In 31 Days to Build a Better Blog, Darren talks about writing a list post, and eases you into understanding the various types of blog posts you can put on your blog or website. I liked Day 2’s teachings a lot because it can stretch you from just the typical ramble-on-for-five-paragraphs-and-call-it-a-post blog post type. There […]
Writing Reviews on Your Blog – Day 28
The challenge for Day 28 of 31 Days to Build a Better Blog centers around crafting a great review post. While some blogs specialize in reviews and do little else, I prefer for review posts to be just part of a natural occurrence. Part of me having strong opinions about things in my topic areas […]
How to Ask Questions On Your Blog – Day 25
In 31 Days to Build a Better Blog, Darren gives 10 reasons to ask questions on your blog. My favorite reason that stands out to me the most is #9 – that when readers answers a question if gives you a way to begin a dialogue or conversation with them. I love that! He goes […]
Give Your Readers a Call to Action – Day 23
Write your posts with a call to action – that’s the main theme for Day 23 of 31 Days to Build a Better Blog. I used to be absolutely horrible at this. But since the last time I read this ebook I’ve begun implementing this a little more often. This is simply, tell people what […]
Write an Opinion Post on Your Blog – Day 19
In 31 Days to Build a Better Blog (affiliate link)Darren talks about the fact successful bloggers are often bold enough to share their opinions – sometimes strong opinions! I’ve said it time and time again with my consultation clients….if people only wanted the facts they would read the encyclopedia. Readers come to blogs for opinions, […]
Create a “Sneeze” or Hub Article Page – Day 18 of Build a Better Blog in 31 Days
Day 18 of 31 Days to Build a Better Blog (affiliate) focuses on creating “sneeze pages” as Darren calls them. I love these. I call them index pages or hub articles because they serve as hubs from which you can drive traffic to several other areas of your site. For example, in the sidebar of […]
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