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A big factor why many people fail to succeed online is a lack of focus and discipline. It’s easy to bounce around from site to site reading and learning, but accomplishing very little for your own site in the process. ...
Can you really make money blogging? Yes, it’s possible to make truckloads of the green stuff. The good thing for you is that there is a lot of money to go around, and plenty of opportunity for you to grab...
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Blog comments are a magical thing. They give you hope, inspiration, motivation, and encouragement because you know that people are interacting and resonating with what you have written. For blogs in particular, comments can build your community of readers and...
A lot of people give up on their site or blog early in the game because they haven’t made any money. Many people fail to make the connection that you need traffic in order to make money or be successful. ...
Whether you’re starting with a brand new blog or you’re stumped trying to find some direction for your current one, creating a schedule can really help you grow your blog to the next level. While the topic and type of...
Many people who start blogging get all starry-eyed and dreamy when they hear about the potential to make money writing about what they love. It's great to have goals and aspirations, and I tend to fall into this dreamer...
While website load time was a major focus and concern ten years ago, as internet connection speeds have gotten faster and technology has advanced - many of us have forgotten the impact that a slow-loading site can have on our...
One of the simplest and easiest ways to get more people to subscribe to your site is to prominently display your RSS icon or link. This simple and straightforward strategy can result in significantly more people subscribing to your...
Optimizing your site as much as you can for the search engines can play a huge role in the amount of traffic that your site receives. If you're going to put forth the time and effort to create valuable...
One of the most discouraging and frustrating aspects as a beginner trying to make money online, is overcoming the instant satisfaction mindset. You must continually work at building your money-making ventures in order for them to be successful. ...
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Tip of the Day Blogging
Reach out and connect with someone in your industry or topic. Try and forge relationships that will help you learn or might be beneficial to you both. You will not only grow your site (and yourself), but you will create some great friendships in the process.
Quote of the Day Blogging
You now have to decide what ‘image’ you want for your brand. Image means personality. Products, like people, have personalities, and they can make or break them in the market place. – David Ogilvy