Welcome, friends. This week I’ve got a great round up for you, sharing how to build better blogging relationships and how to amp up your site speed. A win-win. I’ve already learned so much reading these articles, and I am planning to change up a few things on my own blog this week using my new found knowledge.
This is such a great way to increase your followers and build better blogging relationships. Seriously, it works. I’ve been using this technique for a while now, and its had such a positive impact on engagement and blog growth. Learn tangible ways you can start showing off your friendliness and appeal as a blogger. This is a must-read.
How to Speed Up Your Site With MaxCDN and W3 Cache
I’m all about site speed these days. I just switched hosting providers to help with that, but there are a few other things you can do. One is W3 Cache, which is a plugin that I already use on my blog. You can take this up a notch and sign up for MaxCDN and configure it with W3 Cache. This post offers a step by step tutorial. MaxCDN does have a low monthly fee, but if you are getting a ton of traffic and want some extra speed, this may be helpful.
Thankful Thursday: Content, Customers, Advice, Broadnet, Backlinks
Adrienne is sharing some of her favorite and most helpful posts from around the web this week. Great articles to keep you on your best blogging journey.
3 Simple Habits to Nurture Your Guest Blogging Network
I think there is huge value in guest blogging. Its very likely using the howdy neighbor technique will prevent the need pitch bloggers for guest posts. They will invite you! Add in these three simple habits, and I don’t know how you can go wrong!
Why You Have No Business Writing Short Blog Posts
Ryan Biddulph says I should write longer blog posts, and he’s right. He writes blog posts that are usually greater than 2,000 words, and he never seems to lose my attention. Check out this post and see why you’re driving away readers with your rinky-dink short posts.
Finding a balance between blogging and real life seems to by my constant struggle as of late. Chris Brogan is sharing all the details for an upcoming webinar on how to handle time and family as an owner. Super easy to sign up for. Plus, Chris promises it’ll be worth your while.
How to Make Money From Your Mailing List in 48 Hours
This is the whole point of building a list, right? To connect with your readers via your email list and hope they will help support your blogging journey. Jawad talks about two ways to make money: how to offer a premium email course and how to sell highly actionable video tutorials.
7 Actionable Tips You Should Use Today to Improve Your Blog
I am loving this post. Totally spot on. My favorite tip was #4, which is basically how to fix your horrible sidebar. Yep, mine was pretty horrible not too long ago. My blog is a work in progress, but Andrew is right, we definitely need start implementing these tips.
CommentLuv Review: 10 Solutions in 1 Blog Commenting Tool
I haven’t installed CommentLuv yet. Clearly, this is something I need to do. Great advice on how CommentLuv can help take your blog up a notch. My favorite benefit is I can easily visit a blogger’s site and head straight for the post they want me to see.
How I Use My Editorial Calendar
An awesome video on how Amy Lynn Andrews manages her editorial calendar. It’s a great 9 minute tutorial to help you improve your organization as a blogger. Totally inspired to get my act together and start organizing my newsletter content.
Did you find these articles helpful? Any great blogging articles or tips you found this week?
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