In October I was involved in a Keynote at BlogWorld Expo, where I told the story in this video of my son who reminded me of a powerful principle of successful blogging.
So many people have since told me how much they enjoyed and were impacted by the story that I thought I should capture it on video and share it here on the blog.
I hope you enjoy the wisdom of my four-year-old son.
Transcription of “Tell the World Something Important”
About three months ago now, I was sitting here at my desk,...
Thursday, January 13, 2011
TechCrunch, Engadget and AOL: Great Theater, Great Dysfunction or Both?
Here at Marketing Pilgrim we have carved out a very specific niche in the Internet marketing blog space. We are not here to break stories. Why? Because that takes a different skill set than we have and, honestly, it’s a lot of work. Instead we help our readers see some of what we consider to be top stories that are of interest and we put our spin on it. Some things you like some you don’t and that’s what makes it fun.
In other parts of the blogging...
Top 10 Attributes of a Successful Blogger
Have you ever thought about what it actually takes to become a successful blogger? Well, there are certainly a lot of successes out there and we can all learn from the best of the best. So I got to thinking about what it actually takes to run a successful blog and here is a list that I came up with.
1. Loves to write
You must admit that in order to blog successfully then loving to write must be #1. You really shouldn’t be blogging if writing to you is a chore. Your own writing style is what...
How to Be a Remarkable Blogger
TweetHave you ever thought about what it takes to build your blog above the norm and make it the envy of everybody? What it takes is being a remarkable blogger.
There are many debates in the blogosphere; some agree that content is king while others believe marketing is king. But the truth is that neither content nor marketing is king but the blogger himself. The blogger has to put the right balance between content and marketing which brings the need for being remarkable.
Be Unique and Personal
It...
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Is Blogging The Right Career Path For You?
To many, the world of blogging for income seems like a fantasy world. Internet marketing “gurus” are a dime a dozen and it seems like everywhere you look online, there’s a website claiming they can teach you the secrets to creating financial freedom. It all look so easy…but it’s not. Not even close!
The profession of blogging is often misunderstood and gets far less credit that it deserves. People assume that all we do is sit at home in our underwear, surf the Internet, and write an article now...
How to Play Poker Like a Rockstar
Think back five to ten years ago… if you wanted to play some poker you had two options; call over a few friends, or head over to your nearest casino. Now, through the power of the internet, you can play poker and win/lose money from the comfort of your own home! Poker is now bigger than ever and everyone wants to get in on the action!
My good friend Neil Patel is about to take the online poker world by storm with his new blog, Online Poker Lowdown,...
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011
What’s the Difference Between Content Marketing and Copywriting?
For a traditional marketer, the answer to the above question is simple.
Content marketing is the creation of valuable content that has a marketing purpose. For example, my company creates an awesome special report, and we exchange it for your email address and your permission to educate you further about our stuff.
Copywriting is designed to get the reader to take a specific action. Sometimes that’s making a purchase, but it can also be confirming...
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