I Googled a keyword related to blogging. I tried to contact 20 bloggers from the results. I wanted to be a blogging cheerleader. I intended to compliment them on their blogs. We all need that sometimes; even professional bloggers. Blogging is lonely at times. Who turns down the blogging love? Two blogs … Read more
Some blog for Google not a blogging tribe. Google traffic may come and go. What gives? Google traffic should convert. Sometimes it does. But looking closely at your blogging strategy may reveal a flaw. Optimizing content for SEO makes sense to drive highly targeted traffic to your blog. … Read more
Bloggers ask me how to put their struggles behind them. I usually ask them: “What is your specific blogging strategy?” I then guide them to: “Please share exactly what you do blogging-wise on a daily basis.” Common replies: “I write and publish what’s on my mind.” “I write and … Read more
Blogging is not all sunshine and roses. Running a blog has its downsides. In a world of duality, the sour comes with the sweet. I share these truths not to scare you but to inform you. Blogging since 2008 gave me invaluable experience. I know the fun side of blogging but also … Read more
Most bloggers I come across treat backlinks like trades. Backlinks are earned. Organic backlinks flow to bloggers who ooze credibility. My trusted backlinks originate from bloggers who respect my work. I wrote for years to publish credible blog posts. I practiced my ass off. But most bloggers prefer to skip the credibility-building … Read more
I scanned LinkedIn once. Every suggested update had to do with artificial intelligence. AI blogging, artificial intelligence marketing and pretty much anything to do with this strongest of trends dominated updates LinkedIn pointed me to read. I reminded myself once again why blogging is as important as ever. Owning your blog is … Read more
Blogging is not just sharing your random thoughts. Nor is it get rich quick scheme. Running a blog comes down to being truly helpful for readers with a specific need. Soak up these blogging fundamentals to understand what blogging is about. 1: Publish Practical Posts to a Website Bloggers publish practical … Read more
Successful bloggers cold pitch emails as a semi-popular strategy. Should you ask bloggers for opportunities? No. Blog posts never sleep. Blog posts beam themselves into the online world 24-7, 365. Established bloggers see blog posts. Impressed established bloggers link to credible blog posts while you: sleep vacation enjoy time with … Read more
Do you hate your blog? Do you love your blog? Do you feel like you always need to improve it? Is that belief true? Or is that belief self-sabotage? The posts that you are updating….before updating the content would most people find the content accurate? Would maybe 10 piss ants bitch and … Read more
Blogging confuses many aspiring bloggers. Some pros make blogging look easy. Other pros present blogging as being easy. Identifying this fallacy is difficult for new bloggers. I remember how I felt in the beginning. I was greedy. I wanted blogging to be easy. Manipulative bloggers who told me that my dreams could come … Read more