The Two Main Types of Websites
As an aspiring online publisher, you should be aware of the two primary types of websites that are common on the Internet. The first is the classic website, with the standard writing that is usually done by the PR/ Marketing department (at least for large companies). Such websites are often static in content. That is, new articles/ web pages are not added frequently.
The second type of website, which is especially popular right now, is alternately known as a weblog, blog, online journal, or even diary. Content is expected - by readers - to be added very frequently, even daily or multiple times daily. Such weblogs are collectively known on the Internet as the blogosphere. Bloggers are sometimes professional writers/ copywriters, but more often not.
Which type of website you publish depends on your business needs. While weblogs appear to have an advantage in search engines right now, a well-planned website with lots of content can still do well. While weblogs are typically written in a very one-on-one writing style and help build credibility with readers, that credibility can be lost if the weblog cannot be updated with fresh content not only a regular basis but on an ongoing basis.
If your time is limited and/or you don’t fancy being forced into a writing schedule, a weblog is probably not for you. On the other hand, if you have a couple of employees with good writing skills working for you, and you can justify them spending time writing to promote your business, then you may want to consider it.
In the near future, I’ll be running a series of instructional articles that will discuss “how to blog”. Each article in the series will be geared to a specific type of business, discipline or entrepreneur. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please feel free to drop a comment and I’ll do my best to respond in a timely fashion.
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Short answer: yes. I'm doing it. So are others. The hard part is, it takes time. I took me nearly a year because I didn't know about real opportunities. So, in the spirit of this site, I'll teach you what I know + what I learn along the way. For free. No tricks. But if you're not serious, find something else to do. Because patience and knowledge makes a difference. Note: This is not another "internet marketing" site. It's about actual opportunities, what they are, and how to find them. Yes, marketing yourself online will be a part of the process, but it's not about selling software to people to teach them to sell software. Get my meaning?
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