Topic
Blogging
Running a blog that earns its keep: post length, schedules, communities and comment strategy.
Solving The Problem Of Irregular Blogging
Sets out three fixes for a blog you can't update regularly: pre-writing and scheduling posts, hiring a ghost writer, or selling the blog.
Hosting Your Own Blog
Gives three reasons to self-host a blog rather than use a hosted platform: freedom of topic, control over content, and keeping the revenue.
The Perfect Length For Blog Posts
Compares three common blog post lengths, around 100, 250 and 500+ words, and when each suits a blog.
Here’s Why Blogs Fail
Sets out three reasons blogs fail: uninteresting content, a poorly chosen niche, and infrequent posting.
Making Money From Your Blog
Outlines three ways to monetise an established blog: affiliate product reviews, building a mailing list, and selling advertising space.
Good Ideas For Your Next Blog Posts
Three evergreen sources of blog-post ideas: commenting on niche news, having a good rant, and reviewing products, so a niche blog never runs out of content.
Getting Traffic To Your Blog
Recommends three simple ways to build blog traffic: a Twitter account, regular posting, and forum signature advertising.
Choosing A Topic For Your Niche Blog
Suggests three approaches to picking a niche blog topic: personal passion, current trends, and product research.
The Different Types Of Blogs You Need To Know About
Outlines three blog types to consider before starting one: personal, company, and niche blogs.
Getting Started Blogging
Sets out three steps to launch a blog: choosing a self-hosted domain, installing WordPress, and starting to write.
Seven Ways To Get Other People To Create Your Blog Content For You
Sets out seven ethical ways to source blog content from other people, from reader Q&As to round-up posts.