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you'll learn how to spend less than $9 to $10 and a few hours to create your money making blog.
Here are the seven videos with high quality content, but are simple enough for “any newbie”:
1. Getting Started, Tools You need, etc.: In this part of the video series, you'll learn what you need to get started, including tools or even what to expect. Once you understand this and the quick overview you will be given, you'll know what to expect.
2. Find a Profitable product to promote from ClickBank.com's Marketplace: Finding profitable products to promote from Clickbank.com is one of the most important steps in this video series, but it is not hard at all. In fact, you'll learn how to use Clickbank's stats to pinpoint a good converting product. Yet at the same time, you'll learn a few tips that will allow you to use your own judgment on whether the product will truly convert well or not.
3. Purchase a domain name and redirect to your affiliate link: If you haven't setup your first website, then purchasing a domain name is the first step. But no worries, we aren't going to be learning about HTML in this video. You'll learn how to use tools to find creative yet available domain names that you can use to save you time. After you purchase your domain name, you'll learn how to use it to redirect to your Clickbank affiliate link.
4. Setup a quick and easy blog and posting a review: In this video, you will learn two things: How to setup a blogger blog and how to write a review about the Clickbank products you have chosen. When you write your review you will learn two different ways you can write your review. By knowing this, you can pick and choose what is best for you.
5. Traffic: How to Write...and Submit Press Releases: Writing press releases are different from writing a basic article, but that doesn't mean that you can't do well with them. In this video you'll be given resources that will allow you to write better press releases and we'll use examples of press releases to show you easy it is. After we go over the writing part, you'll learn about different press release sites that you'll want to start submitting too, whether they cost money or they are free.
6. Submit to Article Directories, Squidoo: In this video, you will learn about article directories, what's available and how to use a simple concept when submitting to article directories to gain tons of backlinks. Squidoo lenses are a great way to drive traffic to your sites, so we'll go into that as well.
7. Three Other Traffic Sources: There are three other traffic sources that you'll learn about here that can boost your traffic even further.
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2009/11/10
Blogging is Rocket Science
Do you ever have those moments when seemingly random, unrelated thoughts kind of merge together in your mind? This happened to me a couple of weeks ago.
I remembered a documentary I watched on the space shuttle years ago. Something was said about the percentage of fuel it burns within the first two minutes of liftoff. It stuck in my mind and I tried to find the information on Google. No luck. Then I remembered that one of my family members (Dale Hutchens, Ph.D.) works with NASA. He is a chemical engineer who was directly involved with developing the shuttle’s solid rockets. He gave me a quick estimate:
For launch, the solids provide the vast, vast majority the total LAUNCH thrust. The solids burn out in 2 minutes and 12 seconds, if memory serves. Each solid holds 1.1 million pounds of propellant. Therefore, in the first minute, you probably burn something more than 50% of the solids, or 41-ish % of the total fuel. A more certain number is that in 2 minutes and 12 seconds you have burned all the solids (2.2 million pounds) and close to 380,000 pounds (out of 1.6 million pounds) of the liquid, for a total of 67% of the total fuel.
The space shuttle burns most of its fuel within the first two minutes of flight! The science geek in me thinks this really cool.
What does this have to do with blogging? Stay with me.
I began thinking about some things I’ve learned on this blog. A few weeks ago Darren said problogger.net is kind of in maintenance mode (my paraphrase). In other words, it doesn’t require the same amount of work it used to. John Chow said something very similar in his video seminar—he now works about two hours a day.
But both bloggers spent a lot more time and energy getting things started.
In some ways, blogging is like the space shuttle—a great deal of effort is required to get it “off the ground.”
Think about some of the steps a typical blogger would take during the first six months of creating a new blog:
Choosing a topic (big one).
Choosing a platform and design.
Choosing a name/domain.
Writing/creating a hundred posts (assuming an average of four posts a week).
Registering with digg, stumbleupon, twitter, etc.
Participating in forums.
Leaving comments/backlinks on other blogs.
Writing guest posts for other bloggers.
Registering with directories (such as blogcatalog).
Spreading the word on social networks (facebook, etc).
Developing a core of followers.
Setting up a newsletter.
Printing business cards with your blog address.
Telling your friends about your new blog.
Finding appropriate affiliate programs.
These are just a few steps that come to mind. When you think about the cumulative effort, it’s a lot of work.
Maybe this is one reason some blogs never make it very far—some bloggers just don’t realize the initial effort that’s required on the “front end.” Or maybe they don’t realize things will get easier (or at least more productive) over time as their blog gains momentum.
As I’ve mentioned before (both here and on the forum), it took about six or seven months for me to see significant traffic on Strong and Fit, my fitness blog. It still requires effort, but I’m now seeing more results with less work (in terms of traffic and income).
OK, I’ll admit it—blogging isn’t really rocket science. But we sure can learn from it.
I remembered a documentary I watched on the space shuttle years ago. Something was said about the percentage of fuel it burns within the first two minutes of liftoff. It stuck in my mind and I tried to find the information on Google. No luck. Then I remembered that one of my family members (Dale Hutchens, Ph.D.) works with NASA. He is a chemical engineer who was directly involved with developing the shuttle’s solid rockets. He gave me a quick estimate:
For launch, the solids provide the vast, vast majority the total LAUNCH thrust. The solids burn out in 2 minutes and 12 seconds, if memory serves. Each solid holds 1.1 million pounds of propellant. Therefore, in the first minute, you probably burn something more than 50% of the solids, or 41-ish % of the total fuel. A more certain number is that in 2 minutes and 12 seconds you have burned all the solids (2.2 million pounds) and close to 380,000 pounds (out of 1.6 million pounds) of the liquid, for a total of 67% of the total fuel.
The space shuttle burns most of its fuel within the first two minutes of flight! The science geek in me thinks this really cool.
What does this have to do with blogging? Stay with me.
I began thinking about some things I’ve learned on this blog. A few weeks ago Darren said problogger.net is kind of in maintenance mode (my paraphrase). In other words, it doesn’t require the same amount of work it used to. John Chow said something very similar in his video seminar—he now works about two hours a day.
But both bloggers spent a lot more time and energy getting things started.
In some ways, blogging is like the space shuttle—a great deal of effort is required to get it “off the ground.”
Think about some of the steps a typical blogger would take during the first six months of creating a new blog:
Choosing a topic (big one).
Choosing a platform and design.
Choosing a name/domain.
Writing/creating a hundred posts (assuming an average of four posts a week).
Registering with digg, stumbleupon, twitter, etc.
Participating in forums.
Leaving comments/backlinks on other blogs.
Writing guest posts for other bloggers.
Registering with directories (such as blogcatalog).
Spreading the word on social networks (facebook, etc).
Developing a core of followers.
Setting up a newsletter.
Printing business cards with your blog address.
Telling your friends about your new blog.
Finding appropriate affiliate programs.
These are just a few steps that come to mind. When you think about the cumulative effort, it’s a lot of work.
Maybe this is one reason some blogs never make it very far—some bloggers just don’t realize the initial effort that’s required on the “front end.” Or maybe they don’t realize things will get easier (or at least more productive) over time as their blog gains momentum.
As I’ve mentioned before (both here and on the forum), it took about six or seven months for me to see significant traffic on Strong and Fit, my fitness blog. It still requires effort, but I’m now seeing more results with less work (in terms of traffic and income).
OK, I’ll admit it—blogging isn’t really rocket science. But we sure can learn from it.
2009/11/03
10 Network Blogging Survival Tips
While the income from blogs I own is rising steadily, the bulk of the money I earn blogging comes from maintaining blogs for other networks and individuals. It’s the network blogging thing I’d like to talk to you about today.
Many people balk at the idea of writing for a network because they feel there are too many rules or the pay is too low. I’m here to tell you this doesn’t have to be the case. Network blogging can be a great career boost – and very lucrative if you give it your all.
What follows are a few network survival tips.
1. Don’t balk at the base – Don’t let a low base pay keep you from blogging for a network. For most networks that’s just a starting point. The key to making money for a network are the traffic bonuses. With blogging, you get what you give. If you work hard to promote your blog and bring in traffic, those bonus bucks will add up. Trust me, I know. I’ve made four figures a month with my network blogs – mostly due to good traffic.
2. Don’t Choose a Topic You Know Nothing About – Because you’ll be blogging every day, you really do need to be passionate about your topic. If you choose a topic you don’t really know or enjoy it will soon be clear to you – and your readers. The most unhappy bloggers are the ones who aren’t blogging their passion. People who enjoy their topics never run out of things to write about.
3. Be a team player – When I worked in a corporate office I hated all mentions of teamwork. With network blogging it’s a different story. When I worked with a team in an office, someone else took credit for my work and very rarely was I rewarded for my efforts. With blogging, you want to work with other bloggers to promote each other and raise awareness and bring traffic to your blogs. Do take advantage of channel wide promotions and be free with your link love. Other bloggers will appreciate your efforts and do the same. You’ll also find yourself making some wonderful friends.
4. Stick to a schedule – The best way to meet your monthly quotas is to create a schedule and stick to it as best your can. When you’re blogging for a network it’s all about meeting your monthly quota. If you’re juggling multiple blogs, this isn’t so easy. I had a couple of bad months when I strayed from my routine. When you don’t post on a regular basis, and meet your weekly or monthly obligations, your pay and traffic suffers.
5. Establish a relationship with other network bloggers – With blogging, it’s definitely who you know. As mentioned above, successful bloggers scratch each others’ backs. If you find yourself unable to meet your obligations due to illness or emergency, your fellow network bloggers are always happy to help out.
6. Take advantage of channel and network-wide promotions – Many networks or channels have particular theme days or promotions. Do take part. They’re a lot of fun and can be a great way to introduce others to your blog. Usually those participating in the promotion will post links to all participating blogs.
7. Don’t be afraid to take on a co blogger – If you constantly find yourself behind but don’t want to give up your blog(s) consider taking on a co-blogger. I recently did so and found it to be a very positive experience. It brings a new voice to the blog and relieves some of the pressure of posting daily.
8. Take advantage of network training sessions and chats – If your network has regular chats or training sessions do yourself a favor and attend. They’re a goldmine of information! You’ll learn traffic tips, SEO tips, tips for writing content and more. Attendance isn’t usually mandatory, but where else can you get free training from experts in the field?
9. Don’t be afraid to have fun and inject a little personality – Many times bloggers feel that because they’re an authority, they should sound…well…clinical. This is fine if you want to put your readers to sleep. By all means, be factual, but use your real voice to keep people interested. And don’t be afraid to use humor, videos, cartoons, polls and quizzes to make things a little more interesting.
10. Speaking of video – Use it! I recently invested in a little Flip camera and use it to show product reviews and DIY updates. My readers respond to this because they get to hear my voice and also, I get to show them as well as tell them. I especially like video for product reviews as the reader can see what the product looks like, judge its size and also have a more honest review.
Many people balk at the idea of writing for a network because they feel there are too many rules or the pay is too low. I’m here to tell you this doesn’t have to be the case. Network blogging can be a great career boost – and very lucrative if you give it your all.
What follows are a few network survival tips.
1. Don’t balk at the base – Don’t let a low base pay keep you from blogging for a network. For most networks that’s just a starting point. The key to making money for a network are the traffic bonuses. With blogging, you get what you give. If you work hard to promote your blog and bring in traffic, those bonus bucks will add up. Trust me, I know. I’ve made four figures a month with my network blogs – mostly due to good traffic.
2. Don’t Choose a Topic You Know Nothing About – Because you’ll be blogging every day, you really do need to be passionate about your topic. If you choose a topic you don’t really know or enjoy it will soon be clear to you – and your readers. The most unhappy bloggers are the ones who aren’t blogging their passion. People who enjoy their topics never run out of things to write about.
3. Be a team player – When I worked in a corporate office I hated all mentions of teamwork. With network blogging it’s a different story. When I worked with a team in an office, someone else took credit for my work and very rarely was I rewarded for my efforts. With blogging, you want to work with other bloggers to promote each other and raise awareness and bring traffic to your blogs. Do take advantage of channel wide promotions and be free with your link love. Other bloggers will appreciate your efforts and do the same. You’ll also find yourself making some wonderful friends.
4. Stick to a schedule – The best way to meet your monthly quotas is to create a schedule and stick to it as best your can. When you’re blogging for a network it’s all about meeting your monthly quota. If you’re juggling multiple blogs, this isn’t so easy. I had a couple of bad months when I strayed from my routine. When you don’t post on a regular basis, and meet your weekly or monthly obligations, your pay and traffic suffers.
5. Establish a relationship with other network bloggers – With blogging, it’s definitely who you know. As mentioned above, successful bloggers scratch each others’ backs. If you find yourself unable to meet your obligations due to illness or emergency, your fellow network bloggers are always happy to help out.
6. Take advantage of channel and network-wide promotions – Many networks or channels have particular theme days or promotions. Do take part. They’re a lot of fun and can be a great way to introduce others to your blog. Usually those participating in the promotion will post links to all participating blogs.
7. Don’t be afraid to take on a co blogger – If you constantly find yourself behind but don’t want to give up your blog(s) consider taking on a co-blogger. I recently did so and found it to be a very positive experience. It brings a new voice to the blog and relieves some of the pressure of posting daily.
8. Take advantage of network training sessions and chats – If your network has regular chats or training sessions do yourself a favor and attend. They’re a goldmine of information! You’ll learn traffic tips, SEO tips, tips for writing content and more. Attendance isn’t usually mandatory, but where else can you get free training from experts in the field?
9. Don’t be afraid to have fun and inject a little personality – Many times bloggers feel that because they’re an authority, they should sound…well…clinical. This is fine if you want to put your readers to sleep. By all means, be factual, but use your real voice to keep people interested. And don’t be afraid to use humor, videos, cartoons, polls and quizzes to make things a little more interesting.
10. Speaking of video – Use it! I recently invested in a little Flip camera and use it to show product reviews and DIY updates. My readers respond to this because they get to hear my voice and also, I get to show them as well as tell them. I especially like video for product reviews as the reader can see what the product looks like, judge its size and also have a more honest review.
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