In this episode, we discuss - What does it mean to relaunch a podcast and to relaunch a blog?

Alright, so systems are getting easier to deal with. The tech is improving. WordPress is improving. Blogging is getting simpler BUT it is NOT easier.

Letting all of the distractions keep you from blogging is much easier than being brave enough to start creating new content. What if people judge us? What if no one cares?

After being away for too long, I wanted to share how it feels to create content. It isn't easy to get behind the mic or to type away and create. What matters is that you do it anyway.

This is what happened with my hosting and a rant about never giving up.

Why article structure matters and the importance of considering mobile1. Most views happen on mobile now2. People hate a wall of textThe biggest tip that I hated and tried to ignore: add more imageshttps://www.responsinator.com/

We achieved a traffic goal today and then immediately ran into a problem.

No matter what you are doing for a living, find a moment of joy in it.

We need to do a better job of challenging ourselves. Here is a story about one of my goals and how it is going.

Today, I made a goof. It wasn't earth shattering. NO biggie but I make them all of the time.

renee@iteachblogging.comThe internet was created for 3 things: Cats, Memes and Blogs.

Learn my most important tip about organizing your content. My email is: renee@iteachblogging.comThe website that I am talking about is cookingchew.comGoogle Drive is my go-to organization tool

We increased our traffic from Pinterest by 76% in 30 days by making these 2 changes. CookingChew.com is the site that I am referencing.

What happens when the blog breaks?

Right now is a fantastic time to start a blog. It is a fantastic to not stop blogging. Think ahead about seasons in the future. Whatever you do, don't stop blogging.

This is your moment to keep creating content. You Got this!

In this episode I discuss how I am organizing my life with all Siri related products.Also Check Out: https://cookingchew.com/giveaway

There was a Google update and I lost 300 keywords. I am happy about it. This is why.http://iteachblogging.com/Check out my Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Digital media can be confusing. It can be challenging to figure out when to tell a story and when to answer a question.http://iteachblogging.com/Check out my Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

I think that blogging is 99% solving problems and 1% content creation. http://iteachblogging.com/Check out my Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

This is answer about why I started a new Instagram account for my food blog.http://iteachblogging.com/Check out my Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

This idea has been life-altering for me. Now I'm using text-to-speech to create this specific blog post in Google Docs. Fortunately, I'm a fast typer on a standard keyboard. I know that I express myself better through voice. So I started to experiment with whether or not I could blog faster if I did text to speech on Google Docs. The answer is an absolute, yes.http://iteachblogging.com/Check out my Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Post on Facebook for ChewWrite Meta Data for a new articleWrite ITB Blog PostHungry so protein shakeCall with a client over a tech struggleWrite a blog post for a buddy's websiteCreate Twitter StrategyTake dog for a walkZazzle Pinterest StrategyPost Instagram Story for ChewWhat am I doing with my life? Will all of this eventually come together?http://iteachblogging.com/Check out my Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Sometimes as bloggers we get hyper focused on a specific piece or a specific part of the work. We forget that everything goes much deeper than that. This episode is about that. http://iteachblogging.com/Check out my Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Sometimes in the world of blogging and entrepreneurship we get stuck. That is when we must remember to phont a friend.http://iteachblogging.com/Check out my Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Are you really answering the right questions with your blog? Are you really adding enough value?https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging http://iteachblogging.com/resources-and-toolbox/

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We all struggle with comparing ourselves even when we know that we shouldn't. This is my story! This is my pep talk. https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging http://iteachblogging.com/resources-and-toolbox/

Let's talk about what not to talk about and how we want to talk about it but why we shouldn't. http://iteachblogging.com/resourceshttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Blogging can be frustrating. You may not have the audience that you want yet. Perhaps people aren't sharing your content like you wish that they would. Let's talk about it. http://iteachblogging.com/resources-and-toolbox/https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

What do all of these things have in common? Listen and find out. https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

We had to have our logo redesigned and recreated. Learn what you need from your logo and why it matters.http://iteachblogging.com/resourceshttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

We bought an existing blog and we are working to grow it into something special. http://iteachblogging.com/resources-and-toolbox/ https://cookingchew.com/bloghttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

If you create content and you blog, you are working. Blogging is work. So I have a challenge for you in this short podcast episode. Check out my favorite tools: http://iteachblogging.com/resources-and-toolbox/ https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

For a long time now I have been trying to figure out how to best project management blogging. That was my first mistake. An article is not the same as a building a blog. https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

My favorite blogging tools: I wish that I had a blogging toolbelt. Can you envision it? I can. It would be bulky but pretty with flowers, and it would be orange. In the various pockets, I would have Divi Theme, Thrive Architect, CoSchedule and of course WordPress.http://iteachblogging.com/resources-and-toolbox/https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

My question is, should you create long-form content that people may not wholly read to get shares or should you create the content that genuinely helps people?http://iteachblogging.com/resources-and-toolbox/https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

We hear a lot about what it is going to take to be #successful. What if the truth is simple yet the most difficult thing that you will ever do? What if the truth is to just do it longer. http://iteachblogging.com/resources-and-toolbox/https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

The other day I was on a call with a fellow entrepreneur. The reason that she wanted to talk is because she feels overwhelmed. She wants to grow her business but she has absolutely no time to do it, or so she says.I asked her talk me through her week. Once she was done, I agreed with her. You can give the speech of "If it is important to you, you will make time!" However, that speech is BS.Sometimes there truly isn't time. The more that I agreed with her though, something funny happened. http://iteachblogging.com/resources-and-toolbox/https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

This is a conversation about struggling with when to proceed with ideas and when to not proceed. Spoiler Alert: You should always proceedhttp://iteachblogging.com/resources-and-toolbox/https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Ideas are not as original as you may think.You have to take risk with business. Set ideas free into the wild. If someone steals it, you will come up with another one. http://iteachblogging.com/resources-and-toolbox/https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

1. Explain what happened with my 40 second podcast2. We can't do everything at once3. Working with someone is a lot of work but so worth it4. Don't be afraid to keep trying things out5. Being authentic mattershttp://iteachblogging.com/resources-and-toolbox/https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

How To Quickly Validate Content Ideas1. Have an idea2. Go to Moz and use their keyword Explorer tool3. Do a Google SearchOk so let's break that down. http://iteachblogging.com/resources-and-toolbox/https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

I get annoyed when people say "just change your mind about it." If I could JUST do that, I wouldn't need the advice in the first place.It is 2 steps backward and 14 steps backward. Then you take one step forward.http://iteachblogging.com/resources-and-toolbox/https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

These grandiose goals are fantastic. They are sexy.But if we don't have micro goals a.k.a milestones, we can't get there.So I challenge you to think smaller. I challenge you to think about small goals. Some people would call these small goals milestones, and I think that is spot on.http://iteachblogging.com/resources-and-toolbox/https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

People have the best intentions with rules. They exist to guide us and help us. However, as a creator we need to be willing to follow our own path. We need to be willing to follow our own journey. Here is that permission.http://iteachblogging.com/resources-and-toolbox/https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

The beautiful thing about life is that we can experiment. If you are a blogger or content creator like me, then life is frriggin grand. I am in the middle of starting a grand experiment and you guys are amongst the first to hear about it. To be honest, I have absolutely no idea how it is going to go.http://iteachblogging.com/resources-and-toolbox/https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

WriteRecordTake PicLoadCould it really be that easy to get something done? In this episode we are discussing just do it. In this episode we discuss not overcomplicating things. Let's cut through the excuses and execute.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Have you heard about the guy who struggled to work out? He told himself each and every day that he only had to do one pushup each day. That is all that he ever had to do. If he would just do one, it would be fine. What he quickly realized that is since he was down there he may as well do more. He gave himself an easy path to momentum. https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Blogging is a lot more than writing down words and putting them in WordPress. It starts way before that. In this podcast, I want to step back and talk about the lifestyle of a blogger. When I say lifestyle, I don't mean oh hey look at me with a cool car or look at my fancy house. Blogging is: mindset, dedication, failure, small wins, big wins, sacrifice, fear, discovery and it is living a different kind of life. If you are a blogger or you want to be a blogger, you are just different. Let's embrace that. Let's talk about that. Yes, there is strategy involved. Yes, there are tactics and tools and those things are sexy BUT there is so much more too it than that. So let's get real. https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Are you feeling down about your blog? Does it feel pointless? Hang in there. It will get better. By simply not giving up you are already ahead of millions. Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-2fbhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

I got called out by a listener. So it is time for a quick catching up session. Let's talk!https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

So ask yourself have you failed or have you given up?Have you ever heard the phrase failing up? It is a phrase that is rattling around in my head these days. Failing up is what I plan to do.Failure is different for everyone but for bloggers it often looks the same. We are getting some traffic but not enough traffic. https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Are you creating enough? Are you being creative enough?OR are you a perfectionist? Do you worry that your content won't be perfect? Do you wait for the perfect idea to strike you?Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-2eUhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

There is a beauty in failure. We think that it sucks. Of course it sucks. There is also a beauty in it. There is a freedom in it. There is hope in failure. https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Sometimes WordPress breaks. Yes, it is shocking but it happens. It isn't anyones fault. It doesn't mean WordPress sucks. Nope, it is just part of all of these moving pieces.Let's remember that so much is involved in a site these days. We have the domain, the hosting, WordPress, WordPress themes, plugins and the internet. All of these things have to sync up perfectly and sometimes things go wrong.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Are you trying to grow your list? It is something that we all NEED to focus on but we don't always give it the time and attention that it deserves. Well Cathy Lawdanski understands the importance and she is going all in growing your list right now. In this podcast episode she shares with us what she is doing, what is working and what is next for her.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Do you care about your topic? You have to believe your message. You have to be damn passionate about your message. So think about it. Do you care enough?This morning I was listening to a video from Russel Brunson and this topic came up. Well all know this. It isn't anything new.If you don't care it is obvious. If you aren't passionate then stop doing it. Stop talking about something that doesn't excite you.This market..This digital marketing world is too damn hard.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

SEO is not dead but it is evolving. In today's Podcast interview Neil Sheth comes on the show to have a real conversation about SEO with us bloggers. He is an SEO expert and thankfully in the show today he talks about SEO in a human way that we can all understand.-We discuss how SEO has changed and how important branding is today- SEO is a long game and fast success doesn't often last- The difference between black hat SEO and white hat SEO- How SEO can be thought about as doing PR online- We discuss whether you should pursue the concept of private blog networks- A few tips for someone who hasn't started blogging yet- A few tips for someone who has been blogging for a year- How to define your audiencehttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Do you have trouble creating a secure password? I sure do. My bad habit is the desire to use the same one multiple times. Oh and I also want it to be something that I will easily remember. Passwords are the most challenging part of digital life. Thankfully, I learned a cool tip that was sitting right in front me and before today, I didn't even realize it. LastPass is a digital password manager tool. It makes logging into all of your digital properties much easier. You can also share access to an account such as your WordPress blog with someone without actually giving them the password. It turns out that LastPass will also generate super secure passwords for you. This is extremely handy.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-2dxLet's be honest for a moment. Social media is tricky for business owners. Do you ever wonder what the heck to post on Instagram?If you are like me you can stare at your phone and wonder, WTF am I going to share next??!!We all know that social media is important. It is where the people are. As small business owners and bloggers (yes, you are a small business owner too), we must go where the people are.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Are the people in your life questioning what on earth you are doing? Perhaps you are trying to grow a blog or you are trying to start a business and people are questioning you. Can you relate to this?Just the other day I was on Quora and there were some hot conversations happening around this topic. The truth is, this is normal. When we venture onto a path that is time consuming and often isolating the people in our lives worry and wonder about us. It isn't normal to start a blog. It isn't normal to be an entrepreneur. Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-28lhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

I hear all of the time that we need to be content machines but is that really true? There is so much content now. Maybe this idea is wrong and Gary Vee is right. Maybe we should document the process of our day and our business and just try to be human?What do you think?https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Nope, it’s not a new man in my life. Well he is, kind of. MeetEdgar is a browser-based social media scheduling tool. It allows you to divide your content into categories and then you can schedule social media updates that use your “library” of evergreen content. We tried him out over a year ago on the recommendation of Pat Flynn but found the system a bit cumbersome at the time. After looking at our array of tools and not seeing what we needed for automation, I decided to give him another try and they must have done some upgrades because the platform is darn easy to use now. I got content loaded and scheduled in just 20 minutes.Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-2cdhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Why I Must Hustle Harder To Achieve My GoalI set a goal for 2017 and I am doing terrible at it but I am not giving up. My goal is to create 1,000 pieces of content. So far I have created 129. Yep, today is April 2 and I am way off base.Show notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-2cMhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

If you own a website you need to know this. Do you know what premium products are being used on your site? If you had a developer create your website or your blog you need to have access to all the logins for your premium products. Ask your developer how you can log into the theme shop and the account for your premium plugins.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

We both know that you suck at writing. You will never write anything that is worthy of reading. There is absolutely no way that you will get any readers. Every single day that you log into your WordPress dashboard and look at your analytics you will see a flat line, a big fat 0. Admit it right now! That is what you say to yourself right? That is how you feel?Hell, it is how I feel. Surely you feel it too.Just today I was reading Create Or hate: Successful People Make Things http://amzn.to/2hHCJVn and on page 30 he writes about the negative self talk that we all say to ourselves. That is some messed up stuff. If you had a friend that was considering starting a blog, you would never say what you just read above to that friend. What would you say to that friend that wants to start a blog? Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-28rFree Gift: http://iteachblogging.com/chromehttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

What if the key to success is to keep going even when it sucks? Well, I suspect that is the success key. Sure, you have to have a good idea right?Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-25pFree Gift: http://iteachblogging.com/chromehttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

I am breaking the rules of blogging these days. How so? Well for quite a while now we have been told to create epic content. It is good advice. As a matter of fact, I know without a doubt that it is absolutely sound advice. How do I know? Well because this epic post is still my most popular piece day after day. Check it out if you want but I warn you it is long: http://iteachblogging.com/leverage-browser-caching/. Epic content is awesome but I have a theory. Sometimes a quick tip is better.But the problem with quick tips is that they equal short blog posts.Short blog posts are supposedly bad for SEO.The horror.Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-287Leverage Browser Caching: http://iteachblogging.com/leverage-browser-caching/https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Sometimes a tip or an event by itself doesn't exactly make sense for a full podcast. This is why I am going to experiment here with a Recap episode. It will be a highlight of a few things that happened that seem worthy of a quick conversation or a random tip that I learned along the way.1. Did you know that canva can do this?2. Where did my blog post go?3. A clients website was down and giving a 500 error. 4. I got content out of sync.5. I shouldn't have bought that theme storyShow Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-28dFree Gift: http://iteachblogging.com/chromehttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

So let me ask you, what makes you stand out in the crowd? What makes your blog or your business or YOU different? Do YOUR thing!Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-280https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

TRY is a terrible word! It is offensive.Don't even bother with it. Try means that you aren't really going to do. Instead either say that's nice OR I am going to do that.But!Saying that you are going to do that isn't good enough. Say it with structure.Follow this process:1. Set a goal2. Give it a time limit3. Give yourself a punishment for not achieving it.Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-27Ohttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

You can get a lot more mileage out of a single blog post if you republish it on multiple platforms. Here are 10 places to republish a blog post.Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-27Hhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-27zI am also insanely boring. People tell me that I am wrong but if you lived with me you would know the truth.For me a darn good time is an evening in front of the tv. Right now I am binge watching Rizzoli and Isles. It is such a fun show!So when I ran across a post on pro blogger today about how to disrupt and get noticed, I stopped in my tracks!https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Do everything that you possibly can NOT to change your permalink. If you must change your permalink make sure that you do a 301 redirect. Follow these instructions.Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-27rPretty link example:Original link: http://iteachblogging.com/welcome-5-favorite-google-chrome-extensions/Pretty link: http://iteachblogging.com/chromehttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Just Because you aren't making the progress as fast as you think you should, doesn't mean you're not making progress. Keep going! ~UnkownJoin My Newsletter: http://iteachblogging.com/chromeWhen I saw this quote this morning it seriously resonated. It is so easy to say "I tried!" You can even feel good about that. You can say that you gave it your best shot but it didn't work out.Did you though?Perhaps you should have kept going??Sure, there is a time to walk away and accept failure. Failure isn't all bad by the way. There is a lot of value in failure.The lessons learned when something bombs are so worth it but only if you apply it.So if you are considering giving up because it is too hard or it doesn't feel like it will ever work, don't. Not today!Don't give up today!Give it one more month. Give it one more try.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In this podcast episode Meghan and I have some real talk about mindset. Compare and despair has become a real serious problem in the entrepreneurial space. It is so common for someone who is just starting out with a blog or a business or an idea to compare themselves to someone else who is ahead of them in the process.Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-279https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

To be more creative with your blogging we need to say yes to more adventures. As an entrepreneur we need to remember to say yes more. Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-26Dhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

This is terrible!BUT, it did get me to thinking about something.I could either use it as an excuse NOT to achieve this big goal OR I could use it as a form of determination.Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-26mhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

When is the last time that you changed your WordPress Admin passwords? Each username and password is an opportunity for a hacker.Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-223https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Is this a blog or is this a website with a blog attached. The answer depends on how you set your WordPress home page. Show Notes: http://iteachblogging.com/wordpressset-set-home-page/https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Why on earth does drinking water matter to an entrepreneur? Research shows that drinking water can help you come up with the answer faster. Think faster.Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-21Thttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

It turns out that blogging is a lot like doing the laundry, you just gotta do it week after week. Blogging helps business growth.Show notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-249https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

There are 3 tools that I am currently using to grow my email list. Thrive Leads. ConvertKit. Thrive Content Builder. List building is an important part of blogging.Show Notes: http://iteachblogging.com/email-list-tools/Thrive Leads: http://bit.ly/20rnbBJThrive Content Builder: http://bit.ly/1ViuGatConvertKit: http://mbsy.co/fBWBQhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

How many times have you set the same goals year after year? Goal setting is sexy but goal doing is difficult. Goal setting is easy! Goal achieving is hard!Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-24sThe Freedom Journal: https://goo.gl/Cseltghttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

I have a secret blogging weapon. Ok fine, it isn't really a secret. You can have it too. CoSchedule is my go to WordPress Plugin for blogging.Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-21yGet CoSchedule: http://coschedule.com/r/5114https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

My first landing page did have conversions (people signing up) but it was obvious that the page could be better. Now the page has been updated with more information, a better headline and a better design. Now it is time to see if it converts any better. What to put on these darn landing pages is kicking my butt. Here is how I redesigned my opt-in page.Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-23pLanding Page: http://iteachblogging.com/5-seo-tips-welcome-page-4/https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Backlinks matter and can have a big impact on your search engine rankings but above all things they should be motivation to create content that matters.Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-20Zhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

5 SEO Tips that ALL Bloggers should know right now! http://bit.ly/2hpemam I have a challenge for you today! Do ALL of your work in 4 hours. No this isn't some sexy Tim Ferris 4 hour work week thing. This is about a story that I heard recently and a personal experience.Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-21Shttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

WordPress Security and website security matter. Hackers are out there doing their hacking thing and we need to take steps to protect our digital property. Show Notes: http://iteachblogging.com/wordpress-security-tips/https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Add value and the money will come!That is a version of a statement that we hear quite often. I just Googled "add value as an entrepreneur" Immediately I saw an article from 2009. It is incredible that something for 2009 would rank on the first page but that is a different conversation. The headline is " Adding Value: The Future of Marketing"That headline implies that adding value is a brand new concept just discovered in 2009. HA! Or perhaps you have heard "be of service and your business will grow"?These are obvious statements though right? We know that we should add value. Who would buy something or read something that didn't somehow add value. The value is arbitrary though. How do we define value? Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-21Fhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

We just launched a new blog recently and when checking the Jetpack stats, I noticed something seemed odd. According to my quick stats view it was already a new day. Now, I was pretty sure that it was only late in the day and I had not actually worked through the night. Nope, I really love my sleep.This is when I knew that I had forgotten to make a change inside of my WordPress General Settings.Show Notes: http://iteachblogging.com/have-you-checked-your-wordpress-timezone/https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Now it is time to choose a WordPress Theme. One the biggest issues that I see with people and their themes is support. What style of blog should you choose?Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1Mkhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Here is one more step that you can take today to protect your WordPress blog. You can change the log-in page to something secret.Show Notes: http://iteachblogging.com/people-desperately-want-hack-wordpress/SiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

For many weeks now I have been working on my content audit. This forced me to take a hard look at my blog and I didn't like everything that I saw. Lessons learned.Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1DAAmazon Link: http://iteachblogging.com/amazonLong Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFCourse: http://bit.ly/1jAVc2whttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In this super short episode you will learn what internal linking is and how it is important for your blog.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Sometimes we find unexpected gifts in our spam. This just happened on one of our blogs. If you are a WordPress blogger then you should listen to this 3 minute podcast episode.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Just the other day, I shot a video for Instagram and it was a mess. I said, the heck with it and released it anyways. But, I want to do more quick Instagram and Twitter vides. I know that there had to be a better way.This is when I had an aha moment.I can make quick helpful videos with Screenflow and then put them on Instagram.This is what I did and it worked well. It also allowed for better quality videos.So here is my process.Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1A0Amazon Link: http://iteachblogging.com/amazonLong Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFCourse: http://bit.ly/1jAVc2whttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In today's blog post we are going to deal with the content that is no longer relevant. It is also possible that in the process of taking inventory you found some content that should be merged. We will cover two options in this post. The first option is how to merge content and create a 301 redirect. The second option is how to completely delete a blog post and create a 410 notice.Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1DfAmazon Link: http://iteachblogging.com/amazonLong Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFCourse: http://bit.ly/1jAVc2whttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In this super short podcast I discuss an issue that I am struggling with and how I am just going to break the rules and do it anyways.Amazon Link: http://iteachblogging.com/amazonLong Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFCourse: http://bit.ly/1jAVc2whttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Start your content auditAt this stage we are just deciding if the content is relevant or not. Just put a yes or no in your spreadsheet. In the next few blog posts we will review what to do if it is or isn't. You can generally get an initial idea to this question by the blog post title alone. •Is blog post relevant yes or no?•Is Page Content Relevant Yes or No?While you are going thru this list you will likely think of blog posts that you should add. If you feel inspired start a list of blog posts that you would like to create in the future.Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1AZAmazon Link: http://iteachblogging.com/amazonLong Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFCourse: http://bit.ly/1jAVc2whttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In today's quick episode we will be discussing How My IP Address Accidentally Got Banned And I Couldn't See My Own Site. Amazon Link: http://iteachblogging.com/amazonLong Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFCourse: http://bit.ly/1jAVc2whttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Well, I think that this is a great tip but I would not say it is the first step to blogging. I believe that the first step to blogging is figuring out what the heck that you are going to blog about. To be fair, she may have assumed that you already have that answer.But let me go a bit deeper here. Once you think that you know what you want to blog about, you gotta start confirming that.Amazon Link: http://iteachblogging.com/amazonShow Notes:http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1sPStylcaster http://stylecaster.com/a-beginners-guide-to-starting-a-blog/Long Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFCourse: http://bit.ly/1jAVc2whttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

This is part one of a blog post series about how to do a content audit. In this post I am going to explain what a content audit is, why you want to do one and what tools you will need. Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1tUAmazon Link: http://iteachblogging.com/amazonLong Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFCourse: http://bit.ly/1jAVc2whttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In the world of blogging there are a lot of terms that just get thrown around in conversation. If a new blogger happens to jump into the middle of the conversation they could easily get confused.One such situation revolves around a question that I get asked fairly often. What is the difference between a blog subscriber and an email subscriber? This is a great question.Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1tNAmazon Link: http://iteachblogging.com/amazonLong Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFCourse: http://bit.ly/1jAVc2whttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Content audits are not sexy but sometimes you just gotta hammer your way thru. am going to make your blog content audit as painless as possible. Essentially, a content audit is when you take inventory of all of your blog posts and pages on your site. You take some time to analyze a few key factors such as whether or not the content is still relevant. Once you have the answer to that single question, you can make other decisions such as whether or not it should be updated.But I am getting ahead of myself, let's take this one step at a time. Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1tBAmazon Link: http://iteachblogging.com/amazonLong Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFCourse: http://bit.ly/1jAVc2whttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

So what does this have to do with blogging? Everything. Blogging requires discipline. It requires you to make a decision that you are a blogger.Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1tlAmazon Link: http://iteachblogging.com/amazonLong Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFCourse: http://bit.ly/1jAVc2whttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

I am in the process of building a new blog. Every single blog brings new challenges and new revelations. In this post we are going to discuss the questions and issues that came up in one day of building blogs.Amazon Link: http://iteachblogging.com/amazonShow Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1skLong Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFCourse: http://bit.ly/1jAVc2whttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

When starting a new blog, I want to find a strategic process for blogging. Creating content can be a time challenge and that is why I created this blogging process.One of the issues with creating content is the time that it takes to create good solid content. Sometimes, there is just nothing that can be done and you just gotta sit down and put in the days and days of work. There is nothing wrong with that and that is usually how the best content gets done.Then there are times when you have to find methods and develop a process. Amazon Link: http://iteachblogging.com/amazonShow Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1s7My New Blog: http://blogbuildtips.com/Long Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFCourse: http://bit.ly/1jAVc2whttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

What to put on your blog navigation menu can be one of the most challenging issues for a new blogger.Do you put your blog categories on your menu?Do you put the about me on the blog menu?Links Mentioned:http://iteachblogging.com/amazonShow Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1sChttp://mysiteauditor.com/blog/17-main-menu-mistakes/https://blog.kissmetrics.com/common-website-navigation-mistakes/https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Have you ever worried that if you read content from authors in your same genre that you will wind up stealing their ideas?Well don't be. You need to know your subject well and you need to know what others are saying. http://iteachblogging.com/amazonShow Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1sVhttp://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/tips-tricks/how-to-start-a-blog-and-make-it-successfulhttp://backlinko.com/skyscraper-techniquehttp://www.bloggersidekick.com/how-to-write-blog-content/https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

When is the last time that you checked in on your blog? Yes, you are logged in daily or weekly but are you paying attention?Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1rcAmazon Link: http://iteachblogging.com/amazon https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-7-recaptcha-extension/.Thrive Theme Link: http://bit.ly/1WXYScj (aff)https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Sometimes we all need a bit of inspiration or motivation. Sometimes we don't even know that we need it. That is what just happened to me.Links Mentioned:http://chrisbrogan.com/http://thefreedomjournal.com/Amazon Link: http://iteachblogging.com/amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Google is extremely interested in the reader experience, often called UX (user experience). Therefore, the main content of the site is extremely important. In this podcast we discuss what this means from Googles perspective.Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1qWhttp://iteachblogging.com/amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Have you heard about the theory of Inbox Zero?If not, it goes something like this: If you get to inbox zero every single day, your life will magically be better!Ok that may be a slight exaggeration of the inbox zero claims but that is my perception of the conversations. What is inbox zero? It is when you end your day with no emails in your inbox.My inbox zero hack is drastic and it does have fairly significant risks but it is working well for me so far.Amazon Link: iteachblogging.com/amazonShow Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1qKhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Do you really know what is going on with your blog?The fact of the matter is that sometimes things just go wrong and that is just part of the digital life. But the important thing that every blogger needs to know is if their site is up and running and if not what is wrong.This is where Uptime Monitoring or Website Monitoring comes into play. Uptime Reboot https://uptimerobot.comIs it down: http://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1qzAmazon Link: iteachblogging.com/amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

n today's episode I wanted to just say thank you for being awesome and tell you a bit about what to expect this year on the podcast. Plus a call to action for you.Here are some of the upcoming topics.A. Are you monitoring your site uptime?B. Inbox ZeroC. Does Google like youD. Wp MaintenanceE. Blog Subscriber vs Email SubscriberF. Tips on creating a serieshttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Recently I ran across a blog post that made me want to march across the digital divide and hand print outs to every single blogger and reader alike. It is not rare that I run across inspiring content. Inspiring content is what the web is made of right?Well, there is also crap content out there. You know the crap that you lay awake at night regretting that you read? The truth is, if you have been blogging for long then you have likely created some crap content, even though you didn't mean to do so. It just happens. Long Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFCourse:   http://bit.ly/1jAVc2w https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

It is time to think about productivity and goal setting. 2016 is approaching and I needed a set of life goals and business goals. Here is how I created these goals.Show Notes:http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1pyLong Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFCourse: http://bit.ly/1jAVc2w http://mysideof50.com/https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Hashtags are a great way to reach an even broader audience. People continually follow and/or search based upon hashtags. If there is something trending in the world such as the Super Bowl, entire conversations will occur because people sent a tweet that included #superbowl. People who may not otherwise connect wind up connecting, even if it’s just temporarily.Long Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFCourse: http://bit.ly/1jAVc2whttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

I am not alone in this idea that it is time for a blog redesign. Some of the biggest names in blogging have recently done a redesign. It is quite interesting to see where each of them went with their design. In this episode we discuss Chris Brogan's blog design and dive deep into what I think of his blog. Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1iFLong Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFCourse:   http://bit.ly/1jAVc2w https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In today's episode I will be asking you 3 simple questions about your blog. It is so easy to get caught up in the need to blog that we forget why we are blogging. This is why I want to ask you three simple questions today about your blog.Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1iiLong Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFCourse:   http://bit.ly/1jAVc2w https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Quora is a different kind of social media tool. I like to compare it to Yahoo! answers. But the real question is how can you use Quora for your blog? Check out the blog post with tutorials here: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1iwLinks referenced in podcast:boostblogtraffic.com/quora-traffic/Video Course: http://bit.ly/1jAVc2whttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Being Unique: http://www.eofire.com/being-unique/A special episode with guest Kate Erickson @katelerickson.This podcast is about the importance of being unique. As bloggers is important to not just do something because other people are doing it or because you think that you should. Instead we have an opportunity to be brave and do something unique.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In today's great episode I will be sharing with you a few take-aways that I got from the Podcasters' Paradise Cruise that I just got back from.You will learn:Why I say don't play Halo.The power of 5%The power of positive thinkingLong Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFCourse: http://bit.ly/1jAVc2whttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

One of the best ways to get more eyes on your blog posts is to get more people to share it. We already have social share buttons at the top and bottom of our blog posts and sometimes even on the sides. However, there is something else that we can do to enhance the sharing of a blog post.Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1idLong Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFCourse: http://bit.ly/1jAVc2whttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Who doesn’t want to own the coolest website around? You love your small business and therefore you believe that your website should be freakin’ awesome. The truth though, your website is not for you.Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1i2Long Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFCourse: http://bit.ly/1jAVc2whttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

This is a rough checklist of what I do to get the blog post ready for publish.​ There are a lot of steps in just getting a blog post loaded into WordPress. Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1i7Long Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFCourse: http://bit.ly/1jAVc2whttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

We all know that social media can be a black hole. This is why it is important to have a strategy for your time. Below is a strategy that I use and recommend for bloggers.Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1hULong Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFCourse: http://bit.ly/1jAVc2whttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Show Notes: http://bit.ly/1Mpye53Long Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFI just had the most frustrating experience. Ok not the most frustrating experience of my life but it still really sucked eggs. https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Show Notes: http://bit.ly/1jwKjhrLong Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFRegardless of where you are in the blogging process, I recommend that you set aside some time and do some market research.It is important to check in on the digital pulse and see how you measure up. This is why you should do a digital check in once or twice a year.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Show Notes: http://bit.ly/1X0yvD8Long Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFDo you find the idea of running a newsletter overwhelming? I sure do. Actually, the idea of it is wonderful but the reality….well that is a whole other beast. https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Show Notes: http://bit.ly/1GbGlp8Long Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFWe sent out a tweet but the link didn't get shortened. It just so happened that when someone clicked on that link, it took them directly to a porn site.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Itunes DescriptionShow Notes: http://bit.ly/1PpXj4ZLong Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFOk I have to rant here folks. I know, oh do I know how hard it can be to come up with content. I get it, I truly do. There is no question that some of my blog posts and podcasts have likely been big fat stinkers.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Show Notes: http://bit.ly/1PpW59XLong Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFYou can use Workflowy to track processes and procedures. Immediately, I really enjoyed how insanely simple and flexible it was to use.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Show Notes: http://bit.ly/1jkqRFlLong Tail Pro: http://bit.ly/1N0nE7rNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFWordPress Users are people who signed up for your website for a purpose such as leaving a comment. Users are not notified when you receive a blog post.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

There are a few key factors about getting a logo that you need to keep in mind. Now, Where to get logos for cheap? But do you really need a logo? Let's talk.Show Notes: http://bit.ly/1QNI0BBNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Are you a planner or are you a pantser? A planner is someone who plans out every detail or at least many details before they start working on a project. A pantser is someone who says "I gotta do this project" and then dives in and figures it out as they go. Frankly, I am not sure which one is better? Regardless of how you do it there are 11 to 12 things that you will always need to decide on when it comes to a blog post. Sure there are more decisions and efforts that go into blogging than these but these are the core ideas that you must figure out for every blog post.Show Notes: http://bit.ly/1MKTQM3Niche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

As bloggers we here so much about SEO but sometimes it is important to remember the basics of SEO. This is 7 SEO tips and tricks to always keep in mind.Show Notes: http://bit.ly/1YRCAeHNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1eyNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFiTunes Review: http://apple.co/1dgFZzEFacebook Group: http://on.fb.me/1V5VSrVThe more time that you spend on a title the better that it will be. Would you like a few tips?1. Put your keyword in your title.2. Be creative and don’t be shy.3. Tell them what they will experience.4. Give yourself a break, it is not as easy at it looks.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

You may be wondering how you can lose something digital? I am here to tell you, that it is the easiest thing on the planet to loose. Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1erNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

This is a list of 85 tips about blogging. For my 100th episode, I wanted to provide as much value to you as I possibly could. Thank you so much for listening to me talk about blogging for 100 episodes.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1e9Niche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFSo I recently learned a hack for making keyword research with the Google Keyword Tool a bit more specific. Of course, I wanted to share these tips with you so here we go.The first thing that you will need to do is go to the keyword tool. https://adwords.google.com/ko/KeywordPlannerNote: You will need a Google account such as a gmail account. If you do not have one, this is a good time to stop and create one. They come in handy for all sorts of digital efforts.Once you are there go ahead and log in. It may automatically log you in and that is fine. You do not have to pay anything to use this tool for research. You should see something similar to the image below when you are logged in.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-D5Niche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFOne of the issues that I deal with as a blogger is the fear and vulnerability of putting content out there. A couple of days back I was cleaning up my Evernote and came across this piece that I wrote in 2011. I never put it out into the world because I did not want to offend anyone.At this point in 2015, this is not an issue that I deal with at all. In truth, I am not sure if it is good or bad that my people no longer call me during the day. For the people in our lives working from home and being an entrepreneur can be quite confusing to understand. To be fair to those people we or at least I do sometimes send mixed messages.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

For the longest time I just didn't get the thrill of using Instagram. It is just a stream of pictures and you can't link to anything really. I thought that it was just for fashion people and teenagers. Recently though, I heard a podcast episode about Instagram that really inspired me and I gave it another try.Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1dTNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

There are many places that you can find free stock images online but it is crucial that you pay close attention to the rules. In this blog post, I am going to share several resources with you and a few tips on picking the right images for your blog.Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1d3Niche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

We humans are a visual sort. We connect better with people when we can see them. Wouldn’t you say it’s far easier to hang up on a salesy stranger than to walk away when they are standing in front of us? This is because we connect to humans, nature, pets and pretty much anything visual. This is also true in marketing.All of your website pages should have some type of visual aspect such as images.Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-ZnNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

So Google has said that they are not going to focus as much attention on Google Plus. Therefore the world is saying that it is dead. It doesn't take long to share your blog post and a blog post that you happen to be reading on Google Plus. My advice is simply go do that today.But is it really dead?Show Notes: http://wp.me/p4XE5x-1drNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSiteGround Hosting: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

We just launched a new blog recently and when checking the Jetpack stats, I noticed something seemed odd. According to my quick stats view it was already a new day. Now, I was pretty sure that it was only late in the day and I had not actually worked through the night. Nope, I really love my sleep.iTunes Review: http://apple.co/1dgFZzEShow Notes Blog Post: http://bit.ly/1OR15lqNiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

I have recently discovered a social platform that makes me completely crazy. Despite my annoyances, I can't stay off of Reddit. This is not exactly a user friendly platform and it is easy to get banned. Here are three ways that I recommend bloggers use Reddit:1.Use Reddit for Research2.Use Reddit to find a community3.Answer questions on Reddit to become known in a fieldiTunes Review: http://apple.co/1dgFZzEBlog Post: http://bit.ly/1ijFKamhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

iTunes Review Link: http://apple.co/1dgFZzEHi this is Renee' from I Teach Blogging, Renee' Groskreutz. In today's podcast I am going to share with a process to get a blog post done. The key factor here is to have a process and provide yourself with plenty of time. Blogging takes time, so be prepared for that up front. This process is how I tend to do it.What should I blog about next?I am a hard-core list keeper: I create mind maps, list in Evernote and only paper that I can reach when an idea strikes. When I am ready to pick my next blog post idea, I just go to these lists and pick one. Considering the fact that I am constantly worried about running out of ideas, this step is crucial to my success.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

1 Find the right image#2 Rename the image to something that makes sense such as 5 Quick Tips to SEO an Image.jpg. That is what I have named the image for this blog pots.#3 Create good Title Tags for the image#4 Create good Alt Tags for the image#5 Create a good description for the image.
#6 Bonus tip: Always add a link to the image.
We always put a link to our website or blog page at the end of each and every image description, title tag and alt tag.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Write down 5 things that you love about each of these categories.Write down 5 things that you recently learned.Write down 5 things that you are struggling with.Try recording an episode that covers 1 thing from each list.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Let's get down to itWhen it comes to blogging, sure we heart beauty but not more than answers to our questions. Even if we are here to entertain we are answering a question.It is so easy to get caught up in the tools and allow that to keep us from creating content. Perhaps this is a defense mechanism to keep us from that ever lurking fear of failure. If you are freaking out or worrying about whether or not you have the right font, or the right design or the right keyboard, just launch your blog. If you have stopped writing on your blog for a while and are worried about starting again, just start again. If these things are stressing you out, know that it is ok. Fear is normal. Use that fear to fuel your fire and get to blogging. iTunes Review: http://apple.co/1dgFZzENiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

This is a very different kind of podcast. In this podcast you will get to sit fireside to a conversation between Andi and I where we discuss her blogging fears.Niche Blog Bloss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Over several days, I started to deflate, wondering what he thought. He said that he was ready to love it and the concept was marketable, but …in the end he said the writing was not good enough. “Too lyrical,” he said.As some would say: “Whomp, whomp.”So there it was. I was devastated. I didn’t really want to rewrite it to meet the needs of a market. It felt like the book wouldn’t be the same without my style of writing. I accepted the fact that writing was not my gift and I moved on.Fast forward a few years, and I realized my LOVE for writing never really went away, but I became paralyzed by fear and self-doubt. Tightened prose, concise phrasing, telling a story were all things I learned were necessary, but didn’t know how to begin learning.iTunes Review: http://apple.co/1dgFZzENiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In today’s podcast we are going to discussWordPress linksWhat you need to know. WordPress. Links. and Blogging. Oh myAt first, you may think that there is not much to discuss but stay tuned because I am going to share a few quick tips that will really add value to your blog.Oh and I am going to tell you about how WordPress changed the rules slightly and how to get around that.iTunes Review: http://apple.co/1dgFZzEBlog Post: http://iteachblogging.com/beginner-tip-how-to-add-a-link-inside-wordpress/Niche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Hi guys, this is Renee’, Renee’ Groskreutz from I Teach Blogging .com In today’s podcast we are going to discuss a cool feature that Google does automatically when you search and how you can use it to your advantage. I love using this and I think that you will too.iTunes Review: http://apple.co/1dgFZzENiche Blog Boss: http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXWhat is Google Autocomplete?As you type in the search box, you can find information quickly by seeing search predictions that might be similar to the search terms you're typing. For example, as you start to type new york, you might see other popular New York-related searches. Source~ https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/106230?hl=enhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In todays podcast I am going to Discuss “What is at the end of your SEO rainbow?”We will discuss two Don’ts and a Do: Don’t Cheat, Don’t Fish, and Share!Niche Blog Boss http://bit.ly/1LXQ3wXSEO Rainbow Show Notes: http://bit.ly/18MIk3diTunes Review: http://apple.co/1dgFZzEDon’t cheat the systemFor years, we’ve been told that other people linking to our blog is the best SEO trick that we can do, and using “link farms” was a way to lift rankings. The problem with this statement is the word “trick.” These rules caused bloggers to spend more time chasing links than providing real value for their readers. It’s tempting to look for shortcuts to blogging success, isn’t it?There is no iron-clad shortcut, and the right answer is organic, trustworthy and sometimes slow and painful: Provide insightful and valuable content that answers readers’ questions.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Today we are going to have a bit of fun with a rant that I titled “Holy Crap! There are so many options!”Now, I wrote this rant a long time ago but it is still true today. My goal with this blog is to share, inspire and teach. In the process of attempting to make a difference for new bloggers out there, I get so incredibly frustrated sometimes. Dang it, there is so much to look at and choose from.iTunes Review: http://apple.co/1dgFZzEhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Hi this is Renee’ from I Teach Blogging .com and in today’s podcast I want to a WordPress plugin that I use quite often. This plugin makes my life just a little bit easer each time that I build a blog. So in a moment, we will get down to it but I do want to let you know, at the end of this podcast I will have a tip on a tool that I have been using a lot lately and and seo tip for you bloggers.Let me start by telling you exactly what we are going to talk about today:1. A WordPress plugin called MultiPlugin Installer2. The plugins that I always install first3. A few if / and / or scenarios4. An SEO tip about blog tagline5. A tool called WorkflowyWhew that is a lot so should we get down to it?https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Hi this is Renee’ from I Teach Blogging .com and in today’s podcast I want to discuss a few key takeaways that I had from a conference that I just got back from. The conference was called Podcast Movement and you may be curious how that could relate to blogging, well content is still content no matter the format. So in a moment, we will get down to it but I do want to let you know, at the end of this podcast I will have a tip on a tool that I am loving right now and a social media tip for you bloggers.First, let me tell you exactly what we are going to talk about today.1. Have a point of view2. Be unique3. 100 bad hours4. A tool called Long Tail Keyword Pro5. A tip about tweeting moreiTunes Review Link: http://apple.co/1dgFZzEhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Featured images are a fun and easy way to add a touch of flair to your blog.Tip #1: Know your required image size in pixelsTip #2: Resize your image dimensions prior to uploadTip #3: Optimize your imageBlog Post link: http://bit.ly/1KOhiJTMashable: http://mashable.com/Drudge Report: http://www.drudgereport.com/Compression too: https://compressor.io/iTunes Review link: http://apple.co/1dgFZzEJust recently, I was giving a client’s blog a slight facelift. Her blog home page showed the full text of the latest blog post and readers often did not realize that more blog posts were below it.I wanted her readers to see quite a few blog titles above the fold. This is why I changed her front page to more of a magazine style blog. However, the theme does not pick up the in post image by default. She must select a featured image for each post.This is why I made a blog post tutorial about how to do just that. I will link to it in the show notes.In the blog post you will see how the blog looked before and after. Oh and I include step by step screen shot instructions along with 3 tutorial videos.This is why picking the proper image is crucial. Images add personality to a post. They can help you tell the story⁃They can also help brand you.⁃You can have quirky images that are fun⁃They can be flat design⁃They can always be people or babies or fruit or whateverSo make sure that your featured image is:LegalRelevanthttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

What is a bounce rate?the percentage of visitors to a particular website who navigate away from the site after viewing only one page.What does that mean? Renee’s explanationA stat about bounce rates:Research shows that the average bounce rate for a blog may be 505 to 70%http://www.quicksprout.com/2014/04/17/how-to-decrease-your-bounce-rate/A story about how I just changed a clients site. I will update you at a later point to let you know how it goes.Story About Susan’s blog ( a client’s blog)Changed blog page to show preview textAdded related post at bottom of each post (suggested post)Tips on decreasing bounce ratePut internal links in your blog postAdd links to your most loved post in your sidebarBe more interestingLower your page load timeYou may want to check out my Post about Leveraging Browser Caching. This is a step that I recently took to speed up my blog. I will link to this in the show notes. http://iteachblogging.com/leverage-browser-caching/https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In this episode we have a special guest, Andi Reis. http://funcitystuff.comWe discuss the perils and joys of working from home. We also discuss my speech at PMx 2015 and how I am nervous. Then we cover the new blog that Andi is starting and her struggles.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

What is a favicon?1.an icon associated with a URL that is variously displayed, as in a browser's address bar or next to the site name in a bookmark list.



What does that mean?Think about when you have Google Chrome or Firefox or whatever you browser that you use open and you have a lot of tabs open. It can be a challenge to find a specific website but you recognize that little icon of the site or company, so you know which tab to click on. This is what it is and an example of why you want to have one.Tips on Favicons:The image should be square.In most cases the image needs to a .ico (icon file)The size of the favicon is 16 x 16 pixelsHow to turn a png image into an ico image?There is a free online conversion tool called Convertico: http://www.convertico.com/ The link is in the show notes.There is also a tool that will convert a jpg file that I will link to in the show notes: http://icoconvert.com/How to add a Favicon:Your theme may have a way for you to easily add a Favicon, so look for that first.If that is not an option then you can doing a complicated ftp upload or you can use a fairly new WordPress Plugin called All in One Favicon. Currently this plugin is being run on over 200,000 sites so that is a good sign. Now if you use this plugin I want to note that you will see a warning that this plugin has not been updated in over 2 years. However, I just read some great and recent reviews on the plugin, so I would still give it a shot. Sometimes plugins just work and don’t need a lot of maintenance.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

So I ran across a tip from a new community that I joined on Facebook. It is called Screw the 9 to 5 and I wanted to share that tip here. This is a tool to help you find good places to leave blog post comments. There is a warning coming though, so be prepared.http://apple.co/1dgFZzEhttp://dropmylink.com/I am not exactly sure what I think of this concept yet but I am looking into it for sure. First, let’s talk about blog post commenting. 1. I think that blog post comments are an important part of the process. If for no other reason than supporting a blog. 2. Can I just rant for a split second? It makes crazy that bloggers are starting to turn off their comments. I get it. I get the theory behind it and the reasoning but it still feels rude. It feel as though these bloggers who have “made it” in air quotes there b/c they have lots of money now, don’t want to hear from us or connect. They sure did when they were starting out but now I find myself visiting their blogs less and less. It just feels bad as the reader.Now, I know that I often wind up eating my own words. Therefore because of this rant I will probably come to you some day and tell you that I am shutting down comments. If I do please challenge me.3. This is the point of this tool so let’s dive into the meat of it all. The reason that I learned about this particular tool used in the way that I am about to explain has to do with an SEO technique. In my opinion this is a big grey and who knows how it will shake out in the future but it is related to link building. One of the factors that Google factors in to their algorithm is how many other sites link to your site or blog. Getting links is complicated and frankly not something that I believe should be actively pursued. However, I do believe in commenting on blogs. The key to blog commenting is to leave real and meaty comments. Do not just say “great post” and move on with your life. This does not add value at all. However, if you can leave an in depth comment that adds to the conversation then you are doing a great for everyone involved.Co schedule has an amazing community of commenters on their blog. I have found such wonderful bloggers just from their comment section alone. There can be a whole other community happening in the comments and that is just way cool.So why is this grey? Well, using DropMyLink, the site that I just learned about, helps you find blogs that still give back links in the comment sections. Google has implied to us that blog comments should be no follow, which means that you don’t get a back link for leaving a comment. Of course, we want links because they add important SEO value right?Well, some blogs are using old versions of commenting tools such as Comment Luv and they still give out that backlink. You can use this site to find those blogs around a certain topic such as happiness or couch surfing, ya know whatever you are in too. Then you go to those blogs and leave a lovely comment and if it is approved you will get a backlink.Am I going to do this? Yes, I am but only some. I will plan on a ratio such as for every 4 comments that I leave on a blog that doesn’t provide a back link, I will do one that does. This way it will not appear as though, I am suddenly trying to scam the system…ya know cheat.Also, I will only leave comments if I really have something of value to add. So I will leave a link to this DropMyLink.com in the show notes.What are you thoughts on blog post comments? Do you allow comments on your blog? Do you leave comments?https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

iTunes Review: http://apple.co/1dgFZzEThe Course: http://iteachblogging.com/how-to-start-a-blog/In this podcast I cover why I created the course, who the course is for and what tools that I used to create the course.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

iTunes Review: http://apple.co/1dgFZzEMedia Temple: http://bit.ly/1f492rf1. Didn’t realize it was a hack.2. We just thought that it was a plugin problem.3. Turned out it was noted as being hacked on Google.com4. Decided to roll it back b/c was hosted at Media Temple WordPress hosting.5. Rolled back 1 week.6. Did not have Google Analytics or Webmaster7. Had to confirm with Google that site was no longer hacked.https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/190597?hl=enhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Hi guys this is Renee’ and today, I just thought that I would do a check in and talk about a few issues that I have been having lately. One of the things that I promised on this podcast is complete transparency. I said that I would share my successes, my struggles and my failures.Well lately, I have had a few struggles with my blog that I thought we could discuss. This is are not major issues. They are actually fairly minor but they just add up to small pains in the butt.#1: Social Media IconsIt seems that my pinterest button links to Liza Minneli’s Pinterest account. I don’t know why and it is currently still happening. Also, I can’t settle on where my social icons should display. It has been a weird thing but there ya go.#2: My search stopped searching#3: Pop Up MadnessThis has been quite interesting to deal with. 1. One person complained. That is all but it still felt icky.2. I didn’t have it set right for one of the popups and people weren’t getting their download.3. It is a lot of working putting this all togeth er. I under estimated the amount of effort that goes into the process.#4: Can’t change my css#5: Mic Boom armIt kept falling down.#6 Re-recording all of my videosMy sound was terrible and I had to start over. I did 4 before I figured it out and started over. Ughh#7: my hard drive got fullWOWhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

iTunes Review Link: http://apple.co/1dgFZzEBlog Post Link: http://iteachblogging.com/need-blog-post-idea/Hey reader, I hope that this blog post finds you well. Are you having trouble trying to figure out what to blog about next? Maybe you are just starting out and you just don’t quite know where to start. If this is you then this is a quick blog post idea challenge for you. By the end of this challenge, you should have a blog post written and ready to share with the world.Grab your favorite writing device, Evernote and a Keyboard, a white board with a marker, a napkin and pen, whatever you feel most comfortable with at this moment.Got it? Ready? Ok! Let’s get your blog post idea down!Step 1: Write a CategoryAt the top of your space write out a Category that you are going to focus on today.Step 2: Write down the first 10 things that come to mind about that category.Note: This can be phrases, complete sentences, or working blog post titles. Do not write more than a sentence though.Step 3: Scan your your list and pick one idea.Great, now you have an idea and it is time to start the actual writing process. You will want to transition to your favorite word processor that you use to write your blog posts.Step 4: Create a bullet point list of ideas about your chosen topic.Step 5: Write at least 3–5 sentences about each bullet point.Step 6: Read what you have written and delete content and add content as you see fit. At this point you are creating paragraphs.Step 7: Re-read it again and edit your work.Step 8: Write an intro telling the reader what this post is about.In my opinion writing the intro is one of the most intimidating parts of writing. I have such admiration for talented writers, but the rest of us struggle with the words and getting them started. I do not want this to keep you from releasing blog posts on your blog.Use this intro if you are stuckAre you struggling to figure out ___? In this blog post I am going to share with you how to do ___.I am not suggesting that this an award winning formula. However, if you have some great ideas or tips that can make a difference for your audience, I don’t want you to get hung up on the intro.Note: The advice that I have heard over and over again, is that if you just start writing you will get better at it. Personally, I am not sure how true this really is but I am giving it my best and I hope that you will too.Step 9: Write a close for your blog post.Tips on blog post conclusionsDo not just end your blog post with your last point. This is your moment to summarize what you have shared.Consider ending your blog post by summarizing your main point.Consider challenging your reader to try what you have shared and report back.Ask your readers a series of questions about your main points.Step 10: Re-read your blog post for final edits.Now, I hope that you will take these steps and implement them for your blog. If this helped you at all to write a blog post, please send me a link to the post.What is your blog post writing process? Do you struggle with getting your content down? If you do, please let me know how you get your blog post done.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

iTunes Review Link: http://apple.co/1dgFZzEBlog Post: http://bit.ly/1CgRsLiWhen I talk with clients about launching their blog it is my recommendation that they launch with 20 blog posts. The idea of this seems a bit daunting and frankly, that is partially the point. However, when people do this they see greater success. Here’s why:#1 Get to writing!Writing 20 blog posts really forces you to figure out if you can do the writing that it takes to be a blogger (or the curation). The first few blog posts are easy to write but by the time people get to blog post #11 some start to wonder if it’s worth the effort. “Is anyone paying attention?” But if you get 20 blog posts out under your chosen categories then you are probably headed in the right direction. If you can do 20 you can do 100 — remember that when you get to #57 and want to give up.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In this podcast we quickly cover 29 tips on blogging. #1 use WordPress#2 Write 20 blog posts before you launch#3 Proofread your post the next day after you write it.#4 Have someone else proofread your post for you.#5 Editors rule the world.#6 Use Feedburnerhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

If you enjoyed this podcast please provide an iTunes review using this link: http://apple.co/1dgFZzEHere is a link to the post: http://iteachblogging.com/summarize-rss-feed-summarize/There is a great debate in the blogging world and that is “Should I summarize my blog rss feed or should I share the entire post?”First let’s discuss what an rss feed is how it works:RSS; originally RDF Site Summary; often dubbed Really Simple Syndication, uses a family of standard web feed formats to publish frequently updated information: blog entries, news headlines, audio, video. …http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSS_feedSo now that we have the official wiki definition let’s try a bit more simple of an explanation of why you care. If someone subscribes to your blog they are saying that they want to know when you release another blog post. If they fill out the subscribe information and “opt in” they will receive an email of your latest blog post.At this point it is up to you as to what they receive. They can receive a summary of up to however many characters that you choose or you can allow for them to see the entire blog post in their email.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Quest: http://www.susanmarymalone.com/your-quest-matters/Jeff Goins:  http://amzn.to/1G9cpmNToday, I wanted to share a story about a new writer that I met at a conference. Recently, I was invited to speak at a Writer’s Conference in North East Texas. This was awesome on many levels: a) I get to talk about bloggingb) I got to talk about blogging in a small town where I spent part of my youth3) I invited each attendee to spend 20 minutes with me one on one and many of them did.It was a long two days but it was awesome. One of the attendees was there to learn everything that he could about writing. He has a desire to write and a passion for life but he has not started the process yet. This guy is full of life and quite a character. I was immediately drawn to him because he just seems like someone who could be quite interesting to read.We had a one on one and I explained to him what blogging is. He had never heard of it and had no idea. At first he was like “nope, I don’t wanna do that.” Then the next day he hunted me down and asked to talk again because he had an idea. His idea is to create a blog around his path to becoming a writer. Now, let me just say right here and now that I opened my speech at this conference by telling authors to stop blogging about writing. Author after author creates blog after blog and 90% of the time, they are about the process of writing. Readers don’t care how much you slave over the words that entertain them, they just don’t. Once they love you a single blog post about your process may be novel but post after post, no way.Now, with that said there are sometimes exceptions or variations to the rule. This guy I believe is a rare exception but do let me explain. He is going to take what Susan Mary Malone has taught me, is a Hero’s journey. This guy has a goal and he has no clue how to achieve it or what the path is going to look like. He is going on a journey to chase a dream and he will have many adventures along the way, I just know it. While we already know that his quest is to be an author, you could insert anything in this path such as being a craftsman or building a flying model planes. See this concept is already not just about being a writer but rather shooting for a dream and the process of what that involves. He will deal with family issues, time issues, picking out tools, genre struggles and so much more than he can even imagine. If he does this well and sticks with his dream, people will care about him and really want to read his book. However, note that it could be that they want to buy that unusual bench that he made or that weird wooden speaker or whatever.With that said, he asked me what he should do next and below is what I said to him. Ok so here is what you wrote to me in your questionnaire:I figure a couple hours of just blogging, but remember, the topic will be learning how to write.  I will spend much more time developing that skill which will provide fuel for the blogging.So you have a dual path and one means nothing without the other. We should call these Author Path and Blogger Path.My suggestion is that you do something towards Author Path right now, unless of course your wife wants you to unpack, the wife always comes first.Author PathNote: I am making these up and should just get your brain flowing but I would ask and answer a few questions:#1: What is the first step to becoming a writer?I just finished this book last night: http://amzn.to/1G9cpmN and you may want to read it. Do you have a Kindle?#2: What am I going to write about?Pick a first focus.#3 How much time am I going to dedicate and when?Make a commitment to yourself and then announce it to the world. Make sure that it fits with family time and is wife approved. It really helps to have your spouse on board, just listened to a podcast about this, which is why I bring it up.Blogger PathWrite a blog post that is about those first 3 questions. Yes, you don't have a blog yet but do these things and then we will discuss that.Blog on,-Renee'P.S. When are you going to do this?So what do you think folks? Can you answer these questions for your what and your passion or goal?Blog on,https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Do you know what your competitors are doing online?It is not that you want to become a spy but you do want to spend some time spying around. You need to know what your competitors are doing online. This will help you understand the scope of your blogging business, gain new ideas and make sure that you are actually competing. As a blogger we are super focused on creating content or we should be. Sometimes we are just obsessing about it or is that just me? It is important to take a step back and see what others are doing, figure out what we could improve upon and make sure that we are in line and on track. I did this recently and I realized that I am missing the boat a bit by not providing great downloads. I should be creating give-aways for the readers and creating check lists. Now, I am working on that and will be creating some to accompany my post popular posts. That was my big take away from this exercise, what will be yours?You are going to want to set aside about two hours for this task but I do believe it will be well worth your time.Here is a quick digital checklist for you:. Make a list of 5 of your competitors.Find each of their websites..Is their blog mobile responsive?.Does their blog look current and attractive?.How many post have they released?.What is their frequency? (Look for a sitemap).When did the post their latest blog post?.Do they have Social Media connected to their blog?.Are they using Social Media?Of course, you should do the same type of audit on your blog as well. It is important to take stock of where you are and where you should go with your digital marketing efforts.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

I personally believe that the gap between and website is quickly fading but it sure isn’t completely gone. A blog shows a list of the latest post usually in chronological order. I say usually because if you are running a magazine style blog, the order may be shifted around based upon category.A blog usually has a feed associated to it so that readers can subscribe to it and get the latest post delivered in their email. A blog is focused on providing content over time vs a website that is often launched with pages and pages of content at once.About websitesWebsites are focused on static content. Static content is essentially content that stays in place. Imagine a website nav bar such as my friend’s site Aladdin Rentals and Events.com It has a home, event hall, linens, contact us etc. This site is focused on provided people with information about their services and their event hall. The primary purpose is for people see what they offer and then contact them. This is different than a blog when the primary purpose is keep them on the site, provide information and perhaps take then thru a sales funnel towards a product.Now, with all that said, let’s talk about a popular question that I get often: Can WordPress be for websites or is it just for blogs. The answer is YES. Every single website that I have ever built was built on WordPress. Heck, I just finished a website that is launching soon for a Bull Riders association. This is pure website and a massive one at that.WordPress is a content management system. While it was built as a blogging platform it doesn’t care what you put on the front page. You can quickly and easily set your front page to either be latest post or a specific page.The advantage to using WordPress as the bones of your website is all of the great plugins that you will have access to and the great themes that give you a jump start on style. So go ahead and build your website on WordPress and make your life easier.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Starting a Podcast. Growing Your Audience. Without Google, Social Media or Paid Traffic. 15 Experts Show How http://bit.ly/1IhfXaAPodcasting is by far my favorite medium for sharing all that I have learned and all that I know about blogging. However, when I launched my show I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. One Sunday afternoon I grabbed a laptop, opened up Garage Band and just started recording on a whim. I did not have a special microphone. I did not worry about background noises. I just started recording. If you are thinking about starting a podcast, here is a list of a few things that you should consider.1. Have a plan.The only difference between podcasting and blogging is the medium. In my blogging course, I always teach to have a set of categories and blog post titles before you launch. The same is true with podcasting. To be successful with podcasting you need to provide your audience with a steady stream of content on a reliable schedule and planning is the best way to do that.2. Sound quality matters.Put away the dogs, the kids and buy a decent mic. That first day when I recorded you could hear my dogs in the background and if you listened closely you could actually hear me. The internal mic provided on a laptop is not good enough, not even close. Now I use a Blue Yeti and I love it. Isolate yourself in a quiet room, sit close to your mic and speak up.3. Have a backlog.When I recorded that first episode, I released it out of excitement. Podcasting can quickly become a chore if you are not prepared. You should decide on a frequency in advance of launching your podcast and then I recommend that you have a backlog of 5 times that frequency before you launch. 4. Don’t hold back.Podcasting is an extremely intimate medium and that allows you the opportunity to truly connect with people in a way that words on a screen can never do. This is why you should allow your personality to shine thru and let people learn to know, like and trust you. If you spend all of your time behind the mic sounding stiff and buttoned up people will not relate to you and they will be less likely to share your podcast.5. Make an offer.Make an offer in the podcast that you don’t make anywhere else. When I launched my podcast, I told people that if they emailed me their phone number, we could jump on the phone and talk about blogging. At that time, that offer was no where else. When you provide people with that kind of offer and then follow thru, they are far more likely to spread the word.6. Reach out.Don’t launch your podcast in a vacuum and hope that people will just find it. Tell the world about your podcast. Consider the following:A. Announce it to your mailing list.B. Email your friends and family. Ask them to listen and to review.C. Announce it on your blog.D. Join Podcasting Groups.E. Go to forums and connect with people.F. Join a group in your Niche on Reddit.G. Email other podcasters and introduce yourself.The best way to grow a podcast is to not stop podcasting. Just like growing any online presence, it takes time, dedication and a touch of luck.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

A popular question that all of us bloggers tend to explore at some point is “How can I make money with this?” At a recent conference people were asking this question. The go to answer that I see a lot of people lean towards is making money with Google AdSense or something other ad service. There is nothing wrong with this answer. As a matter of fact, it is a perfectly fine answer. There are other options that may actually be a better answer for most bloggers. Now before I get into the other options, I want to share with you a formula. Just the other day, I released a tutorial how-to blog post about how to create a Google AdSense ad and how to place it in your WordPress sidebar. In that post, I also shared an article that someone wrote about how to make money with AdSense. The breakdown of the formula is this: You can theoretically make $380 bucks a day with AdSense but to do that you will need around 40,000 page views per day. If you are listening and are making that or more on just a few hundred a day, then please contact me and let me know how because that is awesome. The point of this formula is that you need a lot of visitors on your site to get enough folks clicking on those ads. It can take a long time and a great deal of effort to get that many readers and this is why I wanted to talk about another way.A while back, I read an article about how to make a living with a blog that has 100 readers a day. For the life of me, I can’t remember where I read that, so I can’t credit the author. I don’t recall all of the article but basically he said to consider other methods besides ads.So with that said, I thought that I would tell you a story. Story about Fred.Started DGC speakingStopped doing that and did other things.Kept the blog going about custody though.Now, he has a steady but low readership.People reach out to him weekly, if not daily at times and ask him questions.He can only help so many people one on one.He realized, hey I know a lot about this topic.Now he is making a course.So let’s go back to methods on making money with a blog:CoachingBooksCoursesTeaching / SpeakingOther ProductsAffiliatesThese are a few solid methods, so let me ask you. What do you know? What do people constantly ask your advice on? What services can you offer that are related to your blog? Can you envision other methods of making money with your topic beyond ads?https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Hi guys, this is podcast #62 and I just wanted to talk about an experience that I just had with my blog. What is a content upgrade.What is the process:What tools that I used:First you have to create a download. I looked at Google Analytics to see what some of my most popular blog posts were and then made a pdf based upon that topic. In my case, I took the highlights from two popular blog post: 5 SEO Tips and 7 Places to Submit your Blog for Organic Indexing.I ended up using a Power Point Template that I got from Hubspot. http://offers.hubspot.com/ebook-templatesNote, that I did not write an ebook but rather created a simple 9 page document. It is not crammed with a ton of content but I did put 5 tips in there and the list of places to submit your blog for indexing.Also, I work on a mac and while I have Power Point on my machine, I found it easier to convert the document to Keynote and just use that. It made making links far easier.I also used Acrobat Pro to add some internal links to the document. Since I put an FAQ in there, I made the first reference to phrases such as meta title link to the appropriate spot on the document for a definition. This was actually one of the more challenging parts of this to figure out.The next step was to set all of this up so that people could sign up for my newsletter and get the document. There were stages along the way on this that I really struggled with. I actually agonized over this stage far more than I should have and spent far more time on it than I thought that I would. My struggles:Grasping the process. Frankly, I was over thinking it instead of just doing it. It seemed to simple and I thought that I was surely missing it.Here is how it works:Step 1: Someones find this page and signs up: http://iteachblogging.com/5-seo-tips-welcome-page/ or they sign up from the pop-upStep 2: They are redirected to this pageStep 3: They receive their email and are redirected to this download page#2 Second issue was a key part of the software that I was not finding clear direction on. Yes, of course, that is a blog post for me in the future, gotta love it. So the software that I am using is Thrive Leads: https://thrivethemes.com/leads/ and it is so wonderful. The issue that I had: Where to put the link for Step 2. I could not figure out how to do this and it took me far too long and watching far too many videos. This is not going to translate well on audio but when you are setting up your lead box, pop-up, whatever you call it, you will choose your mailing list that it goes to and then you can choose for them to be redirected to a page. Like I said, does not translate well and this is why I will be making a tutorial in the near future.#3 I struggled with copywriting. I did not expect this to be so challenging but it was difficult to choose a headline and teaser copy. You guys will have to let me know what you think and how I did.So this is a great tool and it was a blast creating the content upgrade, I hope that you all will sign up for it and let me know what you think.Blog on,-Renee'https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In this episode I discuss how I completely failed and wasted my time working on a blog post. I highly recommend BackupBuddy: http://bit.ly/1IV024NHowever, before you buy a Backup program, find out if your WordPress hosting company already does backups for you.I would like to close this post by asking you a question: When is the last time that you backed up your site? Do you use a backup plugin? I ask this question because no matter how well a blog or website is built, things will just sometimes go wrong.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

http://iteachblogging.com/will-you-clean-out-your-wordpress-theme-closet/I don’t know about you but I have a closet full of clothes that I don’t actually wear. You know how it goes, you go shopping for a few new outfits, but you don’t clean out the old. I mean come on, we could possibly want to wear that some day... right?It is common to do the same thing with our WordPress sites. When we first start building our websites or blogs, we try on new themes. We may activate a theme, try it on for a while then decide that we don’t like it. Before long our WordPress blog has 4 or 5 themes just sitting around waiting to be hacked.Yeah, I said "hacked" because sadly that happens from time to time.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Do you know to work on your WordPress blog? In this podcast I will prompt you with a few questions for your web developer.Do you have Administrator rights?Do you have cPanel access?Do you have access to your domain and the DNS settings?DNS stands for Domain Name Service and/or Domain Name Servers. The Domain Name Service (DNS) can be thought of much like a directory or phone book. If you need to contact someone via telephone but only have his/her name, you can always check the phone book for their telephone number. The same applies when dealing with the Internet although this kind of "lookup" often happens in the background, unnoticed.Do you have FTP access?The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used to transfer computer files from one host to another host over a TCP-based networkhttp://www.whoishostingthis.com/ hostinghttps://www.whois.net/ domain Whose name are all of the items in? If the developer is managing all of this for you, what happens if there is a conflict or they go out of business?https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In this podcast I am going to provide a few tips about you building your own website or blog instead of hiring someone to do it for you.To begin with these first two decisions are the two most important critical decisions to make before you even start thinking about design, logos and hosting.#1 Who will build the website? Will it be you or will you hire someone?#2 Who will write the content?How can you build your own website and save money?So you want to do it yourself and save money but are not sure where to start? Here is where I would recommend:#1 Decide on a platform.A.WordPress
B.Joomla
C.Weebly
#2 Choose a design.There are thousands of designs to choose from. There are an overwhelming amount of free WordPress themes and you may find one that you think is perfect for your business.I build all of our designs on premium themes and choose between Thesis Theme and Genesis Theme.I host with SiteGround: http://bit.ly/1AgXGtFhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

I Digress a bit, so just humor me!My phone beeps and dings and vibrates right off of the table all day long. Each time that happens I assume something exciting has happened and I got a text from a friend or an important call. Instead it is just a Facebook comment to a comment that I made, that I should not have made in the first place. See, while I am well versed in Social Media for Business, I am not so well versed in Social Media for Personal.An example: The other day I saw a facebook update of someone who was selling a couch because they were getting a new one. I commented "how exciting. I hope that you love your new couch." It turns out that it was a the HEB Buy Sale Trade page and it was just a stranger trying to sell a couch.## But Renee’ you teach Social MediaYes, I do teach social media and I am really good at that. I understand how to use the tools and the platforms but I don’t teach social. There is a difference between understanding social media and understanding social. Don’t worry, I have friends and I spend time with them. However, I don’t interact with them well on social media. Actually, I don’t hardly interact on social media with my friends at all.I use social media as a tool. It is a method for me to gain information. I love following tech leaders and blogging leaders and WordPress know-it-alls. Social Media is a wonderful way to learn about new products. Social Media is a wonderful way to learn new tips and tricks. It is how I find all of the content that I read. It just so happens that in my case, I tend to filter out things such as a camel getting tickled and what my best friend had for dinner. I have much rather have dinner with my best friend and hear those stories than read about them on Facebook. Does that make me weird?https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Do you ever feel like your blog is a complete mess? Being a blogger is an extremely personalized job. We analyze everything that we do and we tend to doubt ourselves often. It is very rare, if ever that I talk to a blogger and they say “Ya know, I never think twice, I just publish!” Most of the time people really struggle with whether what they have to say is good enough, will add enough value and whether or not it is well enough edited.Here are some of the questions of a blogger:Did I chose the right design for my blog anyways?Does anyone care about this as much as I do?Someone else has already said this so what could I possibly offer?Am I good enough writer?Do I really have time for this?Let’s take a look at some of these one more time and discuss them.These are days when we can look at our greatest blog post and still see nothing but a blog in shambles.I believe that unless you are releasing a blog post while drunk, unless that is your thing, that the simple fact that you are indeed taking the time means that you are adding value. If you care about the topic the odds are about 123% that someone else cares. Remember us humans are not nearly as unique as we think that we are. As a result it means that someone else is curious and has a question.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

I am not a morning gal. I am not a late night gal either. I often say that I am more of the between 10am and 6pm kind of gal. The only time that I take naps is if I am sick or extremely sun burned. However, during those hours I am extremely focused. I do not tend to take breaks or even read the news during those hours. As a result, I always considered myself to be a fairly productive person but after reading up a bit I can not help but wonder if I should take some breaks.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

I HATE it so much when people say no design required. I believe that this is absolute crap and completely misleading. You still have to have an idea.You still have to have a color palette even if it is a color palette of sorts.Unless your website is going to look like Craigs List you have to have an idea.Do I want an arrow that points?Do I want a box as a button or do I want my button to be round?Do I want it to be green, blue yellow or?https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Often, I am afraid to say: I don't really like social media. Today, I will just say it with joy. I love teaching it. I love speaking about it. I just don't love BEING ON IT. There, I said it.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In this podcast we are we are going to get down to it with a conversation about Following your Gutt and being the Freak that Brogan called us to be and then we are going to discuss a thought for the day.How often do you go against the grain?https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Sometimes you can get straight to the point. Never be afraid to break the rules with your blog. https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Drumroll, please! This is post 100 and podcast 50. Personally, I find this just crazy and I am speechless about it. If you are a first-time reader (first-time caller) welcome to the party. If you have been with me for a while, thank you, thank you! My hero Pat Flynn tells his audience how much he loves us so I will do the same. I want to tell you all now: I love you and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. There, I said it.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Sometimes I run out of blog post ideas by Renee Groskreutz: Blogging Coach, Digital Entrepreneur, How-to blogger | Why is a heavily covered blog topic a good topic?This often means that it is a worthy topic. Good bloggers spend time thinking about theirhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

42 Pieces to Improve Your Social Media Audience 4 by Renee Groskreutz: Blogging Coach, Digital Entrepreneur, How-to blogger | Quite a while back now, I sat down to write as many social media tips as I could think of in a single sitting. I complied the lishttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

ITB 047 42 Social Tips Part 3 by Renee Groskreutz: Blogging Coach, Digital Entrepreneur, How-to blogger Quite a while back now, I sat down to write as many social media tips as I could think of in a single sitting. I complied the list into 42 tips becausehttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Quite a while back now, I sat down to write as many social media tips as I could think of in a single sitting. I complied the list into 42 tips because well, why not. In the next few podcasts we are going to go thru the list together and see if I still believe these tips are true today and what I think about them. Keep in mind that I did not edit this list in advance of this podcast so this is a journey for both of us.15. Design a custom Twitter background with your company’s contact information.16. Tweet at least three to four times a day.17. Follow people that matter to your business or potential clients.18. Welcome all new followers (SocialOomph is a great way to do this.)19. Check your Mentions and Replies daily.20. #Don’t #over #hashtag #everything #you #tweet.21. Tweet out your new blog posts.22. Consider a dashboard application like Hootsuite or TweetDeck to help manage your tweets.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Quite a while back now, I sat down to write as many social media tips as I could think of in a single sitting. I complied the list into 42 tips because well, why not. In the next few podcasts we are going to go thru the list together and see if I still behttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

5 Website Dos Before Submitting to Search Engines 1. Add Meta Tags Titles, Meta Tag Keywords and Meta Descriptions to All Your Pages, 2. Delete All Unused Pages, 3. Have a Good 404 Page, 4. Pre-Write your Meta Description, 5. Check your Site in All Browsehttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

ITB 043 What’s in a Twitter Name? Everything that You Can Fit into It | In this podcast we discuss the fact that you can change your Twitter name and how to pick a good Twitter name.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

ITB 042 Bad Blogging Advice 9: It doesn’t matter how often you blog as long as you blog every once in a while. The search engines are looking for websites that are current and the best way to keep your website / blog current is to update it on a frequent basis. This alone is a good enough reason to create a reasonable blogging frequency. Your blogging frequency choices not only impact you but they also impact your audience.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

It can be a real challenge to get to page one of Google for a single keyword. Instead spend your time talking about your blog topic theme instead of just one single idea.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Do you have blogging goals? I spend a lot of time thinking about my goals and the goals for my blog. I do mind maps, create notes on EverNote, heck I have even used such great tools as excel and SpringPad for goal setting. As a matter of fact to be honest, I sometimes love the act of goal setting and planning better than the doing.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

I recommend that you spend about 15 minutes a day working on your social media. If you do that every day your social media will be effective. Be careful though because social media can and will suck you in and before you know it time has passed and you feel overwhelmed.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Now let’s get down to it and discuss Things Google Says you should avoid Part 2. Don't feel obligated to purchase a search engine optimization service. Some companies claim to "guarantee" high ranking for your site in Google's search resultshttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Boost SEO Not so secret tips from Google: Things Google says you should avoid with your blog. Don't fill your page with lists of keywords, attempt to "cloak" pages, or put up "crawler only" pages. Learn more in this podcast.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Bad Blogging Advice Part 8: Don’t write more than 300 words.This is terrible advice but I do understand the spirit behind it. I teach that a good rule of thumb is write between 400 – 600 words on average. This is enough content for the search engines to pay attention and generally enough to share a few valuable tips or make a good solid point. However, these are just guidelines and not rules.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Bad Blogging Advice: Don’t worry about it, those images are free because they are online.First, let me scream! Arhhhhhhhh! Ok thanks. This issue is becoming even more confusing because there are more and more places to get these free images. The problem is that you must carefully read the rules related to any specific image.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Stop hating your readers and do these three things: Is your blog unattractive? Do people have to squint to read your blog post? I hate your pop up!https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

We are going to discuss three easy seo tips for your blog. How to seo an image, Google webmaster tools, optimize your social profiles and Google local.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In this podcast we are going to discuss a quick tip from the previous podcast and then we are going to discuss the a few questions that you should ask a developer before you hire one.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In this podcast we are going to discuss the problem with perfection. Does perfectionism keep you from blogging? In the process of recording episodes for this podcast, I get up from my mic often. I find so many important things to do that are urgent….more urgent than recording a podcast. That is not true though. None of those things are more important that recording those podcasts.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

The idea of “just write some stuff” indicates that your content does not matter and that your audience does not matter. The reason that you should blog is to add value and even if you are a humorous blogger you are still adding value. I want you to run a long standing and successful blog and that requires thought before action.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In this podcast we are going to discuss a tip directly from Google but first let’s discuss a bit about the last few podcasts. I have been working on a series called Bad Blogging Advice and this is a short intermission from the series. So I just wanted to do a quick recap before we move on todays topic: Does your blog answer the question.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In this podcast we are going to cover another bad blogging tip: Blogging will save your SEO problems. forget for a moment of the act of “doing” SEO and think about the reason that you care about SEO. You care about SEO because you are trying to get people to your website / blog so that you can connect with people and then have them take an action, whatever that is. Blogging will increase traffic which in turn helps with the concept of SEO.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Bad Blogging Advice:Write amazing content This is a controversial topic and frankly it is a vague tip.What exactly is good content? How do you define it other than to say that you know it when you read it.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

This is part 3 of a 12 part series called bad blogging advice. in the course of my studies on the idea of blogging and all things related I have seen some amazing blogging advice and I have seen some really bad blogging advice. Then there is the blogging advice that seems good on the surface but turns out to just be overwhelming or confusing for the newbie. In this series we are going to discuss just such things.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Let's discuss a piece of really bad blogging advice: Blog Design doesn’t matter. Blog design effects everything about your blog including SEO and page rankings. Let's talk blog design.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In this podcast we are going to discuss a piece of really bad blogging advice: if you write it, they will read it. Just because you write blog posts and release it, it does not mean that your readers will find you.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

Write something worth talking about. Write something that will inspire people to link to you. Links from other websites are a crucial part of getting your blog ranked higher in the search engines. Be focused on your topic and write content that people will want to share. Link bait is a phrase that we all hear thrown around the SEO jungle and all that it really means is be the answer.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

It happens to all of us. Sometimes we get stuck with blog topics and content ideas. It seems like a terrible place to be, but the opportunity can create new material.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

As a blogger we are limited on time. In this podcast we discuss the bare minimum of what you should know about SEO. Let's get down to the SEO basics.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

One common factor with all of these bloggers is that successful people, in the digital space, had the courage to be themselves. There is a thought that has been rolling around in my mind though, maybe they just couldn’t be anything else but the freaks that they really are.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In this Podcast we will have a quick conversation about the fact that I crashed my blogs three times in one day. This is a short podcast with a couple of tips about building a blog.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

The two major evils of marketing are: Failing to plan, and not working your plan. With spring approaching (where did winter go folks?), it is time to evaluate or create your Social Media Goals. To get you started in writing this year’s goals, consider answering the following five questionshttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In this episode we will recap a tip from the last podcast, a quick seo tip and then we are going to get down to it with a conversation about a wonderful blog post that ProBlogger wrote about Content Marketing Smart - Why your blog article is just the beginning.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

If there is one thing that I would like to recommend to all business owners above all things it is that you must own your url (domain name). Here is a list of 10 reasons why you should own your url (domain name)https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In this episode we will recap a tip from the last podcast, a quick seo tip and then we are going to get down to it with a conversation about the fear of blogging. I love teaching but there is space in my life for both. So here I am sharing my fears with you… my fear of blogging.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In this episode: 8 quick tips about blog platforms, quick seo tip and a tip about blogging frequency. This is all about how to get started blogging.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In this podcast we will cover tips about Blogging Frequency & a frequency formula. We also cover an SEO tip about internal links.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

I Teach Blogging Podcast 011: 5 things you can do right now to promote your blog on twitter. As a blogger you have jobs beyond writing and one of those is connecting with blog readers. Here are 5 tips on using twitter. Promoting your blog takes time.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In this podcast I talk honestly about my failure. I did the get started stupid fast method with my podcast. I broke all of the rules. I had good intentions of pre-recording at least several podcasts.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In this podcast Renee' of I Teach Blogging discusses being ready to fail at blogging, at least in the beginning. This podcasts why this is good and what to do in the early days of blogging.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In this episode we focus on a process for getting a blog done. If you have trouble getting your blog done then consider putting it first. If you are tired of waiting for the right moment and want some fast tips listen to business owner and blogging evangelist Renee' Groskreutz to get started.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In this Podcast Renee' of I Teach Blogging discusses using a blogging calendar. It is vital to plan your blog success.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In this Podcast Renee' of I Teach Blogging discusses How to Extend the life of a blog post. 5 Tips on getting the most out of each blog topichttps://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

In this Podcast Renee' of I Teach Blogging discusses how to promote your blog with social media. A 10 step social media marketing plan to get you started.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

This episode is the fourth in a series about how to plan and strategize your blog for business success - STUPID FAST. If you are tired of waiting for the right moment and want some fast tips listen to business owner and blogging evangelist Renee' Groskreutz to get started.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

This episode is the third in a series about how to plan and strategize your blog for business success - STUPID FAST. If you are tired of waiting for the right moment and want some fast tips listen to business owner and blogging evangelist Renee' Groskreutz to get started.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

This episode is the second in a series about how to plan and strategize your blog for business success - STUPID FAST. If you are tired of waiting for the right moment and want some fast tips listen to business owner and blogging evangelist Renee' Groskreutz to get started.https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging

This episode is the first in a series about how to plan and strategize your blog for business success - STUPID FAST. If you are tired of waiting for the right moment and want some fast tips listen to business owner and blogging evangelist Renee' Groskreutz to get started. SHOW NOTES: http://iteachblogging.com/get-started-blogging-fast/https://www.amazon.com/shop/iteachblogging