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In recent years, it seems most of the focus of cybersecurity attacks have been on large companies like Yahoo!, Banner Health, Citibank and even government entities like the FBI and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.  With all the focus pointing at such large organizations by hackers, it must mean that small businesses are relatively free from attack, right?  

In today's technological world, web sites are mandatory for any business looking to thrive in the marketplace. But not just any site will make an impact on potential customers; it is also necessary to have a responsive website.

When a website is "responsive", it can be viewed on any sized screen with equal quality of design. Most likely, you have seen websites that aren't responsive--while they are nice on a computer, on a phone their font is tiny and you have to zoom in to click on buttons. The key to having a successful business is not having those issues, and here's a few reasons why.

There are many benefits your business blog can produce. One of the most valuable is by providing social proof and user generated content. As with reviews, comments provide visitors with valuable insights into how your customers authentically feel about your company. Moreover, blog comments can validate a perception of authority. Are your business blogs attracting comments?

There are millions of blog entries created every day, each competing for your readers. If your business website and content is not focused on user engagement and commenting, then you simply cannot expect your readers will act. Commenting must be easy, but the content should also be worth engaging with. Below, we have listed several strategies to increase comments on your business Blog. 

Blogging is not an online marketing strategy that provides overnight results. However, blogging can provide long-term growth with a greater return on investment compared to other options, such as pay-per-click campaigns. Regardless, it is easy to start to doubt blogging's effectiveness when results are not immediate. As with most things, success relies on focus and persistence. Bluntly, most who fail at blogging simply lack the commitment. 

Take a moment to consider the issue of focus and persistence with this analogy. Every new year, thousands of people make the resolution to lose weight and get fit. Nevertheless, after a few short weeks, many will throw up their hands, proclaiming their diet and exercise plan is not providing sufficient results. They need to drop 80 pounds, but losing .5 to 1 pound a week is not worth the time or effort. That said, a year later, those who stick with it are fit, slim, and running marathons. The only difference is one person had the foresight and patience to do the work, and the other did not. Blogging requires a similar commitment.

Bloggers and social media influencers now play an increasing role in the information industry. In some niches, like fashion, travel, food, and even news, a blogger's influence can even surpass that of traditional print and broadcast media. There's no question that the business of blogging is getting more competitive. To become and remain successful, bloggers have to study trends and adjust accordingly. Here are 3 blogging trends for 2017 that you should follow: