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Successful Blogging: Doing Freeing But Sometimes Uncomfortable Stuff Routinely 0

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Successful Blogging: Doing Freeing But Sometimes Uncomfortable Stuff Routinely

Yes and no. You can convert blog posts into an ebook but you cannot just copy and paste for some digital storefronts based on their rules. I did this a number of times for a few of my 100-plus ebooks on Amazon, Selz and Gumroad. But you need to know the particular terms of service for the digital storefront where you will sell the ebook. Amazon is super strict with their rules. For example, the e-book has to be 90% unique content for you to sell it on Amazon. Only 10% can be word for word from your blog, or...

Is Your Blog Draining Your Bank Account? Here’s How Freelance Blogging Could Help 0

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Is Your Blog Draining Your Bank Account? Here’s How Freelance Blogging Could Help

Blogging can get expensive pretty fast. Buying a domain name is relatively cheap – often no more than $10. But after that the costs start adding up. You may need hosting. An email service provider. Security or technical help. A logo. A premium theme. Sure, your blog may eventually bring in the money to pay for all of these. But when you’re just starting out it can seem like it’s a huge money sink. Many new bloggers try to mitigate their costs by using monetization methods such as running ads, promoting affiliate products, or asking for donations. The problem with...

Blog Content or Promotion? 0

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Blog Content or Promotion?

Nope. My eBook: How My Wildest Travel Experiences Can Help You Become a Successful Blogger starts off with a Bali Bang. I slammed into the ground during a wicked motorbike accident. Pain followed. Big time pain. Excruciating pain. What was my life and blogging lesson? Never take your eyes off of the road. I looked at a dog for a split second who’d been hit by a car or motorbike. Shaking my head at his injured paw, I missed the oil slick ahead. Ouch. 2 seconds later, I felt like 40,000 monkeys stabbed me in the back and lungs, after...

3 Security Tools Bloggers Should Use When Traveling 0

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3 Security Tools Bloggers Should Use When Traveling

Mark Zeni Traveling is a breathtaking activity for the majority of people. What can be better than gathering all the favorite outfits on the eve of a trip to the destination from your must-visit list? Probably, for this reason, people consider blogging a dream job as, indeed, they often travel a lot all over the world. From staying in London, Amsterdam or Munich to venturing across Asia and visiting Tokyo, Shanghai or Bangkok. But traveling is not just about experiencing unforgettable sights and emotions. There are also some security threats to your devices and equipment that you should be aware...

How to Write Great Blog Post Titles 0

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How to Write Great Blog Post Titles

This post is based on Episode 156 of the ProBlogger podcast. The title of your blog post can completely change its destiny. People often decide whether to read your post – and ultimately take action – based on the title alone. It may also determine whether or not they share your post. So it’s crucial that you spend time crafting your title and getting it right. Why Your Blog Post Title Matters So Much You might be wondering why your title is so very important, especially if you think it’s nothing more than a few larger-than-normal words at the top of...

7 Tips to Grow Your Instagram Account 0

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7 Tips to Grow Your Instagram Account

Mark Zeni As Instagram has around one billion users, it’s increasingly difficult to get noticed. Especially the case if you’re trying to grow your business account. Since Facebook has changed its policies, Instagram is becoming a popular hub for companies to connect with their customers. Studies show that there around 500 million online users per day. Thus, marketers are becoming interested in the potential of this platform too. Regardless, whether you’re trying to grow your account or a business account, you should take a look below, and the best tips that you should try right now to increase your followers...

1 Concept to Get You Through Negative Reviews 0

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1 Concept to Get You Through Negative Reviews

Have you bought my blogging course yet? 11 Fundamentals of Successful Blogging Audio Course Buy it if you need blogging guidance. Fundamental #1 is breathing deeply and relaxing. I will give you a little, free preview of the course to whet your appetite and to show you how unsexy blogging seems, at times. Imagine being present, now. No where but the moment, really. Time does not exist. The future never comes. The past is a ghost. What does this have to do with blogging? Everything. All blogging success stems from being in the moment, patiently learning blogging from pros, generously...

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Six First Income Streams Recommended for Bloggers

If you’ve been blogging for a while but haven’t started monetizing your blog, you might be wondering what income stream you should add first. This can be a sticking point, whether you’re a new blogger or have been blogging for a while. There’s no one “perfect” income stream to start with (though I’ll be making a recommendation at the end of this post about the one that suits most blogs). What you pick will depend on your topic, your audience, and more. Different Factors Affecting the Income Stream You Choose Your Topic: Some income streams suit certain topics better than others....

5 Ways to Secure Your WordPress Hosting 0

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5 Ways to Secure Your WordPress Hosting

There’s little doubt that WordPress is the king of eCommerce and blogging platforms. The popular content management and website builder claims more than 60 percent of the market share and powers more than one-third of the websites in existence. Unfortunately, that popularity also makes it a prominent target for hackers and trouble makers. A lot of security actually comes down to the host. Hosting companies are generally split into ones that own their own data centers or rent datacenter space. While the former is much safer the latter can also be good if you vet the company properly. According to...

3 Ways to Optimise Blog Content so it Ranks Well on Google 0

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3 Ways to Optimise Blog Content so it Ranks Well on Google

Guest Author When it comes to your blog’s position within search engine results, there’s far more than just sheer luck at play. Search Engine Optimisation is a skill that any content creator – professional or amateur – should develop in order to make their content as discoverable as possible. It involves making certain tweaks to your blog and its content in order to improve their position and visibility online. While SEO and content marketing experts have developed specialist tools to launch your posts as far up the ranks as possible, there’s also a great deal of groundwork that you can...