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How I Started Blogging: My Story 

How I Started Blogging My Story

Once upon a time in a far of land… Oh no, that’s not what I wanted to cover.  How I started blogging. My original choice of profession was to become an engineer. But one day, the lead engineer approached me…

  • Dan Swords
  • September 26, 2023
  • SEO & Visibility

Optimize Images for SEO: Make Your Website Picture-Perfect

Dan and Sami sit at a desk reviewing image SEO settings on a computer screen in a sunny home office.

Are you looking for ways to optimize images for SEO without slowing down your website? Images can improve the look of a blog post, help explain your ideas, and make your content easier to share. But large files, vague filenames,…

  • Dan Swords
  • September 24, 2023
  • Content Creation Over 50

Guest Posting for Content Creators Over 50: Build Quality Backlinks

Guest Blogging graphic with social icons on a wooden background for content creators over 50.

Age is only a number, but in the world of content creation, experience is your greatest asset. One of the most effective ways to share that experience and grow your digital footprint is through guest posting. Today, we’re diving into…

  • Dan Swords
  • September 19, 2023
  • Blogging Fundamentals

How to Start a Successful Blog: 5 Tips You Need to Know

10 core qualities of a great blog post that drive digital authority and search results.

In 2023, there are over 600 million blogs online. With so many blogs online, you may wonder how to start a successful blog and stand out in this competitive online world. In today’s blog post, I will review the five…

  • Dan Swords
  • September 17, 2023
  • Blogging Fundamentals

Blog Post Types: How to Choose the Right One

What are the different blog post types?

Who wants to write the same thing over and over? Likewise, who wants to read the same thing over and over? It would help if you spruced up your blog with different blog post styles. What are the different types,…

  • Dan Swords
  • September 16, 2023
  • Blogging Fundamentals

Why Goldfish Make Better Website Visitors

Why Goldfish Make Better Website Visitors

You have 8 seconds to grab your reader’s attention and keep them on your site. Just 8 seconds. That’s the average time it took you to read these three sentences.   Just 8 seconds. Keeping your readers engaged at your site…

  • Dan Swords
  • September 9, 2023
  • Blogging Strategy & Growth

Have You Wondered Why My Blog Isn’t Working? Here’s How to Fix It Fast

It’s frustrating when you publish a post and nothing happens. No readers. No engagement. No momentum. If you’ve ever wondered why my blog isn’t working, you’re not alone. Most bloggers struggle with the same issues — and most of those…

  • Dan Swords
  • September 5, 2023
  • Blogging Strategy & Growth

Oh, the (Blogging) Places You’ll Go

Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to start blogging All the great things you will say. You have fingers on your keyboard. You have words in your head. Great posts abound you They will like what they read. You…

  • Dan Swords
  • September 2, 2023
  • Social Media & Promotion

How to Effectively Promote Your Blog on Instagram: 5 Tips For Success

How to Effectively Promote Your Blog on Instagram

Instagram hit the internet in October 2010 and has become an effective tool to promote your blog and connect with their followers. Not only can you make new connections, but you can also drive website traffic. If you want to…

  • Dan Swords
  • August 29, 2023
  • Blogging Strategy & Growth

How to Find Time to Write When Life Is Already Busy

Dan covers his ears in a room filled with ringing clocks while Sami smiles in pink noise-canceling earmuffs, illustrating how to find time to write when life is busy.

Learning how to find time to write is rarely about discovering a completely open afternoon. Most of the time, it means using smaller blocks of time more deliberately and knowing exactly what you want to accomplish before you sit down.…

  • Dan Swords
  • August 26, 2023
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