1. December 16, 2011

    Have You Lost Your Passion for Blogging?

    The blogosphere is filled with so many stagnant blogs that it often feels more like a virtual cemetery than anything else. Why? Well, what usually happens is people get all fired up, start their blog, and come out swinging. But all that wild swinging leaves them fatigued and the next thing you know, they’re too tired to keep going. Then the blog dies off. (Read more…)

  2. November 17, 2011

    5 Easy Ways to Get Bloggers to Review Your Products

    One way to get your product noticed is to have bloggers with good followings test and review it. And like anything else, there’s a certain protocol you should follow when pitching the idea to them. Here are 5 ways to go about it: (Read more…)

  3. July 11, 2011

    How to Craft a Guest Blogging Pitch That Gets Noticed

    Before you send a guest posting pitch to blogger, stop and remind yourself that the blogger is probably already flooded with guest post pitches from others who are just like you. And in a sea of guest posting pitches, standing out from the crowd should be your top priority. (Read more…)

  4. May 31, 2011

    How to Use Controversy Properly in Blogging

    It’s one of the oldest tricks in the book. If you want to get people’s attention, do something controversial. People love controversy. Controversy sells. It puts all eyes on you, and it can drive tons of traffic when used effectively in blogging. (Read more…)

  5. March 18, 2011

    20 Easy Ways to Generate New Blog Topics

    One of the most challenging parts of managing an active blog is finding new topics to write about day in and day out. You always want to make sure that every piece you publish is the best content you’re capable of creating, so you don’t want to resort to generic filler content or rehashed pieces. (Read more…)

  6. December 1, 2010

    10 Directories to List Your Blog

    Wondering how to maximize the exposure of your blog? Curious where to get it listed? You certainly aren’t at a loss for blog directories! Here are ten of the best I could find around the web, but with a few surprises. (Read more…)

  7. October 29, 2010

    Is It Okay To Leave Negative Comments On Other Blogs?

    If you’re looking for a way to get your name out there, build some relationships, and position yourself as an expert, blog commenting is a technique that can get results. Becoming a regular commenter on top industry blogs can do all of the things mentioned above if you go about it correctly. (Read more…)

  8. October 15, 2010

    The Pros and Cons of Paying Per Tweet

    The concept of  “Pay Per Tweet” is a way for companies to pay prominent (and not so prominent) Twitter users to tweet and retweet their content. This followed on the heels of the similar “pay per blog” model that notable bloggers like Chris Brogan so famously embraced a few years ago. Just like with paying per blog (which eventually garnered attention from the Federal Trade Commission, who created a new regulation telling bloggers to disclose their sponsors), paying per Tweet has generated its share of controversy. (Read more…)

  9. October 4, 2010

    How to Build a Strong Media List to Maximize Your Coverage

    It’s pretty simple really. It doesn’t matter how great your story is; if you don’t have anyone in the media to pitch it to, your news will be dead in the water. It’s all in the list, and with the right media list, you could land coverage on blogs, newspapers, business magazines, podcasts, and much more. Of course, the first step is to build a strong media list. (Read more…)

  10. September 27, 2010

    How to Get Better Quality Traffic with Twitter

    For some people, Twitter is just used for staying in touch with friends, following celebrities, or keeping up with the latest news and gossip. For others, it’s an invaluable tool for driving targeted traffic to their blog and website. Some bloggers get the majority of their traffic from Twitter, thanks to the viral nature of ReTweets. (Read more…)