Brilliant Bloggers is a bi-weekly series here at NMX where we look at the best posts from around the web all surrounding a specific topic. Every other week, we’ll feature a brilliant blogger, along with a huge list of more resources where you can learn about the topic. You can see more Brilliant Blogger posts … [Read more]
Okay, I have to admit it: After attending NMX 2013, I kind of want to start a podcast. About what, I don’t know, but the podcaster presence there rocked, and the Podcast Awards was one of my favorite parts of the whole show. I’ve been involved in podcasts in the past, but I never realized … [Read more]
After blogging for a year or two, you likely have a rich library of evergreen content. Your blog is just bursting at the seams with these high-quality posts, but what gets the most attention? Whatever you’ve posted most recently. Some of your best content might never see the light of day again. This content is … [Read more]
The problem with free ebooks is that everybody has one. Even when you create high-quality content that you could easily sell, it can be hard to entice readers to download it if they already have ten other recently downloaded ebooks just waiting to be read. So, while it’s important to write an ebook that people … [Read more]
We all need more traffic … at least, I’ve never met a blogger who wanted less! Without readers, your blog isn’t going anywhere. But as your traffic levels grow, you’ll find that it’s easier to get new readers – and with more people to share, retweet and post about your content, you have more chances … [Read more]
When you want your listeners to stick around and listen to what you have to say, you need to give them a compelling reason.Your listener needs to anticipate what is to come later in the show. You need to excite them. You need to tease them. Anticipation is a key feature to storytelling. Your story … [Read more]
“You have to have quality content on your blog to succeed.” “Search engine optimization only works if you have quality content.” “Content is king.” How often have you heard people say one of the above phrases or another version that essentially boils down to the need for high-quality blog posts if you want to succeed … [Read more]
You have awesome content. Your traffic is steadily increasing. You’re setting yourself apart from other bloggers and podcasters in your niche. And yet, still, no sponsors or advertisers are knocking on your door. Why? Why is no one interested when it seems like “lesser” content creators in your niche have more opportunities than they know … [Read more]
La-la-la-la-la. Are you warmed up? Don’t worry; my advice to you isn’t to record yourself singing for your fans. If you’re anything like me, doing that isn’t going to help your traffic! You can let your content sing, though. As you’re creating your blog posts, podcasts, or videos, ask yourself the following three questions: Does … [Read more]
Today at BlogWorld & New Media Expo, Shane Snow from Contently co-presented Future of Content Creation – What’s Next? Shane talked about the past and present of content online, but most interestingly, he speculated about what the future holds for content online. Knowing what’s coming can help you stay on top of your game. So, … [Read more]
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