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Why Blogs Fail: The Real Reasons Promising Bloggers Quit

Why blogs fail illustrated with Dan and Sami in a leaking boat labeled with no traffic, no ideas, quick cash, burnout, and boredom.

Many people start a blog with the dream of making money, but when they concentrate solely on monetizing their website, they don't realize that it's the content that will actually drive traffic and make them money. This is why blogs fail.

  • Dan Swords
  • July 8, 2023
  • Blogging Strategy & Growth

10 Qualities of a Great Blog Post That Drives Results

Cartoon-style classroom scene showing Dan teaching Blogging 101 on a chalkboard with qualities of a great blog post while Sami sits at a desk holding a paper airplane.

Let’s be honest: we’ve all clicked on a blog post that promised the moon but it delivered a soggy sandwich. Whether you’re writing for a business or building a personal brand, understanding the qualities of a great blog post is…

  • Dan Swords
  • June 30, 2023
  • 4 Comments
  • Blogging Strategy & Growth

A Simple Blogging Checklist for Beginners

A blue compass pointing to the word “Strategy,” symbolizing the direction and focus provided by a simple blogging checklist.

I’ve come to realize there’s a big difference between writing and blogging. Forgetting why I’m sitting down to write can be the difference between a successful post and one that falls flat. That’s why I’ve started using a simple blogging…

  • Dan Swords
  • March 6, 2023
  • Blogging Strategy & Growth

How to Use a Call To Action That Drives Real Results

Person pressing a large red button representing a call to action in a blog post

If you’re learning how to use a call to action, you’re already ahead of most bloggers. Many blog posts share useful information but forget to tell the reader what to do next. A call to action (CTA) is the simple…

  • Dan Swords
  • February 25, 2023
  • Blogging Strategy & Growth

How to Monetize a Website Without Losing Your Mind

how to monetize your website concept showing excitement about making money online

Everyone wants to learn how to monetize your website. Ads, affiliate links, digital products. It all sounds simple. Build a site, add a few links, and the money shows up. That’s the story people tell. But here’s the part no…

  • Dan Swords
  • February 8, 2022
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