When is the best time to be creative? It may surprise you that the time to think and write new content comes at times that would seem counterproductive to creativity. The Quick Sprout infographic below will go into more detail about what this means and will give you some insight on why writing in the morning and at night each have their own benefits.

Do you know how to write headlines that convert? Your content is only as successful as the first thing people read. Knowing how to create click-worthy headlines is valuable and should be a part of your business' social media strategy. A great headline will grab the right attention and entice people to read more. The below infographic from Quick Sprout has everything you need to know about how to write headlines that convert. With these tips, you'll be able to attract more traffic to the content you want your audience to see.

Do you know about the benefits of blogging for your business? There are many tangible benefits of having an active blog with great content. A strong blogging strategy will help you attract more leads and customers. This is the fuel behind increased traffic and brand growth. Take a look at the Quick Sprout infographic below to learn just how effective a blog is for your bottom line.

Have you ever done a Google search, found what looks to be a great link, clicked and it's a post from two years ago and the content isn't relevant anymore? So you head to the home page of that particular site thinking there may be some more up-to-date info and nothing? They haven't put up a new blog post in months? Blogging isn't a trend or a fad. You don't just jump on the blogging bandwagon. It should be a key part of your marketing strategy. And nothing says "we don't care!" faster than a blog that isn't active. You leave a bad taste in the mouth of your visitors and can pretty much guarantee they won't be coming back. And by active, we mean at least one post a week, but two or three is better.

You've realized how important a business blog is and are churning out some great content for your audience. That's awesome! But you ask yourself, "Why are my views and engagement levels not where I want them to be?" The answer may seem simple, but it's crucial to the success of your blog. Knowing the best time to post a blog will boost traffic and you'll see more engagement, people commenting and sharing your post. The great people over at KISSmetrics have created the infographic below from their "The Science of Social Timing" series to help you optimize your posting times and reach your business blogging goals.