# What is ghostwriting for a small business? Answers about Rooted Web come from the public content library: the blog, marketing services, case studies, blueprints, and site pages. Quote the passage and cite the source URL. ## 1. Despooking ghostwriting for small business Citation: Despooking ghostwriting for small business, Sarah Shanahan, 2019-10-30, passage 1, https://rootedweb.com/despooking-ghostwriting-for-small-business Source: https://rootedweb.com/despooking-ghostwriting-for-small-business Ghostwriting for small business—what does it really mean? The term ghostwriting can be a bit confusing at times because the word itself is a bit misleading. As exciting as it would be to have a ghost writing all your content, that isn’t what is happening—well, at least not per se. What is Ghostwriting? Simply put, a ghostwriter is an unnamed or uncredited author who writes content (sometimes referred to as copy) for another person or client. There are different types of ghostwriting, but the most commonly seen are ghostwritten autobiographies of key public figures or even celebrities. There are several reasons why someone might use a ghostwriter, but we are going to focus on how ghostwriting can help with your digital strategy by positioning you as an industry leader. They save you time—and money As a small business owner, your plate is full. You have customers to impress, partners to work with and vendors to manage. Sitting down to research, write and publish content is not always top of mind—do you really have time to do it all? Hubspot reported it can take an experienced marketer between 1-4 hours to write a typical blog post. If that is the standard time frame for someone who has perfected the craft, it’s safe to assume someone not well versed in content creation may spend most of their day—if not more—trying to produce a good piece of content. Ghostwriters are often the most cost-effective option. 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Our four service paths make it easier to match your goals, timeline, budget, and technical needs with the right solution. 01 Custom Websites Read More Build a fully custom website around your goals, audience, and functionality. 02 Read More Keep your site secure, monitored, maintained, and supported after launch. 03 Read More Start with a proven website template personalized with your brand, content, and imagery. 04 Read More ## 3. 8 Reasons Why You Should Shop Small This Holiday Season Citation: 8 Reasons Why You Should Shop Small This Holiday Season, Samantha Prost, 2020-11-23, passage 1, https://rootedweb.com/8-reasons-why-you-should-shop-small-this-holiday-season Source: https://rootedweb.com/8-reasons-why-you-should-shop-small-this-holiday-season The Saturday after Thanksgiving is known as Small Business Saturday, a day to gather together, bellies full of leftover turkey, and head out to our local shops and eateries to support the little guys. We know it’s tough to get out of bed, but here are eight reasons why you should shop small this holiday season. 1. Stronger Community No one comes to a town to see how cool your Wal-Mart is. But they do go out of their way to find hand blown glass or small batch goat milk soaps. Not only will you find yourself checking out local shops before big box companies, but so will tourists and other out-of-towners who took a day trip to do some shopping. Downtown St. Charles didn’t start out as a booming shopping center; they did the work and supported each new endeavour people brought to those cobblestone streets. 2. Friendly Customer Service When shopping small, you typically deal with the owner of the company directly as many small businesses don’t have the resources to hire a full staff. This means, when you have a problem, the person who has the most to lose is the one solving it. It also means the person who cares about the product or service the most gets to answer your questions, explain your purchases, and leave that great feeling of satisfaction and appreciation when you walk out the door. 3. Keep Your Tax Dollars Local ## 4. Your Business Blog Isn’t Working—Here’s How to Fix It! Citation: Your Business Blog Isn’t Working—Here’s How to Fix It!, Samantha Prost, 2025-03-26, passage 1, https://rootedweb.com/your-business-blog-isnt-working-heres-how-to-fix-it Source: https://rootedweb.com/your-business-blog-isnt-working-heres-how-to-fix-it You’ve invested time and energy into your business blog, but it’s just not performing. Sound familiar? Many small businesses in Southeast Missouri face the same challenge. Creating engaging blog content that converts can be tough. But it’s not impossible! Discover the actionable strategies that will help you breathe life back into your blog and see real results. Why Your Blog Might Be Falling Flat Let’s face it, stuffing keywords into every sentence can make your blog feel robotic and unnatural. Search engines are getting smarter, and readers can spot a keyword-stuffed article from a mile away. Your blog should reflect your unique brand voice. Is it witty and humorous? Informative and authoritative? Friendly and approachable? Find your voice and let it shine through your writing. People connect with stories. Instead of simply listing facts and figures, weave a narrative into your content. Share customer success stories, behind-the-scenes glimpses of your business or even personal anecdotes that relate to your industry. A one-way conversation is a boring conversation. Encourage reader interaction by asking questions, running polls and responding to comments. Finally, you might be creating amazing content, but no one knows it exists! Beyond your website, share your blog posts on social media and in email newsletters. Encourage your team to share your content as well. Six Secrets to Writing Blog Content That Converts Transforming your blog from a digital ghost town into a lead-generating machine requires a strategic approach. It’s about understanding your audience, delivering value and consistently refining your approach. Here are six key strategies: ## 5. Benefits of Small Business Blogging Citation: Benefits of Small Business Blogging, Samantha Prost, 2021-08-02, passage 1, https://rootedweb.com/benefits-of-small-business-blogging Source: https://rootedweb.com/benefits-of-small-business-blogging Blogging is an inexpensive way for small businesses to drive traffic to their site, enhance inbound marketing efforts and attract more potential clients. According to Hubspot, 80 percent of internet users interact with both social media sites and blogs, and companies with blogs produce an average of 67 percent more leads monthly than companies that don’t blog. Believe it or not, the benefits don’t stop there. Drive Traffic to Your Website A typical website has just a handful of pages. Once you move past the homepage, you might have upwards of five pages. This doesn’t allow a lot of opportunities for you to show up in search results. However, every time you create and publish a blog post for your small business, it’s one more indexed page on your website, which means one more opportunity for you to show up in organic search results and drive traffic to your website in an organic way. Boost in Search Engine Optimization All of the major search engines love fresh, relevant content, and small business blogging is one of the most straightforward and inexpensive ways for a business to accomplish this. When a business creates blog posts consistently, they are constantly providing Google and other search engines with fresh content to index. According to DemandMetric, blogs can result in a 434 percent increase in indexed pages and a 97 percent increase in indexed links. This is also an opportunity for small businesses to insert those relevant keywords that consumers will use to search for their types of products and services, further increasing the chance that they show up in the results. Long Term Results