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Hopefully, you and your business blog regularly. The benefits of doing so really are great, and we"ll get on to these shortly. If you don"t currently blog, why not? If you don"t have the time or think a blog really isn"t a worthwhile thing to do, you couldn"t be more wrong. Blogging doesn"t have to take long. You can even outsource the writing if you want to. It also isn"t a waste of time which quite a lot of business owners think. Your blog can improve your SEO credentials, and help you improve your conversion rates. Read on and you"ll see how....

 

Using Keywords to Drive Traffic to Your Website

 

One of the great things about a blog is it can increase traffic to your website. That"s the goal after all right?

 

It can do this in two ways: First, through keywords and second by offering a solution to a consumer problem.

 

Whereas you might not want to include awkward or difficult-sounding keywords in your website copy, you"ll be able to sneak them in when you"re blogging. You"ll also be able to find out what needs your customers have by analysing these popular keywords in your niche. This will allow you to create blog posts that should get people visiting your site for more info.

 

Establishing Yourself as an Expert

 

People want to buy from those in the know. They trust the experts. While your sales copy may suggest your products are high-quality and your service is the best around, how does a consumer know these words are true?

 

By creating blog posts highlighting your manufacturing methods or detailing answers to specialist problems, customers will have more of an idea about what you do, and will begin to place more trust in your claims.

 

Increasing Conversions

 

If you create a blog post talking about your product or service, you"ll be able to end it with a call to action. While this might not sound like much, this small change in the way you market yourself can have a massive impact.

 

Marketers who pay close attention to their blog are 13-times more likely to sell a product compared to a business not using a blog.

 

More Social Media Shares

 

By 2020, 85% of customers will purchase something without having spoken to a human. What does this mean? It means customers are beginning to trust their own research, rather than slick sales talk.

 

If a friend posts a link to one of your blog posts on a social media site, your credibility instantly goes up in a customer"s eyes. It demonstrates a type of pre-selection, even if that might not be the case.

 

This is a win-win for you. You get to enjoy better visibility and an improvement to your brand image.

 

Start Blogging Today, It Costs You Nothing but Time

 

If you"re short on funds, blogging can be a great way to reach customers without having to outlay a hefty sum of money.

 

Even if you"re not short on funds, why would you choose not to utilize a free promotional method that will increase traffic to your site, improve your conversion figures, and establish you as a trustworthy voice in your field?

 

Are you blogging for your business? Comment below and let me know what works for you.

Marie

http://marieservices.co.uk

New article (Foods to Keep You Looking Young!) has been published on Blog Content Writing || Marie Services

Do you want to keep that ageing process at bay but want to stay away from botox and chemical peels? Well now us ladies in our 30s can! When you’re next doing the weekly grocery shop (or every day shop in our house!) then chuck these age defying foods in the trolley to give your skin what it’s crying out for in the most natural way possible. *Runs off to the nearest supermarket*

Oily Fish for the Joints

As we get older we are more at risk of developing arthritis, oily fish naturally contains an anti inflammatory agent that can help when eaten at least twice a week keep it at bay along with so many other health benefits. Rheumatoid arthritis affects more than 580,000 people in England and Wales. As time goes on, the immune system attacks the joints, making them stiff, swollen and painful. Here are types of fish and other foods that contain the essential Omega 3 fatty acids.

• Herring


• Mackerel


• Pilchard


• Salmon


• Sardine


• Trout


• Fresh tuna

For veges (like us!) or those who just don’t like fish then the alternative to getting your essential Omega 3 fatty acids are also found in

• Nuts


• Seeds


• Corn


• Soya beans


• Walnuts


• Green leafy vegetables


• Milk


• Eggs

Some of these vege products only have one of the fatty acids so be sure to have a consistently balanced diet of all of these if not opting for fish.

Be careful though, pregnant women and those trying for a baby should eat no more than two portions of oily fish a week because it can contains low levels of pollutants that can build up in the body.

Spices for Skin

Your spice rack doesn’t have to be just for your curry, it can be included in your beauty regime! Many spices have essential nutrients to make your skin (and hair) look healthy along with high levels of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. They can give radiant skin, eradicate redness and fight those wrinkles!

• Cinnamon is packed full of antioxidants that fight against skin damage.  “Cinnamon has more antioxidant value than half a cup of blueberries,” says nutritionist Keri Glassman, the author of The O₂ Diet

• Hot Pepper to fight the wrinkles! "Vitamins A and C in peppers help combat free radicals, preventing the breakdown of collagen to maintain the integrity of our skin,“ says Marti Wolfson, the culinary director at Blum Center for Health in Rye Brook, N.Y. Add jalapeno, cayenne or chilli peppers to any dish.

• Turmeric, part of the ginger family, has so many health properties, it should have a blog of its own! Too many to list for this blog….. the key substance it contains is called  curcurmin which has  powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant. Research has also found curcurmin to lower risk of heart disease, ease bloating bellies and help with depression.

Rosemary for Hair

There’s so many fancy products on the shelf now promising to strengthen hair or prevent hair loss but how many actually work? It may be more beneficial and cost saving to try the natural ingredient Rosemary to help with these things.  Rosemary contains certain organic compounds that help to stimulate your scalp circulation, promoting new and faster hair growth, Here’s how you can use it for your hair-

• Drink Rosemary Green Tea

• Mix Rosemary Essential Oil with your shampoo

• Massage the scalp with Rosemary Essential Oil

Iron Rich Foods For Dark Circles

Those dark circles under our eyes can be stubborn. Although particular creams can help, they are not usually enough to get deeper to the root cause. A lack of iron in our diet can contribute greatly to this so make sure you’re eating enough of the iron rich foods below to brighten up any eye!

• Lean red meats


• Kale


• Spinach


• Chard

For vegetarians

• Egg yolks


• Beans


• Chickpeas


• Lentils

Another great tip for dark circles, which can be caused also by dehydration, is water. Cheap, easy to get hold of, water. Try carrying around a 1 litre bottle with you wherever you go so you can sip throughout the day and fill up once a day.

What health benefits have you guys found in food and drink?

Foods to Keep You Looking Young!

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We reveal our top 5 secrets just for you!

When stepping out in the day for a bit of shopping and a coffee with the girls or glamming ourselves up for a night out on the town, we love our legs gorgeously soft, smooth, sun kissed and with a touch of sheen and shine! So here we reveal to you our 5 simple steps to getting the perfect looking pins!

We haven’t been paid to feature ANY of the products we mention below, we just want to spread the word with you guys what works best for us…..
1) Exfoliate

The night before we jump in the shower and exfoliate thoroughly, getting rid of those dead skin cells and dry skin. We make up our own scrub with solid cocoa butter (we use Palmers Cocoa Butter) and any sugar (just grab what you’ve got out the kitchen cupboard) which works wonders and and doesn’t cost half as much as a pre made scrub!

2)Scrub

Now you can use your regular loofah to scrub OR you can do what we do, especially on the knees, and that’s to use a toothbrush. Yes you heard us…… a toothbrush!! It works! Just remember to NOT use the one you currently brush your teeth with. Use an old one or just buy a cheap one from that shop down the road. It really gets in those knee creases leaving them looking lovely and moist. Who doesn’t like a moist looking knee?

3)Shave

Next up, we shave. We love the Wilkinson Sword Xtreme 3 Razor, it gives a really close shave and we’re a sucker for a pretty colour razor…….

Now forget the expensive shaving foam……. use conditioner on your legs instead! It leaves the legs so soft and in our opinion, much softer than any shaving foam we’ve ever tried. If you don’t want to use your expensive conditioner then just buy a cheaper one, it works just as well!

*Top Tip*- our leg hair grows the most between the hours 10am- 2pm so try to shave after 2pm to get the smoothest legs for longer!

4)Tan

We then get our favourite moisturiser with tanning lotion already in it. We love Dove Summer Glow which comes in different shades to suit your skin colour.

We go with this as there’s minimal risk of streaking or random patches that keep us up at night, and it’s so natural looking for that gorgeous sun kissed look.

Now it’s time for some sleep!

5) Moisturise

The next day before heading out, we use a great trick to get the lovely sheen on your legs…… reach for that Palmers cocoa butter again and rub it all over those gorgeous legs of yours! Concentrate on the shin and thigh area and oi oi! *wolf whistle* You are good to go! Now go flaunt your perfectly prepped pins of yours and tell us how any of these tips worked for you by commenting below!

Searching for the Perfect Pins?

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New post (Searching for the Perfect Pins?) has been published on Blog Content Writing || Marie Services

We reveal our top 5 secrets just for you!

When stepping out in the day for a bit of shopping and a coffee with the girls or glamming ourselves up for a night out on the town, we love our legs gorgeously soft, smooth, sun kissed and with a touch of sheen and shine! So here we reveal to you our 5 simple steps to getting the perfect looking pins!

We haven’t been paid to feature ANY of the products we mention below, we just want to spread the word with you guys what works best for us…..
1) Exfoliate

The night before we jump in the shower and exfoliate thoroughly, getting rid of those dead skin cells and dry skin. We make up our own scrub with solid cocoa butter (we use Palmers Cocoa Butter) and any sugar (just grab what you’ve got out the kitchen cupboard) which works wonders and and doesn’t cost half as much as a pre made scrub!

2)Scrub

Now you can use your regular loofah to scrub OR you can do what we do, especially on the knees, and that’s to use a toothbrush. Yes you heard us…… a toothbrush!! It works! Just remember to NOT use the one you currently brush your teeth with. Use an old one or just buy a cheap one from that shop down the road. It really gets in those knee creases leaving them looking lovely and moist. Who doesn’t like a moist looking knee?

3)Shave

Next up, we shave. We love the Wilkinson Sword Xtreme 3 Razor, it gives a really close shave and we’re a sucker for a pretty colour razor…….

Now forget the expensive shaving foam……. use conditioner on your legs instead! It leaves the legs so soft and in our opinion, much softer than any shaving foam we’ve ever tried. If you don’t want to use your expensive conditioner then just buy a cheaper one, it works just as well!

*Top Tip*- our leg hair grows the most between the hours 10am- 2pm so try to shave after 2pm to get the smoothest legs for longer!

4)Tan

We then get our favourite moisturiser with tanning lotion already in it. We love Dove Summer Glow which comes in different shades to suit your skin colour.

We go with this as there’s minimal risk of streaking or random patches that keep us up at night, and it’s so natural looking for that gorgeous sun kissed look.

Now it’s time for some sleep!

5) Moisturise

The next day before heading out, we use a great trick to get the lovely sheen on your legs…… reach for that Palmers cocoa butter again and rub it all over those gorgeous legs of yours! Concentrate on the shin and thigh area and oi oi! *wolf whistle* You are good to go! Now go flaunt your perfectly prepped pins of yours and tell us how any of these tips worked for you by commenting below!

Searching for the Perfect Pins?

http://www.MarieServices.co.uk

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In the modern, fast paced world that we live in today, everything is connected through the internet. Even in the online world, a large number of different forums and platforms exist for people to get their message across to the rest of the world. One important online platform for small businesses today that is the most lucrative as a marketing and publicity tool is social media.

 

Nearly everyone is connected on social media today, its quite rare to find people who don’t use popular social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. However, small businesses today are not utilizing the social media option as an effective marketing tool. Little do such small scale companies realise the immense impact it could have and the jump in profits that they are missing out on because of this.

 

Here are the top five benefits of social media for small businesses:

 

 

Cheaper marketing

What better way to get your message, product information and mission statement, amongst all the other important details about your company that you wish to put out there, than do it in a cheap and cost-effective manner? It involves no investments in expensive billboards or television slots and the marketing value is ideal for initiated small businesses which don’t have large budgets allocated towards advertising and marketing.

 

Easier to find

Putting information out there on social media also helps your business show up on multiple search engine results which is extremely beneficial to any small business as it loosely translates to better sales of products. What’s more, individuals also have easy access to all kinds of information and FAQs answered on one single platform without any hassle.

 

Direct interaction with clients

One of the best ways to improve your business prospects would be to take in any suggestions and complaints that your clients have. While suggestion boxes might lie unopened and unchecked; with social media, small businesses have the perfect opportunity to directly interact with clients and offer the best kind of customer care opportunities possible.

 

Give your brand a character

It helps ten fold when customers realise that your business is also created by people like them who understand their needs and requirements perfectly because of a personal connection. That’s where social media can be of great value as this is a great platform where you can interact with existing and potential clients and portray the image that you wish your company to have in front of them. In short, businesses can ensure that the customers find the people behind the business relatable and easily approachable, as it ensures brand loyalty.

 

Expand your customer base

Its impossible in the world that we live in today that customers are able to fully trust in any products or services they wish to acquire. When publicised and vouched for on social media, not only does the brand’s trust build, but clientele also expands.

 

So should you be using social media more?

Top 5 Benefits of Social Media to Small Businesses

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New article (Top 5 Benefits of Social Media to Small Businesses) has been published on Blog Content Writing || Marie Services

In the modern, fast paced world that we live in today, everything is connected through the internet. Even in the online world, a large number of different forums and platforms exist for people to get their message across to the rest of the world. One important online platform for small businesses today that is the most lucrative as a marketing and publicity tool is social media.

 

Nearly everyone is connected on social media today, its quite rare to find people who don’t use popular social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. However, small businesses today are not utilizing the social media option as an effective marketing tool. Little do such small scale companies realise the immense impact it could have and the jump in profits that they are missing out on because of this.

 

Here are the top five benefits of social media for small businesses:

 

 

Cheaper marketing

What better way to get your message, product information and mission statement, amongst all the other important details about your company that you wish to put out there, than do it in a cheap and cost-effective manner? It involves no investments in expensive billboards or television slots and the marketing value is ideal for initiated small businesses which don’t have large budgets allocated towards advertising and marketing.

 

Easier to find

Putting information out there on social media also helps your business show up on multiple search engine results which is extremely beneficial to any small business as it loosely translates to better sales of products. What’s more, individuals also have easy access to all kinds of information and FAQs answered on one single platform without any hassle.

 

Direct interaction with clients

One of the best ways to improve your business prospects would be to take in any suggestions and complaints that your clients have. While suggestion boxes might lie unopened and unchecked; with social media, small businesses have the perfect opportunity to directly interact with clients and offer the best kind of customer care opportunities possible.

 

Give your brand a character

It helps ten fold when customers realise that your business is also created by people like them who understand their needs and requirements perfectly because of a personal connection. That’s where social media can be of great value as this is a great platform where you can interact with existing and potential clients and portray the image that you wish your company to have in front of them. In short, businesses can ensure that the customers find the people behind the business relatable and easily approachable, as it ensures brand loyalty.

 

Expand your customer base

Its impossible in the world that we live in today that customers are able to fully trust in any products or services they wish to acquire. When publicised and vouched for on social media, not only does the brand’s trust build, but clientele also expands.

 

So should you be using social media more?

Top 5 Benefits of Social Media to Small Businesses

www.MarieServices.co.uk