Clair Belmonte

14/07/2017

Hi friends! It's a beautiful day in New York City and I'm happy to connect with you all.

Wanted to let you know that I recently wrote an article on LinkedIn about how using casual calls-to-action is becoming more appropriate for millennial audiences. Woooohoooo this one's a controversial one!

If you manage a blog or social media accounts for your business, I'd recommend you take a peek. Make sure you let me know what you think and if you have any questions - I'd love to make this better for all of you.

Here's the link: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/fall-formality-why-millennial-audiences-love-casual-ctas-belmonte

If you like it, go ahead and share it with your friends too. You never know whose world this might rock 😉

xoxo - CB

Business owners - here's a little secret, straight from one millennial entrepreneur to your marketing team: it's time to start playing hard to get.

14/05/2017

Just wanted to give you guys a little tip --

When people talk about earning backlinks for your website, SOCIAL MEDIA SHARES of your content don't count.

Those are generally nofollow (instead of dofollow) links.

Instead, try linking to your content in forums or guest posting on another blog.

Hit me up with questions.

18/04/2017

Does your audience know your WHY? Why you started your business, what drives you to continue, why you get up every day?

Do YOU know your WHY? How can they know your Why if you don't?!

My Why is that I hate hate hate seeing entrepreneurs creating content that:

>>> Doesn't sell their product or service successfully
>>> Doesn't focus on their ideal client
>>> Doesn't engage, delight, inform or provide value to anyone
>>> Doesn't show a point or a mission

My Why is because I see entrepreneurs give up on the mission of marketing because they're:

>>> Embarrassed
>>> Unsure
>>> Tentative
>>> Scared
>>> Feeling Skeezy

My Why is because I have dreams of helping entrepreneurs make something of themselves by putting themselves out there.

My entrepreneurial journey isn't all about my clients, though. How would that keep me pushing along? Naturally, part of my why is personal. I want to:

>>> Start a nonprofit organization for autistic adults
>>> Afford to live a comfortable lifestyle when Paul and I move to New York City this summer
>>> Live up to my potential and provide consistent value

IF YOU DON'T PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE, YOU WON'T GET ANYWHERE.

And if you don't have a WHY, you're basically a business robot. And who wants to buy from a robot these days? That's easy.

People are coming to you because of YOU and YOUR influence on your business. They could go to anyone; WHY should someone choose to work with you?

12/04/2017

Chicagoland friends! Tonight I'm so excited to be teaching this quick and dirty Introduction to Blogging course with Content Academy!

There are still a few spots left if you'd like to join and learn more about finding your voice, getting your blog started, developing a cadence or promoting your blog.

If you have wanted to start a blog, or are in the process of starting, you may be interested in our Introduction to Blogging Information Session. Join Blogging Instructor, Clair Belmonte, to learn…

04/04/2017

Remember: you're the expert, not your client. 🏆 Just because something is obvious to you doesn't mean it's obvious to everyone.💡 Embrace the ah-ha moments and encourage learning.

31/03/2017

The best part about working at home is that you can wear a flower crown whenever you want. ✨🌸

31/03/2017

Here's some great content from Rand at Moz on how to implement SEO even if you only have a little time to commit!

Got questions? Want to start making changes to your site? Let's talk!

You know SEO is important, but you barely have time for lunch, much less keyword research. In this Whiteboard Friday, Rand covers a minimum viable SEO strategy to give those with limited time a plan forward.

31/03/2017

You just can't take yourself too seriously. 😂😂

30/03/2017

• Give your audience what they crave •
Why does your customer Google?
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>> To answer a question
>> To learn something new
>> To explore their options
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Customer intentions vary from query to query, and not every customer is ready to buy right when they get to Google. So how do you attract their attention? Feed your customer information they crave!
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You're the expert. You troubleshoot their technical issues. You have researched your materials. You know what people care about in your industry. Write what you know, answer customer questions, and become a resource. And while you're at it - skip the FAQ page and make each question a blog post instead. 😘

29/03/2017

Hey guys! I'm super pumped for this virtual event, and you should definitely join me. There's going to be some really valuable content here, and Neil Patel is an SEO and marketing genius. Best of all, it's FREE. Check it out - I'd love to discuss afterward.

http://queue.vip/ACBkeHx

Join 30,000+ Top SEOs and growth marketers from around the world and learn never before heard content from Neil Patel, Yoast and many more.

25/03/2017

• Build + maintain relationships with your audience •
Lately, I've heard all this hype about social media automation. Scheduling posts in great, but don't pass up genuinely interacting with your audience for the sake of convenience. Your audience wants to be reminded that you CARE about them, so show it by answering comments, asking questions, and staying engaged. And don't just engage on your page -- meet your audience where they are and show interest in their content as well! How do you stay in touch with your audience? ✨

24/03/2017

• Provide Value •
Short, general articles don't do anyone any good. Show your authority in your industry in your content. Lengthy, detailed articles over 1k words (broken up with keyword driven headings and images) can answer customer questions and make your company a go-to resource, showing that you're the best choice for the job. Detailed articles also increase your visibility in search results.