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DRIVE TRAFFIC TO YOUR BLOG; EXPANDING YOUR REACH Monthly Webinar Series http://www.facebook.com/StephanieCanHelp Presenter: Stephanie Redcross 1 Friday, May 17, 13

Webinar Wednesday: Drive Traffic To Your Blog; Expanding Your Reach

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There are a lot of ways to drive traffic, retain followers and attract visitors to your blog. The truth is, what works for some won’t work for others. You have to know your audience and make an investment. Especially, if you are trying to attract the vegan community vs. trying to have a mainstream appeal.We will provide you with some of the basic ways to achieve success that range from free to fee-based and offer you a handy cheat-sheet for success.

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DRIVE TRAFFIC TO YOUR

BLOG; EXPANDING YOUR REACH

Monthly Webinar Series

http://www.facebook.com/StephanieCanHelp

Presenter : Stephanie Redcross

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LOGISTICS

Webinar Wednesday

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1.Link To Presentation/Video Recording will be sent 24 hours after webinar

LOGISTICS

Webinar Wednesday

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1.Link To Presentation/Video Recording will be sent 24 hours after webinar

2.Post Questions During Presentation

LOGISTICS

Webinar Wednesday

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1.Link To Presentation/Video Recording will be sent 24 hours after webinar

2.Post Questions During Presentation

3.Let’s Have Some Fun!!!

LOGISTICS

Webinar Wednesday

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THE BASICS

Webinar Wednesday

http://www.veganmainstream.com -- [email protected] -- (858) 523-8345

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THE BASICS

Webinar Wednesday

Great Content

http://www.veganmainstream.com -- [email protected] -- (858) 523-8345

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THE BASICS

Webinar Wednesday

Great Content

Reward Visitors

http://www.veganmainstream.com -- [email protected] -- (858) 523-8345

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THE BASICS

Webinar Wednesday

Great Content

Reward Visitors Interaction

http://www.veganmainstream.com -- [email protected] -- (858) 523-8345

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THE BASICS

Webinar Wednesday

Great Content

Reward Visitors Interaction

Allow Feedback

http://www.veganmainstream.com -- [email protected] -- (858) 523-8345

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THE BASICS

Webinar Wednesday

Great Content

Reward Visitors Interaction

Allow Feedback

Capture Contact Info

http://www.veganmainstream.com -- [email protected] -- (858) 523-8345

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THE BASICS

Webinar Wednesday

Great Content

Reward Visitors Interaction

Allow Feedback

Capture Contact Info

New Features/ Services

http://www.veganmainstream.com -- [email protected] -- (858) 523-8345

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THE BASICS

Webinar Wednesday

Great Content

Reward Visitors Interaction

Allow Feedback

Capture Contact Info

New Features/ Services

Relevance In Community

http://www.veganmainstream.com -- [email protected] -- (858) 523-8345

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THE BASICS

Webinar Wednesday

Great Content

Reward Visitors Interaction

Allow Feedback

Capture Contact Info

New Features/ Services

Relevance In Community Track Traffic

http://www.veganmainstream.com -- [email protected] -- (858) 523-8345

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GET TO KNOW YOUR READERS

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Key Steps Sources Per Google Analytics

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GET TO KNOW YOUR READERS

Webinar Wednesday

Key Steps Sources Per Google Analytics

Track Traffic

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BE THE FIRST TO RESPOND

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Key Steps

Pros

• Maximizes Exposure

• Give You A Voice

• Helps Reader Know Where You Stand

Follow Major News Outlets•NYT, CNN, Huffington Post, ETC•Post A Response In The

Comments•Post A Full Blog Post Explaining

Your Position•Tweet Your Blog Post•Post An Image On Facebook With

Your Opinion and A Link To The Original Post

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BE THE FIRST TO RESPOND

Webinar Wednesday

Key Steps

Pros

• Maximizes Exposure

• Give You A Voice

• Helps Reader Know Where You Stand

Follow Major News Outlets•NYT, CNN, Huffington Post, ETC•Post A Response In The

Comments•Post A Full Blog Post Explaining

Your Position•Tweet Your Blog Post•Post An Image On Facebook With

Your Opinion and A Link To The Original Post

Relevance In Community

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GETTING BRAND NEW

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Key StepsOther Type Of Media

Or Content From Other Activities

Video, Audio Rerecording, Hand Written Note

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GETTING BRAND NEW

Webinar Wednesday

Key Steps

New Features/ Services

Other Type Of MediaOr Content From Other Activities

Video, Audio Rerecording, Hand Written Note

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BE ACTIVE AND MEMORABLE

Webinar Wednesday

Key Steps Make Mistakes

Ask Of Advice

Share

Expose Yourself

Have An Opinion

It’s About The Group

Lead By Example

Connect Members

Surprise Your Audience

Care About Them

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BE ACTIVE AND MEMORABLE

Webinar Wednesday

Key Steps

Interaction

Make Mistakes

Ask Of Advice

Share

Expose Yourself

Have An Opinion

It’s About The Group

Lead By Example

Connect Members

Surprise Your Audience

Care About Them

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REWARD MUST BE REDEEMED VIA YOU BLOG

Webinar Wednesday

Key Steps

Track Use, Downloads or Shares•Create Ebook From Blog Post•Create Photo Album Of Trip Or Vegan

Adventure•Provide Visitors With A “CheatSheet”•Discounts on Books, Services & Products

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REWARD MUST BE REDEEMED VIA YOU BLOG

Webinar Wednesday

Key Steps

Reward Visitors

Track Use, Downloads or Shares•Create Ebook From Blog Post•Create Photo Album Of Trip Or Vegan

Adventure•Provide Visitors With A “CheatSheet”•Discounts on Books, Services & Products

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BEYOND FACEBOOK

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ATTRACTING NON-VEGANS

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➡ Make it easy for them to find content for them. For example how to transition or common questions about veganism

Key Steps Quick Tips

➡ Spend time providing educational information. Also, it’s a great opportunity to explain your perspective on Veganism

➡ Hire a transitioning vegan as a writer, so they can speak the language; Post more than one perspective on an issue

➡ Promote your site on non-vegan websites; Explain how veganism overlaps with other social issues

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ATTRACTING NON-VEGANS

Webinar Wednesday

Dedicated Category➡ Make it easy for them to find content for them. For example how to transition or common questions about veganism

Key Steps Quick Tips

➡ Spend time providing educational information. Also, it’s a great opportunity to explain your perspective on Veganism

➡ Hire a transitioning vegan as a writer, so they can speak the language; Post more than one perspective on an issue

➡ Promote your site on non-vegan websites; Explain how veganism overlaps with other social issues

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ATTRACTING NON-VEGANS

Webinar Wednesday

Dedicated Category➡ Make it easy for them to find content for them. For example how to transition or common questions about veganism

Key Steps Quick Tips

Create A Vegan FAQ Page

➡ Spend time providing educational information. Also, it’s a great opportunity to explain your perspective on Veganism

➡ Hire a transitioning vegan as a writer, so they can speak the language; Post more than one perspective on an issue

➡ Promote your site on non-vegan websites; Explain how veganism overlaps with other social issues

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ATTRACTING NON-VEGANS

Webinar Wednesday

Dedicated Category➡ Make it easy for them to find content for them. For example how to transition or common questions about veganism

Key Steps Quick Tips

Create A Vegan FAQ Page

Offer Diverse Opinions

➡ Spend time providing educational information. Also, it’s a great opportunity to explain your perspective on Veganism

➡ Hire a transitioning vegan as a writer, so they can speak the language; Post more than one perspective on an issue

➡ Promote your site on non-vegan websites; Explain how veganism overlaps with other social issues

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ATTRACTING NON-VEGANS

Webinar Wednesday

Dedicated Category➡ Make it easy for them to find content for them. For example how to transition or common questions about veganism

Key Steps Quick Tips

Create A Vegan FAQ Page

Offer Diverse Opinions

Promote to Vegan Friendly Sites

➡ Spend time providing educational information. Also, it’s a great opportunity to explain your perspective on Veganism

➡ Hire a transitioning vegan as a writer, so they can speak the language; Post more than one perspective on an issue

➡ Promote your site on non-vegan websites; Explain how veganism overlaps with other social issues

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OVERALL TRAFFIC STRATEGY

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OVERALL TRAFFIC STRATEGY• Track Results - Know Where To Spend Your Time

• Host A Local Event, Create Video Content, Record A Webinar or Attend Vegfest: It’s important to mix online and offline methods to reach people

• Ask For Help: Email Friends, Family and Colleagues To Share Your Content

• Maintain An Exceptional Blog: Without great “unique” content, it will be hard to drive any amount of traffic

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Q & ANeed More Help? Set Up A

Meeting With Stephaniehttp://

www.veganmainstream.com

Bi -Weekly Webinar Series

http://www.facebook.com/StephanieCanHelp

Presenter : Stephanie Redcross

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