SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is an evolving collection of tactics to get top rankings in Google search results. Tomorrow starts a new year and another 365 days to achieve your business and blogging goals. There are many things you will need to do this year, but there are a few must-do’s, let’s call them commandments to get the most out of your blog. Let’s discuss each one -. 1: Thou Shalt Write Every Day. Words are your hammer and nails. Know how to use them and they will build your blog and your business. They only way to master writing is to write a lot. This is simple. MORE >>

Over time the landing pages rank well and attract search engine traffic to your blog. It’s the time of the year when we take a look in the rear-view mirror and assess we’ve done. So… How did you do this year? Did your blog attract new readers? Were you able to grow your email list? Did Did you try guest posting? After looking through my notes and google analytic reports I uncovered a few techniques that worked exceptionally well this year. Here are 12 of the best performers: 1. Email Lists: Email lists are the red-headed step child of blog publishing. Su.pr. Buffer App. MORE >>

like making a list of posts in a specific category and creating a landing page to drive traffic and seduce the search engines. The magic formula for growing a spectacular blog is getting your readers to take action. lot of action. Specifically, you want to funnel your most devoted followers into an e-mail list or convince them to purchase a product. The best way to get this done is still the humble landing page. Savvy bloggers rely on landing pages because… They work I’ve seen a 40% jump in e-mail subscriptions when I direct readers to a dedicated landing page. Selling stuff. MORE >>

Like 80% of web users they pull up a search engine and put in their question – “How to handle teenagers?”  Your reader has a problem. It could be a new template for their scrapbook.  It might be a different technique for dealing with a rebellious teen.  Whatever it might be, they want the answer. Google offers up 10 potential resource.  After a quick scan of the headlines, they pick one (maybe your blog) and click the link. They arrive at the blog and quickly scan for something specific. They are looking for clues that you are going to talk about their problem. Introduction Video. MORE >>

Soaring numbers could be evidence of strong search engine performance, increased posting frequency, or the support of a popular influencer.  As year end creeps up on us, we are obliged to look back on our blog’s performance. For some, this exercise is like pulling teeth without Novocaine.  I can almost hear my client’s groan when I say, “send over your Google Analytics info”   No one, I mean no one, likes to review the numbers – unless they are stellar. But you, yes you, need to get comfortable with your numbers. You will make the same mistakes.  conversions). MORE >>