There are a lot of times when you would find yourself thinking about random things. Suddenly, you will realize that some of your thoughts are that of blog ideas. Oftentimes, these ideas come and go. Thus, you should do something to record these ideas. Below are simple ways to stockpile your blog post ideas. Scatter mini-notebooks or notepads. Always keep a mini-notebook at hand’s reach. Have one on your office desk, in your car, in your bag, in your baby’s diaper bag, on your home computer table – every spot where you stay often. Your mini-notebooks don’t have to be too fancy, noticeable or expensive. This way, it won’t hurt to purchase several. Install virtual sticky notes in your computer. Sticky notes can be set to be...
So, you have published the best post you have written so far. You’re very proud of it – shared it via Twitter, Facebook and other social networking sites and promoted it in every possible way. You surely wanted (and expected) comments to pour in. But then, it didn’t. There are simple ways on how you can get readers to comment on your blog posts. Yes, writing high quality content and promoting it are necessary. But sometimes,...
Do you have a high bounce rate? Do visitors come back to your blog after reading it for the first time? If you don’t know the answer to these questions, it’s time to give your metrics an in-depth look. It will reveal a lot of things about user behavior and the general usability of your website. If you’re like most website owners, you must be struggling with high visitor turnovers. But there are a select few...
There is a misconception among many website owners that podcasting is difficult and best reserved until the site is making thousands a month. There’s actually no reason to be intimidated by podcasting. It is possible to create high-quality, informative podcast using the basic tools available in the market. The podcast may not attract as high a number of people, compared to say, actual text content. But in this regard, you’ll be able to attract a...
It seems that in many industries, everything that can be said has already been said. That’s why many websites and blogs seem full of rehashed content. If you’re a blogger who strives to keep everything fresh on the website, it might be challenging to come up with something new all the time. This is where the importance of creativity comes into the picture. It is easier said than done though. As many in the blogging world...
There are numerous ways to promote your blog. One of the proven techniques to attract readers to your site is submitting your content to blog directories. This easy promotion method can definitely help you reach your target audience. Blog directories are similar to a phone book. They list down content and sites according to several categories. This is why they are also known as “link directories.” Users of these directories are directed to the websites and...
Have you ever wondered if you’re in the wrong niche? If you’re like thousands of bloggers, then the thought must have occurred to you at one time or another. It can be difficult to come up with new topics sometimes, especially if the topic you’re writing about does not really interest you that much. It can be even worse if you’re not seeing any reward for your effort. That is, the blog you spent time,...
Any website owner and blogger knows that it is difficult to build a community. How can you entire people to keep coming back to your page when there are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of sites that offer seemingly the same thing? Well, the key is to give the readers what they want. Large media organizations know this. For example, if you look closely enough, it becomes apparent that companies like CNBC and even CNN has...
Because social media has managed to penetrate the lives of many users in a significant way, many people nowadays have a love/hate relationship with it. On one hand, it gives them a chance to connect with family and friends, as well as long-lost relatives. It also broadens the business opportunities that are available. On the other hand though, its effects can be insidious and many are starting to feel that their privacy is being compromised. Social...
It is said that “content is king”. While this is definitely true, there are a lot of website owners who struggle to produce top-quality content on a regular basis. This is why auto-blogging and even article spinning software thrive in today’s market. But there is actually an easier and more effective way to drive visitors to your site without spending too much time in writing. Read on to find out how to get great content...
