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Starting a website is overwhelming but always exciting. I love that stage when you feel those ideas flowing and you start setting yourself some goals and building task lists. But there’s always that question of getting your first clicks that always seem so rewarding. Once you know your niche and prior to monetizing your site,…

Are you struggling to choose a name for your blog? We’ve all been there – endlessly listing blog name ideas that aren’t quite what we’re looking for. Naming a blog is challenging. To help you choose the perfect blog name, we’ve compiled this two-part guide: This guide will help you no matter which type of…

When it comes to creating blog posts, a lot of marketers get hung up on the SEO side of things. They’re so focused on traffic and writing their way to the top of the SERPs, that they forget to think about the most important thing: conversions. But guess what? Traffic means nothing if it isn’t…

You’re new to blogging. You want to grow your blog but you’re not sure what’s going to move the needle. Or what you should be focusing on. Sound familiar? Blogging can be pretty overwhelming when you’re just getting started. We’ve all been there. In this article, I’m going to share a bunch of smart tips…

Does your blog look like a ghost town? You put so much effort into writing great content, and it deserves more engagement. So how can you encourage your readers to engage with you? It could be in the form of blog comments, mentions on social networks, mentions on other blogs or something else. You can…

Have you ever felt like you were fighting a losing battle against time? Wanting desperately to make meaningful progress with your blog’s growth – only to constantly run out of time? No problem. I’ve got your back. In this post, I’m going to share some harsh truths that you need to hear and some important…

Over 4 million blog posts are published online every day, according to recent statistics. That’s insane! Can you just imagine how all of that content makes it difficult to stand out? And that’s why creating a strong and recognizable brand is so important. If you want people to remember you, you have to give them…

Blogging has been around for years and it has infiltrated all areas of the internet. But still many people fail to understand what a blog is and how reading one can have an impact on their lives. This guide aims to demystify blogging for those of you who are complete beginners. We’ll cover exactly what…

There will always be a time during your blogging journey when you just don’t know what to write about. Whether it’s writer’s block rearing its ugly head, or you’re simply out of ideas, it can be hard to get out of that funk. Instead of pushing through with the same old blog post, utilise a…

With the rise of social media and influencer culture, it seems like blogging has reached its peak. No longer limited to niche hobbies, almost everyone has a blog now in some form or another. For those of you who haven’t yet jumped on the bandwagon, blogging has its many attractions. But the truth is, your…

You’re a pro. You know your stuff and more people should pay attention to what you say (and write.) Here’s the problem: People aren’t paying attention to what you say (yet) because you don’t have enough authority within your niche. So, what’s the answer? Social proof. With social proof, you gain the credibility you need…

Yep, that’s right. If you take a look at your analytics right now, you’ll likely see that over 75% of your visitors don’t return. This means the first time people visit your site is going to be crucial if you want them to return. And, I’m guessing you do, right?! … You may never get…

Chances are, someone has landed on your blog and decided to click away without even reading your blog articles. It happens to even the best writers. While that thought is disheartening, would you feel a bit better if I told you that by re-formatting your blog posts you could increase the likelihood that your readers…

May of 2013 was a life-changing month for me. My bank account grew by $400,000 (with another $100,000 to come a year later), and the effort that I had put in for several years to grow my blog all paid off. Six years earlier I had started my first blog, not knowing anything about blogging…

You love the idea of starting a blog. But…you’re not sure what to write about. Or maybe you have an idea, but you’re not sure if it will work. Sound familiar? If you’re nodding your head, you’re definitely not alone. Choosing a blog niche is one of the hardest parts of starting a blog –…

What do you do when your million-dollar blog post idea strikes? You scramble to your computer, giddy with excitement, and type as fast as your little fingers are capable. If there were competitions for typing, you’d be taking home the gold. When all your ideas are down on paper, you breathe a sigh of relief,…