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How I’m Planning to Drive More Traffic to My Website

Dan opens large double doors labeled danswords.com while Sami runs ahead, with Pinterest and Backlinks signs showing ways to drive more traffic to the website.

If I want to drive more traffic to my website, I can’t just keep publishing posts and hope people magically show up. That is the part I’m working on now. For a while, I thought if I kept writing great…

  • Dan Swords
  • June 6, 2026
  • Blogging Fundamentals

H1 H2 H3 Tags: The Simple Way to Structure a Blog Post

Dan walks with Sami through a colorful landscape of H1, H2, and H3 heading tags, showing how headings structure a blog post.

H1 H2 H3 tags may sound technical, but they are really just the structure of your blog post. Think of them as the signs that guide your reader through the page. When you use headings the right way, your post…

  • Dan Swords
  • May 30, 2026
  • Building the Dream

What Starting a Blog After 50 Really Taught Me: Building the Dream

Illustrated image of Dan working on his laptop outside with a Building the Dream logo and Starting a Blog After 50 text in the background.

Starting a blog after 50 has taught me more than I expected. I started this blogging journey 13+ years ago. And today, I’m still working to prefect my craft. And honestly, I think that’s pretty cool. So welcome to another…

  • Dan Swords
  • May 20, 2026
  • Content Creation Over 50

Starting a Blog After 50: How to Share Your Experience Online

Man in a brown jacket sits on a jeep in the desert, holding a mug that says 'One step at a time,' with a dog nearby and a Route 66 sign nearby to emphasize travel themes.

Starting a blog after 50 can feel intimidating at first. It’s easy to look at social media and think the internet belongs to the younger creators who grew up with YouTube, Instagram, and smartphones in their hands. But that’s not…

  • Dan Swords
  • May 16, 2026
  • Building the Dream

I Wasn’t Going to Post This but Something Made Me Do It

Building the Dream illustration of Dan photographing Sami beside a Route 66 motel, an orange van, and a desert highway at sunset.

It’s late in the evening on Saturday. I have a bunch of stuff to do. If I skip this, no one will notice. But I will. There will be a hole in my posts. There are so many things on…

  • Dan Swords
  • May 13, 2026
  • Content Creation Over 50

Starting a Content Website After 50: A Realistic Look

Cartoon-style illustration of Dan and Sami working late in a home office while building a content website after 50.

Starting a content website after 50 sounds exciting when you first begin. You imagine publishing articles, building an audience, creating videos, and maybe even turning your experience into income someday. What nobody tells you is how mentally challenging the process…

  • Dan Swords
  • May 9, 2026
  • SEO & Visibility

Impressions but No Clicks: What I’m Fixing Right Now (And Why)

impressions but no clicks seo investigation with blog analytics and headline optimization clues

When I run across a post with impressions but no clicks, it raises a flag for me. It’s Google’s way of saying, “I see your content… I’m just not sure it’s worth clicking yet.” That usually means one of two…

  • Dan Swords
  • May 6, 2026
  • Blogging Strategy & Growth

How Long Does It Really Take to Get Blog Traffic (The Honest Timeline)

how long does it take to get blog traffic timeline with growth chart and analytics illustration

How long does it take to get blog traffic is one of the most common questions new bloggers ask—and honestly, it’s the one that frustrates people the most. I’ve been watching my own numbers in Google Search Console, and if…

  • Dan Swords
  • April 11, 2026
  • Blogging Fundamentals

New Types of Blog Posts: Break Free from Boring

Close-up of a vintage typewriter typing "Content is KING !!", emphasizing the importance of strong content strategy, including how to write a blog post and use different types of blog posts effectively.

Feeling stuck staring at a blinking cursor? Whether you’re a new blogger unsure of where to start or a seasoned writer in a creative rut, it’s time to unlock a powerful truth: there isn’t just one way to blog. Learning…

  • Dan Swords
  • June 28, 2025
  • Blogging Fundamentals

How to Write a Blog Post Without Feeling Overwhelmed

Query successful A stressed person wearing glasses rubs their eyes while sitting in front of a laptop, illustrating How to Write a Blog Post Without Feeling Overwhelmed.

Starting a blog can feel like staring at a blank page that won’t blink first. Whether it’s your very first post or you’re coming back after a break, it’s totally normal to feel stuck. In this post, you’ll learn how…

  • Dan Swords
  • June 21, 2025
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