How is it that some bloggers with incredible, breakthrough knowledge with impressive, creative writing prowess can’t get traffic let alone make any money? Meanwhile, other bloggers with much less useful information with only so-so writing can gain tar-like stickiness and earn a decent blogging income?
If you ask every successful band what they did when they first started, many of them will tell you that they did whatever they could to make as much noise as possible!
Eventually, they build a following and really make it big by attracting the right people, whether they be groupies, casual followers, agents, managers, or record companies.
For the most part, that means they never missed an opportunity to:
- Play their best in front of an audience, no matter how small
- Distribute information (via flyers, emails, etc) to promote their gigs
- Meet as many people as possible
- Release new material regularly
So what does that mean to you? I’m sure you’ve figured out that the parallels are obvious. As a blogger, here’s how you should “make noise”:
- Produce your best content, no matter what your traffic is
- Use social bookmarks, write guest posts, and visit other blogs (among other things) to promote your articles
- Connect with as many bloggers and customers as possible
- Write new content consistently
The early days may be rough but the bands that are persistent about those activities are usually the ones who become headliners one day. That’s why so many bands never make it out of a garage.
The same pretty much goes for blogging.
Do you have what it takes to be a rockstar blogger?
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“Make as much noise as possible.”
Very good analogy with blogging. Advice I am taking to heart.
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Making noise is easy. Balancing that with developing killer content is another story.
Social bookmarking and commenting on other blogs is really helpful. Guest post on an authority blog is helpful.
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Never discount posting on smaller blogs either.
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Great advice, to me one of the most important after content is visiting other blogs, not only to comment or get ideas, but to promote other bloggers. It does pay off….
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Excellent advice, as if you are not heard, then no one can hear you.
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Yeah, great advice. I only started in late October and now have so much traffic I can barely keep my site up on shared hosting. lol
All I did was make some noise! I posted everywhere I could without being spammy about it, asked my members to spread the word, worked on SEO and submitted to every search engine I could.
Seemed to work, now I just wish it would slow down a bit so I can catch up.
.-= Jake´s last blog ..Advertising & Bug fixes =-.
Seriously, you are in the 1% of bloggers with that problem. Count your blessings, my friend.
I’m with Gabe on this one, good job! Any more tips?
.-= Dennis EdellI’m with gabe on this one, good job! ´s last blog ..7 DAYS ONLY – ProBloggers-31 Days To Build A Better Blog- + 3 Awesome Bonuses! =-.
Jake’s blog happens to cover one of the hottest games out there, FarmVille! Looks like the perfect niche to be an authority on!
Good tips another thing that Rock stars do is they sign autographs and thank their fans.
.-= Ms. Freeman´s last blog ..Carry a Notebook Everywhere You Go =-.
You’re right Ms. Freeman.
I’d also like to add that they make beautiful music that resonates with us all (…right?) We feel the rock star understands us, knows and can relate to our feelings and emotions and that there’s a special bond that we share.
.-= David Walker´s last blog ..Make Your Blog Count in 2010 =-.
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Like you say… Keep posting quality articles. Passing 3k daily visitors now. Yeah…
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3k daily visitors is quite an accomplishment!
I would like to add that choose the right marketing channels as this channel works for you but not for me
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I had been seeing this retweeted I don’t know how many times and I finally had to come see what the buzz was all about. Now I know.
This is some awesome advice and definitely worth looking at because it’s true just put in a different way, towards music! Make noise and kick ass whenever you can and never give up. Always awesome to read your blog, Gabe!
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Thanks for the props!
Blogging really isn’t that hard. There’s a lot of work involved and two of the big pieces are creating great stuff and getting the word out — tasks that bloggers and musicians both need to do regularly.
Agree buddy!
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blogging is not hard this is my second income except for teaching. I love reading blogs and creating unique articles.
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Blogging isn’t hard at all but it seems like many people can’t do it very long.
I don’t know I have the ability to make myself a rockstar blogger or not but in very short(only 3+month) of period what I gain with my new blog satisfied me and push me to do what I was doing.
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You seems tell a long but sure way to be rockstar blogger here Gabe, and I agree about it. It may need a long time but it surely make us be one of rockstar blogger in future.
.-= Dana @ Blogging Update´s last blog ..Having Killer Content for Blog Easily =-.
Rockstars also differentiate themselves from the other rockstars … so to be noticed you really have to be different, maybe even outrageously so or be super talented – preferably both
As always enjoy my visits here ………..
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True, there’s a branding element involved. That’s why two artists can sing the same exact song but one may be labeled country while the other filed under the pop genre.
Great analogy Gabe this is so true. The way I see it is if your passionate about anything like rock stars to there music and you never give up, always do your best., eventually you will be heard and you will be successful.
Gabe, This makes a lot of sense. I am not sure I have what it takes, I am still the new guy on the blog, but giving it a try, and having a lot of fun with it. I think being passionate about something and putting your heart and soul into it will eventually pay off. Like Rob said. That being said being successful isn’t always about money, but being happy and enjoying life.
As some of my regulars already know, I don’t focus on money. I put all my attention on writing and promoting. Those are my success indicators.
The money comes naturally when I achieve what I set out to do.
With making loads of noise as you have mentioned above, I would also say that NEVER GIVE UP, NEVER. Keep trying and you will have a break through one day. It’s bound to come and you just have to be there to grab that opportunity.
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I agree. Never give up but change strategies and tactics while monitoring your success.
I thought of one other thing I would love to hear some info on. Content theft. It may not be a big issue for many blogs, but every month I discover other blogs/sites that are word for word stealing our entire posts and claiming them as their own. It would be great to know some tips to report these people and help prevent this, if anything even exists.
Thanks!
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Content theft, aka scraping, is absolutely annoying. There are really two parts to it: 1. preventing it and 2. stopping the offender.
I actually don’t worry too much about preventing but one thing that would help you is to add deep links to your articles. Usually, scrappers grab the entire article, including the links. When that happens, you’ll get the benefit of backlinks to your site.
When it comes to stopping the thief, you can send them a legal response but what I found effective is contacting the offender’s host. Send them your supporting evidence and the site should be shut down within days.
Just be sure your noise is high quality and not just deafening.
.-= Dennis EdellI’m with gabe on this one, good job! ´s last blog ..7 DAYS ONLY – ProBloggers-31 Days To Build A Better Blog- + 3 Awesome Bonuses! =-.
You have said the perfect points. Sharing with social networks and commenting on other blogs build a good relationship. Guest blogging and proper response to the readers shows own online identity.
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I agree blogging is not hard…I’ve been told I’m doing everything wrong with my blog but am managing to scrape out a full time income on just 4 posts a month. I would say persevere and take the criticism of others with a grain of salt…
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You’re right about criticism. Being able to determine which constructive criticism to take action on is also very key.
Making as much noise as possible and becoming a Rockstar blogger – that’s an awesome analogy. You are a Rockstar blogger, Gabe!
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Interesting metaphor. I have to say, being a 37 year old Mom, thinking of myself as a rock star seems weird…
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No way! Gwen Stefani is still kicking but and she’s 40! And Madonna? Hard to believe she’s over 50!
Great information, Thank you for posting this on your blog.
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Yes this is bang-on.
I’ve found the key to this is finding the topics you are really passionate about, and then focusing on absolute quality when you produce content.
The passion comes from your initial interest in an area, which in term, going back far enough, will, as with most good things, stem from desire.
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I wanna be like Gaga without all the crazy makeup!!
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I only started in last year also and now have so much traffic I can barely keep my site up on shared hosting. All I did was make some noise! I posted everywhere I could without being spammy about it, asked my members to spread the word, worked on SEO and submitted to every search engine I could.
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