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Blogging Your Business into the 21st Century

Posted on the 07 November 2013 by Butterchicken @vivekkrishnan

Looking back 20 years ago and reviewing how a business used to work in that decade makes you realize just how far we have come and how much we have achieved in the technological world. You only have to look at how graphics have come on from the pencil to the PC in less than 30 years and how everything is now reliant upon the Internet. As this environment is constantly updating and renewing itself, we need to move ahead with its fast pace. Doing this will allow your business to thrive and achieve its full potential, all you need is to familiarize yourself with all that’s on offer and available in the Technology driven 21st Century.

Social Media is a Must

Reports show that well over 50% of people aged 40 and under use Social Media sites to find businesses and services as well as products and reviews. If your business is not utilizing these media sites then you really would be missing out. Sites like Facebook, Twitter, Podcasts and Blogs can offer promotional services to customers and potential customers and clients that allow you to access a wider array of people than anywhere else. It really is a must for any business to use Social Media sites and make a regular habit of updating the material so as to attract custom but also inform of updates and keep interest alive. It can take minutes to get a Facebook page started for your business. Creating a blog can be a little more time consuming but can be more beneficial in the long run as it is a site in itself and can be invaluable in receiving feedback and ideas from consumers.

Blogging it through

Many of the business blogs you see online have affiliate links to other sites and services. You may have an opportunity to produce more income via this route as it can generate dollars for every click leading to your site. This is only an option. However, some blogs become so affiliated and bombarded with links at every sentence that it becomes a bit overwhelmed. As a good blog example you make check The Workplace Depot to see how they have succeeded in creating the perfect type of business blog that’s widely informative and easy to use and search. Whatever style you choose for your business blog, ensure you take time to think carefully about your target audience and what you want to achieve. That way you can make it effective and use the resource in the best way.

App it up

There is so much Technology available; you need to be making the most of it. Apps can be of great help while using a Tablet device, notebook or mobile and while you’re out of the office. They enable you to dictate your emails, edit documents from other sources, plan and organize your appointments and schedules and much, much more. You name it there will be an app for it that will save you time and boost your business.

So keep up to date and don’t lag behind, make your way in the business world by using Technology to the full.


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