Blogs I commented on:

1. kyledonnellyy.blogspot.com

2. http://jeliwilson.blogspot.com/

3. cameronsufficool.blogspot.com

Ads!

I think for my personal business, I would not use Facebook ads to help promote and expand it.  My business isn't really a huge corporate company that people all around the world could benefit from.  I have more of a localized company/business so ads  like that wouldn't suit me the best.  I think the best way to promote my business would be in local stores around my area such as flyers in grocery stores and such.  Another useful way would be in local magazines or newspapers.  However, if I were to advertise through Facebook, I would go with the ads that are placed periodically on one's timeline because it seems as if everyone disregards the ads that are on the side of the screen.  If one scrolls down their feed and sees a local ad, I feel like they would be more inclined to try it out!  My budget would be very minuscule because I think social media ads never seem to work.  Everyone seems to regard them as spam or useless, so it would be quite pointless to spend money on something that may not get me any more business.  Below are a few possible ad ideas.  I think mixing humor in ads will make the viewer more open and inclined to buy into your business.

Blogs I Commented on:

http://cameronsufficool.blogspot.com

http://kyledonnellyy.blogspot.com/

http://loricargile.blogspot.com/

Newsletters

I think having a newsletter for my business would be an awesome idea that could help it expand and thrive.  I think a monthly newsletter would be appropriate for my business style. Weekly might be a bit too much and quarterly not quite enough. Having a  newsletter would be a great way to inform existing customers and reach out to potential customers.  It would also give me a chance to see how satisfied they are and what they would want to see more of.

Having a monthly newsletter containing the following would be perfect because it gives me a chance to interact with my clients and potential customers.

Content would include:
Videos
Motivational tips
Exercise tips
Promotions/giveaways
Discounts
Success Stories
Questions/Comments

Categories

Categories would suit my blog perfectly because I could separate different types of workouts as well as specific body parts.  For example, if somebody wanted a high intensity workout there could be a category for that.  If someone didn't want high intensity, but wanted a steady paced cardio workout, there would also be a category for that.  This will help me stay organized and help the viewers easily find what they are looking for quickly and easily.  Lastly, having specific muscle groups in their own category would improve the organization and accessibility.  This could have info and tips on how to properly work the muscle and how to do so and also what not-to-do's.

Blogs I commented on:
Kyle Donnelly
Paul King
Cameron Sufficool

Google Analytics On My Blog

Here is a quick screenshot of google analytics being installed on my blog :)

Business. Big Business. Workout Business.

Personally, for my business, I think it is possible for me to be extremely personal because customers should have a one on one relationship with who I am and what I do.  For example, I could share my morning weigh-in, my afternoon snack, or what I did differently in my workout.  I could also share even more personal things such as problems I face and how to overcome them.  I feel like having a personal blog will really connect with people, making them feel like your friend.  Personality is always a must on my blog for my business style.  I mean, if I don't show my personality, emotions, and thoughts, nobody will want to read my blog posts.  They could just google search their info.  Personality will make your viewers and customers attached to you and overall more comfortable.  I feel like this is the big bonus to having a self-operated business.  You can treat your clients as friends and talk to them as well as be there in the business aspect of things.