My journey started off a bit different than most. Six and a half years ago I decided to get sober. In my newfound sobriety, I started writing a blog. I didn't tell anyone about it—I just started writing. It was an outlet of sorts, a way to express myself without anyone listening. That blog changed my life. Through my writing, I started connecting the dots between content creation and online marketing. I discovered that if you write with emotion and tell great stories, people begin to … [Read more...]
How to Select a Niche for Your Blog
So you are thinking to start a blog but don't know where to begin? Well, before you think any further, you must select a niche for your blog. A niche determines what kind of content you are going to create. But how do you choose a niche, and why is it important to select a niche before starting a blog? When you select a niche for your blog, you need to make sure your topic is something about which you are truly zealous. You will be spending a lot of time on the blog, so you should … [Read more...]
Why Your Geographic Location is Your BEST Niche
Bloggers I know are not fully grasping the importance of location to blogging. It is so critical to their success that I sincerely hope every blogger will read this post. If a giant light bulb does not go on over your head read this again or talk to me about it. Any bloggers who provide business coaching or small business marketing advice must get this concept clearly in their minds. We have to stop recommending businesses install blogs if: … [Read more...]