Most bloggers want to use social media to boost their blogs, and promote products and services. But they don’t know how to go about it. Have you struggled with this? I hear from many bloggers who tell me they know they should be using social media. You’ve probably heard many stories about how social media […]
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Afraid to invest in your blog?
Are you afraid to invest in your blog? Many bloggers are. And it’s often why many bloggers fail. But you don’t have to be one of them. You should understand how serious this pitfall is, and take steps to avoid it. Fear of investing can cripple your blog If you are an active blogger, then […]
The art of blogging frequently
Blogging frequently is not an easy thing to do. In fact, many bloggers only post articles occasionally because they can’t keep pace. How are you doing with this part of your blogging business? Are you blogging once a week, once a month, every day or what? You might be wondering right about now… What is […]
Is part-time blogging enough?
Is part-time blogging enough? I recently had a blogging client ask me that during our first consultation. It took me back for a moment because most of the people I network with consider blogging to be their full-time occupation. But it made me wonder. Do part-time bloggers really give enough time to their blogging business? […]
Reach your blogging goals using this magic method
Are you confident you can reach your blogging goals? Most bloggers will tell you they are. But very few really believe that. They might be trying to convince you. But more likely, they’re trying to convince themselves. So, am I talking about self confidence, here? I suppose to some extent. But more than that, I’m […]
Should you start a blog in 2022?
To start a blog in 2022, you need to consider a few things. First of all, why should you start a blog? Is it a good idea to start your blog at this time? Do you already have a blog? If so, should you start another one? Are you new to blogging? Special: Join Donna’s […]
Clickable blog post headlines
Everyone wants to write clickable blog post headlines. That’s the very first step in getting people to read your blog post. If your headline sounds boring, too technical or of little interest, then people won’t click through to your blog. But if, on the other hand, it sounds exciting, promising and relatively simple, then you […]
Grow your blog with an email autoresponder
Your blog is not likely to grow without an email autoresponder. Look at it this way. A successful blog is one that has built a loyal audience. People need to be interested in what you’re doing. And they need to be alerted each time you do something new. You can try to accomplish that with […]
Get free blog traffic from Pinterest
You can get free blog traffic from Pinterest. It’s not difficult, but you have to know how to do it. When you do, it can become an extremely powerful way to drive lots of free traffic to your blog. And Pinterest blog traffic can stream in steadily, as long as you stay on top of […]
The easy way to network with bloggers
The easy way to network with bloggers is to make it a habit. It doesn’t happen overnight. Just like it takes time for a habit to form, it also takes time for networks to develop. But just because it takes some time, doesn’t mean it’s difficult. In fact, it’s pretty much intuitive. And it’s a […]
For bloggers who hate SEO
All you bloggers who hate SEO, I’ve got some good news for you. Blogging is not all about SEO. It’s about publishing valuable content that people in your niche want to read. Even more to the point, it’s about publishing valuable content that people who follow you want to read. That’s right. People who read […]
Best strategies to promote your blog posts
You must promote your blog posts to drive traffic to them. It’s not enough to simply write a great article. Yes, that’s the first thing you have to do. But it’s not the last. Far from it. In order to have a successful blog, you need lots of traffic. It won’t just happen because you’re […]