Influence, Cash, or Hobby: Which Blogging Choice Is Right for You?

This guest post is by Brandon Connell of brandonconnell.com When I first started a blog that I took seriously, it was to promote an ebook that I had published on Amazon’s Digital Text platform. Initially, I wanted the blog to be my “author’s headquarters,” but soon after, I realized what I really wanted to do with my blog. It was far from my initial goal, and I wish I’d made the right decision from the beginning, rather than reversing course. The problems Changing your blogging type after you...

The Rockstar Guide to Getting More Traffic, Fame, and Success

Have you ever been to a concert where the opening act was just awful? Maybe their music was okay, but there was something about the performance that undermined your ability to enjoy it. The group just lacked that special something that would make them stand out, that would draw you in. That quality they’re lacking is called showmanship — and it’s not just for musicians. You can spot a blogger who lacks showmanship a mile away. Even after...