t require any additional effort. Search engines will be indexing each post you make and you’ll have that many more opportunities for discovery on these directories.

2. Build a strong brand.

Every company out there needs to have a strong brand that is instantly recognizable. One of the easiest ways to accomplish this without having to spend big bucks on a nationwide marketing campaign is to set up a corporate blog. By integrating this blog into your site, you’re setting up that visual link. As your readers get to know you, that trust relationship will begin to form and that right there is worth its weight in gold.

3. Make your company more customer friendly.

Customers typically see companies as nameless, faceless and very cold. By giving your blog the personal touch, you are reaching out to your customers and showing them that your company is indeed run by humans and that you do care about them. This is a vital link to any successful business and a corporate blog is one of the easiest ways to accomplish this without spending a lot of money.

4. Search Engine Optimization.

We touched briefly on this in the first point, but it bears going into further. If you have a static site that has a few pages, you are not giving search engines enough content to index you appropriately. You can only have so many relevant keywords on each page and you are severely limited. With a blog, especially if you post every day, you’ll have new opportunities to promote your company using a variety of different keywords. In addition, by posting frequently, you are increasing your chances that search engines will rank you higher and they will spider your site more frequently.

5. Incredibly economical.

Each of the points above all had one thing in common – each is a means of marketing, branding and building a customer base that does not require a lot of money. For smaller companies that have a limited marketing budget, this is perhaps the best reason to set up a corporate blog.

If you are interested in taking advantage of these benefits, contact a blog management company that can help you build a powerful blog that gets noticed.

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Originally posted 2008-06-26 05:34:11. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Currently, one of the best ways to reach out to your customer base is through the use of a corporate blog. When it comes to getting that personal touch just right and humanizing your company, there is no better tool than a blog done well. Let’s take a look at just a few of the benefits that a corporate blog can bring your company.

1. Greater Discoverability

Static pages such as you find on a regular site are not very discoverable when it comes to search engine traffic. If you’re in a very tight niche, it can be difficult to get your pages up to the top of the search engine results. When you have a corporate blog, you’re boosting that discoverability for the following reasons. First, you have more content that is added to on a regular basis. Search engines start spidering your site more often and the result is that you have a higher ranking in search results.

Second, you’ll be covering several different topics that readers of all kinds will be interested in. The more you write about the better your chances are of having new customers stumble upon your blog and as such, your company.

2. The Human Touch

Many consumers view corporations are being soulless and run by a bunch of drones. A corporate blog that is done well will create that human element and help consumers see that your business is run by real people. This builds a stronger level of trust and your readers begin to develop a relationship with you via this blog. Over time, this can lead to a fan base as well as regular visitors and much more traffic.

3. Better Brand Awareness

Part of the key to building a strong brand is having that instant name recognition. When you have a corporate blog, you’ll be exposed to an entirely new audience. Your fans will begin to associate your company with openness and they will begin to recognize not only your name but your brand as well. There is no better tool for quickly building up your company’s brand.

This is not to say that corporate blogging is easy. In many cases, it may be beneficial to outsource the management of your blog to a trained professional that is capable to assisting you with SEO as well as pertinent advice on how to avoid common blogging pitfalls. By having a professional company guide you on your path towards corporate blogging the successful way you can be assured that you can avoid not only these pitfalls but that your blog will be able to accomplish all of the points mentioned above as well as many other benefits.

Blogging is an exciting new horizon for many companies and while it isn’t foolproof, with the right team, you can make a big difference in your company’s popularity. It’s definitely a balance, but with the right elements, you can have a very successful corporate blog that gets noticed.

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Originally posted 2008-06-24 05:34:20. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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