In Episode #173, Eric and Neil discuss how you can write a killer blog post. Many people can slap a string of coherent sentences together and call it a blog—but, can they capture their readers' attention? Tune in as Eric and Neil reveal solid suggestions for creating a blog that will entice and hook an audience. From your title to the images place amidst your text, all these details count.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 
00:27 - Today’s topic: How to Write a Killer Blog Post
00:35 – Write a great headline and continue the thought in the first few sentences to hook the readers 
00:59 – Go to Copyblogger for the headline formula
01:15 – Think of blogging as a presentation or a classroom lecture 
01:33 – Engage with your readers
01:46 – Start with a conversation
01:57 – Neil shares a sample conversation in a blogpost
03:08 – Use sub-headers or bullets to keep things organized 
03:45 – Eric shares an example that can get readers hooked
04:08 – Add media to your blog post 
04:32 – Eric uses DesignPickle for his images
04:50 – Have a conclusion heading
05:22 – All claims should be backed up by case study or research links 
06:00 – If you have data that can separate you, the better, because it can’t be replicated easily
07:07 – Make your blog readable 
07:17 – Design should be responsive and text should be clear
08:20 – Neil Patel’s Quicksprout
08:30 – Neil reads Tech Crunch, TMZ, CNN and other sites to give him creative ideas that he can leverage on his own website
09:00 – Eric checks Wallstreet Journal, copyblogger, and problogger
09:20 - That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: 
Blog posts are not just about the text—a catchy photo or video can entice people to read it.
Simple, but powerful—overly decorated posts can easily turn off the reader.
Read a lot and a variety or written work as this feeds your creative inspiration.

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In Episode #173, Eric and Neil discuss how you can write a killer blog post. Many people can slap a string of coherent sentences together and call it a blog—but, can they capture their readers' attention? Tune in as Eric and Neil reveal solid suggestions for creating a blog that will entice and hook an audience. From your title to the images place amidst your text, all these details count.  Time Stamped Show Notes: <ul> <li>00:27 - Today’s topic: How to Write a Killer Blog Post
</li> <li>00:35 – Write a great headline and continue the thought in the first few sentences to hook the readers <ul> <li>00:59 – Go to <a href="http://www.copyblogger.com/">Copyblogger</a> for the headline formula</li> </ul> </li> <li>01:15 – Think of blogging as a presentation or a classroom lecture <ul> <li>01:33 – Engage with your readers</li> <li>01:46 – Start with a conversation</li> <li>01:57 – Neil shares a sample conversation in a blogpost</li> </ul> </li> <li>03:08 – Use sub-headers or bullets to keep things organized <ul> <li>03:45 – Eric shares an example that can get readers hooked</li> </ul> </li> <li>04:08 – Add media to your blog post <ul> <li>04:32 – Eric uses <a href="http://designpickle.com/">DesignPickle</a> for his images</li> </ul> </li> <li>04:50 – Have a conclusion heading</li> <li>05:22 – All claims should be backed up by case study or research links <ul> <li>06:00 – If you have data that can separate you, the better, because it can’t be replicated easily</li> </ul> </li> <li>07:07 – Make your blog readable <ul> <li>07:17 – Design should be responsive and text should be clear</li> <li>08:20 – Neil Patel’s <a href="https://www.quicksprout.com/about/">Quicksprout</a>
</li> <li>08:30 – Neil reads Tech Crunch, TMZ, CNN and other sites to give him creative ideas that he can leverage on his own website</li> <li>09:00 – Eric checks Wallstreet Journal, copyblogger, and problogger</li> </ul> </li> <li>09:20 - That’s it for today’s episode!</li> </ul> 3 Key Points: <ol> <li>Blog posts are not just about the text—a catchy photo or video can entice people to read it.</li> <li>Simple, but powerful—overly decorated posts can easily turn off the reader.</li> <li>Read a lot and a variety or written work as this feeds your creative inspiration.</li> </ol> Leave some feedback: <ul> <li>What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below.</li> <li>Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.</li> </ul> Connect with us: <ul> <li><a href="http://neilpatel.com/">NeilPatel.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.quicksprout.com/">Quick Sprout</a></li> <li><a href="http://growtheverywhere.com/">Growth Everywhere</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.singlegrain.com/">Single Grain</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/neilpatel">Twitter @neilpatel</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/ericosiu">Twitter @ericosiu</a></li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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In Episode #173, Eric and Neil discuss how you can write a killer blog post. Many people can slap a string of coherent sentences together and call it a blog—but, can they capture their readers' attention? Tune in as Eric and Neil reveal solid...

How to Write a Killer Blog Post | Ep. #173

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