Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. We Answer Your Questions About How to Create Great Blog Content Today's episode is all about answering your questions about how to create great content for your blog. Don't be shy about asking us questions in the comments below! Your question could be featured next time. So Many Questions That Answers My School by Alice Zed on 500px In This Episode You can listen to today's episode above or in iTunes or Stitcher (where we'd also...
Sep 03, 2015•27 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Become a More Efficient and Productive Blogger Today's episode is about how you can create more time to create great blog content by becoming more efficient in the way you manage your blog. In This Episode You can listen to today's episode above or in iTunes or Stitcher (where we'd also LOVE to get your reviews on those platforms if you have a moment). Today we talk about: 7 steps to becoming a more productive blogger 3 s...
Aug 31, 2015•30 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How Getting Clear About Why You're Blogging Can Grow Your Blog Today's episode is about how getting clear about why you're blogging can help you and your readers. dog puzzled by Danilo Biancalana on 500px In This Episode You can listen to today's episode above or in iTunes or Stitcher (where we'd also LOVE to get your reviews on those platforms if you have a moment). Today we talk about: How defining your 'why' can help you get ...
Aug 27, 2015•21 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How One Humiliating Experience Gave Me a Wake Up Call That Helped Me Build a More Profitable Blog Today, I talk about the humiliating wake up call that changed my life and my blog. In This Episode You can listen to today's episode above or in iTunes or Stitcher (where we'd also LOVE to get your reviews on those platforms if you have a moment). Today I talk about: My humiliating wake up call 3 simple changes I've made to my life ...
Aug 25, 2015•37 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Grow Traffic to Your Blog Through Guest Posting and Creating Content for Other Blogs, Forums, Media and Events Today's episode is about how to find new readers for your blog. It's the question I get asked most by bloggers, so this is the forth of a series of podcasts on this topic. In part one we looked at two really important questions to ask before you go hunting for readers to read your blog. In part two, we talked abo...
Aug 20, 2015•40 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Find Readers for Your Blog Through Commenting and Relationships Today's episode is about how to find new readers for your blog. It's the question I get asked most by bloggers, so this is the forth of a series of podcasts on this topic. In part one we looked at two really important questions to ask before you go hunting for readers to read your blog. In part two, we talked about how to use two types of content to find read...
Aug 17, 2015•39 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Turn Surfers into Blog Readers by Building a Sticky Blog Today's episode is about how to find new readers for your blog. It's the question I get asked most by bloggers, so this is the third of several podcasts on this topic. In part one we looked at two really important questions to ask before you go hunting for readers to read your blog. In part two, we talked about how to use two types of content to find readers for you...
Aug 13, 2015•30 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Use 2 Types of Content to Find Readers for Your Blog Today's episode is the second part of our series on how to find new readers for your blog. It's the question I get asked most by bloggers, so this is the second of several podcasts on this topic. In part one we looked at two really important questions to ask before you go hunting for readers to read your blog. Today we talk about one other thing you need to consider bef...
Aug 10, 2015•21 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Find Readers For Your Blog Today's episode is about how to find new readers for your blog. It's the question I get asked most by bloggers, so this is the first of several podcasts on this topic. We will be getting into some tactical and very practical ways to build readerships over the next few episodes, but before we do that, today we look at the two questions you must ask yourself if you really want to get blog readers....
Aug 06, 2015•22 min
Note: you can listen to this podcast above or load it up on your device on iTunes here. Is it Really Possible to Make Money From Your Blog? Today's episode is about whether it is really possible to make money from your blog. We take a close look at how many bloggers make money, the methods you can use, and the realities of earning money as a blogger. Money text on euro bills by Dani Rönneberg on 500px In this Episode You can listen to today's episode above or in iTunes or Stitcher (where we'd al...
Aug 03, 2015•29 min
Congratulations for making it to day 31 of 31 Days to Build a Better Blog. If you're new to the series - check out previous episodes here. How to Plan Your Next Month of Blogging Today's episode is about how you can plan the next steps for your blog. Great blogs are built upon many small but consistent useful actions over time. We look at how you can use the last 31 days of challenges to set up healthy blog habits and make them stick. Street of the Valley of Fire by Andi Hofstetter on 500px In t...
Jul 30, 2015•14 min
How to Dig Into Your Blog Statistics Today's episode is about how you can dig into your blog statistics to work out patterns in what's working and what's not working for your blog. The numbers might seem daunting at first, but I share how you can understand them and use them to uncover the secrets of how people are using your blog. In this Episode You can listen to today's episode above or in iTunes or Stitcher (where we'd also LOVE to get your reviews on those platforms if you have a moment). T...
Jul 29, 2015•28 min
How to Develop a Plan to Grow Your Readership Today's episode is about developing a plan to drive new readers to your blog to grow your readership. Many bloggers I talk to think that if they write great content, readers will just show up. This simply isn’t the case. Almost every successful blogger I’ve met has spent significant time on proactive activities that will grow their readership. Coffee cups and drawings on napkins by Gable Denims on 500px In this Episode You can listen to today's episo...
Jul 28, 2015•21 min
How to Write a Review Post Today's episode is about how to write a review post. Reviews are used many millions of times every day by people looking to make sense of the array of choices that they have, and to help them to make a decision. Writing reviews can help you to help those people, but also help you to grow your blog. Decision by Alan Crosthwaite on 500px In this Episode You can listen to today's episode above or in iTunes or Stitcher (where we'd also LOVE to get your reviews on those pla...
Jul 27, 2015•14 min
How to Update Old Posts In Your Archives (including how to find Broken Links) Today's episode is about going back into your blog archives do updates - especially paying attention to broken links. Broken links can cause many problems, including potentially exposing your readers to harm. З Днем Незалежності Україно!!! by Olena Zaskochenko on 500px In this Episode You can listen to today's episode above or in iTunes or Stitcher (where we'd also LOVE to get your reviews on those platforms if you hav...
Jul 26, 2015•13 min
Challenge: Spend 15 Minutes Improving Someone Else's Blog Today's episode is about how to help another blogger to achieve their goals in some way. This might seem a little counter-intuitive, but if you help others you create a good impression that just might come back to help you improve your own blogging. gesticulation by Marczak Marcin on 500px In this Episode You can listen to today's episode above or in iTunes or Stitcher (where we'd also LOVE to get your reviews on those platforms if you ha...
Jul 25, 2015•9 min
How to Ask Your Blog Readers a Question Today's episode is about how to ask your blog readers a question. It might be a scary idea at first, but it's quick and easy to do and can be a very powerful way to grow your blog. Do you have a question? by Chad Freeman on 500px In this Episode You can listen to today's episode above or in iTunes or Stitcher (where we'd also LOVE to get your reviews on those platforms if you have a moment). Today we talk about: Ten benefits of asking your readers question...
Jul 24, 2015•20 min
How to Use a Magazine to Improve Your Blog Today's episode is about how to use a magazine to help you improve your blog - using 'old media' to help you improve your approach to 'new media'. As well as being simple - and potentially a bit of fun - looking through a magazine has the potential to help you improve your blog in any number of ways. Magazines for all domains by Artur Brites on 500px In this Episode You can listen to today's episode above or in iTunes or Stitcher (where we'd also LOVE t...
Jul 23, 2015•10 min
How to Write a Post That Contains a Call to Action Today's episode is about how to ask your readers to go beyond just reading your blog and to DO something. Readers are often ready and willing, if only you asked. 'If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place.' ― Nora Roberts In this Episode You can listen to today's episode above or in iTunes or Stitcher (where we'd also LOVE to ge...
Jul 22, 2015•9 min
How to Pay Special Attention to a Reader Today's episode is about how to deepen engagement and interaction with your readers by making at least one reader feel a little bit special and loved. Paying readers a bit of extra attention is a great way to grow your community. Hands in heart shape framing sun by Elena Elisseeva on 500px In this Episode You can listen to today's episode above or in iTunes or Stitcher (where we'd also LOVE to get your reviews on those platforms if you have a moment). Tod...
Jul 21, 2015•12 min
How to Conduct a Policy Review For Your Blog Today's episode is about some policies or operating standards you might like to consider for your blog. Having policies can save you time, help you to make better decisions, and make you more transparent to your readers. Terms & Conditions by Chris Yates on 500px In this Episode You can listen to today's episode above or in iTunes or Stitcher (where we'd also LOVE to get your reviews on those platforms if you have a moment). Today we talk about: Why y...
Jul 20, 2015•13 min
How to Leave Comments on Other Blogs Today's episode is all about how you can leave comments on other blogs to build relationships and grow your blog's audience. Photographer smiling in satisfaction at her images by Lars Zahner on 500px In this Episode You can listen to today's episode above or in iTunes or Stitcher (where we'd also LOVE to get your reviews on those platforms if you have a moment). Today we talk about: The 5 benefits to leaving comments on other blogs The dangers of leaving comm...
Jul 19, 2015•9 min
How to Write an Opinion Post to Draw People in to Your Blog Today's episode is all about how you can write an opinion post to draw people in to engage with you and your blog. Your opinion is something your readers actually want to know and it has the potential to set your blog apart from the pack. Strangers #3 - Hands Up by Dora Hon on 500px In this Episode You can listen to today's episode above or in iTunes or Stitcher (where we'd also LOVE to get your reviews on those platforms if you have a ...
Jul 18, 2015•11 min
How to Create a Page That Propels People Deep Within Your Blog Today's episode is all about how you can create a page or post that propels (or sneezes) people deep within your blog to read your archived blog posts. #4 by Fábio Sneeze on 500px In this Episode You can listen to today's episode above or in iTunes or Stitcher (where we'd also LOVE to get your reviews on those platforms if you have a moment). Also - if you have a moment we'd love to get your feedback on the ProBlogger Podcast with th...
Jul 17, 2015•15 min
How to Improve Your Blog by Watching a First Time Reader Today's episode is all about how you can see your blog from a first time reader's perspective, and draw them in to keep reading. You will need to find someone to help you today (although I suggest a service to try too) but it can be well worth the effort! Caucasian couple using laptop together on sofa by Gable Denims on 500px In this Episode You can listen to today's episode above or in iTunes or Stitcher (where we'd also LOVE to get your ...
Jul 16, 2015•11 min
How to Improve Your Blog by Solving a Reader's Problem Today's episode is a writing challenge and is all about how you can spot and solve your readers' problems, which is a powerful way to grow your audience. Do it well and you'll make a positive impression on people, create a memory and give people a reason to come back, and give people a story to tell others. Businesswoman with a worried frown busy thinking by Lars Zahner on 500px In this Episode You can listen to today's episode above or in i...
Jul 15, 2015•20 min
How to Improve Your Blog by Partnering with a Blogging Buddy Today's episode is all about finding another blogger (or bloggers) to help you improve your blog. Blogging doesn't have to be a solo venture - in fact it can be incredibly social and when we grasp this idea of doing it together it can lead to all manner of great things. In this Episode You can listen to todays episode above or in iTunes or Stitcher (where we'd also LOVE to get your reviews on those platforms if you have a moment). Why ...
Jul 14, 2015•11 min
How to Update Key Pages or Hot Posts on Your Blog If you've been blogging for even just a little while you've probably got pages or posts on your blog that need an update. If this is the case those pages could be causing embarrassment, frustrating your readers or even costing you money. So your challenge today is to select one page on your blog to update, refresh or improve. You can listen to todays episode above or in iTunes or Stitcher (where we'd also LOVE to get your reviews on those platfor...
Jul 13, 2015•11 min
How Going Shopping Can Improve Your Blogging Today we're going shopping!!! Woman shopping by Emilia Ungur on 500px Yep - you heard me, we're going to the mall! If nothing else this challenge is going to get you away from your blog for a bit - but there's more to it than that. Today we're doing some observation exercises that could bring a lot of life to your blog. In This Episode You can listen to todays episode above or in iTunes or Stitcher (where we'd also LOVE to get your reviews on those pl...
Jul 12, 2015•8 min
How to Create an Editorial Calendar for your Blog Yesterday I challenged you to come up with at least 10 blog post ideas for your blog. Today we're going to take those ideas and begin to form an editorial calendar around them - specifically we're looking to create an editorial plan for next week on your blog. As I share in this episode this something I resisted doing in the early days of my blogging but having started to do it a few years ago it transformed my blogging on many levels so if you'r...
Jul 11, 2015•13 min
