Blogging can be an excellent way to build your website traffic, show your expertise, and get clients. Itâs not something I recommend to new Virtual Assistants just starting out (here are some ways to find clients fast instead), but if youâre looking to grow your business, it may be something you want to try.Â
Blogging is considered a long-term marketing strategy which means you may not see immediate results. I like to think of it as âplanting seedsâ. Eventually, you will reap the rewards! đ±Â This is why I donât recommend blogging as a marketing strategy for new VAs. If youâre just starting out, you want short-term strategies that give you quick results, like directly reaching out to people and pitching your services.Â
In this post, Iâll be covering some of my top blogging tips to help you write posts that grab your ideal clientâs attention and convert them into clients.
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BLOGGING TIPS FOR VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS
What Makes a Great Blog Post?
There are a few elements that make a post stand out and something that people actually want to read:
1) Youâll want an attention-grabbing title â The title of a blog post is really important. Do not, I repeat, do not just slap a title on your blog post. You have to strategically create a title that a) explains what the post is about and b) grabs attention so that people want to read it. Use words that pique interest.
2) Your post needs to evoke some sort of emotion â You want your reader to feel something, whether thatâs inspired, relieved, motivatedâŠwhatever!
3) Your post should be informative and helpful â Whatâs in it for your reader? They have a problem and are looking for a solution. Help them solve that problem and show them how youâre the expert they should hire!
4) Your post needs to be easy to read and scannable â Use headings, sub-headings, bold, and bullet points to make your article easy to read, especially for those who scan through posts (like me). Also, try to keep your paragraphs to 3 sentences max. Nobody likes to read large sections of text!
5) You should link to related content â Add more value to your post by linking to your other posts. Make sure the linked posts are relevant to the topic youâre writing about.
6) Add attractive, on-brand images to your post â No cheesy photos, please! Add photos that appeal to the readerâAKA your ideal clientâand are on-brand with your business.
7) Add a Pin to your post â People like to save articles to their Pinterest boards for reference later. Help them do this by including an easy-to-read, attractive pin! An added bonus is that when your post is pinned to Pinterest youâre getting more eyes on your post!
8) Be sure youâre using correct spelling and grammar â Make sure to double-check your post before publishing. There are tools out there that can help you, like Grammarly, or you can hire a VA to proofread and edit your posts.
What to Write About
Write about what you know. If you help people set up online courses, write out the steps of what you do. If you manage Pinterest, tell them how to SEO their Pinterest account to get more traffic.
Even if you decide that you donât want to blog regularly, you can create pillar content that will help drive traffic to your website consistently. All you have to do is create about 10-15 articles that touch upon your expertise.
When you write, always keep your ideal client in mind and write for that specific person. What do they need help with? How can you tie that into hiring you to help them?
Blog Post Ideas
Below are 10 ideas to inspire your writing. Challenge yourself to write a post for each category. Then see which ones you enjoy writing the most and which ones convert the best.Â
1) How-to Post â Tell them how to do something related to what you do (then when they figure out they donât want to DIY it, they can hire you!).
2) Before and After â Share a case study of a client you helped.
3) Lists â Make a list of something, perhaps the tools you use for your services or a list of recommendations (be sure it relates to what you do or who you work with).
4) Pros and Cons â What are the pros and cons of what you specialize in? (Ex: Pro: Pinterest is a great way to increase your website traffic. Con: itâs time-consuming to stay on top of and all of the changes.)
5) Day in Your Life â Share a behind-the-scenes look at your life. Be sure to keep it professional and share what you do!
6) Q and A Post â What type of questions do people have about what you do? How can you show them your expertise?
7) Myths â Share some myths about the services you provide and debunk them.
8) Post Round-up â Once you have a handful of blog posts with the same topic you can put them all into one post.
9) Favorite Hacks â What are your favorite hacks? What are some hacks that could draw the attention of your ideal client?
10) Share Your Skills â Donât be shy! Share your skills and tips around what you do.
How to Get Clients from a Blog Post
You should always include a Call to Action (CTA) at the end of your blog post. Your CTA could be, âDonât have time to set your course up? Let me help you!â and then link to your sales or service page.
If youâre selling ebooks or courses, your CTA could be to sign up for your opt-in freebie (to get them on your email list) or to check out your product.
Tell them what you do and how you do it, and theyâll be so impressed theyâll want to hire or purchase from you!
Now itâs time for you to write! Be sure to add all the elements that make a great post, keep your ideal client in mind, and show your expertise! Then share your post on your social media channels so people can find and read it!
Want to learn more about blogging to grow your business? Youâll find a Blogging 101 and Simple SEO course inside the Introvert VA Club!Â
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