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SEO for writers – now on sale at only $7.95

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The ebook ‘SEO for writers and bloggers‘ is now on sale at the awesome price of $7.95. (That’s an ironic use of the word ‘awesome’ by the way*). The book is designed for writers and bloggers who want to master the basics of writing for search engines, without mangling their prose and stuffing their copy [...]

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When is a 'business opportunity' really just a pyramid scheme in disguise?

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Many internet information products about how to set up in business are in reality little better than a pyramid scheme. My advice? Don’t throw good time after bad money. Move on.

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How to write a blog post – in 12 easy steps

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How to write a blog post – in 12 easy steps: from initial ideas through research, writing and making it all pretty with links and photos.

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10 ways to write scannable web copy

Scannable web copy – 10 techniques to help you write for readers who scan web pages.

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There's gold in them there blogs – the truth about how to make money online

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Blogging seems like a gold rush: everyone’s dreaming of getting rich, but the one’s making money are those selling shovels.

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Why don't newspaper journalists get to the point?

newspaper journalists should get to the point

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Stop writing! That's enough 'content' already

There’s been a deluge of ‘content’ onto the Internet. We’re drowning in it already – and the Internet is barely into its adolescence. Oh Google, Google, what have you done?

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Last train to Snarksville: is your blogging voice predictable?

The snarky tone of voice is popular among bloggers. Why?

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Your readers want information

One of the keys to writing well is to understand your reader. You need to know what they want. If you’re writing for an online audience, remember that generally people go to websites to get things done.

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