The post Mastering Blog Post Creation: 10 Essential Steps to Enhance Your Writing Process appeared first on ProBlogger. It hits you like a TON of BRICKS! It’s an idea for that KILLER blog post that is just bound to bring you all the traffic that you’ve ever dreamed of. With the idea fresh in your mind you sit down at your keyboard and BANG it out – desperate to hit publish as quickly as you can for fear that someone else will beat you to the PUNCH! As SMOKE rises from your keyboard you complete your post, quickly add a title to it and proudly hit PUBLISH! Visions of an avalanche of visitors ..read more

The post Can You REALLY Make Money Blogging? 7 Things I Know About Making Money from Blogging appeared first on ProBlogger. Ever wondered if tapping away at your keyboard can really pay the bills? Is it really possible to make a living from blogging? Is it just a small number of people making money from blogging? Is it only really possible to make money blogging if you write about the topic of making money blogging? If it is really possible to make money blogging, how likely is it that you’ll succeed? Let’s cut through the noise. With a swirl of myths and a sprinkle of truth, the blogging w ..read more

The post How to Make $30,000 a year Blogging appeared first on ProBlogger. Ever dreamt of making a living through blogging but feel overwhelmed by the journey ahead? You’re not alone. Many aspiring bloggers share the ambition of turning their passion into a full-time job, yet the path to achieving this goal often seems daunting. The Dream of Full-Time Blogging Last night I was chatting with a blogger who was feeling completely overwhelmed with their goal of making a living from blogging. I asked them how much they wanted to make from blogging. They responded that they wanted to be a full time ..read more

The post How to Schedule Time for Writing appeared first on ProBlogger. Maintaining Momentum in Blogging Series I find it is very easy to get distracted by the many different elements of maintaining a blog and the allure of social media, to the point where I find it hard to do the core element – creating content. Here’s how dedicating specific times to write can not only reclaim your momentum but transform your blog’s trajectory. The Power of a Writing Routine Establishing a writing routine isn’t just about discipline; it’s about carving out a space for creativity and productivity to flourish ..read more

The post Engaging Your Audience: How Building on Reader Comments Can Fuel Your Blog’s Growth appeared first on ProBlogger. Maintaining Momentum in Blogging Series Blogging thrives on conversation. It’s not just about broadcasting your ideas; it’s about sparking dialogue and engaging with your community. One of the most vibrant places for these interactions is often overlooked—the comment section. As we continue “maintaining momentum” on your blog, let’s explore a strategy that places your readers at the heart of your content creation: leveraging their comments to guide your blogging journey ..read more

The post Strategies to Maintain Blogging Momentum Through Life’s Ups and Downs appeared first on ProBlogger. This week at ProBlogger, we’re diving deep into a topic close to every blogger’s heart: how to keep the momentum going, no matter what life throws your way. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned pro, maintaining your blog’s momentum is key to its success. Last week, we talked about the initial planning stages of a blog that will help to create a sustainable blog for the long term. But let’s be real, most of you reading this already have your blogs up and running. So, to ..read more

The post 3 Factors to Consider Before Starting a Blog – Maintaining Blogging Momentum appeared first on ProBlogger. Image created in Canva Originally posted by Darren Rowse, Updated for 2024 Starting a blog is an adventure—a journey I’ve embarked on more times than I can count. And along the way, I’ve learned a thing or two about what it takes to keep that momentum going. Today, I want to share some updated insights on maintaining your blogging momentum, reflecting on today’s digital landscape and planning for success from the get-go. If you already have a blog, reading this article might he ..read more

The post How to Create a Sense of Anticipation on Your Blog appeared first on ProBlogger. People read and then subscribe to blogs that they think will enhance their lives in some way in the future. Many bloggers create a sense of anticipation on a blog quite instinctively – but there are numerous things that you can do quite intentionally to create anticipation and increase the chances of someone subscribing. So how do you convince people that something that you’re yet to create is worth signing up for? Today I want to share one effective strategy for building anticipation on a blog with some ..read more

The post 9 Things You Need to do (Yesterday) if You Have an Email List? appeared first on ProBlogger. This Guest Post is from email marketing expert Krystin Ruschman, owner of . Gmail is implementing stricter email requirements for senders who send 5,000 or more messages per day. Maybe your mailing list isn’t quite at this volume yet, but bloggers with any size email list and/or just using Gmail themselves should take note… Starting February 1, 2024  Email senders will start getting temporary errors (with error codes) on a small percentage of their non-compliant email traffic.  Star ..read more

The post How to Write Faster, Better Blog Posts: 4 Techniques Top Bloggers Use appeared first on ProBlogger. Is it taking you ages to write blog posts? You’re not alone… Whether you’re new to blogging or you’ve been running your blog for a while, the time commitment can be really overwhelming. Just getting one post published each week can be a struggle, especially if you’re focused on producing high-quality long form content.  Even if you’re not a natural writer, there are lots of ways you can speed up your writing process. Writing faster means you can publish more often—or you can spend ..read more