If you look at our services page, you will see we offer a bunch of services that we offer.  I just wanted to clarify that the primary services of The Write Design Company are writing, blogging and social media marketing.

The design services are provided by reliable and professional partners.  Your design needs can still be met.

Alexa.com is a site that tracks internet activity.  Following are the top 10 busiest sites on the internet.

1. Google
2. Facebook
3. Yahoo!
4. YouTube
5. Windows Live
6. Wikipedia
7. Blogger
8. Baidu
9. MSN
10. Yahoo Japan

What does this mean to you as a business owner? Try to establish a presence on at least half of these sites, well, the first five anyway.  If you need help doing so, The Write Design Company is here to serve you.  Call us at 877.570.5228.

I am in need of these pens to market my business.  If you see any, please contact me at 877.570.5228 or email me at info@thewritedesignco.com.

Paintbrush Pens

Thank you.

Marcie Hill

Write Content for Blog

There is saying that goes, “It’s not what you say; it’s how you say it.” Well, in blogging, that is NOT true. What you say is just as important as how you say it – literally and figuratively. There are three ways to ensure that you say what you want to say in the way you want to say it is: 1) write relevant content; 2) use a conversational tone; and 3) use proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

The content of your blog must be relevant to your audience; otherwise, they are not going to read it. If your blog is about photography, and you’re talking about microwaves, you are going to lose your audience and credibility. Unless those microwaves take pictures, all topics on your photography site should be related to photography. Relevancy of content is important. Check out Copy Blogger for tips on how to write content for your blog.

In addition, the tone of your blog should be conversational whether it is formal or informal. People read official documents and letters all the time. Make your audience want to come to your blog by speaking directly to them in a professional, yet conversational tone.

Lastly, your spelling, grammar and punctuation need to be as close to perfect as possible. Unless you’re the most accurate editor in the world, you may not catch all your flaws. This is OK. Just don’t make it a habit. If you know these are not your strengths, hire someone to do it. If your cash is a little low, barter. Your written presentation – spelling, grammar, and punctuation – is as important as content and tone. Grammar Girl is a great resource for grammar and punctuation.

What you say is just as important as how you say it when blogging. Your content must be relevant; the tone of your blog must be conversational; and your spelling, grammar, and punctuation must on point. If you have these three things, you are on you way to a well-written and well-read blog.

If you need help with creating and maintaining your blog or content, The Write Design Company is here for you. Call us today at 877.570.5228.

Read about Marcie Hill, Founder of The Write Design Company, in the November issue of Today’s Chicago Woman.

Marcie Hill in the November Issue of Today's Chicago Woman

As a business owner, you are always sharing information about your products and services. Normally, this is done through brochures, websites, logos, your elevator pitch, or any other medium through which you elect to communicate. With all the means of communications we have these days, blogs are the buzz.

A colleague once asked me, “Why would I GIVE AWAY information?” My response was, “You are NOT giving away information. You’re sharing your knowledge.” Essentially, you’re getting people to trust you, which open doors for greater opportunities. As you know, people buy from people they trust.

How do you get people to trust you? Talk to them.

What is the best way to talk to them? Conversations on blogs.

What do you blog/talk about? Anything that you, prospects, or customers want to discuss that will help increase sales, build your brand, or establish you as an expert. You can discuss how people will benefit from using your product; answer the questions of prospects or customers; or find out what they find appealing or need improvement. One question can lead to several blog posts.

If you receive a complaint or negative feedback, don’t fret. Use that as an opportunity to display your customer service skills to the world. Address all problems and concerns as quickly as possible, so everyone can see how well you care for your customers’ needs.

Those are just a few suggestions for blog topics. Contact The Write Design Company at 877.570.5228 for more blog posting ideas or how to get started blogging.

Facebook

What does this mean to you as a business owner?

In my opinion, it would be a huge mistake not to have a presence on Facebook (FB).  Here’s the catch.  If your business is your representation on FB, make sure all messages you share are related to your business.  You are NOT selling your products and services; you are sharing information to establish yourself as an expert and to build your brand.

Also, be mindful of the photos you share on Facebook. Perceptions are in the eyes of the beholder, and you never know who’s viewing your profile.

Now is a good time to get your business on Facebook if you have not done so  already.

Twitter

Do you want to build  closer relationships through conversations with your audience on Twitter?

We will attend events, meetings, or just follow you around and tell all of your followers on Twitter about what you are doing in real-time (tweet).

You’re probably wondering, “Who cares about what I’m doing?”  That is probably a common question from people who have yet to experience Twitter. There are two groups of people who actually care: 1) your current clients and 2) prospects.

In fact, if you are a business owner, you should be attempting to connect with your audience on Twitter.  According to an article on Mashable, there were approximately “6 million registered Twitter users, which equates to around 3.8 percent of people on the Internet.”

Twitter is also a source for research. Therefore, if someone is looking for your company, they are going to conduct a search on Twitter to find out what people are saying.  It would definitely be good if you initiate many of the conversations about your business and respond immediately to questions and comments.

As you can see, having a presence on Twitter is beneficial regardless of your title.  If you still need an understanding of how Twitter works or would like to schedule a meeting to start connecting with your audience through tweets, contact The Write Design Co. at 877.570.5228 or info@thewritedesignco.com