This post was most recently updated on August 6th, 2016
I want you to see 4 Blogs That Rank High On Google Search.
When I say “rank high,” I mean that these bloggers consistently rank their blog posts very high in the Google Search.
That means…
- They know what they’re doing
- They’ve gotta be doing something right
- Google sees that they’re doing it right
- You can learn from them, and copy what they’re doing, so you’ll get it right
When you rank high on Google Search, you’ll be getting lots of free traffic to your blog.
Not only that.
You’ll be getting highly “qualified” traffic.
That means these folks didn’t just happen upon your blog by mistake.
They wound up there because you engineered your blog properly, you “optimized” it to attract exactly the targeted audience you want.
In order to get to your blog, these folks must actually type in keywords that they WANT more information about.
When Google Search says “here, I think this is what you’re looking for” by ranking your blog post high in the search results, the relationship begins.
These people WANT information you are promising to give.
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You make that promise with your headline and with your meta description.
Now, all you need to do is live up to your end of the bargain.
Give people the great results they came to Google Search to find, engage them immediately in conversation and value, and it will be the start to a beautiful relationship.
Here’s 4 bloggers who I personally know “get it.”
You can learn a lot from the way they run their blogs to consistently rank high in Google Search.
Adam Connell
Here’s the kind of thing I’m talking about.
Adam recently wrote a blog post about guest blogging.
Click the image below if you’d like to read it…
You can see that Adam is trying to rank this post in his title.
His primary keyword is Guest Blogging Strategy.
It’s in his title and throughout his article.
His secondary keyword is Double Your Exposure.
In addition to this, he’s also written a massively thorough post on the topic, with lots of images to guide you along in your read.
So, Google Search interprets that as being a great resource for folks interested in Guest Blogging Strategy or in how to Double Your Exposure.
The reward?
Google ranks this as a high authority article, and the last time I looked it sat square in the middle of page one for the keyword search “guest blogging strategy.”
While you’re looking at the high rank listing, notice it optimizes for the terms guest blogging strategy and guest post.
Notice, too, how Adam wrote a compelling meta description.
He starts with a question to pull the searcher into immediate engagement.
Then he takes charge with a solution to their problem…
The underlying, unspoken, but clearly positioned message to the searcher is: “You’ve said you’re struggling, so I can help, but you MUST first STOP & READ my article. Only then will you get what you came here looking for.”
Pretty masterful, huh?
Check out Adam’s blog and I know you’ll learn a lot about how to write blog posts that rank high on Google Search.
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Mike Allton
Here’s another masterful blogger who knows how to get it done.
Mike recently wrote an interesting blog post about Facebook Live.
You can click the image to read it…
This is another perfectly written, valuable piece of blogging content that Google Search decided it’s search-audience would like to read.
So, it’s another blog post ranked on page 1 of Google.
Again, you will see the keywords that Mike is optimizing for in the title and body of his blog post, as well as in the meta description.
The meta description is also a call for action: “You need to care about now” means to take action, click this link, read my blog post and start putting Facebook Live into action.
This is particularly relevant since “Facebook Live” is inherently an action-based search.
Nobody wants to just passively sit by and observe what’s happening with Facebook Live.
They want to be part of it.
Mike shows them how to get involved.
That’s engagement, that’s leadership and that’s authority.
Mike’s got it all going on!
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Enstine Muki
Enstine is another terrific blogger who really “gets it” when it comes to ranking his blog high in Google Search.
He also has a keen sense of being in the right place at the right time.
He’s always on top of what the latest thing is that’s happening, that can help bloggers and marketers get to the next level in their business.
I’m not sure how he does that, but I know I have to make time to ask him about it.
For now, let me give you an example of how he gets his blog posts to rank high.
Again, just click the image to view the article…
Now this is a very timely, hot topic.
The Warrior Forum Vault is a new way for marketers and bloggers to excel and Enstine is one of the first to bring it to our attention. He writes a wonder, thorough review of The Vault as only Enstine can do.
It has become his signature brand, and he’s one of the best in the business at it.
So, it’s not a big surprise that when he optimized the keywords Warrior Forum Vault and Warrior Forum Vault Review, he ranked 1st position, 1st page of Google Search almost immediately.
Wow! That’s some smooth operation, Enstine.
Check out the search result and his meta description…
Notice, even, the slick and compelling enticement to anyone searching this term… they will get to not only “meet big names in online marketing” but they can actually “tap into their brains” to see how they work.
That’s almost surgical 🙂
Anybody would have to check that out.
So from Enstine, not only top ranking, but wonderful and compelling copy to boot.
Visit Enstine’s blog and I know you’ll see what he so often ranks high on Google Search.
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Ryan Biddulph
Here’s yet another great example of how to shine like a star within the blogosphere.
Ryan has been running a powerful blog that, by it’s very title, is enticing to budding entrepreneurs.
Ryan ranks his blog posts high in Google Search very often, and for many reasons.
I won’t attempt to tap into his brain here (hehe), but I can show you an example of the results he gets.
He wrote this blog post on 20 hours ago!
When I did a Google Search for “marketing your blog the right way” … it showed up in the 2nd position on page 1 in the results.
That is some fast track success for optimizing that keyword!
Notice that the meta description takes a different approach than we’ve seen from others in this article.
It’s almost a “stream of consciousness” snippet of an apparently ongoing story that suddenly, subliminally… we are pulled into.
What is Tip #6?
What did Ryan “receive” in response to his “Facebook question?”
It’s all quite mysterious, yet… you’ve just gotta click and read this article, don’t you?
That’s Ryan’s genius.
He’s a maestro when it comes to weaving stories into his marketing messages, and people love to read it.
That means traffic.
Lots of free traffic that Ryan is able to pull onto his blog via high ranking on Google Search.
4 Blogs That Rank High On Google Search
So, that’s a bit of real world, actual samples of some very astute folks you can learn from, and you can copy.
Check out these 4 top bloggers.
See what they’re doing to get their blog posts ranked high in the search results.
See how they’re driving free traffic to their sites every single day.
Don’t you think you could do this, too?
Don’t you think you can rank high on Google Search with your well-crafted blog posts?
Sure you can!
Let me hear from you in the comments below.
What’s your story?
What has your experience been in driving free organic traffic to your blog?
Is it a challenge for you to rank high on Google Search?
I hope this has helped.
Please share it 🙂
-Donna
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August 1, 2016 at 9:09 am #
Hi, Donna!
It was nice article to learn from wonderful bloggers, and those optimized content for their blog post. You know? I always said I didn’t care with SEO, but exactly I do care with those stuffs. I optimized keyword for my content and create to the article.
You know? Google is now a clever search engine and being human. It seems to me that keyword optimization is now required dynamic techniques. If you came with Yaost, you’ll see the plugin added new feature called readability.
Thanks for sharing the cases studies for SEO friendly.
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hi Kimsea,
They sure are wonderful bloggers and great to connect with.
It does seem like Google is becoming human lol. Yes, I did notice that Yoast came up with that readability change and I like it. I always get a green light when it comes to that! Makes me feel great.
I never was much of an SEO person myself, but always known of its importance. I am glad that Google is getting more “human” because it is selecting better articles. And for a “user” myself, if I want to look something up, I get better results.
-Donna
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July 29, 2016 at 11:48 am #
A great list indeed, they are doing a tremendous work in online industry of blogging with fame and earning. will hope to learn more and more from there experiences. thank you
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July 27, 2016 at 5:26 pm #
Hi Donna,
I definitely think you, Donna Merrill, can copy the strategies these 4 stand-out bloggers use to turn up on Google’s 1st for the keyword phrases they’ve targeted.
Me, I’m gonna have to grow into it.
But, the layperson’s language you used to describe what these bloggers are doing for high ranking serp’s, makes me think I could have a shot at conjuring up some Google Love…
Thanks for another interesting & useful post,
Edward
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Hi Ed,
You sure have a good shot at it – Just keep in mind that the title, the meta description, the image all have the same word in it.
The do a H1 for your first sentence with that word or phrase in it. And use it a few times in your content.
If it is a phrase you think people would be looking up you can do it quickly. You might want to do some homework and search for that phrase yourself.
But if not….no worries…there is always that Yoast Plugin for WordPress that can get you by without even thinking. (not an affiliate)
-Donna
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July 27, 2016 at 11:00 am #
Hey Donna,
This post is great as it teaches a lot of lessons.
All these guys you have mentioned have a common factor, they work hard and give a great value on their blogs.
I have visited before Enstine’s blog, it is an amazing asset, once you read his posts immediately you get that this guy does not only know what he is doing, he loves it, which is another lesson we got. Ryan’s blog is great too, I’m going to visit and follow the others as well.
Thanks for sharing these valuable resources.
Regards
Hussain
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Hi Hussain,
So good to know you are connecting with these amazing bloggers. You sure will learn a lot from them. They not only give great information, but they all care. That’s why I just had to feature them.
-Donna
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Hi Donna,
What a beautiful and educational post!
How sweet of you to introduce Ryan Biddulph, Adam Connell, Enstine Muki & Mike Allton.
Thank you, it’s interesting to learn strategies that work.
Hi Emi,
It is always great to learn from people that are doing things isn’t it? These 4 sure have amazing strategies and great blogs. They are go to guys when it comes to learning.
-Donna
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July 24, 2016 at 4:59 pm #
Hi Donna ,
a really good post for everybody who wants to learn
to rank . If somebody is really following and observing
this blogger ,they sure can learn a lot from them .
You did show very nice what to look for .
Thank you for always giving great information and
examples.
Erika
Hi Erika,
If you connect to all four of these bloggers you will learn so much. Good Summer reading for you lol I know how busy you get this season.
-Donna
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July 24, 2016 at 2:16 pm #
Hi Donna
This is such an awesome post. The best thing about these bloggers is that I know all of them and they know their stuff. I am not surprised that they are ranked; they certainly know how to take advantage of SEO
Thank for sharing. Take Care
Hi Ikechi,
Isn’t it great to know all of them? They are the cream of the crop and always seem to be on that first page of Google.
-Donna
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July 24, 2016 at 9:47 am #
Interesting post Donna as always… what keywords are you ranking for?
The thing about google rankings is that while they are pretty great, they are also quite singular if you let them be so you may rank well for 1 or 2 keywords but that may not bring you much traffic, as they are not highly searched
The challenge is to develop a broad foot print so y that you get ranked for many of the keywords that people are searching so you keep coming up over and over and over.
A definite challenge
For every challenge there s a strategy.
Love to hear more
To Great Success
Mary
Hi Mary,
I don’t specifically spend time doing a keyword search. Whatever subject I’m writing about, I will give it a peek, especially for the title of the post. I don’t write for Google Gods, but know that it is important to do.
When It comes to this blog, there is a variety of subjects for blogging and marketing. So I rely on my Yoast plugin.
There were times when a post was on the first page of Google for two months. Other times I was lost in space. I don’t think there is any magic strategy….just work the rules.
If you notice Ryan….He was shocked because he didn’t even know he was on the first page lol. He often is.
When I’m browsing a topic on Google and see one of my blogging buddies there, I will give them the “heads up” But the people that are above…wow..they always are there.
-Donna
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July 24, 2016 at 4:50 am #
Hi Donna
Awesome post and great analysis. Google rankings is something all of us are looking for. You have done a great analysis about the work of great bloggers and the use of keywords. I especially liked the way of stream of consciousness in the meta description. Will definitely try it.
Thanks for sharing!
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Hi Sonal,
We all somehow forget that meta description lol. But it is so important. Now I’m not an SEO specialist, I just use a Yoast Plugin. But it does prompt me to use meta descriptions and also tells me if I didn’t mention any keywords in specific places.
-Donna
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July 24, 2016 at 12:18 am #
Hi Donna,
Did you decide to check on these great guys, or you were searching with those keywords?
Blogging demands the humility to learn from others. And that’s the only way to grow.
I’m already copying some of them, especially, Enstine.
I realize they’ve all applied a high level of skill in writing their Meta descriptions. That makes me think: “revisit your meta descriptions, Francis.”
Social Media Hat is new to me. Thanks for introducing him.
You’ve done a good job, Donna.
Francis
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Hi Francis,
To answer your question….I know them all and do follow every one. Their blogs are amazing and I do see them on the first page of Google many times. So much so, that even Ryan was surprised because he did nothing with SEO…
I am happy that you found some great bloggers here to connect with. Their content is always great.
Yes Francis, check on those meta descriptions 🙂
-Donna
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July 23, 2016 at 6:50 pm #
What an awesome all star line up Donna!
These four recognized experts, (along) with you,
always over deliver!LOL!
And the best part is, they always share proven nuggets of real world
wisdom, thanks extremely practical.
They never hold back and write their blog posts, as if you’re one of their
top paying customers or clients,just like you and David do coach!LOL!
They teach you step by step and include actual graphics, images
and or “how to” videos, to help demonstrate their expertise.
Thanks for sharing four proven, respected authorities, we all look
up to and totally admire!
Because they, (like you) always lead by example!
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Hi Mark,
They are All-Star indeed! I have learned from all of them myself and this is why I wanted to feature them to those who don’t know them. This way my readers can connect and learn their golden nuggets too.
-Donna
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July 22, 2016 at 7:38 pm #
Hi Donna,
Wonderful share of some great blogs. I am familiar with Enstine and Ryan but I have not visited Adam’s or Mike’s blogs. I will be doing that soon.
I think what I find most helpful in your post is showing examples of meta descriptions.
It helps greatly to see the way they have used their keyword in the meta descriptions that helped them rank so high on Google.
Thank for all you share.
Hi Monna,
It is so great when I feature people that my readers aren’t familiar with. I am sure that when you visit Adam and Mike you will always find something interesting and sometimes a good learning curve to apply.
-Donna
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July 22, 2016 at 6:43 pm #
Hi Donna,
I have heard of Mike and Ryan, but not the other two bloggers. Not surprising since I sort of stepped away from blogging for the last two years. I will check out the other two.
The least that I can do is create a promising headline and a great meta description. I know ‘how’ to do that, but it is so much faster just slapping one up and calling it done. Oh, why don’t we do what we know to do LOL.
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Hi Rachel,
You remind me of the old saying “Physician heal thyself” Like a painter painting houses and his house is a mess.
I know the feeling…sometimes we know something so well, but don’t do it ourselves. This is why I love blogging because people remind me that I have to put certain things into action lol.
-Donna
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July 22, 2016 at 3:04 pm #
Thanks for another great article, Donna!
This really helps me see that I haven’t been putting enough advance thought into my blog posts – determining before-hand which keyword(s) I’m going to target and making a concrete plan for boosting my posts onto the first or second pages of Google! These real life scenarios are priceless!
Hi Deborah,
Yes…they are real life examples of how these amazing bloggers always seem to get on the first page of Google. It is a mix of SEO, sharing, and commenting. They have a huge following and that can be achieved by anyone. It does take a lot of patience and persistence!
-Donna
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July 22, 2016 at 1:19 pm #
Fantastic Article Donna!
This List has an inspirational value of its own; that will evaluate new bloggers to work hard and achieve the goal they are working for.
Thank you for creating this excellent list!
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Hi Priyam,
I am so pleased that this list is of interest to you. Indeed, you can catch up with these Expert bloggers and learn a thing or two lol.
-Donna
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July 22, 2016 at 7:29 am #
Hey Donna,
People search for the high ranking blogs and here there are. I have known all of them for a very long time.
I am sure Enstine, Adam, Mike, and Ryan would be thrilled to see the mention here. They provide the content like a lightning device to strike the readers mind.
Thanks for this wonderful post.
Hope you are doing great.
~Ravi
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Hi Ravi,
I do know some that always are searching for high ranking blogs. The above mentioned are great at it and give us so much information that we can put to use.
Their content is amazing isn’t it?
-Donna
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July 22, 2016 at 7:00 am #
Thanks for the kind mention, Donna. Awesome to be in such great company!
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Hi Adam,
Thanks for dropping in. I wanted to give you a mention because many of my newer bloggers need to follow you…read your blog and see how successful you are.
Donna
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July 22, 2016 at 1:03 pm #
Sure thing, Donna.
I’m honoured – I appreciate the kind words!
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July 21, 2016 at 2:27 pm #
You are killing it with this series Donna! I loved this post; seeing the keywords and phrases in action. SEO is something I’m working to improve this year and this has been helpful.
Thanks!
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Hi Corinne,
I am so glad this is helpful. Back in the day, I despised SEO….everything I read back then was so SEO rich to climb the Google Ladder that it made no sense at all.
Once I installed Yoast plugin, life got so easy for me.
-Donna
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July 21, 2016 at 12:25 pm #
Holy Smokes Donna!
Had no idea I’d ranked there for that phrase so quickly. Really neat.
OK….now on to full disclosure. To be honest, the genius behind my meta strategy was….completely forgetting to fill in my meta! Arrrggh! Seriously though, I may leave as is because there’s drama to it, almost like the lead in to a mystery novel. Serendipity, eh? 😉
Adam, Mike and Enstine are so good at doing this regularly. I shall learn from the masters to get my SEO game in check because I’d love to rank for some semi-competitive keywords to boost that targeted, passive traffic.
Excellent breakdown and thanks so much for featuring me Donna.
Ryan
Hi Ryan,
Isn’t it amazing how quickly we can get ranked on that first page of Google? But we cannot get so cocky because sometimes it won’t stay there for long.
I had one blog post that was on the first page for such a long time that I had to stop the comments. It was a bit controversial but I didn’t think so…readers did.
Keep up the great work you always do.
-Donna
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July 21, 2016 at 11:07 am #
Hi Donna maam,
Thanks for this awesome post!
Definite action tips to help boost search engine traffic. Having the keyword at the beginning of the title and the URL always help.
These people who you mentioned are not only experts in their fields but also authorities maintaining the top blogs.
I am a regular at all the blogs you mentioned. Ryan, Enstine, Mike and Adam sir’s posts are a joy to read.
Great post maam, and even your posts rank awesomely!
-Swadhin
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July 21, 2016 at 11:21 am #
Thanks Swadhin!
It’s an excitement to connect with you.
Donna got me highly fueled today and I so much appreciate it 😉
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Enstine,
So glad you have gotten all fueled up with this post. You deserve it my friend.
-Donna
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Hi Swadhin,
They sure are amazing aren’t they? At any day you may have to look something up and Google it, I bet you find at least one of them on that first page, depending on what information you are seeking.
-Donna
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July 21, 2016 at 10:55 am #
Thanks for a fascinating roundup and analysis! I totally agree that Google rankings are the best source for targeted traffic. Shooting for that myself!
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Hi Anne,
Google is the go-to place more than anywhere else. These wonderful bloggers I have here always seem to show up whenever I Google something. This is why I wanted to introduce them, if you don’t know them to you and my readers.
-Donna
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July 21, 2016 at 10:53 am #
Thanks so much, Donna! Always honored to be included in such esteemed company. 🙂
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Hi Mike,
I had to include you for my readers. I see you so many times when I am searching something and there you are on that first page of Google. Always giving us fantastic content.
You are ahead of your time!
-Donna
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July 21, 2016 at 10:41 am #
Donna, you are simply awesome!
Not only are you giving me a beautiful mention, you lined me up with some exceptional bloggers around. I’m glad we both connect with them.
You may never have known this but I’m glad to mention that Ryan has always been there for me each time I come up with a new product. They guy is so busy doing things that work but I wonder how he always has time for me 😉
Yes, I see him on Google often and I know he does his thing rightly.
I wrote a guest post on Zac Johnson’s blog where I discussed 4 hidden ways to rank on Google page 1 without backlinks. I applied those tips on this post you mentioned and it works. I know competition is soon coming up and I’m ready for it 😉
It’s beautiful to get that top position for such keywords because you are sure to make some nice sales.
And of course, being a Warrior Forum Vault Influencer is a huge achievement. I love it and I’m set for it.
Thanks for this beautiful mention. I know Adam too well and read his blog often. Thanks for adding Mike to the list. I don’t know how far I’m connected with him but will be shooting him a mail right after this comment.
The days ahead are beautiful. Let’s keep giving
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Hi Enstine,
I was so excited to see you on Warrior Forum Vault Influencer. That sure is a high achievement and I am so glad I’m your friend.
You always seem to be on that first page of Google for one reason or another and I know it has played and still does a great role in your sales.
Not only do you get great opt-ins but also conversion rates…yes, I read all of your blogs lol.
You are always ready for the next change that is going on in the internet. You are a step ahead of many!
-Donna
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