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Watch How First-Time Readers Use Your Blog
First time readers make almost instantaneous decisions on whether they'll be subscribing to your blog, leaving a comment, and making their way back for a return visit. Abby Kerr has a great post on ...
What are the most important pages on your blog?
Home About Best Of Newsletter Speaking Contact Etc. Grab a pen and paper, and write out your list of most important pages. Some people have too many pages on their header navigation. ...
Use an Editorial Calendar and Come Up with 10 Post Ideas
Last week I wrote about taking control of your content with an Editorial Calender over on the Diverse Solutions Blog. I've written about using an editorial calendar before but in this case, I wanted ...
Make Your WordPress Site Secure with These Security & Back-up Plugins
Sometimes I think site security is one of those things people don't think too much about until their site gets hacked. And if you've ever been hacked, you know it's no joy ride. So today, I'd ...
Stay On Top of What’s Happening In Your Niche
One way to stay ahead of the competition is to set up a listening station to keep aware of what's happening in your niche. There's a few reasons why it's helpful to do something like this: Be ...
33 Must-Read Tips & Tutorials for Bloggers
Where do I get started? What platform should I use? What are some of the best ways to get more traffic, earn more subscribers and generate more business? Well, here's a comprehensive list from around ...
Do you email your blog readers?
What do you do when someone leaves a comment on your blog for the first time? Do you send them a quick reply comment? Do you email them? Do you reward or acknowledge them in some way, shape or form? ...
Promote A Blog Post
Blogging isn't always a "build it and they will come" sorta thing. You have to work hard to promote your own posts if you want them to get read. And therein lies today's task... Promote A Blog ...
Analyze A Successful Blog In Your Niche
Wanna know how to build a better blog? Go watch successful bloggers and see what they do, not what they say. Then do that in a way that works for you. #blogchat - @Copyblogger Seriously, if you ...
Why You Should Write List Posts
Want to know a quick, sure fire technique for getting your blog posts read and shared... Write a list post. Yep, it's true! In fact, when I sit back and look at my content over the last couple of ...
Write An Elevator Pitch for Your Blog
Welcome to Day 1 of the 31 Days to Build a Better Blog Challenge! If you're new here, and want to join the group, sign up here (free). What's an elevator pitch? An elevator pitch is an overview of ...