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How To Use AI Tools To Generate Blog Ideas, Headlines & Content

June 18, 2025 Gail Lowe 4 comments

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Have you ever sat down to write a blog post… and drawn a complete blank? You’re not alone. Whether you’re a beginner blogger or an experienced content creator, it’s easy to get stuck on what to write next. The dreaded ‘writer’s block’. A few years ago, I wrote a post about how to overcome this. (See https://myonlineincome.org/how-to-fix-writers-block-top-10-tips). I still stand by that article today, although the good news is that nowadays, there’s also a new kid on the proverbial writer’s block – and that tool is AI! Now, before you go into a spin about the dangers of Artificial Intelligence

SEO Blog Post Optimisation: A To-do List For Traffic Growth

May 21, 2025 Gail Lowe 4 comments

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If you’re aiming to grow your website and attract more visitors, having an effective SEO blog post optimisation plan is really important. I’ve made a habit of using a practical SEO blog post checklist each time I write, and it’s helped me see steady gains in site traffic. Here, I’m sharing my full process for optimising blog posts so you can get your content in front of more readers and improve your website’s visibility in the search engines. This article contains affiliate links. For more information, see our Affiliate Disclosure. Understanding Why SEO Blog Post Optimisation Makes a Difference First

Using AI To Create Content: Excellent Trick Or Terrible Treat?

March 13, 2025 Gail Lowe 6 comments

Can you imagine running your online business in an environment where content is created for you? I’m sure we’ve all dreamed of doing just that – passive income with no effort on our part at all! No more burnout or endless hours of writing. We could get rid of these expensive freelancers. With AI-driven content creation, this is no longer a futuristic dream; it’s happening right now. But is using AI to create content really all it’s cracked up to be? Or are there some nasty pitfalls lurking behind that “How can I help you today?” invitation? Have you fallen

What is the best length for a blog post? Answers and Tips

July 4, 2018 Gail Lowe 11 comments

The answer to the question, “what is the best length for a blog post?” is the same as the old adage about a piece of string. It really depends on a number of things including: the type of post the intended audience your style your purpose in writing the post the problems you are solving for your audience the time you have There is no ‘magic number’ that all posts have to be although you will find guidance out there that will recommend posts of a certain length. When I first dabbled in blogging and content marketing a few years

How to write for blogs: Top 10 tips for beginners

June 6, 2018 Gail Lowe 12 comments

So you want to be a blogger? That’s fantastic. Maybe you’ve just started an online business or are looking into ways to do this for the first time. If that’s you, then you are definitely in the right place. Whatever you want to write about, you need to know how to write your blogs so that they will attract attention and get readers. After all, what’s the use of having some wonderful ideas that you want to share with the world, if you get stuck at the first hurdle: writing?! Many people who start their online business do not consider

What is blogging about? 10 frequently asked questions

November 14, 2017 admin 12 comments

What is blogging about? – 10 frequently asked questions 1. What is a blog? A blog is an online web log (or weblog) which over time became shortened to ‘blog’. It is an online journal or diary that people write in order to tell others about their life or hobbies. Many businesses and individuals use blogs to engage people with their website. Blogs tend to be up-to-date or relevant, contemporary pieces about a particular topic that is more like reading a newspaper article than an encyclopaedia. That is not to say that they are not factual but they tend to