A few months ago I read Malcolm Gladwell’s Blink, a book that examines how first impressions have a powerful effect on us on a subconscious level. Or in other words, we do judge a book by its cover. Now, let’s think about your article. The one you just published. When it went live, it was […]
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You want to be a true original. All bloggers do. But you feel everything has been written about already. At least once or twice, and by people who are a lot more knowledgeable, better writers, and more charismatic than you are. Every topic worth writing about has been written about from every angle, every perspective […]
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Who doesn’t love quotes? A good quote can uplift you. It can encourage you when you feel like giving up. It can inspire you to punch those damn keys. A good quote can even become your blog’s motto. That’s why I’ve compiled this list of quotes about writing. So you feel inspired and motivated to […]
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Welcome to The Future of Blogging, where we discuss the trends that are going to shape the world of blogging in the next 5 to 10 years. Today’s topic is all about content. Blockbuster content.
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It’s kind of frustrating, isn’t it? Having to scroll for a minute and a half through hundreds of comments on some posts just so you can share your opinion. It’s even more frustrating when your own posts aren’t getting many comments. Sometimes it’s a comment or two. Sometimes none. Occasionally, it seems Lady Luck smiles […]
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Quality or quantity? Which one is better? A debate as old as blogging itself. As old as content creation itself. We admire the “prolific” individual, yet we also stress the idea that quality is of the essence. But the tricky thing is that it takes a long time to create quality content. When you’re just starting out and don’t […]
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There’s a story about Michelangelo working on the Sistine Chapel that’s fascinated me for years. One day, a friend of the Italian artist was watching him meticulously work on a small, hidden corner of the chapel’s ceiling. Surprised by Michelangelo’s persistence to make that obscure corner as perfect as possible, this friend asked the artist […]
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Be honest. Are you where you want to be as a blogger? Are your articles getting shared and discussed and linked to? Are you being mentioned by others in your niche? No? Well… If your posts aren’t getting the traction you want, you might trick yourself into thinking you’re not a good enough blogger. But the […]
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I’m both excited and proud to announce The Future of Blogging. A weekly podcast and newsletter about shaping the future of blogging, the tools and resources and strategies to build a blog that can be popular in the decade to come. We’ll discuss trends, strategies, content marketing, and content creation strategies, so we can best […]
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When it doubt, keep it simple. When you feel overwhelmed by the possibilities and opportunities and choices that are available in the blogging world, always go with the easiest and simplest choice. Click here to listen on all other platforms.
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