Posts Tagged blog topic

Blog about your niche

The answer to the blog topic question is easier than you think

I haven’t blogged about blog topics in a while but niche blogging has been burning in my head for the last few weeks. There’s a common thought that new bloggers should do some Google research to find the best niches. Basically, do some keyword searches to see what categories are “light” and then go develop [...]

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Really, you need to care about your topic!

Novice bloggers and blogger wannabes, have you found your topic yet? Remember, you must choose something that interest you in one or another. Today, I’m going to give you an example of someone who stumbled upon a niche: Heather B. Armstrong AKA dooce (www.dooce.com) Some people love her, some people hate her. Basically, she started [...]

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The MMO ebook of all MMO ebooks

With so many blog “experts” out there, how can you tell the difference between really useful information and dated, irrelevant hype? There are some of us who have been blogging or running our own sites for years and the best endorsement is what other bloggers have to say about our sites, our … Related Posts [...]

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7 secrets for creating successful list posts

No matter what some critics say, list posts will always do well. I think one of the biggest strengths is that it inherently manages the readers’ expectations. The title of the list post tells them exactly what the post is about and how many bullet points there will be. Another reason is people are so [...]

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How to start a WordPress blog

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I don’t consider the topics I write “advanced” but as it turns out, I need to reach back to the fundamentals once in a while. Apparently, there is so much info on the web on SEO and making money, a lot of basics get lost — like actually creating a blog! Look, I get it, [...]

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Google trends can cause a traffic jam on your blog

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Let’s start with a quiz. What do the following phrases have in common? zombieland cameo tim pawlenty breast cancer awareness month badtz manu nap nanny cadillac ranch polanski victim testimony tsunami in samoa 2009 video christopher hitchens netflix acquiring content license I know, it looks like a crazy, random list! Give up? Those are the [...]

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Focus on one blog or juggle several blogs?

Here’s a common dilemma: should you focus on just a single blog or spread your time across multiple blogs? As with many decisions, the answer rests inside you. However, I’ll do my best to help you weigh your options quickly. First, let’s reflect a little: Are you an experienced internet user? Are you a good [...]

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