Blogging is BIG
It’s said that the first blog started in 1994 and by the middle of 2006 there was over 50 million blogs. 8-10 years ago blogs became a primary source of information for many people world wide and of course are still used a lot today.
Blogging however is more than just a place for people to write about their day or feelings. Blogs are being used for business and information purposes every day. Clients and consumers like to research companies and products, so they are knowing who and what they are working with/buying. Here is where a blog comes in. This is you opportunity as a business to reach out to your clients and give them the information they are searching for.
1.Establish yourself as an authority
The first great thing about having a blog on your website, is that you have an opportunity to establish yourself as an authority in your clients eyes. By offering content related to what your customer is looking for, you are adding value and empowering your client to make information based decisions. By being an authority and having an empowered consumer, there is a built trust, instead of sales based off shaky ground. This helps increase client happiness and thus retention.
2.Boosts Website SEO
Trying to get to the top of search engines? There really is no quick fix that lasts a long time? Getting to the top of search engines takes some time and of course information is key. By blogging on your site related to the products or services you offer, it’s putting more of that relevant information on your site. The more information on your site, the more search engines believe your site is relevant to what is being searched. Google sees your site as an authority and ranks it higher.
3.Evergreen content
Slightly tied in with the above, blogging can create something we call “Evergreen content”. Evergreen content is something that’s always relevant. Information that isn’t changing with the trends or seasons. (Kind of like an evergreen tree!). You of course can write about hot topics, but creating content on your site that is always applicable to your business, helps keep consumers informed and keywords on your site.
4. Answers potential clients questions
Some people visit FAQ sections, and some don’t think to. Some are not even sure of the questions they have until it’s presented to them. By writing about tips, tricks or general information you may just answer a question for a potential client. This can save both you and them some time. And when they reach out to you, they are informed and again higher likeliness to sign/purchase.
5. Shareables
Creating blog posts and content on your site can provide enough information that people are interested in sharing it. If there is enough value (and it’s slightly entertaining right?) people want to share it. Share with friends or family or co workers etc. This sharing helps expose your business to more people who could potentially become clients/customers. They start to read your information, because an empowered, informed consumer and trust you to be that person that offers a service/product.
5.5 It’s fun
Okay maybe at first it’s not, but seriously gets the creative juices flowing some days!