Author Archives: Erica

Share the Word is moving!

Posted on January 21, 2011

From now on, we’ll be offering better blogging tips at The Daily Post and on the WordPress.com blog. Be sure to update your subscriptions!

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15 Blogging Best Practices

Posted on November 5, 2010

In case you missed it on Freshly Pressed earlier this week, these Top 15 Blogging Best Practices are fantastic tips to blog by. Why Aren’t You Blogging? Originally uploaded by Mike Licht, NotionsCapital.com How can you become a better blogger? … Continue reading →

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Proud of Old Posts? These 5 Widgets Will Help You Get New Eyes on Your Archives

Posted on October 11, 2010

Have you put your heart and soul into many of your entries, only to watch them sink to the bottom of your blog and eventually disappear on to the second page, where they’re now collecting dust? These 5 widgets will … Continue reading →

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The Art of the Nut Graf: Don’t Just Get New Visitors, Keep Them

Posted on September 8, 2010

Writing rockin’ blog post titles is a great way to attract new visitors to your blog. But it’s just as important that your posts have strong introductions that will engage readers and motivate them to actually read — and not … Continue reading →

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Quick Tip: Avoid Center-Aligned Text

Posted on August 30, 2010

As mentioned in Poor Design Speaks Louder Than Words: A Lesson in Personal Branding, ineffective and unattractive design elements can send your visitors running for the browser back button. Using center-aligned body copy is another way to put readers off. … Continue reading →

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Freshly Pressed Focus – DIY: Bulletin Board Chic

Posted on August 25, 2010

This week, we picked DIY: Bulletin Board Chic, by WordPress user Pradaforbreakfast, for Freshly Pressed. Here’s why: Reason #1: Strong Headline “DIY: Bulletin Board Chic” is both informative and catchy. The “DIY” part tells readers that the post provides how-to … Continue reading →

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6 Strategies for Combating Lazy Blogging Habits

Posted on August 22, 2010

You already know that the greatest blogs are updated frequently and feature lots of original content. But let’s face it: sometimes you wish your blog posts would write themselves. Here’s a collection of strategies for overcoming some of the top … Continue reading →

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Allow Me To Introduce Myself

Posted on August 17, 2010

Hey, ya’ll! I’m Erica Johnson and I’m the Editorial Producer for WordPress.com. Starting today, I’ll be collaborating with Joy (Editorial Czar) to share editorial tips with you here on Share the Word. Want to see more posts on certain topics? … Continue reading →

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Poor Design Speaks Louder Than Words: A Lesson in Personal Branding

Posted on August 17, 2010

The average person browsing the web will give you somewhere in the region of 4 seconds to capture their interest before moving on. Does your blog’s design seize readers’ attention or does it send them running for the browser back … Continue reading →

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