11 tips to build a popular blog in just 90 days or less!

One of the questions I get often is how to build a popular blog. I got a private message from one friend on Facebook 2 days ago who said “Enstine, your new blog is getting so popular. How do you do it?”

Many people all over wonder how others do things to work for them. If it works for me, it can work for you. That’s right!

Now, I often give two answers to this question on how to build a popular blog;

  • Work smart and work like an ant – Get it quick
  • Take your time and build it gradually

As expected, many bloggers want to build a popular blog so fast. That’s achievable but you have to be an ant 😉

There are two entities involved:

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You need to boost your site’s UX- and here’s how exactly (3 easy ways to do it)!

The internet is by far the best chance we mere mortals have for building a great life for ourselves, you agree?

And how can we achieve that? By building a website, our very own online businesses, open 24/7.

That’s great and all, but there’s a problem…

Which is…?

We are not only ones doing it! It took me 3m  to write this introduction, and in that tiny speck of time, 10 000 new blog posts saw the light of day.

We need to stand out!

We MUST stand out! Or be drown in the noise.

How?

Since the reader is everything, I propose focusing on their wants and needs. In other words, let’s make a killer site.

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How to Protect a (new) WordPress blog from hackers!

Protecting your new WordPress blog should be a top priority especially if your copy is self-hosted.

A common deadly mistake I see around is a hurry to start pulling traffic and publishing articles on a newly installed self hosted blog without taking some necessary security steps. That’s foundation for disaster.

Can’t access your site? Have you been hacked? Lost your password or entire account? Are your core files compromised? The free Emergency Recovery Script will solve your nightmare with a single click.

This is part 6 in the series to build a money making blog. If you missed the other 5  parts, here is the front page for a list of contents.

In part 5, we saw how easy it is to install WordPress. As a matter of fact, it takes less than 3 minutes to get a copy installed.

NB: I recommend WPX Hosting,Siteground orBluehost to host your WordPress site.

WPX Hosting does daily automatic backup of your site (For free) and keeps copies for 2 months. Backup is the foundation of every safety major you are ever going to implement on your blog.

In part 7, we are looking at setting up the right theme to monetize your blog.

NB: 9 ideas to create your new business on WordPress

The copy we installed in part 5 is still virgin and vulnerable to attacks and damages. In this part, we are going to implement basic and solid security to our fresh copy. While it is not common to have a 100% secured blog, it’s going to keep you very safe from your end.

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5 Ways to Make Money Blogging

Who wants to make money blogging?

Most folks have no idea where to look next beyond the oft-referred to but not overly dependable Google Adsense income stream.

Although advertising revenue can be significant over the long haul it is not prospering during your earlier months as a blogger.

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5 Not so Popular But Essential Tips That Will Make You a Celebrated Blogger

You want to build such a name that when heard; everyone will give you a standing ovation or even kneel down.

Well, I don’t know if you can achieve that with blogging judging by the fact you’re not Jesus Christ.

However, what I do know is that you can become a blogger that everyone will love to celebrate.

You can become a blogger that people will always like to associate with knowing you’re a big deal.

You can build such a name that every blogger in the world will be fortunate to seat with you even for few seconds.

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Advertisers are NOT Stupid But These 10 Things Attract Them! Esp #10

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Some bloggers think they can fool advertisers. They desperately need money so they do a lot of stupid things to lower their Alexa rank. If you are one of them, I have just one thing to tell you;

– > Advertisers are not stupid!

Advertisers are businessmen. They spend money to make profit. They want targeted exposure, leads, sales, brand promotion, profitable business relationship, etc. They are not impressed by stats. They are impressed by results.

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