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It was a great time hanging with the 11 or 12 of you today! Above is a recording of the live event (tune in next week, same time!). I’ve provided a brief look at what I shared below:
- Read a lot. A set reading pattern and a random one. Research.
- Comment on other people’s blogs.
- Draft more than publish.
- Set artificial deadlines.
- Ask for impartial feedback.
I also had 2 Community Challenges as well:
- Try one of strategies of making money for your blog listed here, especially one that you’ve never tried before. Document and report how it goes!
- Comment everyday on a blog within your niche. Watch traffic return. Analyze.
Have a great rest of the week guys!
Loved this. Really challenged me on some things for sure. I am going to try and comment on a blog… might be this one. Who knows, but what you shared was very good.
go comment on another blog……!
When I first started running I would set arbitrary goals when I got tired, like don’t stop till I make it to that mailbox. I always pushed harder when I had something to work for. I can totally see how an artificial deadline would push me mentally to knock out some quality work in a short amount of time.
it works nearly every time…….. it’s part of my workflow, so to speak.
Just watched the replay.
1. I am a firm believer in reading. How can you expect other people to listen/learn from you if you do not do the same? I am thankful for developing a good habit of reading and learning on my own in my teen years. I love it when I hear others raise the same flag.
2. “Be a part of your target market.” Seth Godin.
3. I actually started writing ideas down before my relaunch. I knew me and knew I needed to be ahead on developing content. John, this is great advice.
4. Beginning to do this. I am getting better. It is so easy to take your own deadlines for granted.
5. Impartial, do you mean people you know or do you have a method to get feedback from strangers?
both on #5. i’d start with people you know, but you’ll find more and more people in the same boat as you grow.
Hey John,
Thanks for the live broadcast today. Your 5 things that you do everyday for your blog really interested me. I already did a few without realizing it. I love to write and I am a book junkie. I hope that my love for both will lead me to becoming a professional blogger.
jimmy, SWEET! love it. i love how you’re just “OUT” with your goal. go pro!
Dang. I missed it. Thanks for the replay. Goodness.
sure. is that not a good time for you?
Time is good BUT the work comes first so I never know what the day will hold. Primary issue though is that I just need to add it to my calendar so I don’t forget.
haha. scheduling………
Great stuff John! I just commented on a blog post in my niche area: education.
Thanks for the challenge!
sweet! what blog?
http://www.good.is/category/education/
whoa. that’s a sweet domain.
Thank you for these tips and insights John. This is all great content, and I can’t wait to see what else you have in store to share.
sure thing lance!
awesome,
one thing that I find – related to comments – is that forum participation (esp in your niche) yields even better traffic returns.
Two things I am going to try – from your video and challenge :
Draft more than Publish
Offer space for advertising (just not sure what a good starting rate is yet)
Phill
sweet! let me know how that goes…
and yes, forums are definite wins!
Thanks so much for this video blog. I scheduled myself to watch it again this evening (and plan to take some more notes). I am going to accept your Community Challenges and give you some feedback, as well as, blog about the Community Challenges and the results.
I like your total transparency in writing and in your video and the transparency that blogging affords the blogger and the bloggee. I like the quality of the information you give to your audience (Evernote as an example).
I have feedback for you in the form of two requests:
(1) Speak more loudly (I do my work at a Panera Bread with background noise; and even with ear phones, I had difficulty hearing you today), and
(2) Read/repeat your audience’s questions OUTLOUD before you answer them on your video blog. I heard some answers but had to guess at what the questions were.
Thanks. I am following you daily; and I am now using EVERNOTE – thanks to you – which has saved me so much time in the last two days. In fact, I just watched your video replay and took my notes in Evernote and am writing my comments in Evernote. What a time saver !!! Thanks again, Mr. Tent Blogger.
SWEET! dude, i LOVE the feedback. thanks so much for it. i value it……
in fact, i’m going to write a little post today asking for feedback! you’re the best!
http://tentblogger.com/5-tips-on-leveraging-community-feedback-well-for-your-blog/
I cannot get to the live Video sessions, though I would love to be! I am with our Team all day Wednesday and we are on in SF Bay Area. That puts it smack dab in the middle of the work morning. But I did check it out early this AM. Just want to let you know that your coaching is so beneficial. Again, love what’s happening. I am learning with each post! Hope to get my blog out soon. Maybe even become an official Tentblogger
greg… thanks so much for the encouragement. hopefully the archives are decent…?
if it gets big enough I might have multiple times during the week…
Achieves are great. I would be beneficial if you could mention the questions out loud when you get them so I know what your addressing when you respond. Just and FYI.
thanks for this tip greg. i’ll do this better when i revive it!
Really great video! I love everything you’re doing here. I just finished planning a big batch of posts and intend to comment on more blogs (starting with this post!)
Also, I just wrote a post over at WPCandy on the Live Theme. It’s definitely one of those themes that makes me want to do something I have no business doing (like a live broadcast). It looks so good. I’ll definitely be here for your next broadcast.
J.D.
…………….. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Seeing your face around here consistently has been very encouraging. Now… tell me your story in 140chars or less!
My story in exactly 140 characters:
Quit college, had crappy jobs, quit crappy jobs, started designing sites, started blogging, failed some, lucked into some nice writing jobs.
hahah! sweet! did you do your own avatar?
I wish! It was illustrated by http://twitter.com/carlafcosta
word up. thanks man! how are you these days?
John, thanks for being such a great resource. Between you and the guys at 8bit I have found a great theme, learned about using it, and have found some phenomenal blogging tools. This post is just one example, of the many, that has been so helpful. Such a great blessing.
matt,
thanks for supporting us! we really appreciate it!