17 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO TO EVERY BLOG POST BEFORE + AFTER YOU HIT PUBLISH (FREE CHECKLIST!)
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BEFORE YOU HIT PUBLISH:
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1. Write an effective post title with these two characteristics:
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2. Divide up text into smaller sections with headings.
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3. Deep link to past posts.
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4. Add a question at the end to encourage discussion.
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5. Add on-brand, SEO-ready images.
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6. Add “alt text” to your images for one reason in particular:
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7. Add a featured image (on WordPress).
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8. Make sure my post is SEO-tastic.
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9. Proofread.
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AFTER YOU HIT PUBLISH:
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1. Pin your post image onto Pinterest.
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2. Schedule it to be pinned to any Pinterest group boards that are relevant.
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3. Share your post on Facebook and Twitter.
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4. Schedule your post for Twitter several more times.
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5. Do a Facebook Live about your blog post topic.
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6. Respond to comments.
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7. Check the analytics of your post to see how much engagement it received.
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8. In 1-2 months, repin your post onto Pinterest.