ProBlogger Podcast: Blog Tips to Help You Make Money Blogging

This podcast episode discusses the importance of having blog policies and operating standards. It covers six areas to consider having a policy for, such as comment moderation and personal privacy. It also provides resources and information on legal requirements for bloggers.

Today's episode discusses the benefits of leaving comments on other blogs, including building relationships and growing your blog's audience. It also highlights the dangers of leaving comments if not done well and provides tips on making it a regular habit. The episode emphasizes how leaving comments on other blogs can improve your own blog content.

Learn how to write an engaging opinion post for your blog that will draw readers in and set your blog apart from others. Discover the benefits of sharing your opinion and how it can help your blog grow. Get tips on choosing the right opinion to share and how to do so without offending or annoying people. Plus, find out how to encourage others to share their opinions and engage in meaningful conversations on your blog.

Learn how to create a sneeze page that keeps readers on your blog longer, increases page views, and improves SEO. Discover the concept of sneeze pages and their benefits, with examples from Digital Photography School. Get tips on creating a sneeze page and driving traffic to it through navigation links, social media sharing, and automation.

Today's guest on the podcast is a first time reader, someone who can offer a fresh perspective on your blog. They discuss how to improve your blog by seeing it from a first time reader's perspective and how to gather feedback to make necessary improvements. They also mention two tools, peak.usertesting.com and Crazy Egg, that provide insights on user interaction and behavior on your blog.

Learn how to improve your blog by solving your readers' problems, including techniques for identifying and tackling their issues. Discover the importance of addressing user questions and problems, and explore different strategies for creating problem-solving blog posts.

The podcast discusses the benefits of finding a blogging buddy to improve your blog. It explains how collaboration can enhance your blogging skills and provide support. The episode also provides different ways to find a blogging buddy, such as joining blogger groups or commenting on other blogs.

In this podcast, the host discusses the importance of updating key pages on your blog and the potential consequences of outdated pages. They give suggestions for pages that may need updating and provide tips for enhancing first impressions, navigation, calls to action, and common mistakes to avoid. They also talk about the importance of updating high traffic posts on your blog, including the about page, sales pages, contact page, and how to optimize content for search engine rankings and increase reader engagement.

Discover the power of observing different environments to enhance your blog. Gain inspiration from your local mall to generate ideas for your blog. Learn how bookstores, Apple stores, libraries, tourist destinations, and restaurants can provide valuable insights. Don't miss the 10 lessons learned from this exercise on the speaker's website.

Discover the benefits of creating an editorial calendar for your blog, such as relieving pressure on idea generation and gaining a holistic view of future content. Learn about the significance of planning content for events and utilizing advertisers. Get tips on how to prioritize post ideas, set deadlines, and efficiently manage your calendar using tools and plugins.