#010: 5 Reasons Your Online Business Needs A Blog [Podcast]

Many business owners, freelancers, and solo professionals wonder, “Should I have a blog? Is it worth the effort?”

My answer: yes, you need a blog. And today's episode provides 5 good reasons why.

This Week's Tip(s)

• Use Google Apps for business to get powerful features for very little money.
• Combine Insightly with Google Apps for a full-fledged CRM system.

Spiritual Foundations

How to have all the faith you need.

Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.”
Mark 9:23

Feature Story: 5 Reasons Your Online Business Needs A Blog

1. Visibility
2. Credibility
3. Authority
4. Connection
5. Marketing

How To Start A Blog

1. Bluehost
2. WordPress.org
3. SquareSpace

Listener Questions

1. “Ray, what do you recommend for ______________?”
2. Benson Agbortogo asks about the secret of success.
3. Rio wants to know how to get started with a website.
4. Joshua Monen asks for feedback on his website about Battleground, Washington.

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