This article was originally posted on Build a Better Blog on October 5, 2011. If you are an author, then you should have a blog. Yes, this is more work for you because it does require even more writing, more time, and another project to manage. The benefits, however, are invaluable. Following are the top…
Category: Blogging
5 Clever Ways to Make Money with Your Blog [Guest Post]
There are a lot of reasons to love blogging. It’s a great way to market yourself; to show off your skills; and to expose yourself to the world around you. Anyone who has experience blogging knows this one fundamental truth: it takes a ton of time. And you want to be compensated for your time….
Black Friday Sale: 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block Bundle for $30
From now through November 30th, you can purchase the 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block Bundle for $30 plus free shipping. Why am I doing this? First, to stay true to my mission of helping people on their freelance writing, blogging and self-publishing journeys. My book and workbook can help in all of these…
Register for 9 Keys to Successful Blogging Webinar
I will be conducting a webinar on 9 Keys to Successful Blogging at 7:00 CST on Thursday, November 16, 2017. What You’ll Learn The realities of managing a blog How to increase your blogging success How to reduce post-blogging overwhelm Who Should Attend Aspiring bloggers New bloggers Small business owners Writers Content creators Marketing professionals…
My Writing, Blogging & Self-Publishing Mistakes I Want You to Avoid
I was going through my drafts and found several lists of writing, blogging and self-publishing mistakes that I wanted to share with you all so you can avoid my mistakes. This is a list only. General Mistakes Not believing in myself Listening to everybody’s opinions about what I should be doing Asking non-writing professionals about…
My Interview with Marki Lemons-Ryhal: Repurposed Content on Steroids
Last year, I interviewed Marki Lemons-Ryhal because I wanted to know how to be prepared and efficient as a speaker. Our interview is an example of repurposed content on steroids because that information has be used in four different ways. First, our interview was published on YouTube. I then pitched an article idea on being…
5 Things You Need to Run a Successful Blogging Business
A lot of people like the idea of running a blogging business. They can write about things they love all the time; share information to help people; and make a mark on the web. Of course, it’s not as easy as it sounds. In addition to creating content, there’s a lot of background work that…
Save the Date: Keys to Successful Blogging Webinar – October 30, 2017
I will be conducting a webinar on 9 Keys to Successful Blogging at 7:00 CST on Monday, October 30, 2017. What You’ll Learn The realities of managing a blog How to increase your blogging success How to avoid post-blogging overwhelm Who Should Attend Aspiring bloggers New bloggers Small business owners Writers Content creators Marketing professionals…
Why Your Blog Has a High Bounce Rate, and How to Reduce It [Guest Post]
If visitors are coming to your site and leaving within seconds, you have a high bounce rate. Why does bounce rates matter? It means people are not sticking around to read and engage with your content. To address this issue, check out the following reasons your blog has a high bounce rate and things you…
Basic Photography Tips for Bloggers
There is a quote that says “A picture is worth a thousand words”. But what happens when that photo is blurry; the subject is out of focus; or the background is too dark? What is worth then? And why should bloggers care? Here’s why bloggers should care. Including images in your blog posts increases the…