Author: Cristian Mihai

Cristian Mihai (born 25 December 1990) grew up in Constanta, Romania. And he’s still growing up, or at least trying to. Sometimes he writes. Sometimes he gets lucky and writes something good. His favorite painting is “Wanderer above the Sea of Fog” by Caspar David Friedrich. He can’t, however, draw a straight line. No matter how much he tries. Not even with a ruler. And, please, don’t ever ask him to sing.

How to Stop Being “The Invisible Blogger”

~ Cristian Mihai ~ 10 Comments

Have you ever felt like the invisible blogger?

You work hard on your posts, pouring every ounce of emotion, creativity, and insight you have into them. You select the best photos and graphics to go with them, submit your blogs to various outlets, share them on social media, do your best to network with fellow bloggers.

But it’s like no one even sees you.

Other bloggers ignore you, your social media pages resemble barren wastelands. None of the few people who do visit your leave you a comment, telling you to keep going, to thank you for doing such a great job.

It’s like you’re invisible… and you wonder if there’s anything you can do about it.

Well, the good news is, yes, of course there’s something you can do about it. And this post is going to do just that: provide you with tips and tactics that will have you reaching new highs in terms of traffic and engagement. Continue reading “How to Stop Being “The Invisible Blogger”” →

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You’ve Read the Blog – Now Buy us a Coffee

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Remember a time when you were moved to tears by a piece you read on someone else’s blog? Or were inspired to take action in a certain area of your life?

Maybe this happened while reading one of the articles on this blog. Maybe this one, or this one here.

If you enjoy the blog, if you like the articles, find the helpful, inspiring, motivating, do consider buying us a coffee.
That way, maybe we’ll be able to afford giving Jordan a raise — he’s currently being paid $0/hour.

Click here to be transported to this cool, virtual coffee shop where you can buy us a coffee as a sign of gratitude.

The Best Sale Ever™: Today Only

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TODAY ONLY!

It’s time for the 0 to 5K Program to get discounted today.

Today only, that is.

This is probably the best blogging program on the web right now.

Why?

Well…

WHAT IF I TOLD YOU I CAN TAKE YOU FROM ZERO TO FIVE THOUSAND FOLLOWERS IN SIX MONTHS …

This is the best program I have ever designed.
This is the program to put an END to the constant lack of feedback.

Imagine having five thousand people read your blog.

Can you imagine what your life would be like if you could get five thousand people read your blog? Regardless of how “beginner” or ” advanced” you are? How fulfilled you would be? How relaxed you would be? How happy would you be?

I have been blogging for six years now, making this blog into one of the most popular blogs on WordPress. I managed to take irevuo from a few hundred subscribers to over 5,000 in less than six months.

I have created this program packed with traffic building tips and tricks:

  • The best ways to create engaging content that makes it impossible for readers not to comment on.
  • The best ways to network with fellow bloggers and create connections that will prove to be helpful along the way.
  • The very, very best ways to use social media to your advantage, to boost the reach of your posts.

This program is literally the closest thing to “magically boost your traffic” that you are going to find, EVER!

THE 0 to 5K PROGRAM IS FOR YOU IF…

  • You’re struggling to gain readers
  • You seldom receive any comments on your posts…
  • You want to create a community around your blog…
  • You want to learn how to tell a compelling story
  • You want to blog like a boss
  • You want a big smile on your face every time you check your WordPress Stats

Well, this is the program for you then.

Six months of receiving feedback and pointers from me, on anything from the visual layout to the content. I’ll be offering you tips and tricks on:

  1. headlines
  2. introductions
  3. how to end your posts with a bang
  4. how to be a master storyteller
  5. how to use social media to your advantage
  6. how to network with fellow bloggers

And more importantly than all, HOW TO FEEL LIKE A PROPER BLOGSTAR.

If you want to take your blog into the blogging stratosphere, this is the right program for you.

FROM 0 to 5K

$499 $79

At this price, and at what I am offering, this is a bargain.

My blogging friends said I was crazy to offer this for such a low price. But, yes, I am going to help you grow your blog to 5K WordPress Followers in 6 months.

But, Cristian, what happens if you don’t?

A Money-Back Guarantee, that’s what happens. You get your money back at any point during this six month program, or within 30 days of it ending.
So, what are you waiting?

24 hours to go…

The 0 to 5K Program is available on my e-store here.

What to Do About Haters

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“Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain… and most fools do.” – Dale Carnegie

Blog long enough and at some point someone’s going to have something to say about something you’ve written, and they might strongly disagree with your views, or your sense of humor, or even the way you write.

Depending on the way they let you know that they hate your blog, you might want to punch them in the throat, give up on blogging, or even go live on a deserted island.

The truth is that criticism is just a part of life. Whenever you do or say something, some folks will be critical.

After all, what you’d choose? To be hated by some, or to be ignored by everyone?

We all know the answer to that question, so here are the best ways to go about haters hating on your stuff. Continue reading “What to Do About Haters” →

The Best Sale Ever™

~ Cristian Mihai ~ 2 Comments

Hi guys,

I’m excited to share with you the following news: from Saturday to Saturday, the best sale ever™ will be taking place on this blog and on my e-store.

Great offers, giveaways, free stuff, and special prizes. Something like that.

Lots of cool stuff anyway.

To start things off, the first offer of the day is the e-book, The Art of Blogging.

80% off. That’s like… from $9.99 to $1.99.

Yup.

Learn a ton of stuff about blogging, about creating content that reaches people and engages them, and grow your blog to the freaking stratosphere.

Take advantage of this crazy low price… and click here to get the e-book from my e-store.

All of the Strategies and Tactics I Used to Build One of the World’s Most Popular Blogs, Distilled into Easy to Follow Rules and Checklists

  • Everything you need to know about developing the proper mindset, developing your blogging skills, and becoming a successful blogger, but without all the “fluff” in most e-books and courses
  • Step-by-step checklists with easy-to-follow advice
  • The most advanced e-book on how to create and maintain that passion that makes writing effortless
  • A look behind the scenes at what I tried, what worked and why, and what worked and why not

Whether you have been blogging for years or just a few weeks, The Art of Blogging offers solid advice and practical action plans for creating an authentic and successful blog.

“And here’s the simple truth about blogging: yes, there are tens of millions of blogs out there, and yes, this means that the odds of you getting noticed are slim.
But, as long as you are willing to persevere and learn and adjust, you can make it.
It’s simple, but at times it will feel like the most difficult thing to do. Your mind will trick you into thinking that you are not making any progress, when you are, in fact, cultivating the habits that will make you a successful blogger.” – from The Art of Blogging

As someone who’s been there, I can tell you that growing your blog has a lot to do with hard work, consistency, telling a compelling story, being passionate. Yes, passion is the key to great writing.

What are the emotions you want your readers to feel?

Ask yourself that before you write each of your posts.

Not what you are feeling, but what you want them to feel.

Great writing is all about making people feel. Art is all about making people feel. The art of blogging is no different.

By reading The Art of Blogging you will:

  • Stop comparing your blog to those around you and instead learn to leverage your own unique assets.
  • Discover the secrets to creating amazing, compelling blog content that brings readers back again and again.
  • Learn how to increase your blog traffic and build a solid platform.
  • Develop a solid social media strategy for capturing viral growth through the use of social media.
  • Improve your productivity, learning to work smarter not harder, and take concrete steps to transform your blog into a business.

The Art of Blogging is not for everyone. Unfortunately. Some people want the easy way out, some sort of scheme that allows them to avoid paying their dues. No. You got to pay your dues. You need to work hard, be consistent, and learn as much as you can. Never become complacent. Always assume responsibility for where you’re at, and assume that only you can be the one who takes you to the next level.

In blogging, in art, in life, in love, that’s the only mindset that ensures success.

But this book can more than help you. Whenever you feel stuck, discouraged, angry at yourself, bitter, whenever you feel like giving up, there will surely be a chapter that will manage to cheer you up, offer the motivation you need to keep punching those damn keys.

It’s not an easy journey, but why not make it easier on yourself and learn from those who already climbed the mountain? Learn from their struggles, from their mistakes.

 

Don Draper’s Guide to Fantastic Writing

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There’s no doubt about it. Mad Men is a must-watch TV show if you are a creative individual.

Don Draper is the most creative alpha male on TV. Well, some might say Harvey Specter is pretty ingenious too, but… Don is something else. Dark and moody and mysterious, but also a genius when it comes to sipping whisky and crafting the perfect slogan.

He makes it all look freaking cool…

All of them do. Peggy, Don, even Roger, who does nothing these days but loaf around and spit out hilarious one-liners.

It’s not just them. It’s their work.

They sit around thinking up the perfect ad.

Then they convince their clients to spend a ton of bucks on it. Millions of people fall all over themselves to buy the product, shifting consumer culture, spawning billion-dollar industries, becoming household names.

And they do it all with nothing but words. How cool is that? Don’t tell me you never fantasized about your words changing the world?

I know, I know. It’s just a TV show. It’s not real life. But, contrary to what you might think, there are some great principles being presented in this show, principles that apply to great writing and great blogging too.

Continue reading “Don Draper’s Guide to Fantastic Writing” →

Smart Writing

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Smart people use big words, right?

Does it mean that using big words makes you sound smarter?

Well, according to this study, the answer is no.

Irony: The title of the study’s title is Consequences of Erudite Vernacular Utilized Irrespective of Necessity: Problems with Using Long Words Needlessly. 

In fact, using words no one understands makes you sound small-minded. To sound smart, you must stop trying to sound smart. Smart writing is simple writing, a relevant idea delivered clearly and directly.

Here are the best ways for smart writing… Continue reading “Smart Writing” →

Four Simple Steps to Writing Blog Posts Faster

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Time. We can spend it, but we can’t get more of it. Once spent, it’s gone forever.

Time. The most valuable commodity, and we never seem to have enough of it.

So… what if I were to tell you there’s a simple four step system that helps you write blog posts faster?

And no, I don’t mean 300 word posts, I mean longer articles that engage, inform, and entertain your readers.

Four simple steps. Continue reading “Four Simple Steps to Writing Blog Posts Faster” →