Category: motivation

Sorry, but Good Content Alone Isn’t Enough

~ Cristian Mihai ~ 19 Comments

“Content is king” is good advice, but I hate to disappoint… just delivering great content isn’t going to get you your first avid fans.

Facebook groups will, though. Networking with other bloggers in your niche will. Going where the conversation is and providing real value in the form of opinions will.

And, weirdly enough, this is the type of stuff that makes one feel sleazy. It feels disingenuous to reply to folks who share their opinions on the web, or to comment on someone’s post just so they can comment on yours.

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[Blogging Mindset] Details

~ Cristian Mihai ~ 11 Comments

Because I’m not partial to any manufacturer or OS, I do wonder sometimes what is it that makes Apple products so… fascinating.

What makes these products so successful, in the face of so many competitors with remarkable resources and manpower of their own?

Ever wondered about it?

Ever asked yourself why some bloggers get hundreds of comments a week, thousands of likes?

What makes the difference?

Details, my friend. It’s all about the details. Continue reading “[Blogging Mindset] Details” →

Quality vs. Quantity: What Matters Most?

~ Cristian Mihai ~ 16 Comments

Quality or quantity? Which one is better?

A debate as old as blogging itself. Heck, 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 know the importance of headlines, let alone writing a brilliant one? Or an enticing intro to your blog post? Or proper formatting?

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The Subtle Art of Blogging

~ Cristian Mihai ~ 46 Comments

When I decided to start this blog, I knew that there was more to blogging that the usual technical stuff related to using the WordPress platform, that there was an art to blogging.

And art is difficult to define, let alone write a recipe for. It’s like trying to create life out of nothing — and perhaps art, in its many forms, is the closest thing to life that we will ever have.

That being said, there are a few subtle things that make one an artist of blogging.

If you ever wondered why some get thousands and thousands of avid readers while others struggle to get even one lousy comment, then read this post. Continue reading “The Subtle Art of Blogging” →

[Blogging Mindset] A Thousand Words

~ Cristian Mihai ~ 19 Comments

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. That may be true.

But a thousand words, crafted to perfection, written in the most clear manner possible, edited over and over again, those words can often leave readers speechless.

In a world of so many tech gadgets, of YouTube and Netflix binging, it feels as if the written word has lost its power.

But is it so? Continue reading “[Blogging Mindset] A Thousand Words” →

90 Super Easy Tips That Will Turn Even a Novice Blogger into an Expert

~ Cristian Mihai ~ 71 Comments

It always sucks being the new guy. It always sucks to start something new, to have no idea what needs to be done.

And the truth is that, most times, the advice that is out there on the web is kind of confusing.

Which advice do you follow?

That’s why I am going to offer you some real simple tips. Ninety of them.

Super easy. Super cool. Super useful. Especially if you’re a novice, struggling with readers, with staying consistent, with everything. Continue reading “90 Super Easy Tips That Will Turn Even a Novice Blogger into an Expert” →

What They Never Tell You About Blogging

Featured ~ Cristian Mihai ~ 118 Comments

Blogging isn’t what it used to be. It’s not exactly dead, it’s not dying, it’s just… different.

When I started blogging seven years ago, all you had to do was create a blog, share some decent content, be consistent, and you’d attract readers and comments.

And you’d be making some money too. Maybe even afford to become a full-time blogger if you managed to build a community of folks who were passionate about your content.

But now… things are different. Now, there are hundreds of thousands of blogs out there for every topic imaginable.

Stuff got complicated. We didn’t even have half of these words back when I first started blogging: webinars, landing pages, sales funnels, SEO, copywriting…

Heck, we didn’t even care much about headlines, intros, and formatting our damn blog posts properly. Just read this old post of mine on “blogging:” 3,647 likes, 508 comments, and all that as a reward for delivering some mediocre advice…

Nowadays, even with all this expert advice, even with all the e-courses and mentorships and books and tutorials, people are having a hard time.

Want to know why?

Because there are some things that no one ever tells you about blogging.

But I am going to.

So, if you want to make it in this brave new world, read on.

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