Content Marketing Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Include a statistic in a blog article? Include a statistic in a #blog article? Always tell your readers where your information is coming from,” says Monique El-Faizy, a freelance journalist who has written for The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Washington Post. Just look at the bastion of journalism, The Washington Post.

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ThemeIsle

JUNE 5, 2019

But what if you, a blogger or. The post How to Add Image Credits in WordPress When Using Stock Photos appeared first on Themeisle Blog. Photographers sometimes give pictures away for free to build a presence online. Then, they start charging money for the truly great shots.

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ProBlogger

DECEMBER 26, 2019

The post Should You Blog Anonymously or Use Your Real Name? This post is based on episode 122 of the ProBlogger podcast. One of the decisions you face when starting a blog is whether or not to use your real name. For instance, you could: Blog under your real name and promote it prominently on your blog.

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ProBlogger

MARCH 14, 2019

The post Nine Ways to Stay Inspired and Avoid Blogger Burnout appeared first on ProBlogger. This post is based on episode 170 of the ProBlogger podcast. Most bloggers start off with a huge burst of energy and excitement. I’ve experienced it several times myself during my 16 years as a blogger.

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ProBlogger

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The post How to Rekindle Your Blogging Enthusiasm appeared first on ProBlogger. Have you hit a slump in your blogging? Perhaps you haven’t posted anything in weeks or even months because your enthusiasm for the topic has gone and you’re finding it hard to be consistent. 1: Take a Proper Break from Blogging.

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ProBlogger

DECEMBER 12, 2019

The post Are Blog Comments Still Worthwhile … Or Are They a Waste of Time? A decade ago, new bloggers were often advised to leave comments on other blogs to start building traffic to their own blog. For years, there’s been a lot of debate in the blogging world about comments. Think about your own blog.

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ProBlogger

MARCH 7, 2019

The post How to Get Products to Review on Your Blog appeared first on ProBlogger. This post is based on Episode 178 of the ProBlogger podcast. Whether your blog is all about reviewing products or you want to review them occasionally, it’s not always easy to get your hands on them. I’ll come onto those in a moment.

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ProBlogger

AUGUST 15, 2019

The post How to Make a Full-Time Income From Your Blog appeared first on ProBlogger. This post is based on episode 48 of the ProBlogger podcast. While there are no guarantees, earning a full-time income from your blog can be a realistic goal provided you’re willing to: get specific about your money goals. Be specific.

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ProBlogger

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

The post What Can You Blog About When All the Good Ideas Are Already Taken? When you’re trying to come up with a great idea for a blog post, does it seem like every topic has already been done to death? But a quick Google search shows there are dozens of similar posts. offering a list at the end of the post.

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ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

The post Six First Income Streams Recommended for Bloggers appeared first on ProBlogger. This post is based on episode 198 of the ProBlogger podcast. If you’ve been blogging for a while but haven’t started monetizing your blog, you might be wondering what income stream you should add first.

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ProBlogger

JANUARY 1, 2019

The post The Best Way to Start a Blog in 2019 appeared first on ProBlogger. If you’ve been Googling how to start a blog, then I’m sure you’ve already come across many resources telling you how. And most of them are pretty much the same, as creating your first blog is just a matter of a few technical steps.

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ProBlogger

JANUARY 23, 2019

The post 271: How One Blogger Simplified Starting a Blog by Sharing the Load appeared first on ProBlogger. How One Blogger Worked With Others to Start a Blog. We continue our series featuring stories from new bloggers who have recently completed our free Ultimate Guide to Starting a Blog course.

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ProBlogger

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

The post International Start a Blog Day Class of 2019 appeared first on ProBlogger. I thought I was too late to start blogging in 2002. But I started a blog anyway. I also loved seeing my blog grow and the community that built around my blog. And In 2019 it’s still not too late to start a blog.

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Moz

OCTOBER 6, 2019

Posted by DaisyQ As a digital content marketer, your job is to grow traffic that converts into leads and sales. This post is for the other marketers that work in the not-so-sexy fields. Grow blog traffic, stat. One of my tasks was to grow website traffic, and the best channel I landed on was the company blog.

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ProBlogger

JANUARY 21, 2019

The post 270: How One Blogger Changed Her Life by Starting a Blog appeared first on ProBlogger. How Starting a Blog Helped Transform the Life of a Blogger. This first episode of 2019 launches a series of stories from new bloggers who started their blogs after completing our free Start a Blog course.

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ProBlogger

JUNE 27, 2019

The post How to Use Quotes in Your Blog Content Legally and Ethically appeared first on ProBlogger. This post is based on episode 173 of the ProBlogger podcast. Are you confident you’re using quotes legally and ethically on your blog? And that’s what we’ll be covering in this post. But don’t let that worry you.

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ProBlogger

JANUARY 25, 2019

The post 272: How Networking and Interviewing Helped One Blogger Build Her Blog appeared first on ProBlogger. How One Blogger is Making the Most from Networking and Interviewing. Our series of stories from new bloggers continues with Penny Wilson, who started Lingo Mama to blog about language learning and travel.

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ProBlogger

JUNE 6, 2019

The post Three Key Things Successful Bloggers Do to Build Their Blogs Into Businesses appeared first on ProBlogger. This post is based on episode 192 of the ProBlogger podcast. To build a business around your blog you probably need to work on certain things. And John’s post highlights some great habits to build.

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ProBlogger

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

The post How I Write a Blog Post: My Step-by-Step Process appeared first on ProBlogger. This post is based on Episode 186 of the ProBlogger podcast. I’m often asked how I write a blog post. And this doesn’t apply to just blog posts. My blogs teach people how to do things.

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ProBlogger

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

The post Five Ways to Quadruple Your Blog’s Income appeared first on ProBlogger. Let’s say you’ve already monetized your blog – at least to some degree. Well, that’s what we’ll be covering in this blog post. Even if you’re just starting out with monetizing your blog, give this post a read anyway.

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ProBlogger

JANUARY 28, 2019

The post 273: How One Blogger Turned a Painful Situation into a Life-Changing Blog appeared first on ProBlogger. How One Blogger Found Encouragement in Difficult Times. Our new bloggers series continues with Melissa, who started Living in the Wait. Blogging about her journey and wait has brought joy to her life.

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ProBlogger

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The post Seven Important Things I’ve Learnt from Eleven Years of Freelance Blogging appeared first on ProBlogger. Have you ever thought of giving paid blogging a go? Maybe you see it as a means to an end, or perhaps a handy way to make some extra money to support your own blog. Yes, you can unpublish a post. (Yes,

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ProBlogger

MAY 16, 2019

The post How to Grow Your Blog’s Traffic and Income by Setting Goals appeared first on ProBlogger. This post is based on episode 135 of the ProBlogger podcast. What does it take to make a full-time living for your blog? How I Started Setting Goals for My Blogging. How to Set Your Own Goals for Your Blog.

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ProBlogger

JULY 4, 2019

The post Seven Warning Signs That Your Blog Needs More Attention appeared first on ProBlogger. You might think you’re on top of your blogging. You’re publishing posts regularly. But are you paying as much attention to your blog as you should be? If you’re in a bit of a blogging rut (i.e. Why It’s a Problem.

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ProBlogger

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

The post 277: The Secret to Building a Better Blog appeared first on ProBlogger. 31 Days to Build a Better Blog. Today’s the day to sign up for our 31 Days to Build a Better Blog course. While the course has evolved, it remains the #1 reason most blogs become successful. Monetize your blog. Start a Blog.

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ProBlogger

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

The post 275: How One Blogger Quit Her Job and Started a Lifestyle Blog appeared first on ProBlogger. How One Blogger Took Action, Left Her Job, and Began a Lifestyle Blog. Today marks the end of our series featuring stories from new bloggers. Hence the title of her blog: Pretty Things, Yummy Food.

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ProBlogger

OCTOBER 24, 2019

The post Is Your Blog Draining Your Bank Account? Here’s How Freelance Blogging Could Help appeared first on ProBlogger. Blogging can get expensive pretty fast. Sure, your blog may eventually bring in the money to pay for all of these. Freelance blogging. How Freelance Blogging Works.

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ProBlogger

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The post How to Handle Critical and Attacking Comments from Blog Readers appeared first on ProBlogger. When you put yourself out there as a blogger, the feedback you get isn’t always as constructive as you’d like. While I’ve only experienced it a handful of times in my blogging career, it can be difficult to deal with.

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ProBlogger

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The post The Pros and Cons of Running Advertising on Your Blog appeared first on ProBlogger. Do you run ads on your blog? Many bloggers do. In fact, people often start monetizing their blogs this way using an ad network such as Google AdSense. So should you be running ads on your blog?

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ProBlogger

JANUARY 17, 2019

The post 6 Ways to Boost Your Blog Traffic in the New Year appeared first on ProBlogger. This post is based on Episode 177 of the ProBlogger podcast. Did your blog have a bit of a holiday slump? Many bloggers find they lose momentum with their traffic in January. Tip #2: Create a Highly Valuable ‘Mega Post’.

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ProBlogger

APRIL 11, 2019

The post Why You Should Revisit Your Old Content – Regularly appeared first on ProBlogger. This post is based on episode 145 of the ProBlogger podcast. Is your obsession with new content hurting your blog? As bloggers, we tend to focus on what we’re creating now rather than what we created months or even years ago.

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ProBlogger

OCTOBER 3, 2019

The post How to Write Great Blog Post Titles appeared first on ProBlogger. This post is based on Episode 156 of the ProBlogger podcast. The title of your blog post can completely change its destiny. People often decide whether to read your post – and ultimately take action – based on the title alone.

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ProBlogger

JANUARY 31, 2019

The post 274: How Stefano Changed Blogging Platforms and Started Blogging with a Plan appeared first on ProBlogger. How a Blogger Found the Right Plan and Business Idea. Today our series of stories from new bloggers continues with Stefano Caioni, a web developer and photographer. Blogging isn’t dead.

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ProBlogger

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The post What Time of Day is Best to Publish to Your Blog? This post is based on episode 130 of the ProBlogger podcast. When I started blogging (back in 2005, when RSS feeds were really big), I paid a lot of attention to when I published my posts because it seemed to affect how many people saw them.

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ProBlogger

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

The post Black Friday Blogging Deals – Believe the Hype! Right now is a great time to minimize the costs of your blogging by taking advantage of the incredible bargains available on the essential services you require to run your blog. The post Black Friday Blogging Deals – Believe the Hype!

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ProBlogger

MARCH 21, 2019

The post How to Overcome Failure in Six Powerful Steps appeared first on ProBlogger. This post is based on episode 190 of the ProBlogger podcast. And in today’s post I’ll take you through six things I try to do when I’m facing failure or I’ve made a mistake – no matter how big or small it was. But we all do.

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ProBlogger

MARCH 28, 2019

The post How to Get Moving Again When You Feel Stuck appeared first on ProBlogger. This post is based on episode 158 of the ProBlogger podcast. Do you ever feel stuck in your blogging or your business? The day I started my first blog was probably the day I learned the most about blogging – ever.

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