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Why a WordPress Site Blog is an Author’s Best Friend

Melanie Saxton

Do you have a WordPress site blog? The value that WordPress websites bring to authors is immense, especially in the art and science of blogging. Search engines love news and consider blog posts to be news as long as the content is optimized properly and offers fresh and useful information. I certainly hope so.

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How Long Should It Take to Write a Blog Post on Average?

Content Powered

The average length of a good blog post seems to be increasing every year. Back in 2011, when Google released Panda and changed content marketing forever, blog posts ranged from 300 words to maybe 1,000 from a particularly ambitious marketer. So how long should it take to write one of these blog posts?

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Do These 3 Types of Wordiness Sneak Into Your Writing?

Enchanting Marketing

Let me tell you a quick story first … It was 2011. And this blog post you’re reading right now? You try to be clear and concise. But could it be that a dash of wordiness sneaks into your writing? It’s easily done. Shall I explain? I was packing for my first cycling trip. You want your favorite customer to click Buy.

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How to Cast a Spell Cast On Your Next Blog Post

Men With Pens

It lets you cast a spell that makes folk soak up each word on your blog. But first, let me tell you why you need to learn how to cast this spell: Your blog will be a snap to read. Best of all, when you cast this spell on your blog, there’s next to no chance that you’ll get caught. Your eyes see them and soak them up.

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Are News, Updates, and Announcement Blogs Bad for SEO?

Content Powered

Your goal with a blog is to write long-form content that focuses on showcasing your expertise and helping your users. The question is, are those posts harmless, or are they actively harmful to your search engine optimization? These kinds of posts aim to keep your audience informed of information you think they might want to know.

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Don’t Be Paralyzed By Media Consumption in 2011

ProBlogger

As I write this post, it’s 11.49 This morning, I returned to my computer after a weekend off with the intention of jumping into some solid blogging. and whip out at least five posts this morning and to start work on a report that I’ve been planning to write in the afternoon. Post from: ProBlogger Blog Tips.

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‘SEO Is Not a Unicorn’: Crucial SEO Tips for Content Marketers

Contently

How Featured Snippets Help Readers and Your Rankings When you come across a word or phrase that needs some explanation, that’s an excellent opportunity to land your blog post in Google’s featured snippets section. A featured snippet may also answer a common question that many people search for answers to.

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