Darren Rowse

A few days ago we published a post on ProBlogger titled ‘Forget about Marketing: Concentrate on Blogging‘, which led to some interesting discussion on Twitter and in the comments. I love the points author Nicholas Whitmore made in the post but I wanted to give a few thoughts, based on ...more

Who wants to grow their blog’s audience? I’m yet to meet a blogger who doesn’t, so I’m picturing in my mind a room full bloggers with their hands in the air! If you’re one of them, I would highly recommend you spend a few minutes today listening to the first ...more

Over the past year I’ve been meeting with a business coach who has been helping me to look at my blogging as a business rather than just a job. One of the things that has become evident to me is that good sustainable businesses don’t usually just happen by accident. ...more

I recently had a conversation with a reader about selecting the right topic for a profitable blog. In this discussion, I realized that finding a balance among various factors is crucial. Let’s explore these essential principles for choosing a profitable blog topic. Topic Popularity One important factor in the success ...more

The following post was originally submitted by Duncan Riley from the Blog Herald, Weblog Empire and updated with current tools and tips. I asked Duncan to explore the topic of using Images on Blogs. I think you’ll agree that his article below is a very comprehensive exploration of the topic, ...more

As a blogger, one of your primary goals is to attract a larger audience to your website. More traffic means more visibility, engagement, and ultimately, more opportunities for monetization. Fortunately, there are several effective strategies you can employ to increase your blog’s traffic. In this article, we’ll explore ten proven ...more

We now turn our attention to ways of making money from blogging that are more more ‘indirect’ in nature – or how to earn money because of your blog rather than from it (How to Make Money From Your Blog – Direct Methods). Many of the following methods are the ...more

Having thought through whether you should blog for money it is now worth taking a look at some of the different models for doing so. I tend to break the different models that bloggers are using to make money from blogging into two areas – Direct and Indirect methods. Direct ...more

In a galaxy not so far away, the Star Wars franchise has captivated millions with its epic storytelling and enduring characters. Beyond the realm of lightsabers and space battles, there are valuable lessons to be learned from the success of this iconic movie franchise. As a ProBlogger, you can harness ...more