CategoryMiscellaneous Blog Tips

4th of April 2024 Darren Rowse

18 Lessons I’ve Learned about Blogging

In November 2002 I first heard the word blog after a mate e-mailed me a link and said I should consider starting one. Within 24 hours I’d created my first blog (a blogspot blog that doesn’t exist today). Since that time I’ve run 20+ blogs (most have survived, some have ...more
Miscellaneous Blog Tips
21st of March 2024 Darren Rowse

How to Revitalize Your Blog Content When You Feel You’ve Covered It All

Maintaining Momentum in Blogging Series Have you ever found yourself staring at your blog, wondering what on earth to write about next? You might think you’ve explored every angle of your topic, leaving no stone unturned. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many bloggers encounter this challenge, especially after ...more
Creating Content
7th of March 2024 Darren Rowse

Engaging Your Audience: How Building on Reader Comments Can Fuel Your Blog’s Growth

Maintaining Momentum in Blogging Series Blogging thrives on conversation. It’s not just about broadcasting your ideas; it’s about sparking dialogue and engaging with your community. One of the most vibrant places for these interactions is often overlooked—the comment section. As we continue “maintaining momentum” on your blog, let’s explore a ...more
Building Community
29th of February 2024 Darren Rowse

Strategies to Maintain Blogging Momentum Through Life’s Ups and Downs

This week at ProBlogger, we’re diving deep into a topic close to every blogger’s heart: how to keep the momentum going, no matter what life throws your way. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned pro, maintaining your blog’s momentum is key to its success. Last week, we ...more
Be Productive
22nd of February 2024 Darren Rowse

3 Factors to Consider Before Starting a Blog – Maintaining Blogging Momentum

Originally posted by Darren Rowse, Updated for 2024 Starting a blog is an adventure—a journey I’ve embarked on more times than I can count. And along the way, I’ve learned a thing or two about what it takes to keep that momentum going. Today, I want to share some updated ...more
Miscellaneous Blog Tips
21st of December 2023 Darren Rowse

Mastering the Art of Listening: A Blogger’s Guide to Success

Once upon a time, I shared a set of slides from a presentation which outlines a variety of lessons that I’ve learned as a blogger. Over the coming months I intend to expand upon many of the points in that presentation – starting today with ‘Listening’. When I began blogging ...more
Creating Content
26th of October 2023 Darren Rowse

Using Categories and Tags Effectively on Your Blog

This post on using Tags and Categories on a blog was originally written by Michael Martin from ProBlog Design and updated recently by the ProBlogger team. Categories and tags are essential for blogs and content organization for many reasons: SEO Benefits: Categories and tags help search engines understand the structure ...more
Miscellaneous Blog Tips
5th of October 2023 Guest Blogger

5 Blog Naming Basics

A guest post by Nathalie Lussier. Is your blog getting the attention you know it deserves? Maybe you haven’t started your blog yet because you can’t settle on the right name or theme. Perhaps you’re thinking of starting a second blog, but want to “do it right” this time… Whichever ...more
Miscellaneous Blog Tips
31st of August 2023 Darren Rowse

7 Tips for Busy Bloggers on Finding Time to Blog

Whenever I ask ProBlogger readers “what’s the biggest challenge that they face as a blogger?”, the answer I hear most is “Time”. Finding time to blog is something that all bloggers struggle with. Whether you are just starting out and blogging as a hobby, blogging as a part time job ...more
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