Stop Making These 14 Mistakes if You Want to Be a Full-Time Blogger
Hey and welcome to episode 19 of the Free and Fearless podcast. This one is dedicated to those who are about to start a blog and have probably been putting it off for a long time, or those who’ve set up their site already but aren’t sure what’s next in order to grow it. I really want you to do things right with your first blog because it can turn into something so big, that the rest of your life will never be the same again. To achieve financial freedom is to earn thousands of dollars with your blog and get to 5 figures a year (and – ultimately – 6 figures). That’s why I want to share some mistakes that can be avoided. Watch out for these and you’re guaranteed to save yourself a ton of time and troubles. Tune into the episode below: Show Notes: * [02:06] How to choose the right niche * [04:32] What starting with the wrong web host cost me * [07:04] Tips on internal and external linking * [08:12] Why stick to a publishing schedule * [11:06] Why creating new content isn’t enough + what to do * [12:14] My #1 rule for blog design * [13:28] How to give readers a story they can relate to * [15:26] Obsessing over blog stats vs what to actually do Mentioned: * My Business Journey [episode 1] * 6 Steps to Building a Content-Driven Business [episode 14] * WPX Hosting * SiteGround Transcript Blogging mistake #1: Not choosing a niche that is in demand. Choosing your niche is one of the most important steps you will take and that happens before you actually set up your blog. While it’s best if you find what you’re passionate about, that’s not the only element which plays a role. You want to have a successful blog that makes money and for that, you need a niche that’s profitable. Regardless of how many other sites in the same industry you can find online, yours can still grow and become popular enough and be the foundation of your business. So please don’t choose a niche without doing a bit of research. If you know my story, you know I began with Personal Development because it’s what I’m reading and writing about the most. I wasn’t making any money during these first years. But the income became regular once I also covered Business and Finance. That doesn’t mean I’ll stop writing about productivity, spirituality, motivation, reaching goals in life and building good habits. No. I just combine all this and that’s why Let’s Reach Success is a multi-niche blog. Some can also call it a