Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Refresh the Design of Your Blog For Maximum Impact Today's episode is part 6 of the new 'Today, Not Someday' podcast series. The focus is actioning your 'someday' list, the things you've always wanted to do to improve your blog but have struggled to make happen. For details about how the series works, check out episode one here. Part 2 was about why you should sell a product on your blog (and how to do it). Part 3 was abo...
Dec 11, 2015•16 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Use Autoresponders to Fast Track Engagement & Profit Today's episode is part 5 of the new 'Today, Not Someday' podcast series. The focus is actioning your 'someday' list, the things you've always wanted to do to improve your blog but have struggled to make happen. For details about how the series works, check out episode one here. Part 2 was about why you should sell a product on your blog (and how to do it). Part 3 was a...
Dec 09, 2015•29 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Get Readers Excited to Join and Stay on Your Email List Today's episode is part 4 of the new 'Today, Not Someday' podcast series. The focus is actioning your 'someday' list, the things you've always wanted to do to improve your blog but have struggled to make happen. For details about how the series works, check out episode one here. Part 2 was about why you should sell a product on your blog (and how to dot it). Part 3 w...
Dec 07, 2015•23 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How I Increased the Subscriber Rate on My Blogs by 80-1000% Today's episode is the second of the new 'Today, Not Someday' podcast series. The focus is actioning your 'someday' list, the things you've always wanted to do to improve your blog but have struggled to make happen. For details about how the series works, check out episode one here. Part 2 was about why you should sell a product on your blog (and how to dot it). The foc...
Dec 04, 2015•30 min
How to Develop a Product to Sell on Your Blog Today's episode is the second of the new 'Today, Not Someday' series of podcasts that will take us up to the end of the year about what you can do to make your blog ready for success in 2016. The focus is your 'someday' list, the things you've always wanted to do to improve your blog but have struggled to make happen. For details about how the series works, check out episode one here. The focus of today's episode is about why having something to sell...
Dec 02, 2015•27 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. Introducing The New 'Today, Not Someday' Series of Podcasts Today's episode is the first in a new series of podcasts about what you can do to make your blog ready for success. The focus will be your 'someday' list, the things you've always wanted to do to improve your blog but have struggled to make happen. I've realised many of the things on my 'someday' list are things that could significantly improve my blog and my business a...
Nov 30, 2015•11 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. Tips to Help You Make the Best Decisions For Your Blog's Success Today's episode is about how you can learn to make decisions for your blog more quickly and with confidence, freeing you up to focus your time on what really matters most. One of the most common questions I'm asked is how I manage to fit everything in - blogging, social media, speaking appearances, product development and family life. The truth is, I don't get to d...
Nov 26, 2015•13 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Build Your Business with a Content Machine Today's episode is about how to build your business using content marketing. It's an interview with Dan Norris, a serial entrepreneur and popular blogger. Dan has used content marketing as his key strategy to building his successful businesses. He shares his experience and insider tips so that you can turn your blog into a successful business too. In This Episode You can listen t...
Nov 23, 2015•58 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Transform an Embarrassing Mistake Into an Opportunity to Increase Your Blog Readership Today's episode is about how to write a blog post about a mistake you have made. Across my blogs, the most popular posts ever have been the ones that include 'mistake' in the title. Writing a confessional post about a mistake you have made gives your readers the opportunity to learn from your experience, but will also increase your blog...
Nov 19, 2015•11 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Diversify Your Blog Traffic Sources to Make Your Blog Stronger Today's episode is about how I almost lost my blogging business overnight. It was right after I had decided to blog full time and had quit my part time job. My traffic fell by 80% and my income fell by about 85%. It was an awful feeling and I'd like to share this story with you to make sure you know what to do if disaster ever strikes your blog. I share why it...
Nov 16, 2015•29 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. 7 Practical Strategies for Building Community With Your Blog Today's episode is about how to build relationships with the readers on your blog. Having a community around your blog gives your blog social proof and makes your blog more useful and satisfying to you and your readers. This is the second part of a two-part episode. Part one was an in depth look at why you should spend time and energy trying to build community. Today i...
Nov 12, 2015•35 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Make Your Blog Stronger by Interacting With Your Readers Today's episode is about how to deepen relationships with your readers on your blog. One of the most common questions I get from my readers is "how do I get my readers to interact with me?" Not all bloggers spend a lot of time trying to build community but most of the successful bloggers I know of do. This is the first of a two-part episode. Today is about why build...
Nov 09, 2015•26 min
How to Decide What Your Blog Should Be About Today's episode is all about how to decide on the focus topic for your blog. Having a niche topic for your blog helps you focus but it also helps new readers find you and current readers to understand more easily what you and your blog is about. I share 15 questions that you can ask yourself that will help you work out possible themes for your blog and help you choose a niche to focus on. In This Episode You can listen to today's episode above or in i...
Nov 05, 2015•17 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Decide Whether to Include the Date on Your Blog Posts Today's episode is all about how to decide whether to include the date on your blog posts. I received this question from a listener, who noticed that I use timestamps on one of my blogs, but not on the other. Dates can either add or take away from your blog. I share how I decided what to do with each of my blogs and tips for you to work out what is right for you. In Th...
Nov 02, 2015•11 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Keep Growing a Successful Blog When It All Seems Too Hard Today's episode is about how to face the things that you are struggling with on your blog and how to make it successful despite the challenges. There are many hurdles to building a successful blog. Every blogger encounters their own unique combination of challenges. I share 9 of the major hurdles I've faced with my blogging and how I've got over them. In This Episo...
Oct 29, 2015•33 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Finish Your Blog Posts in ways that leave Lasting Impressions, Build Relationships and Deepen Reader Engagement Today's episode is all about how to finish each blog post. How you end your blog post determines people's final impression of you and whether they will choose to take action, like buying one of your products or connecting with you on social media. It's an opportunity to deepen the relationship between you and yo...
Oct 26, 2015•19 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Let People Know What You Have to Offer Without Being Annoying Today's episode is all about how to promote yourself without coming across as an arrogant jerk. It's in response to a question from a reader, but I know that this is something that a lot of people struggle with. It can be tricky conveying your talent, experience, and expertise without being annoying, but it is possible. I share 13 tips to make it less daunting....
Oct 22, 2015•26 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Improve Your Blog by Facing Your Fears Today's episode is all about fear. Fear holds a lot of people back from engaging. If you let it, fear can hold you back from being an effective blogger, podcaster, live streamer or social media user. I share some strategies for recognising, harnessing and overcoming your fear so that you can use it to your advantage. In This Episode You can listen to today's episode above or in iTune...
Oct 19, 2015•18 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Make Money With the Amazon Affiliate Program Today's episode is all about making money with the Amazon Affiliate Program. In episode 51 I introduced the topic making money through affiliate marketing and gave some practical tips on how to do it. Amazon's Associates Program is the first affiliate program I started making money from and I continue to earn money from it today. I share my experience and top tips that you can ...
Oct 15, 2015•34 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Use Your Writing to Build Relationships and Build Your Brand Today's episode is all about using your writing to build relationships and your brand. It's a special interview with Beth Dunn, Product Editor-in-Chief at HubSpot. In today's podcast episode, Beth shares really practical tips and strategies you can use for helping you sound more human in the way you write your blog content. In This Episode You can listen to toda...
Oct 12, 2015•45 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. My Tips for Making Money As a Blogger Through Affiliate Marketing Today's episode is all about how to make money as a blogger through affiliate marketing. Making money through affiliate marketing is not easy money, but there are things you can do to increase your chances of earning a regular stream of income from it. I share insider tips about what's worked for me in making money through affiliate marketing on my blogs. In This ...
Oct 08, 2015•35 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. My Tips and Tools for Creating Your Own Podcast Today's episode is all about podcasting. We usually talk about blogging in this podcast, but to celebrate reaching the milestone of 50 podcast episodes, I thought I might share what's worked and what hasn't worked in my podcasting journey so far. In just three months my podcast series has hit #1 in iTunes Australia, was in the top 10 international chart for the first weeks, and is ...
Oct 05, 2015•33 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Work Out How to Brand Your Blog Today's episode is all about how to build your blog's brand. Many bloggers don't think about branding, they let their brand happen to them, instead of building it. Your blog brand sets the scene for the relationship you will have with your readers and how they will perceive you. If you have a clear brand, it also has a flow on effect of making it easier to make the right decisions about you...
Oct 01, 2015•14 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Make a Full Time Income From Your Blog Today's episode is all about how to make a full time income from your blog. There are no guarantees, but earning a full time income from your blog is not an unrealistic goal if you're willing to get very specific about your money goals, be patient and consistent, and break the work down into achievable chunks. I share my own personal journey, and my tips for how you can work out a re...
Sep 28, 2015•21 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Write a 'How I Do It' Blog Post to Grow Your Readership Today's episode is all about how to write a very simple but extremely powerful style of blog post - the 'How I Do It' post. Smart woman researching info by Ryan Jorgensen 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). In today's episode: Why ...
Sep 24, 2015•18 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Avoid Making These 21 Blogging Mistakes Today's episode is all about the mistakes I see bloggers making, and an honest look at the mistakes I've made along the way in my own blogging journey. Big Mistake by Frank Daske 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). In today's episode: 21 mistakes ...
Sep 21, 2015•43 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Develop the 7 Habits of Lucky Entrepreneurs Today's episode is all about how to increase the chances of lucky things happening to you. Some people believe luck is random or based on personality, but I believe luck is a choice. You can choose to increase the chances of lucky things happening to you by creating conscious habits. Today I share the habits you can choose to develop to grow your own luck as a blogger and entrep...
Sep 17, 2015•31 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. What I've Learned From Using the Blab Live streaming Service Over the last few weeks I've been experimenting with a new live streaming service by the name of Blab - a tool that I think has the potential to be as useful (if not more useful) than Periscope. In this episode I share my experiences of Blab so far and talk about how it differs from other Live Streaming tools. Update: in the next 24 hours I'm doing a Blab here. Subscri...
Sep 15, 2015•24 min
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. We've had so many questions on this topic that we've had to split the answers into two episodes. This is part 2. You can listen to part 1 here. Don't be shy about asking us questions in the comments below! Your question could be featured next time. Question Mark by...
Sep 10, 2015•26 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Launch a New Product Successfully Today's episode is about how we reached six figures launching a new product. We share what worked and didn't work, and some of our takeaway learnings for future launches. 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 partnering with other people c...
Sep 07, 2015•31 min
