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Published: May 22, 2012, 3:44 p.m.

Many business owners, freelancers, and solo professionals wonder, \u201cShould I have a blog? Is it worth the effort?\u201d My answer: yes, you need a blog. And today's episode provides 5 good reasons why.

This Week's Tip(s)

• Use Google Apps for business to get powerful features for very little money.
• Combine Insightly with Google Apps for a full-fledged CRM system.

Spiritual Foundations

How to have all the faith you need.

Jesus said to him, \u201cIf you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.\u201d
Mark 9:23

Feature Story:\xa05 Reasons Your Online Business Needs A Blog

1. Visibility
2. Credibility
3. Authority
4. Connection
5. Marketing

How To Start A Blog

1. Bluehost
2. WordPress.org
3. SquareSpace

Listener Questions

1. \u201cRay, what do you recommend for ______________?\u201d
2. Benson Agbortogo asks about the\xa0secret\xa0of success.
3. Rio wants to know how to get started with a website.
4. Joshua Monen asks for feedback on his website about Battleground, Washington.

Announcements

• I will be speaking at JV Alert in Washington, DC (June 8-10). Register (and save $402!) by clicking here.
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• Plugs for hosting accounts using\xa0this link.
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Call in your questions or comments to our new, fancy \u201crequest line\u201d at\xa0(509) 713-2679

Question for you:\xa0Do you blog for business? What has your experience been \u2013 is it worth it? Comment below, or call in at\xa0(509) 713-2679

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