What to Do After You Hit Publish” on Your Small Business Blog”

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“If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” That’s a philosophical question that’s been asked in seriousness – and jest – throughout the ages. A similar question related to your blog might sound like this…“If a blog is published and no one is around to read it, does it make an impact?”
 

I think we all know the answer.

 Don’t Keep Your Small Business Blog a Secret
 
Everyone knows the many benefits of small business blogging. (If you’re not certain, you can read about it here.) Despite that, it can be difficult to know what to do after you hit “publish.”
 
There are many reasons people are reluctant to share their valuable content. Some of the more common arguments that we hear are:

  • Lack of belief in the value of the information
  • Fear of failure
  • Concern over what others may think
  • Anxiousness over stirring up controversy

By far, the most widespread cause of sharing reluctance is the uncertainty of what to do after you hit “publish” (besides sit back and admire your work). This is where a content delivery system fits in.
 
Spread the Word About Your Small Business Blog
 
Your business is unlike any other. It has its distinctive mission, vision, values, and strategies that are unique to you. That’s why a content delivery system developed exclusively for you and your small business is vital.
 
With that in mind, consider your responses when creating your organizations content delivery system:
 

1. List the current platforms available for distribution. Don’t panic. You likely will not use all of them to distribute your content (like you are currently doing).  However, you don’t want to leave any stone unturned. Be sure to include your social media platforms, guest blog sites, newsletter articles, slide share, webinars, etc.
 
2. Identify the resources you have available. Two things that every content delivery system needs to succeed are time and talent. (Click to Tweet) Whether it is your time, or that of others (i.e. staff or strategic service providers), consider the amount of time available to delivery your content once it’s published. Next, think through the talent that is accessible to distribute your content with an approach that produces results.
 
3. Give each platform a score. Using a simple 1-100 system, rate the effectiveness of the distribution platforms available. For instance, a platform that is more likely to reach your buyer persona, or those already producing results, may net a higher score. The scoring system, although it may seem unnecessary, adds an element of objectivity to the development of your content delivery system. It makes it much easier to say “no” when you really need to, especially in light of the volume of time and talent to be had.
  
4. Allocate your resources. Based on the amount of time and talent documented, allocate your resources throughout your top scoring platforms. Don’t worry about trying to stretch your assets across all available platforms. When sharing content, it’s better to focus on what is working rather than spread your resources thinly and dilute your efforts…and results. (Click to Tweet)

Be brave. Be bold. Don’t keep your small business blog a secret any longer! Develop a content delivery system that gives you the confidence of clarity and focus of what to do after you hit “publish.”


Do tell! What’s your content delivery secret? 

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