We have a post on introduction to blogging were we dealt with some issues concerning the whole concept of blogs and why they are important. You may want to check them out before proceeding. It will broad your horizon and give you more insight on how to start your blog. Starting Your Blog Starting a new blog might seem a little overwhelming at first, but planning some things ahead of time can make…
In a bid to promote innovation across the Middle East and Africa, Facebook is providing startups with the tools they need to build, grow, monetize, and measure. For this reasons, it introduce a bot party aimed at preparing developers for the Bots for Messenger Challenge, a contest to recognize and reward developers who are able to create the most innovative new bots on Messenger in (i) the Middle East and North Africa; and (ii) Sub-Saharan…
Every action you take on social networks should be a part of a larger social media marketing strategy. That means every post, reply, like, and comment should all be guided by a plan that is driving toward business goals. It might sound complicated, but if you take the time to create a comprehensive social media strategy, the rest of your social efforts should follow naturally. Everyone can do this if they approach it correctly. To…
Using copyrighted material As you learned earlier, you generally need to license copyrighted material in order to use it, which often costs money. The exception to this is a rule called Fair Use. Fair Use means you can use copyrighted material without a license only for certain purposes. These include: Commentary Criticism Reporting Teaching For example, you can’t just grab a copyrighted photo and use it on your blog because you think it’s pretty.…
Market Research, or Business Intelligence as it is sometimes called, is a vital weapon in ensuring your new business survives to become a strong profitable entity. It is about anticipating and minimizing risk, understanding your potential customers and so helping to ensure success for your new venture. Don’t skip this important step in the rush to get your product to market. Finding customers is the most difficult part of running a business. So it is…