So You Want to be a Problogger?

Do you consider yourself a problogger? Do you have any tips to share in this matter? Daniel at Daily Blog Tips has put up ten points that every problogger should have. This includes:

1. Time
   
2. Expertise on a topic
   
3. Passion for the topic
   
4. Writing skills
   
5. Technical Knowledge
   
6. Blogging Knowledge
   
7. Web Design Skills
   
8. Business/Marketing Knowledge
   
9. Creativity and Innovative Ideas
   
10. Network of contacts
    

To the above list however, I believe time is one of the main issue specially for people (like me) that get into blogging while still having a full time job. It is really a tough job trying to make a fulltime income from blogging part time. Basically, you cannot really quit the job to blog full time if you are not making enough.

But who say’s we are here for an easy life? If we want to be a successful problogger then go work hard and smart. Remember, problogging takes time, time for you and for me to learn, perfect our skills, experience and enjoy.

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Blogging or Niche Blogging: What's the Difference?

What is better - to have one blog covering several topics or divide it and have a portfolio of blogs and focus each blog on one topic (niche blogging)?

As I surf the net, I found the common trend is on one subject per blog. At first I did not appreciate this idea. I did not see the difference in having one blog with several categories or several blogs covering each subject. But as I look closely on the issue I found some strong arguments for niche blogging strategy.

Running one blog with several categories is simpler in many ways. You will have to manage one design, one set of statistics, one set of readers and etc. But having separate statistics is definitely better and easier to track and analyze.

You can also ask yourself about your usual preference in surfing the net? Is your favorite blog having several subjects? If you are like me, my favorites are mostly focused niche blogs. I also noticed that the more topics cover the particular site the less likely I will put it in my favorites.

With niche blogging you will have a chance to develop loyal readership who bookmark or follow the blog via RSS because they know what they will be getting. As an author you will have more freedom to really focus upon a topic and don't feel uncomfortable that you do not pay attention to other topics - which will lead to increase in quality and depth of articles. Blogging on one topic can raise your credibility and profile. Your readers will perceive you as an expert on the topic or in an industry.

Revenue comes easily with focus blogging. Ad program like Adsense seem to work better on sites that are tightly focused. Search Engines like sites that are focused on one topic, that have multiple pages on the one theme and that are integrated sites. Niche blogs are usually more attractive to private advertisers or sponsors who are looking for content to place their ads on that is relevant to their product or service.

If you want to succeed blogging then blog with focus. Go for niche blogging.

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Problogging Success Guide Express in Images

Someone say picture speak a thousand words. This post content consist maily of images. I found them very informative and helpful to any blogger who wish to be successful.









Sources: http://blog-player.blogspot.com/

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Increase Your Traffic by Sending Your Traffic to Other Blogs

Am I kidding? Definitely no, in fact I am on my very right mind telling you this: If you want to have more traffic to your blog then sends your visitors to visit other blogs, websites and even to your competitor blogs.

You may be thinking that the above is the foolish thing to do but I am here telling you that this is at par with other effective blog traffic strategies.

If you blog about what your competitors are saying and if you place their links within your post then you are doing brilliant service to your readers. Readers will lover your blog more. It appears to them that your blog has more authority in the industry your blog belong.

The more you send people away to more valuable resources, the more valuable you become to your target audience and the more your readers will stick with you. Also, blogging about other bloggers position yourself to get your blog cited by them at some point. Thus, will increase your traffic coming from them.

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Great Bloggers Block Advice from a Prolific Blogger

Do you suffer bloggers block? Have you developed techniques on your own on how to battle against bloggers block? I am but found a great relief knowing that one of the most prolific writers on the web suffers the same. What is good about Darren Rowse is that, he developed his own way of battling bloggers block. Best of all, he even care to share it with others.

His twenty-five tips on battling bloggers block:

1. Change your Blogging Environment
   
2. Keep an idea Journal
   
3. Free Writing – Just Write
   
4. Read what other Bloggers are Saying
   
5. Combine Two Disconnected Ideas
   
6. Start with a Need
   
7. Take Questions
   
8. Flip an Idea
   
9. Collaborate with other Bloggers
   
10. Set a deadline
    
11. Take a Break
    
12. Stimulate your Mind
    
13. Find your Golden Hour
    
14. Comment on others Blogs
    
15. Read your Archives
    
16. Macro and Micro Posts
    
17. Write in a different voice
    
18. Change up your posting form – 20 Types of Blog Posts
    
19. Start writing the Middle of your Post
    
20. Short Posts
    
21. Side step Blogging Blockages
    
22. Mine your other Communications
    
23. Reward Yourself
    
24. Say it Out Loud
    
25. Mind Maps
    

He made a longer post on this one. But find time to read them because I found them very informative and useful. Check it out.

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