Note: this episode is available to listen to in the player above, on iTunes and Stitcher. Tips and Resources to Generate Consistent Content for Your Blog Today I’m talking about being more consistent with your blogging. This topic originated from a question by Jason Stevens from Digital Tools of the Trade. Jason wants to know how to maintain consistency when blogging? This is an important question, because consistency matters when creating content for a blog or any medium. There are so many blog...
Mar 28, 2016•29 min
Note: this episode is available to listen to in the player above, on iTunes and Stitcher. What I Have Learned About Blogging Welcome to episode 100. Today I would like to take a look back, not over the last 100 podcast episodes, but back to when I first started blogging 13 ½ years ago. I’m going to talk about some important lessons, and identify ten things that I wish that I had known when I first started blogging in 2002. I hope to share some of the things that will help you get over the bumps ...
Mar 24, 2016•52 min
Note: this episode is available to listen to in the player above, on iTunes and Stitcher. Strategies for Better Conversions with Tim Paige from LeadPages Today I am speaking with Tim Paige. Tim is the conversion educator for LeadPages. With LeadPages, you can publish an optimized landing page in five minutes. They also offer other great conversion tools like LeadBoxes, LeadDigits and LeadLinks. Tim is the guy that educates everyone about how to use LeadPages and its products and how to create th...
Mar 21, 2016•52 min
Note: this episode is available to listen to in the player above, on iTunes and Stitcher. Blogging is Alive and Well and Remains Relevant Today, there are so many new mediums that people often ask if blogging is dead. I certainly don’t think blogging is dead, but it has changed. Today I’m going to talk about why blogging is alive and well, and the benefits of blogging. I received this listener question on Anchor, from Marcus Boswell. What does the modern blogger get out of blogging? This questio...
Mar 17, 2016•16 min
Tips on Taking Your Blog to the Next Level With Embeddable Content Note: this episode can be listened to in the player above or on iTunes or Stitcher. Today I am talking about an opportunity to lift the quality of your blog posts using embeddable content. I also list a heap of resources for finding great embeddable content, and deciding which resources to use. Using embeddable content is a great opportunity to lift the quality of your blog. Many bloggers take it for granted and overlook using it...
Mar 14, 2016•19 min
How to Create a Business Blog When You Don't have a Dedicated Team Note: this episode can be listened to in the player above or on iTunes or Stitcher. Welcome to episode 96. Today we are talking about business blogging and using your blog to promote your business or products. One of the most common questions I get asked when I’m speaking at conferences for business people and blogging is how do I create a business blog without a team to dedicate to the task. Often times, this question is asked b...
Mar 10, 2016•14 min
Note: this episode is available to listen to here on the site but also on iTunes and Stitcher. Do These Things Before You Launch Your Blog Today we are talking about launching your blog. I’ve been getting a lot of questions in terms of content and design and what types of things you should have ready before you launch your blog. Pre-bloggers often want to know how much work should they have done before launching their blog. They ask questions like how much content should I have ready? How many p...
Mar 07, 2016•16 min
What New (and Old) Bloggers Need to Know about SEO In today’s episode we talk about search engine optimization, and in particular, the five mistakes bloggers make with SEO and what to do about them. My guest today is Jim Stewart from Stewart Media. Jim has years of experience with SEO and has helped me with my SEO for ProBlogger and Digital Photography School. He is currently helping us with SEO while we move ProBlogger to a new domain, and he is also going to be a speaker at this year’s 2016 Pr...
Mar 03, 2016•40 min
Do you want to create content that lives on in th ememories of those who read it? If so - this episode is just for you. This episode is brought to you by the ProBlogger Training Event. Sign up to be notified when tickets go on sale here. Tickets go on sale 27 April 2016. Create Content that Makes a BIG Impression on Your Readers I get to meet a lot of ProBlogger readers at conferences and often when I meet one who has been reading for a while I ask them if there's a blog post or podcast that we'...
Feb 29, 2016•20 min
How to Maximise How Many People See Your Posts and Deepen Reader Engagement If on publishing a blog post you immediately start thinking about the next - this episode is for you. Most of us spend a lot of time on the content we publish but if we don't take a few simple steps AFTER publishing much of that hard work will be wasted. This week I received a question from Susan - a long term listener of the podcast. She asked: Darren, thanks for your podcasts so far. I have a question that I hope you m...
Feb 25, 2016•38 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Use Tools to Save Time and Make Your Blog Stronger Today's episode is about the top tools and resources we use on the ProBlogger and Digital Photography School blogs. I share what they are, where you can find them, and how we use them behind the scenes to keep my blogs running smoothly, so you can use them to simplify your blogging life too. In This Episode You can listen to today's episode above or in iTunes or Stitcher ...
Feb 22, 2016•23 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Decide When to Give Up On Your Blog, Business, or Project This is the third podcast in a miniseries about what you need to do to find success as a blogger on online entrepreneur. The first episode was about the importance of establishing the habit of starting new things, instead of just coming up with great ideas and thinking about them. The second episode was about the importance of persisting. Today's episode is about h...
Feb 18, 2016•15 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How the Story of the Cavanagh Brothers Can Help You Find Blogging Success In today's episode, I share the inspiring story of the Cavanagh Brothers. It's a tale of finding success and glory through stamina and dedication over a long period of time, something that holds true for finding blogging success. It reveals the second most important thing you'll ever do as an entrepreneur. In This Episode You can listen to today's episode ...
Feb 15, 2016
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How Doing This One Thing Will Help You Become a Successful Blogger In today's episode, I share the most important thing you'll ever do as an entrepreneur. Thirteen years ago I opened an email that changed my life forever. I share the story of what it was I read, why it changed me, how it helped me become the entrepreneur I am today, and how it can help you to become the successful blogger and entrepreneur you want to be. In This...
Feb 11, 2016•9 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Beat Blogger's Block: Part 5 - How to Finish Every Blog Post Every Time Today's episode is about how to get into the habit of finishing what you start. It's part 5 in a mini-series of podcasts that looks at how to be more productive with your blog and beat common blocks. In today's episode, I'm sharing how I managed to switch from regularly starting but not finishing blog posts, to finishing and publishing them most times...
Feb 08, 2016•24 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Beat Blogger's Block: Part 4 - 10 Ways to Get Your Writing Flowing Today's episode is about how to get into the flow of regularly writing great content for your blog. It's part 4 in a mini-series of podcasts that looks at how to stop blogger's block. I get asked about it all the time and suffer it too! In today's episode, I'm tackling the challenge of hitting the wall in terms of creating content, traditionally known as ‘...
Feb 04, 2016•27 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Turn Your Product Daydreams Into Reality Today's episode is a special interview with Pat Flynn about how to turn your great ideas into real life products. Pat Flynn is a blogger at Smart Passive Income, speaker, podcaster, author and entrepreneur, widely known for the great tips he shares about how to increase your income. Many bloggers have great ideas for generating income but don't end up following through due to fear,...
Feb 01, 2016•1 hr 3 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Beat Writer's Block: Part 2 - How to Come Up With Fresh Ideas to Write About Today's episode is about how to beat writer's block. It's the second in a mini-series of podcasts that looks at how to prevent writer's block holding you back from making your blog a success. Writer's block is very common. I get asked about all the time and suffer it too! In today's episode, I share tips about how you can come up with fresh ideas...
Jan 28, 2016•25 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Beat Writer's Block: Part 1 - Working Out Why You're Stuck Today's episode is about how to beat writer's block. It's the first in a mini-series of podcasts that looks at how to prevent writer's block holding you back from making your blog a success. Writer's block is very common. I get asked about all the time and suffer it too! In today's episode, I share tips about how you can work out why you are stuck in the first pla...
Jan 25, 2016•12 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. 8 Ways to Make the Most of Your Blogging Time Today's episode is about how to make the most of the time you have. Juggling time to blog with other things in your life is one of the most common challenges that bloggers experience, including me. I recently got together with 5 other bloggers where we talked about this, and I've spent a lot of effort myself in trying to get better at managing my time. In today's episode, I share eig...
Jan 21, 2016•33 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. 14 Different Stories You Can Tell to Get People Reading Your Blog Today's episode is about how to work out what to write about when you feel like you have nothing left to say. It's part two on this topic, so you might like to listen back to episode 80 first. I share 14 different types of stories you can use to get people excited about reading your blog, and resources and reading you can refer to into the future when you get stuc...
Jan 18, 2016•17 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. Why Your Story Will Always Be Interesting to Someone Today's episode is about how to work out what to write about when you feel like you have nothing left to say. It's a short and sweet podcast episode, designed to be quick and easy for you to listen to even if you're incredibly busy or having a lazy holiday. In This Episode You can listen to today's episode above or in iTunes or Stitcher (where we'd also LOVE to get your review...
Jan 14, 2016•4 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Get People to Comment on Your Blog Posts Today's episode is about how to get more comments on your blog. I share 11 tips you can use to get more attention and interaction. Today's podcast is a challenge to myself - to include as much high quality advice as I can in just 3 minutes! These are tips you can keep coming back to in future to keep improving your relationship with your readers. In This Episode You can listen to t...
Jan 11, 2016•5 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Write Engaging Blog Posts Today's episode is about how to make sure your blog posts are really interesting. I share 11 tips you can use in your writing to get attention and maintain interest. Today's podcast is a challenge to myself - to include as much high quality advice as I can in just 3 minutes! These are tips you can keep coming back to in future to keep improving your blog. I'm also including a lot of extra resourc...
Jan 07, 2016•4 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Set Goals That Will Improve Your Blog Today's episode is about how to set goals that will improve your blog. Research shows that by simply writing goals down, you are more likely to achieve them. I find setting goals difficult, but this has definitely been true for me! Today's episode is a special interview with Stacey Roberts, the author of the Vege Mama blog. We talk about what you can do to make sure you have the highe...
Jan 04, 2016•40 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Create Your Blog Content Calendar Today's episode is the last in the 'Today, Not Someday' series of 11 podcasts and 10 challenges that you can do now to make next year your strongest year of blogging yet. 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. I've included ...
Dec 23, 2015•29 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Create a Schedule for Your Promotions Today's episode is part 10 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. I've included a full list of episodes below. The focus of today's episode is about how to map out the next...
Dec 21, 2015•16 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Use a Resources Page to Grow Your Traffic and Income Today's episode is part 9 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. I've included a full list of episodes below. The focus of today's episode is about how to cr...
Dec 18, 2015•19 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How to Optimize Your Social Media to Drive Traffic to Your Blog Today's episode is part 8 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. I've included a full list of episodes below. The focus of today's episode is about how t...
Dec 16, 2015•27 min
Note: you can listen to this episode above or load it up in iTunes. How You Can Make Money on Your Blog From Being an Affiliate Today's episode is part 7 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. I've included a full list of episodes below. The focus of today's episode is how to make mon...
Dec 14, 2015•14 min
