This is a guest post by Michael Chibuzor from Blast4Trafficnow.
I’m sure you have always wanted to take your blogging to the next level. Well, my case is no different; I have implemented some powerful stuff into my blogging adventure recently, and guess what? The results are SPEAKING LOUDLY.
Have you always wanted to be on top of the game, I mean, driving free targeted traffic and earning some decent cash in the process? Then this could be the most vital post to go through right now. Without much ado, let’s see how it all works to make you happy.
What’s An Idea?
It’s an insight that pops from nowhere and dropped on your brain like an egg. You can’t possibly explain the route it came from but certainly, it’s worthwhile to consider the relevance and how it can help you boost your business life. When an idea comes, sometimes we don’t analyze it. It’s very vital you PAUSE, find a seat and relax, then MEDITATE on that idea.
Don’t take action yet, it isn’t time for that. Yes, I know how powerful action taking could be, but until you are clear about a thing, it’s worthless to give it a shot. So, an idea is supposed to be slaughtered, you look within the content to determine the context of it. Once done, here’s how to supercharge your blogging and become the talk of all.
(1). Set A Blogging Goal
Quite a lot of bloggers don’t set goals for their business. This is a sure-bet for failure. Goals give you hope, fate and position you to see ahead. Those who don’t set goals are already heading for doom without realizing it. During the course of my blogging career, I learned so much from Brian Tracy that goal setting is the ULTIMATE step to earning more money.
When you set goals, it causes you to think, become responsible and eager to succeed. Zig Ziglar once said that goal setting is the true test of a man. The parallel line between pro bloggers and beginners (time wasters), is how much goal they have written on ink and paper.
Remember, if you don’t write it, you’re not serious about it.
Start today, set a goal for how much traffic you want to get daily, weekly and monthly. Map out your income generating strategies and decide what it takes to make it real.
(2). Accept Guest Posts From Others
We here a lot about guest posting and how it can help you. But, how many times have you read somewhere that accepting guest posts does a great work? Let me give you a hint. When I discovered how powerful accepting guest posts from other bloggers is, I literally opened my blog up for serious people and before I knew what was happening, my traffic and subscription increased significantly.
The Litmus Test is this: When you publish another person’s guest post, they would love to distribute it across the web, post it on their blog pages, share and tweet it. What do you think is happening, your blog address is going viral, creating powerful backlinks and boosting your pagerank. I have met several bloggers by simply publishing their posts on my blog. They now regard me like an expert (maybe I’m not really one)! The point is simple, until you act as though you are, no one would believe you.
(3). Don’t Be An Average, Be The Best
How do you be the best?
By having your own voice. Even though you have to learn from pro bloggers, by tapping into their arsenal of knowledge, don’t ever neglect that you have a blog to build. It’s your voice the people are looking for. Write authoritatively, give reference when necessary and don’t forget to stand behind your claims.
There is absolutely nothing special about blogging these days. Believe me, whatever you want to know about traffic generation has already been posted somewhere, is there anything about making money? Off course not. It’s either affiliate marketing, product creation, membership site and pay-per-click programs.
The bottom line is simple, every business online is directed towards SELLING.
We have all heard and read about it somewhere. So, why must I visit and read your blog, even going the extra mile to buy from you – it’s your voice that makes the difference. Take a look at A-list blogs like copyblogger, they don’t talk about the usual make money offers, but do you realize they make great figures monthly?
Don’t try to be like anyone. When you read a blog post from an expert, don’t try to write like him/her, create your web presence and listen to your inner spirit. You have all it takes to succeed. If you like this, share your frank comment and let others know what you think.
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Thanks Sushant for getting my guest post published. I’m
glad I made it again on your awesome blog. Thanks a bunch!
setting a goal and focus is the most important thing for any blogger.. lack of goal will be like a journey without destination…
I totally agree with you on all points you mentioned, especially the third. Its correct and highly advised that one should not imitate his ideal blogger. Most of the newbie fail to realise this and ultimately fail their blogging career.
I think it’s vital to learn from your “ideal blogger” and take the points that stick to improve your own blogging. However it’s important that you do not copy them, but rather allow them to help you find your voice.
yes, exactly. One should learn from his ideal blogger – the way to be your own. This way one will be able to find his own style.
Thank you Garish for observing this.
A popular author once said that “imitation is limitation.”
great moral boosting article for newbie bloggers . I agree with “Don’t Be An Average, Be The Best” . The competition is so much , only the best can stand out
Setting goals is very important for any business because it keeps you motivated and when you accomplish your goals you have a feeling of success which keeps you working even harder for your next goal.
Another way to make your blog grow faster is by outsourcing your tasks and save your time to do things that you are really good at and love doing
In my opinion it is very important to write down all the ideas you get. Also the “stupid” ones. It’s often that you think an idea is just stupid and senseless but a couple of days or months later you see the power of this idea.
If you write down ideas it shows your unconscious mind that you valuate the ideas and it’s coming up with more. Okay, that’s a bit esoteric :-), but I think it’s true
To setup a goal for every blogger is very important. it is the most crucial thing that everyone bloggers must have to choose. however other two points are also important but without goal no one can access success. all the three ideas are very motivating and must especially for newbies to read and apply on them.
I’m glad you all are benefiting from you guest post.
It gives me joy and motivation to ride on… great
comments folks.
Setting realistic goals for your self is definitely helpful and gives you a guide to shoot for. The only thing though is that a person needs to follow through with it, I see it all the time where someone will set a goal up and simply just do what they’ve always done, and the goal becomes just a mere mention rather than something to shoot for.
-Jean