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5 Essential Blogging Tips for Small Business Owners Learnt From a Market Stall

October 9, 2012 by Jan Kearney

blogging tips learnt from a market stall

Some years ago now, we used to regularly go to horse auctions.  There was always a bustling market on the grounds.  We’d walk around, often buying items we never originally set out for. “What has this to do with blogging tips for small business owners?”  I hear you ask… When I started the Ultimate Blog […]

Filed Under: Blogging Tagged With: blogging, blogging for business, business blog, small business blogging

Sisters are doing it for themselves!

July 27, 2012 by Jan Kearney

Oooh another badge!  This time it’s a Sisterhood of World Bloggers Award.  So with a big smile on my face and a rather rabbit in the headlights look (thinking about what I can say about myself), here’s my acceptance speech, the rules and the bit’s about myself that I am not looking forward to…  Thank […]

Filed Under: Blogging, Get Inspired Tagged With: awards, blogging

Officially Fabulous

July 19, 2012 by Jan Kearney

it's official! The fabulous blog challenge

As you may know, I’m taking part in this month’s Ultimate Blog Challenge.  There’s been a badge doing the round with some of the bloggers – a lovely idea. I don’t consider myself a “blogger” in the traditional sense, so was very surprised and not to say touched when Nanette Levin passed on a Fabulous […]

Filed Under: Blogging, Get Inspired Tagged With: awards, blogging

Ultimate Blog Challenge Accepted (Again!)

July 1, 2012 by Jan Kearney

It’s that time again – the Ultimate Blog Challenge. 31 posts in 31 days of July, it’s going to be tough and I challenge YOU to join me too. Why Join a Blog Challenge? For me, it’s about focus and “me” time. I do prefer to help other people rather than concentrate on my own […]

Filed Under: Blogging Tagged With: blogging, blogging challenge, blogging for business

WordPress Categories and Tags Explained (Video)

April 25, 2012 by Jan Kearney

understanding WordPress categories and tags

WordPress categories and tags can be rather confusing.  Before you know it you have hundreds of the things and your blog gets very difficult to navigate.  How do categories and tags help?  Watch the video to find out! Blogging with WordPress – Categories and Tags Explained WordPress Categories and Tags Video Transcript Hi it’s Jan […]

Filed Under: Blogging Tagged With: blogging, blogging for business, WordPress, Yoast Wordpress SEO

Influential UK Blogs – The Eloqua Blog Tree (Infographic)

April 24, 2012 by Jan Kearney

At last! A guide to influential UK blogs – in picture format too! The Blog Tree is compiled by Eloqua using research from HotWire PR and number crunching from BlogLevel.  I love the format and the leaves are clickable making it easy to find new relevant blogs to read. The Blog Tree: UK Edition View […]

Filed Under: Blogging Tagged With: blogging, business blog

No New Year Resolutions For Me

December 30, 2011 by Jan Kearney

Well that’s the last working day of 2011 over, and what a roller-coaster ride this year has been! A fantastic and exhilarating ride with a good dose of nerves and total fear thrown in… It’s the same when you start anything new isn’t it? That initial leap outside of your comfort zone is downright scary! […]

Filed Under: local business internet marketing Tagged With: blogging, google places, resolutions, social media

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Meet Jan Kearney

I believe that every business, no matter how small or how local can use the power of the web to gain more customers. I offer no bull coaching and mentoring so small business owners can strategically put the web to work for their business. I've been called a "compass" and a "navigator" and probably a few more names that aren't suitable for a profile!
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