10 Most Read Blog Posts from 2018

It's always useful to check in on your blog stats so you can see what people are interested in reading. This year I'm a little surprised with some of the posts that have been read the most on Work Better, Not Harder. Here they are:

#1. 7 Out Of 12 Small Business Bloggers Agree On This
When I teach marketing courses, the group eventually tires of seeing this list of key reasons for publishing a blog or newsletter come up on the screen in every class. Focus on only 2-3 main goals.

#2. Social Media Day Halifax 2018 Marketing Conference
For the first time, Halifax celebrated Social Media Day in grand style this year. I'm proud to be one of the organizers of the first Social Media Day Halifax conference which took place on June 22nd.

#3. 3 Ways Having a Social Media Strategy Will Save You Time
Guest blogger Anita Kirkbride says, "If your paralysis stems from social media, the best way to get moving is to create a social media strategy and plan out what you need to be doing. Here are three ways doing so will save you time..."

#4. 3 Reasons Why Businesses Should Be Podcasting
Guest blogger Mike Tanner explains why small businesses should consider adding podcasting to their marketing strategy... and how easy it is to do!

#5. Pick a Topic Like You Would Pick an Apple
Instead of writing about the whole apple tree, pick only one apple to write about. Narrow your topic, answer one question instead of 20, go deep instead of broad.

#6. This Useful Process Helps You Teach with Your Writing
If you do any amount of training or facilitating work with customers, you may already be familiar with adult learning models. Teachers use them to prepare insightful learning experiences.

#7. Combine Networking with Research for Killer Content
Looking for a unique and easy content idea for your blog or newsletter? It will even improve your networking at the next event you attend.

#8. 9 Reasons to Deliver Your Newsletter Using Chatbot Technology
Nine hundred million people use Facebook Messenger as a primary messaging tool. Do you think a few of those would rather receive your newsletter that way - on their phone instead of in their inbox? And wouldn't it be great to give them the option?

#9. The Wrong Way to Introduce Your First Newsletter
Especially for your very first issue, there are a few basic things to include. The most important is to give value or point out the value to your reader immediately.

#10. How To Give and Get Great Referrals
How about that feeling when a colleague sends you a new referral? Great, eh? Referrals are so much more than new business; they're also a sign of trust. That's why we need to treat our referrals with such care.

Wishing you a successful and healthy new year!

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