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9 Lessons I Have Learned After Two Years of Blogging

9 Lessons I Have Learned After Two Years of Blogging | Small Business Blogging | Scoop.it

Blog post at Productive Superdad : On the 31st of December, 2010, I published my first post on this blog. Ever since then I have been blogging on a frequent basis...

3. Get a coach from the get-go

This is one of the things I wish I had done when I started blogging: Hired a coach.

Although I hired some temporary help when launching my blog in 2011 (and to which I was happy with), I still wanted something more.

In January 2012 this changed, as I started  working with Danny Iny and I couldn’t be happier with the results.

Coaching has made a huge difference in my productivity as I’m able to focus on things that are truly important.

It’s also a great way to test new ideas: I might have a crazy plan in my head which I pitch to Danny. If he thinks the idea is not so great, I put that on hold or get it off of my list completely. This is a huge time saver and I can keep on track without any extra distractions.

Although coaching is expensive, it’s also a much faster way to get to your destination. Besides, you can rarely get to your goal by buying a $19 e-book.


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Ileane Smith's curator insight, December 31, 2012 11:00 AM

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Hi Timo!
What an incredible job you have done with your blogs in the past two years! You are so right about the hard work that goes into the art of blogging and it’s really a smart idea to get help right up front. Working with Danny is a plus and having a system in place is also key.

I don’t know what I would do with out wonderful guest contributors like yourself that keep a constant stream of value-added blog posts flowing on my blog.

Thanks for all you do and best wishes for another “productive” year in 2013!

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20 Simple Ways to Boost Blog Subscribers

20 Simple Ways to Boost Blog Subscribers | Small Business Blogging | Scoop.it
Browse 20 ways you can increase the number of visitors who subscribe to your business blog.
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Some great ideas here.

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Creating Great Images With Quotes Is Like Creating Flags For Your Fans To Wave: 3 Free Tools To Create Your Own

Creating Great Images With Quotes Is Like Creating Flags For Your Fans To Wave: 3 Free Tools To Create Your Own | Small Business Blogging | Scoop.it
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Don't forget the photo editor in Google+

Karen Dietz's comment, April 21, 1:48 PM
Thanks for the comments Gail, Beth and Marco!
Ricard Garcia's curator insight, April 22, 2:43 AM

Soooo useful for ESL! Creativity and communication!

M. Van Amelsvoort's curator insight, April 25, 9:03 PM

I'm not a big fan of the overuse of quotes, but creating and sharing them could be a good EFL lesson.

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How to Improve Your Social Media Marketing With Blogging | Social Media Examiner

How to Improve Your Social Media Marketing With Blogging | Social Media Examiner | Small Business Blogging | Scoop.it
Social media marketing: learn how to enhance your social media efforts using your business blog.
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Blogs Outrank Social Networks for Consumer Influence: New Research | Social Media Examiner

Blogs Outrank Social Networks for Consumer Influence: New Research | Social Media Examiner | Small Business Blogging | Scoop.it
New Research: Here are the latest findings from Technorati’s 2013 Digital Influence Report that show “consumers are turning to blogs when looking to make a purchase.”
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Blogs influence consumers purchasing more than social media

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The Ultimate Guide to Advanced Guest Blogging

The Ultimate Guide to Advanced Guest Blogging | Small Business Blogging | Scoop.it
With “content marketing” being the indisputable SEO buzzword of 2012, we can expect 2013 to see an onslaught of marketers trying to build links with guest posts.

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Great ideas about Guest Blogging

Ariadna's Fantasy's comment, January 23, 3:02 PM
Thank you for Aweomsness!
Corrisa Malone's curator insight, March 1, 3:38 PM

Guest blogging is a great way to get traffic to your own blogs. This is must read article to help you do it right!

Jullie Smith's comment, April 1, 7:29 AM
Thank you.....
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Blog Content: How to get content for your Blog | Your Online Marketing

Blog Content: How to get content for your Blog | Your Online Marketing | Small Business Blogging | Scoop.it
Blog content is not hard to find. There are sources to spark ideas for your own original content. Another option; use other peoples content by permission
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26 Essentials for Blogging Success: What You Need to Know

26 Essentials for Blogging Success: What You Need to Know | Small Business Blogging | Scoop.it
Do you want to be a more successful blogger? Are you keeping up with the newest developments in blogging? Whether you are new to blogging or you have been
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Blogging Without A Plan Always Leads To Failure, Here's How To Fix It

Blogging Without A Plan Always Leads To Failure, Here's How To Fix It | Small Business Blogging | Scoop.it
Tweet Tweet Do you ever get in your car and just drive to see where you end up? You could end up anywhere really? So generally you don't do it, unless you're out for a Sunday drive, mos...
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The Ultimate Business Blogging How To Guide | Business 2 Community

The Ultimate Business Blogging How To Guide | Business 2 Community | Small Business Blogging | Scoop.it
You can learn how to make a successful blog by reading other blogs, but often it’s hard to find it all in once place. Here’s my Ultimate How-to guide for
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How To Write A Blog Post

How To Write A Blog Post | Small Business Blogging | Scoop.it
Tweet Tweet How hard could it be to write a blog post? If a teenager can do it, you can too… right? Well writing a blog post isn’t hard at all, but writing a great blog post is very difficult.
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How to Convert Blog Readers Into Customers

How to Convert Blog Readers Into Customers | Small Business Blogging | Scoop.it
Tweet Tweet Creating a popular blog isn’t hard. If you follow this guide you’ll be covered on the content end, and the rest just involves social media promotions. The hardest part about blogging is generating a positive ROI from it.
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Great information on business blogging

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Ongoing WordPress Security Attacks, The Details and Solutions | iThemes

Ongoing WordPress Security Attacks, The Details and Solutions | iThemes | Small Business Blogging | Scoop.it
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I use KeePass

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Why the Blog Post Is the New Ad Unit

Why the Blog Post Is the New Ad Unit | Small Business Blogging | Scoop.it
Learn why business blogging is more results-driven and cost-effective than the traditional ad unit.
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Some very compellling reasons to blog

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50 Things Every Content Marketer Should Know - Heyo

50 Things Every Content Marketer Should Know - Heyo | Small Business Blogging | Scoop.it
  Fancy yourself a content marketer, or want to become one? Here’s a big fat list of the content marketing skills and tactics you should know before
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This list seems overwhelming - they forgot to mention that it is all stuff you can learn over time.

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7 Easy Ways to Curate Content (& Drive Traffic) | Heidi Cohen

7 Easy Ways to Curate Content (& Drive Traffic) | Heidi Cohen | Small Business Blogging | Scoop.it
Content curation involves the added value only people can provide in the form of unique taste and understanding of the target audience to select and convert selected information into a quality content offering.
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How to Grow a Following With Other People’s Popular Content

How to Grow a Following With Other People’s Popular Content | Small Business Blogging | Scoop.it
There’s an obvious catch-22 in social media marketing. In order to grow your audience, you need good content. Good content takes time – to research, write,
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How to Be a Spammer in 20 Simple Steps

How to Be a Spammer in 20 Simple Steps | Small Business Blogging | Scoop.it
Learn how to be the best spammer on the internet, in just 20 steps!
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Some great sarcasim here!

Jon Turino's curator insight, January 5, 1:50 AM

Thanks to Dotty for Scooping this. Hilarious and all too true.

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9 Lessons I Have Learned After Two Years of Blogging

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Blog post at Productive Superdad : On the 31st of December, 2010, I published my first post on this blog. Ever since then I have been blogging on a frequent basis...

3. Get a coach from the get-go

This is one of the things I wish I had done when I started blogging: Hired a coach.

Although I hired some temporary help when launching my blog in 2011 (and to which I was happy with), I still wanted something more.

In January 2012 this changed, as I started  working with Danny Iny and I couldn’t be happier with the results.

Coaching has made a huge difference in my productivity as I’m able to focus on things that are truly important.

It’s also a great way to test new ideas: I might have a crazy plan in my head which I pitch to Danny. If he thinks the idea is not so great, I put that on hold or get it off of my list completely. This is a huge time saver and I can keep on track without any extra distractions.

Although coaching is expensive, it’s also a much faster way to get to your destination. Besides, you can rarely get to your goal by buying a $19 e-book.


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Ileane Smith's curator insight, December 31, 2012 11:00 AM

Here's the comment I left:

Hi Timo!
What an incredible job you have done with your blogs in the past two years! You are so right about the hard work that goes into the art of blogging and it’s really a smart idea to get help right up front. Working with Danny is a plus and having a system in place is also key.

I don’t know what I would do with out wonderful guest contributors like yourself that keep a constant stream of value-added blog posts flowing on my blog.

Thanks for all you do and best wishes for another “productive” year in 2013!

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10 B2B Blogging Ideas For When You Need a Boost

10 B2B Blogging Ideas For When You Need a Boost | Small Business Blogging | Scoop.it

Come on, be honest. You can agree that the following scenario happens to all of us at one time or another – or probably more than one time – as bloggers. Your brain and the keyboard just can’t seem to connect. Deadline or not, you are incapable of making it happen the way you want. The harder you try, the more frustrated you become. Then, you just give up for a while and move over to look at all the pretty pictures on Pinterest. Oh, wait – that’s what happens to me! B2B blogging admittedly comes with its own unique challenges. Let’s face it, the solutions and offerings are just not very “sexy” in the B2B world. That doesn’t mean B2B blogging isn’t necessary – it’s quite the opposite actually. B2B content is increasingly being considered as a useful way to drive traffic to company websites. Among the challenges found in B2B blogging is coming up with fresh ideas and subsequent content that will make your company’s messages appealing and engaging to your audience.


So, what is a B2B blogger in a bind to do? This is a list I have put together with 10 B2B blogging ideas. My list is by no means inclusive or in any sort of order of importance. I’ve decided to put it together because sometimes we could all use a boost.

 


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Top 5 Creative Link Building Ideas to Kick Start Your Marketing Campaign

Top 5 Creative Link Building Ideas to Kick Start Your Marketing Campaign | Small Business Blogging | Scoop.it
Check out this AWESOME post at Basic Blog Tips: Awesome Marketing and Link Building Ideas
How many times have you thought about starting a website or an online business but drew a blank i[..]
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Neil Patel’s Guide to Blogging

Neil Patel’s Guide to Blogging | Small Business Blogging | Scoop.it
Tweet Tweet About a month ago I broke down my process to writing popular blog posts.
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