It might seem like every housewife, foodie, college student studying abroad and aspiring novelist has a blog, and that’s for good reason. It’s a great way to expand your network and spread awareness about yourself. For multilevel marketing (MLM) professionals and direct sellers, free blogs can allow you to show off your products, reach out to people who are outside your current… circle of business contacts and advance your career goals.
Follow these network marketing tips to start a blog
1. Find an easy-to-use, free blogging platform. There are plenty of blog services available, and many offer free basic templates for you to get started. WordPress is a popular option, and it provides additional features for a price.
2. Set a writing schedule for yourself. One of the keys to having a good blog and growing your audience is consistency. Decide that you will update your blog three times a week, and set aside time in your schedule to write and edit these posts.
3. Get writing. You’ve probably got a lot of enthusiasm about the products you market. Share that brand loyalty with the world! For instance, if you sell kitchen products like knives or cookware, describe how you made a meal with these items, compare the experience to others and maybe even share recipes. You already know about the power of customer testimonials – what better way to reinforce that word-of-mouth magic than by sharing your own experience with the products?
4. Promote your blog posts on social media websites. Tumblr is a good choice for bloggers who are planning to share a lot of visual content or want to cross-post the information they share on Facebook and Twitter. You can also download dashboard tools like Twitterfeed or desktop applications like the Crosspost for the iOS platform.
5. Follow other bloggers. MLM professionals are great at networking, so why not expand those skills to the digital realm? Read what your peers are writing, subscribe to their blogs and promote their posts on Twitter. Gradually, you’ll find that they start to follow you back as you make a name for yourself within the industry.
Blogging is a fantastic way not only to reach out to potential customers and existing clients, but also to promote yourself as a source of knowledge and achieve MLM success. Additionally, it can help you expand your network, which can assist with recruiting efforts and building business partnerships.