When Blogging, Are You Writing for Readers or Writing for Google?
A digital content marketing guru recently told conference attendees that when we blog, we are writing for Google, not our blog's actual audience.
Should Churches Perform the Enneagram Test to Assess Personalties?
Churches seem to love conducting personality tests these days. But what does an Enneagram test and other similar ones accomplish?
Who’d Ever Guess a Restaurant Would Advertise a Moldy Burger?
Fast food chain Burger King is out with a new ad that's definitely on the unconventional side. It features a moldy burger designed to make a point.
There’s a New Peanut Allergy Treatment…But Not a Cure
The Food and Drug Adminstration approved a new drug to treat children and teens suffering from a peanut allergy. But don't stock up on peanut butter yet.
Are Death Euphemisms Better? It Depends on Whom You Ask
When writing obituaries or sharing news of someone's demise, we often turn to death euphemisms to ease the blow. But for some style guides, that's a no-no.
What is Keyword Stuffing and Why Is It So Bad?
Once upon a time, bloggers could use an unfortunate practice called keyword stuffing to improve their blog's search rankings. Yes,...
Bad News Happens to Everyone…Even Though It Shouldn’t.
Why do good, innocent people experience terrible suffering? The death of a 6-year-old girl has many wondering about bad news.
What Does the Word Blog Mean to You: A Site or Post?
If there's one controversy I wish we could settle once and for all, it's the question of the meaning for the word blog. People use it for two meanings.
Why Won’t Facebook, Twitter Remove Doctored Video of Pelosi?
Social media platforms talk a big game about fighting fake news. So why are they apparently refusing to remove a doctored video from the State of the Union?
Yes, You Need an Apostrophe in Valentine’s Day!
People are thinking romance for their Valentines this week. But when talking about Valentine's Day, don't forget that little mark.
Proofreading Can Be Tricky for Bloggers
Most of us who blog regularly do our best at proofreading before we publish. Sometimes, we rely on software as well as our own eyes.
‘Love Thy Neighbor’ Message Missed at Prayer Breakfast?
Celebrating his acquittal in the Senate, President Donald Trump may have missed a key message at a prayer breakfast Thursday morning.
Both Sides Claim Disrespect at State of the Union Address
Both Democrats and Republicans accused each other of bad behavior at this week's State of the Union Address. One side was worse.
People Still Don’t Understand the Super Bowl isn’t Family TV
For days I've watched people complain about the "inappropriate nature" of the Super Bowl halftime show. Their complaints don't earn much sympathy from some.