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Publishing a blog can establishing you as an expert in your field and help you reach your target audience.

Blog Facts...

83% of corporate bloggers saw a traffic increase to their site.
88% saw a boost in search engine ranking within 3 months of launch.
62% saw an increase in sales within 3 months of launch.
Source: Backbone Media Business Blogging Survey, 2005
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To be honest, blogging is typically free, so we don't stand to get rich marketing it to our customers. But it is such a powerful tool (not to mention under utilized) that we wouldn't be doing are job if we didn't highly recommend starting one.

Here's how we can help:
Set up hosting and domain
Install blog on to server
Link blog to your webpage
Training in blog lingo and usage
Research related blog topics
Brainstorm content ideas
Help market blog to audience

For more on how we can help you start a blog...

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The How's and Why's of Blogging

Guide to Business Blogging
Presented by Moveabletype. This guide offers the basics for beginners and tips for experts. Also explains the "Why's".

Blogging Tips for Beginners
Darren Rowse, the creator of ProBlogger.net dedicates an entire website to learning the skills of blogging.
101 Blog Tips
Sure it's fun to publish your own blog, but it's even better when someone actually reads it. Here's a site to help bring readers to your blog.

Start a Blog

Most blogs are free and easy to use. Some require installation while others are as simple as email. Here's a short list of blog providers.

Blogger
From the creators of Google, this is a quick way to get started int he blogosphere.

Blog.com
Simple and basic blogging provider.

MovableType
Highly customizable blog that requires installation. Has a strong following.
WordPress
Popular and powerful. Comes with learning curve.