“The only limits that exist are the ones we think exist”
Marc Guberti
“How can I establish myself as a blogger” ? How much patience do you have ?
Honesty will always be the prescription that I prescribe to you and the reason why is simple . Loyalty builds trust , When there is trust there is time to enhance relationships which opens doors for commissions, business ventures ,live radio ,tv appearances ,endorsements.
Take into consideration most of the world of people buying use search engines to find information about products services hence why you should focus on writing solution orientated content to help set yourself apart from the rest of the pack.
The main objective is to write articles that entice people to want to buy your affiliate offers and merchandise on your web page.
So why is that we as (publishers) are not more solution orientated ? Well … There is so much more to blogging then promotional pitching, some of which involves knowing what to prioritize when and how to utilize the necessities in order to help keep the cycle flowing effectively.
Before we move forward I have 2 questions to ask.
- How much patience do you have ?
- Are you willing to spend hours ,days ,years documenting and creating ?
If your answer is yes then you need to sing up for a wordpress blog so that we can get the ball rolling.
Let me be clear.
It is a completely different story standing on the sidelines cheering on everyone else then being the one writing ,editing, . when you get heavily involved in the act of blogging the realities of it sets in right away because You experience all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes .The paychecks ,the big write-ups on Forbes magazines comes after you sweat it out.
Now ,There is no one size shoe fits all when it comes to the execution of these techniques never-the less I have few tips that help you inch closer to your content goals.
Reading
listening
Learning
Collaborating
It takes years to build recognition let alone earn or build something that is economically stable . Mail chimp was just a side hustle for 5 years but look at the position they are in today.
Further more It is very rare to see Purchases being made online without a some online research being done .
Darren Rowse founder of problogger started blogging back in 2002 by year 2004 he was running it full-time .
- The stories
- the entertainment is what entices people to want to learn about you.
Now let us Take a look at some of the benefits of blogging before we proceed any further.
- The cost of entry is low
- There is no outside pressure
- qualifications are not needed
- You do not need coding skills even though having those skillsets can play to your advantage.
Now let me give you some bonus tips to help you even more .
Set clear goals
Get active with your audience in forums and the comment sections. also use your data to help you to specify topics that your fan base wants to browse.
Read
Reading has enhanced my vocabulary and my mind to the point where it has helped me become a better writer. The reading I do helpe’s me to translate my words more fluently .
Get up close and personal with your viewer
You need to get up close and personal by joining in on the day-to-day conversations going on about you.
This does not mean that you can simply show up and benefit right away, more so to gradually build a good reputation.
Further more Anyone can “show up” but the person delivering the value is going to be the one getting the attention?
This has nothing to do with neat hacks like
• Spinning articles
• Buying low quality back links
• Click bait
• Starting controversy
This is about tuning in meeting the demands of the people with in your scope of activities.
Overall Building credibility is not a complicated process when you focus on solutions.I urge you to keep one thing in mind “social media is about attention” so you have to put yourself out there if you want to gain notoriety or else no one will know a thing about you or your brand .
One of the most simplistic ways of gaining exposure is by sharing valuable content and being present on multiple platforms consistently.
Look at the premier bloggers that have built up big tribes and you will find that each of them have at least one thing in common. Each one of them had to put in the time to build a loyal following.
Which means you have to keep publishing engaging content so that you can win people’s trust. Trust is an intangible asset that money cannot buy.
I have a few more tips for you below
Learn
Do not compare yourself but do peep in on your competitors websites pages to pick up on their strengths and weaknesses .Doing this enables you to find loopholes in their markets which means you can fill the gaps with content.
Test
Do not be like the old man in the plant with the cigar in his mouth.(Be proactive, do not wait until glitches occur to make changes)
Listening to
• Podcast
• Facebook live
• YouTube videos
You name it spend time tuning in to what is going on in and around your industry .
Pitch
No I am not talking about selling an affiliate product.I am speaking of a clever way to leverage your competitors .
So this is what you do.
First Find a reputable blogger with a nice fan base relative to your niche.
Second Ask them for an interview but make sure that there is a mutual benefit or make a pitch to be a guest speakerb on their podcast or blog etc…
Next tip
Feel your readers out
Data isn’t the only way to get a sense of what ,why, how your audience feels.You cannot be robotic and expect to build credibility.Which means you must spend more time interacting less time emailing and spamming with unwanted emails and products .
Pick out a good template
The theme ” website layout” should be one that aligns with your goals .The colors you choose could either make or break you. Colors have a significant impact on the minds of buyers since they arouse psychological emotions..
Presentation
People buy from people they know like and trust .Be mindful not to spam people because you will cause more people to bounce off of your website quicker and hurt your rankings in the process . The occasional promotional post is fine a dandy just as long as you do not annoy your readers enough to warrant them to abandon your web site.
Link out to other sources
If you have an article that fits in with the context of my message then I am going to link out to it.Linking out helps readers to find information that I have not covered but also helps to highlight me as an industry expert which is a win win situation in my books.
Strategize
You need to have a plan mapped out .In other words do not wait until the last-minute to decide on topic or niche to discuss with your group.
Before I move on to my next few pointers I want to bring something to your attention.(Whatever it is that you want to learn online there are plenty if resources available to help steer you in the right direction just search you tube,quora, google )
On to my next point
Be consistent
Any employee or contractor that makes an agreement and shows up on time delivers on their promise is going to be the one that wins favor with the customers.Reliability is an intangible asset too. With that being said you cannot post inconsistently otherwise you might lose or confuse your readers .
Keep your guest intrigued
If you want viewers ,subscribers to keep coming back the only promise that you should be delivering is ( value) . Switch up your formula from time to time it helps .
Use the media outlets
It does not take much to build a reputation using Facebook , you tube, twitter , instagram however it takes time and patience . Pick, the platforms that you want to use to share your stories and before you know it everyone will be calling your name .
Build consistently and people will take note of your progress .
Focus
Do not lose site of the goals that you want to achieve ,Play the game long-term .Remember the size of your audience is not as important as the engagement and value . Those are the two metrics that you should be focusing on !
Be mindful
There are many ways that I want to explain this to you at the moment but I want to explain in away that we all understand.The internet is powerful tool and it does not take much to hit publish and go viral.There is no way of predicting when anyone of us will go viral but when we do we need to make sure that we hold our end of the bargain.Once we hit the publish button the world can see and we cannot retract or recount what we have said.
Your turn will come
“Stick to the wickets and the runs will come. ” WellSometimes you have to move around the wickets to make runs too.In this case you need to be pumping content out steadily whether it be by
• podcast
• making online videos
• guest blogging you name it which ever medium your audience is on e you need to be present too.
Be creative
There are bloggers out there like myself that neglect some of the traditional marketing tactics of the past like conferences which is something I need to start doing.
More and more of the world are online buying, selling ,communicating but some of the traditional meet and greets like the one I mentioned above are still in my opinion an effective way of establishing yourself.
The only limits that exist are the ones we impose upon ourselves.
There are many success stories of average people who have gone on to do the unthinkable things with a note pad .There is no telling how far you will go because in actuality there is no limit.
Never the less I am encouraging you to put your head down and start writing.If you stay consistent I am sure that you can build a team of dedicated writers around you to promote even more content on the fly.
One of The coolest things I have noticed about blogging is that there is percentage of the population that will happily join your tribe regardless of your status ,age ,ethnicity .
So listen to me .The possibilities are endless but it is imperative that you have a plan in place to guide you along the way.Hosting Accountability groups ,challenging yourself, marking your goals in your note pad, ,diary , phone calendar as friendly reminders as to what you have to do can help keep that fire lit .
I know that Ispoke to you about the hard work that goes on behind the scenes but I haven’t shed too much light on the good i.e the perks other than what I spoke of regarding Huffington post.
As long as you focus your energy on producing highly quality content sooner or later more and more people will take note of who you are .So what I am advising you to do is think beyond today set goals that you want to achieve 5 ten years from now.
Grip the bull by the horns find a note pad and let the words flow .It is your time to shine !
The journey is going to get rough yes however sometimes you have to believe in yourself if you want to be successful .When a person believes in their self they are far more likely to succeed.Self belief gives humans the drive to keep going when hope fades away .Maybe you are thinking to yourself “what does this have to do with todays message?” .Here is My answer And my reason for touching on it . Self belief is universally important in all aspects of life and you need it in order to get through the hard times.
Summary
You might end up surprised based on what you achieve on your journey as a blogger .Look at it as an opportunity to write your movie share your script for the whole world to see. .All eyes are on you, this is your show ,it is time for you to get going.
I want to thank your for spending time with me today. I look forward to sharing my next post with you a week from now thursday coming.
Without youvisiting my website there wouldn’t be anyone reading the information that I put out.Thank you kindly once again ! You are magnificent .
Go Get involved in the conversation, do not be afraid to make comments.Your voice must be heard more of your presence must be felt.
Let me hear you in the comment section below !