The following are what I agree are the four most important reasons that SEO strategies fail. However, another reason I have had my failures with SEO is consistency. Let’s face it, the process can be tedious and formulaic, taking much of the pleasure out of writiing. As much as I enjoy writing for the most […]
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Make yours the blog they come to: become an expert in your niche!
One of the reasons you picked the niche you are in is because of your interest and knowledge in it. The content you present to your readers is expected to be from an authoritative source deserving of respect. This leads to more traffic because of your established expertise. However, to reach this level of respect […]
Too many plugins can damage your blog!
During several years of blogging, I have tried dozens of plugins. In the beginning, I could have as many as 20 plugins installed, and my only excuse is that I didn’t know any better. Why is having so many plugins installed a problem? Aren’t they supposed to be helpful to us bloggers? As much as plugins […]
6 tips for starting a powerful blog.
Want to have a blog that draws people to read it regularly? Or put your business in the forefront of the online community? Out of a gazillion blogs out there, how would you make yours stand out from the crowd? Blogging alone and interesting contents are not enough to catapult your blog. Here are […]
Building AdSense revenue using free blogs.
I feel like it’s about time that I paid back to the community for all of the knowledge and help that I received along the way. Hopefully this post will help you get started earning Adsense revenue even if you have little or no money to spare but desperately want to try your hand at […]
Blogging and Google rankings: No more chasing rainbows for me.
I’ve been continually frustrated in my efforts to get consistently good Google analytics and rankings. I have since come to realize, however, that trying to please Google is like chasing rainbows, and there will be no more chasing rainbows for me. I’ve been blogging for four years now and the first thing I learned […]
Product Reviews: Guidelines to success and a trusted online presence as a reviewer.
The following guidelines will help you to success and a trusted online presence as a reviewer. Reviewing free product supplied specifically for the purpose of review can be a tricky process. To be respected and trusted as a reviewer, it is important to be honest in the reviews written – about both the positive and negative. […]
Citing Sources: Give credit where credit is due.
The following is a guest post by Vanessa, Editorial Manager at eZine. I frequently use other sources when researching and writing blog posts, especially on my genealogy blog, Empty Nest Genealogy. Although I make every effort to adequately cite my soures, there is always room for improvement. This article is very detailed and I learned […]
Evergreen Content: My new blogging phrase of the day.
I had never heard this phrase before today, until I read a comment on another site referring to promotion of evergreen content or posts to get higher rates for sponsored posts. I did some research into the concept and thought I’d share what I’ve learned here. What is evergreen content? Evergreen content is written for […]
Benefits of an effective content strategy.
You have repeatedly heard the phrase ‘Content is King’ and in fact, that is true. Content is seen as one of the leading aspects of a website that generates lead and promotes ROI. A huge part of writing content is an effective content strategy. Without one, your content may not have the desired impact. By […]