Unlocking the Power of LinkedIn: Six Steps to Building Meaningful Relationships

Relationships matter, especially in business. And the best social media platform for building genuine business relationships is LinkedIn! In this post, I’ll share six practical steps that have helped me succeed.

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What’s Working on LinkedIn Right Now?

It’s no secret that LinkedIn is my favorite social media platform. It’s made a huge difference in the success of my business and my clients’ businesses. But, like any other platform, there are some tactics that work and some that don’t. Let’s talk about four tactics that I’ve found to be successful right now.

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Five Steps to Building an Organic Network on LinkedIn

Are you ready to get started building a network on LinkedIn but don’t know where to start? Or maybe LinkedIn seems intimidating? Never fear, Emily Writes is here with 5 simple steps to create a profile you’ll be proud of and make connections that last!

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How to Write a Thought Leadership Article for LinkedIn

Think of your favorite “thought leaders” in your industry. These are the people who are your go-to sources for all of the latest information and trends.

Wouldn’t it be great if YOU could become one of those go-to people? An industry thought leader?

In my blog this week, I break down how to write a LinkedIn article and why this is an excellent way to build your authority and start branding yourself as a true thought leader!

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How to Use Content Buckets to Create Your Marketing Content Calendar

Ready to overhaul your marketing content calendar?

Whether you have NO existing organizational system and fly by the seat of your pants (hey, we’ve all been there!) or you have a structure in place but would love another perspective, today’s blog is for you.

Learn my 4-step process for creating a marketing content calendar, using a concept I call “content buckets.”

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How to Find Great Ideas for Your Long-form Content

Churning out marketing content can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re running out of ideas for topics. This blog is designed to solve that problem! Learn about the different types of long-form content, why it’s so effective, and six practical strategies for compiling fresh ideas. Which strategy will you use first?

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Social Media Post Ideas for Consultants and Coaches

Being a coach or consultant is a rewarding career path – but coming up with fresh social media post ideas after a long day of helping your clients doesn’t always sound like fun!

In this blog, I will share some of my favorite social media post ideas for consultants and coaches – and some great real-life examples, too!

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Want to be a Thought Leader? Try Content Marketing!

Thought leadership is not just about being knowledgeable; it’s about being KNOWN for your knowledge, and using this expertise to help others.

For small businesses, embracing thought leadership as a strategy can be a game-changer! This blog will teach you how to build thought leadership through consistent content creation. It even includes four clear-cut steps for getting started.

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Six Social Media Post Ideas for Photographers

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Photographers have to get creative when marketing themselves, especially in highly populated areas or tourist destinations. But it doesn’t have to cost a fortune! Social media is free, and with the tips and ideas provided in this blog, you’ll be well on your way to filling your calendar for the foreseeable future.

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How to Brainstorm New Social Media Post Ideas for Your Small Business

With summer coming up, it’s the perfect time to reevaluate your social media strategy. If you’re feeling a bit stuck and not sure where to go next, check out this article for a behind-the-scenes look at my top 5 tips for generating new social media post ideas.

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Discover the Formula for the Perfect Sales Email Sequence

Why do certain sales emails have you eagerly clicking “Buy Now” while others see the dreary fate of the trash bin in seconds?

The magic lies in the composition of the email – the carefully chosen words that captivate the reader, honestly show the value of your offer, and make the sale irresistible. In other words, it all comes down to the art and science of email copywriting.

In this article, I’ll share the strategies I use to craft high-converting sales email sequences. This formula will help you convert prospects into customers and clients. Inside, you’ll find templates for the six-email, automated sequence that your prospects will receive.

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7 Social Media Post Ideas for Realtors

In today’s fast-changing market, real estate agents are finding that having a consistent digital presence is more important than ever! But constantly creating quality content while listing, showing, and selling houses can be a daunting task!

In this blog, I’ll break down why social media is so important for real estate agents and give you real-life examples of what you can post.

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How to Use Asana for Project Management (by yourself or with a team!)

If you’re anything like me, your plate is full of responsibilities and your mind is packed with ideas. Digital organization tools like Asana give you a place to put all of that chaos and creativity in order.

In this blog, I’m excited to show you exactly how I use Asana to save time in my business operations. I’ll give you helpful examples that you can use, whether you’re a solopreneur or part of a larger team.

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How to Write a Great Website Homepage

Writing content for a website homepage can feel really daunting, but it’s easier when you have a checklist in hand. Allow me to pull back the curtain and share my exact process for writing content for a website homepage!

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Is It Worth Having a Website for a Small Business?

Do service providers really need a website? Could you just get by with a great social media presence?

In this blog, I’m going to make the case that small businesses DO need professional websites! In fact, I’ll give you 14 succinct reasons why.

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9 Ways to Use Generative AI to Improve Your Writing

This blog provides nine ways I’m using generative AI to improve my creativity and efficiency as a writer. These methods have helped me overcome writer’s block and achieve a better work/life balance since I’m able to do more work in less time!

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How to Build a Social Media Following: A Step-by-Step Guide

Whether you love social media or you despise it, there’s no ignoring the fact that having a strong social media presence is important for modern brands.

Social media is a great place to engage with your target audience, build a loyal following, increase your brand visibility, and promote new products or services. However, building a solid group of engaged followers takes some work. Ready today’s article to learn how entrepreneurs can make the most out of social media!

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Learn How to Sell Yourself: Tips for an Effective About Page

Your “About” page is one of the most important pages on your website. This is where you can highlight your credentials, build trust with your audience, and really show the world what you have to offer. After all, people do business with people – and they want to know who is behind your organization.

However, your About page isn’t really about you…it’s about your reader! Does that sound confusing?

In this week’s blog, I share why you should curate this page in a way that connects you with your audience while also providing you with actionable tips for an effective About page.

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Most small organizations struggle to create clear, consistent content for their online marketing efforts. At Emily Writes, our superpower is…

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Authentic Copy: Why it Matters & How to Write it

Are you one of the many people who get tripped up on what to write online? My biggest advice to you is simple: Just be yourself! Authentic copy is the key to increasing brand loyalty, building trust with your audience, and increasing your sales. I also provide three tips for learning how to write authentically.

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Different Types of CTAs: How to Decide Which One to Use

You’ve probably heard that it’s important to have calls to action (CTAs) on your social media posts. But why? And what kinds of CTAs should you be using?

My latest blog breaks this all down!

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5 Reasons to Use Blogging In Your Content Marketing Plan (+ Experience Business Growth!)

Are you underestimating the power of blogging? Small businesses around the world are tapping into blogs as a way to grow their business. Keep reading to find out how your blog can enhance your content marketing plan and help you take your business to new levels.

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The Best Places to Learn About Entrepreneurship

If you’re looking to start your own business, you’re in luck! There are thousands of amazing people and organizations, ready…

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How To Make Real Connections On Social Media

Social media can truly be a beautiful thing in our disconnected, jaded world. It helps us facilitate connections and relationships that otherwise wouldn’t be possible! Learn more about making real connections through social media in this week’s blog.

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Instagram Marketing 101: How to Promote Your Small Business

With over 1 billion users, Instagram is an excellent platform to use to promote your business and grow your following. But it can be very overwhelming! Let’s break down all of the features of Instagram and how you can use it for your business!

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How I Created My 2022 Content Calendar

I created my 2022 content marketing calendar in about an hour. Here’s my step-by-step process.

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Building ON Social Media vs. Building WITH Social Media

This week, I turned my blog over to one of the talented writers on my team! Amanda is here to share why you should build WITH social media, not just ON it.

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Why I Use Agorapulse to Manage My Social Media Accounts

If you manage social media accounts for a business or other organization, software like Agorapulse can bring a level of automation and sophistication to your efforts. I’d like to share why I chose Agorapulse over the myriad of other platforms, its capabilities and drawbacks, and whether or not I recommend it for you!

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9 Post Ideas for Your Instagram Feed

Instagram recently announced huge changes coming to its platform. How does this affect you and your business’s content marketing plan? What can you do to adapt your plan to Instagram’s newest changes?

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5 Productivity Tips for Content Writers and Social Media Managers

As a creative person, it can sometimes be difficult to “force” creativity when I’m not feelin’ it… but still have to deliver.

So over the years, I’ve come up with some tips and tricks that help me stay productive. Here are my top five productivity tips!

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How to Utilize Relationships to Grow Your Small Business

Building strong relationships as a business owner fosters growth, brand loyalty, and trust. In this post, I’m sharing my best tips to build and utilize relationships to scale your small business!

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How to Network as an Introvert

As a small business owner, you are the face of your brand. But for many of us who self-identify as “introverts,” this can be uncomfortable or downright scary!

I’ve just written about a couple of ways you can embrace networking as an introvert. How do you break out of your shell? Tell me in the comments below – don’t be shy! ?

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How to Optimize Your Social Media Bio

The bio on your social media profile is like your personal elevator pitch. Spending the time to craft a well-written and punchy social media bio is well worth the effort. This blog is meant to be your step-by-step playbook for writing a solid bio for each of your social media profiles, for both personal and professional brands. 

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Social Media: So Easy a Caveman Can Do It

I’ll be the first to say that social media isn’t rocket science. Yet there’s a reason I work with so many organizations, solopreneurs, and small business owners to manage their social media. These are smart, capable people who could all run their own social media… if they wanted to or had the time. They choose to outsource their social media because of the four skill sets listed above.

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