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My presentation on ways you can improve your blog. Simple and practical tips you can do today to make your blog better. http://www.howtomakemyblog.com/
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58 ways to build a better blogBy Marko Saric
● Get a domain name (with relevant keywords)● Install WordPress.org● Setup Google friendly links● Activate the spam filter● Backup (just in case...)
Starting a blog
● Verify your blog with Google● Submit a sitemap● Let your readers subscribe via email● Track and learn about your readers
Google is your friend
● Create a blog header image● Get yourself an avatar● Show your face● Make a video (not like Paris!)
Brand yourself
● Keep It Simple Stupid (not you!)● Write for the web● Remove broken links● Make it easy for people to contact you● Let your readers subscribe to comments
Be reader friendly
● Focus on a niche topic● Write a new article● Write a catchy headline● Internal link● Make it easy for people to share
It’s all about content
Connect and interact
● Respond to comments● Thank your readers● Connect with other bloggers (you’re doing it
right!)● Go offline (you’re doing it right again!)
● Spread the word● Comment on other blogs● Write a guest post for a big blog● Write an ebook, give it away for free
Don’t be passive
● Just read● Read real books even!● Learn from other bloggers● Promote a comment into a full post
Need inspiration?
● Have a media kit ready for advertisers● Need sponsors? Go out and grab them● Write an ebook and sell it
How to make money?
What does it take?
● Stop planning, start blogging● Stop consuming, start producing● Throw away the television● Be consistent● Don’t be a quitter
Thanks for your time!
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