This winter has been quite mild in Vermont, but it’s still nice to know that spring is just around the corner. I always feel inspired and enthusiastic at this time of the year, and so it is a great time to write positive and fun blog posts. Here are a few ideas for spring-themed

Whether you’re just starting out in social media or have already started to make a name for yourself, one of the best ways to get your name out there is by guest blogging.  It can help forge important relationships with other like-minded bloggers, drive traffic to your own blog, highl

Pulitzer Prize-winning author James A. Michener once said, “Character consists of what you do on the third and fourth tries.” If you’ve ever considered participating in a blog challenge, this quote may be a good one to keep in mind. My 2012 New Year’s resolutio

Online marketing becoming a necessity for local businesses to stay in the game and compete with the big players, and when it comes to online marketing, content is king. From blogs to web copy, the need for good, clear and relevant content is crucial to attract a target audience, and o

You’ve done the research, thought about this issue, put in the time and written a post for your blog. Now you can just sit back and watch the traffic grow and the comments flood in, right? Not quite. Just because your post is written, doesn’t mean your work is over. There

One of the biggest challenges with small business blogging is coming up with ideas for regular content. One of the most-read posts on SocialAmateur.com continues to be “20 Topic Ideas for Your Small Business Blog.” We wanted to follow it up with some additional ideas for s