Friday Link Wrapup – Better Blogging, Keyword Research, Social Media Trends

The top website and marketing links for this week.

If you’ve been thinking about starting a business blog, good for you! It can be a big help in improving and maintaining good search engine rankings. If you’re not sure where to start, here are 12 essential resources for becoming a (better) blogger. The most obvious is – start with WordPress!

And for that new business blog – here’s a guide to kickstart your keyword research for SEO. It’s a significant effort up front but will pay off as a long-term strategy for your business.

And finally, if you’re using social media to promote your business, here’s a slideshow of 33 expert tips on social media trends in 2017 from Constant Contact.