When focusing on inbound marketing, your blog is at the center of your universe. That means it deserves top priority in your planning and business blog strategy development.
We’ve outlined the 10 essential steps to take in creating a business blog that meets your company’s needs and objectives.
Which of these steps are most challenging for your team?
Check out these resources — blog posts and downloads — that will help you along the way.
On goal setting: Marketing Goals + Documented Strategy = More Marketing Success
On identifying an audience: 3 Reasons You Need Customer Personas
On determining a blogging schedule: Marketing Benchmarks From 7000+ Businesses
On planning your promotion strategy: Blogging Mistake — Not Promoting Your Blog — And The Solution
On choosing writers: It’s Time To Pick Teams: Who Will Create Your Content and Great Content Requires Great Writers
On brainstorming blog topics: Ten Ways To Spice Up A Business Blog
On creating a blog calendar: Blog Calendar Template
On writing blog posts: 5 Ways To Write A Blog (downloadable templates)
On promoting your blog: Why Your Blog Should Be The Center Of Your Marketing Universe
On measuring your blog: Blog Metrics To Measure & Use Part 1 and Part 2