Writing

Seventeen years of notes, from 2009 to today. The old posts stay up — nothing has been quietly deleted.

Blogging12 June 2019 · 4 min read
Making Money From Your Blog
Outlines three ways to monetise an established blog: affiliate product reviews, building a mailing list, and selling advertising space.
Blogging7 May 2019 · 3 min read
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.
Techniques5 April 2019 · 2 min read
Nobody Buys My Backend Product
Suggests three ways to recover sales when prospects decline a backend upsell: discounted downsells, smaller packages, and email follow-up.
Blogging4 March 2019 · 3 min read
Getting Traffic To Your Blog
Recommends three simple ways to build blog traffic: a Twitter account, regular posting, and forum signature advertising.
Writing20 February 2019 · 3 min read
The Difference Between Internet Writers And Traditional Writers
Compares internet writing with traditional print journalism across output length, research depth, and keyword focus.
Techniques2 February 2019 · 3 min read
Research Techniques For Up-To-Date Information
Explains how to find current information online using Google's date filters, social media, and news sites.
Blogging18 January 2019 · 3 min read
Choosing A Topic For Your Niche Blog
Suggests three approaches to picking a niche blog topic: personal passion, current trends, and product research.
Techniques4 January 2019 · 2 min read
Reputation – Your Lifeblood As A Forum Marketer
Argues that building a credible, long-term reputation on forums is essential to converting forum members into buyers.
Blogging28 December 2018 · 2 min read
The Different Types Of Blogs You Need To Know About
Outlines three blog types to consider before starting one: personal, company, and niche blogs.
Techniques19 December 2018 · 3 min read
High Perceived Value Backend Products
Suggests three ways to raise the perceived value of a backend product: video training, personal coaching, and group teaching.
Blogging10 December 2018 · 3 min read
Getting Started Blogging
Sets out three steps to launch a blog: choosing a self-hosted domain, installing WordPress, and starting to write.
Product Creation1 December 2018 · 2 min read
Creating A PDF File For An Ebook
Describes three ways to convert an ebook document into PDF: LibreOffice, Microsoft Word, and a PDF printer driver.
Thoughts20 November 2018 · 3 min read
The Holy Grail – A Little Marketed On Forum
Advises on how to start advertising on a forum that currently has little or no marketing activity.
Observations15 November 2018 · 3 min read
The Pitfalls Of Online Research
Sets out the main risks of researching online - missing information, inaccurate sources, and plagiarism - and how to avoid each.
Product Creation1 November 2018 · 3 min read
Ebook Writers – Have You Considered These Alternatives?
Sets out three alternatives to writing an ebook - an audio series, a video series, and a webinar - for marketers who dislike writing.
Techniques20 October 2018 · 2 min read
Secrets To Finding A Forum To Market On
Suggests three ways to find suitable forums for forum marketing - forums you're already established on, Google searches, and asking niche contacts.
Product Creation12 October 2018 · 3 min read
How To Create A Backend Product Quickly
Outlines three quick ways to put together a backend product - reselling an existing product, building a course, or buying a readymade package.
Product Creation1 October 2018 · 3 min read
More Money Making Opportunities For Ebook Writers
Describes three ways to keep earning from an ebook after the initial sale - affiliate links, publishing rights, and repurposing.
Product Creation21 September 2018 · 4 min read
Does Ebook Piracy Matter?
Looks at how ebook piracy happens and suggests download protection, membership sites, and built-in secondary income to limit its impact.
Techniques11 September 2018 · 2 min read
Is Forum Marketing Worth It?
Explains how to judge whether a forum is worth marketing on, by checking its activity levels, niche fit, and existing advertising.