10 Ways To Improve Your Blog & Online Earnings

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When it comes to making money online, the more work you put in to improve your blog, the more you'll get out of it.  Through hard work, dedication and determination, your online efforts can improve your bank balance.  Here are some different ways that you can use to improve your blog and boost online earnings. 1. Run a Promotion Nothing brings people in like a special offer. If you sell a product or service, price them at a discount for several days and publicize the sale on your social … [Read more...]

Why I Love Feedly – The Best RSS Reader

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Not too long ago, Google announced that it was retiring Google Reader (officially ending on 1st July 2013).  For many people, this probably wasn't a big deal, but for those who regularly used Google Reader, this was pretty devastating.  I was one of those people, though since then I have found a great replacement that I feel is even better – Feedly! Why So Sad To See Google Reader End? A big part of being a blogger means you have to keep up to date on what’s going on in and around your … [Read more...]

Improve Website Readability By Using Better Typography

Typography Tips

Are you losing readers from your website? Are you left scratching your head thinking what is causing this?  There can be a number of different reasons as to what is causing this (no SEO, poor content, no social media interaction, etc.) but there is one thing that many sites fail to look at, and that is Typography! Content is by far the most important aspect of a blog, as it is this that will attract the traffic to your site.  That said, if people can't read your content properly due to poor … [Read more...]

Why You Should Use Captivating Blog Titles & Why Bloggers Love Them

Captivating Blog Titles

Are you a blogger or freelance writer craving to learn how to create exciting articles and surprising guest posts that create stir and debate? I've been in the online marketing game for more than 10 years now, and I've seen dozens of different types of articles, such as; how-to tips, resource type articles, ultimate guides, top lists, interview style content, you name it. You've seen them before, right? Did you also notice how most of them are quite boring? Let’s face it! How often … [Read more...]

How To Write Cornerstone Content In Under An Hour (That Gets Noticed)

Cornerstone Content

First of all, let us define what cornerstone content is. A cornerstone content (also know as evergreen content) is content that provides real added value to the knowledge of your readers. These types of articles will leave a lasting impression on your readers that will make them want to come back for more and, more importantly, remember your site. Readers will want to further be influenced by what the author says. Cornerstone content empowers readers without necessarily forcing them to share … [Read more...]

How Titles and Pictures Can Make (or Break) Your Blog’s Success

How Titles & Pictures Can Make or Break Your Blog’s Success

You’re reading this sentence for one reason: because the headline caught your eye! That is the secret to copywriting for the Internet, after all: to attract attention first and to keep attention second. When you publish your own blog, there are a lot of ways of doing this. But perhaps the most important way to ensure that you attract new readers and keep them on your blog, is to engage them instantly. It’s not just the headlines that are important. It’s what your readers see when … [Read more...]

Choose Your Blog Niche Carefully – Don’t Make The Same Mistake I Did

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Back in January, I started a new blog. Now, if someone was to ask me what exactly it was about, I wouldn't know what to say. Neither would any of my friends or my actual blog visitors for that matter.  That may sound strange, but I think you will find that it is more common than you think.  I had fallen into the trap of rushing into start my site and not choosing my blog niche carefully - something that I came to regret! A blog niche is very important as this is what defines your site. … [Read more...]

How To Get Traffic Via Your RSS Feed

RSS Feed

An RSS Feed does not really hold enough SEO (Search Engine Optimization) power to warrant you paying it any extra attention. However, the RSS Feed as a tool is a very powerful one if you have one set up for your site. It has the potential to drive repeat traffic to your website/blog from returning visitors. The problem is that many people do not understand how to use RSS Feeds to their full capacity. This article will help you get up to speed when using your RSS Feed. Tips To Help You With … [Read more...]

How To Add YouTube Videos To Your Website

Adding YouTube Videos on Your Wordpress Blog

Maximizing user experience on your blog can be quite important if you're trying to develop a strong subscriber base. Return visitors could wind up being your bread-and-butter if you have the right tools and add-ons available. Video marketing based on YouTube has created a lot of traffic for a great deal of blogs and websites. It's an inexpensive and easy to use system that can create a flow of traffic back to your blog. Creating videos surrounding your blogs niche isn't difficult to accomplish. … [Read more...]

Guest Blogging Tips – How To Pitch A Guest Post

Guest Blogging Tips

As you are reading this, I know that you are interested in making money online. You’re interested in increasing the number of followers you have, you want clients, you want subscribers, and perhaps you’re selling an e-book. No matter your specific end goal, right now you want to figure out how you can connect with influencers and specific bloggers to help you magnify your voice and/or brand.  Well one of the best ways is to use guest blogging tips and write for other sites. Guest … [Read more...]