Business Improvement and Social media

I selected this article from Curatti written by Andy Capaloff because it provides insight into how to create great content with your unique voice.

Generate personalized articles that your audience will love.

How to Craft Unique Content

When it comes to blogging you need to stand out from the crowd. I agree that in order to attract readers your posts need to be fresh and original.

Capaloff shows how to effectively create your own unique voice in your writing.

Here's what caught my attention:

• Capture the essence of who you are in your articles. This is how to become an authentic blogger with a unique voice.

• Become a second level communicator by writing about something that has been covered yet offers a different perspective. This way your content is adding value for your readers.

• There are many different writing styles out there -- find one that works best for you. This could be a friendly approach, a teaching perspective, a storyteller, ect.

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I selected this article from Curatti written by Eleonora Zolotaryova
 because it shows you how to successfully redesign your website for better visibility.

Your website may need a major upgrade in order to stay current.

Make Your Website More Successful

To attract subscribers your website needs to stand out online. I agree that a new design can help improve your chances.

Zolotaryova provides the right steps to take to make the necessary changes.

Here's what caught my attention:

• Before getting started it's important to analyze and narrow down your niche. For this to happen you need to take advantage of the right tools to learn more about what the competition is doing.

• Use organic search methods to attract website traffic. Include a set of words and phrases that reflect your brand -- known as semantic core.

• Perform a technical audit such as your URLs, Meta tags and titles, any broken links, ect. Fixing these errors will help more visitors see your website in search.

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I selected this article from Curatti written by Daniel Ndukwu because it provides insights on increasing your website traffic with Quora.

How to attract more subscribers for your business.

Quora as a Website Lead Generator

Driving interested visitors to your website can be enhanced with the right resources. I agree that Quora can help attract more readers.

Ndukwu shows you what he discovered after a 30 day challenge and the growth his website experienced.

Here's what caught my attention:

• People who share information on Quora come from different backgrounds and knowledge levels. Readers are drawn to interesting and unique answers.

• When launching out onto the knowledge platform you want to plan your approach first. Set up your profile to reflect your niche and level of expertise.

• There are thousands of topics in Quora and more being added each day. Choose and follow the ones that make the most sense to your business.

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I selected this article from Curatti written by Robin Singh because it explains how to create a knowledge based website.

Your readers are seeking information that they can learn from.

Grow Your Website with a Knowledge Base Approach

You can increase your sales by offering solid information. I agree that it's beneficial to include valuable content on your website.

Singh provides 9 reasons your business should include a knowledge based strategy.

Here's what caught my attention:

• High quality content helps you to support your customers better. This increases the satisfaction rate as you place yourself in their shoes.

• Google will find your website valuable when you publish helpful content. This will increase your search ranking as a result.

• There will be fewer support requests when you offer informative articles on your website. When customers find what they are looking for there is no longer a need to ask for help.

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I selected this article from Curatti written by Alice Elliott because she explains how to improve your blog by planning ahead.

Use some brainstorming to create a positive focus for your content.

How to Create a Perfect Post

You need to have a game plan for each week of content that you publish. I agree that this will help create a better direction for your blog.

Elliott explains how to improve your blog posts by mapping out your content strategy.

Here's what caught my attention:

• You need to write your articles with the reader in mind. Your audience is in the driver's seat when it comes to blogging success.

• Write blog posts that educate your audience. Share your knowledge and expertise in order to help make improvements in their lives.

• Become a thought leader by writing from a voice of authority. This will be done in your chosen target market or niche.

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I selected this article from Curatti written by Scott Aughtmon because it explains the scientific process behind our brain response to compelling content.

Understand what drives people to respond to a story.

Study Reveals Engaging Content Wins Over Readers

The creative locations in the brain respond to certain types of storytelling. I agree that in order to attract an audience you need to understand what how they respond.

Aughtmon shows us how the mind if affected when presented with a catchy story.

Here's what caught my attention:

• Stories activate larger areas in the brain – ones that "represent different aspects of meaning." Our mind isn't just listening, but it's also engaging.

• The study shows that our brains are trying the comprehend what's happening in a story. It acts like a computer and starts to analyze the data.

• Our minds will try to anticipate what is going to happen next. The brain actually sees what is being described visually.

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