Do You Come on Too Strong as a Blogger?

After scanning my Facebook messages recently I noticed something. One individual asked me for blogging help. I happily sent him a Blogging From Paradise post for guidance. He reached out for assistance to learn more about blogging. I happily helped him with blog content. The remaining bloggers came on too strong by asking me to join their business opportunity. A few tried to be more pleasant by offering to set up a call discussing their business opportunity. Each person did not take the first step of building a relationship with me. This was mistake #1. Continue Reading

Do You Need to Stop Holding Back with Your Blogging Campaign?

I finally decided that the simplest way to succeed may feel quite uncomfortable in moments but perfectly sums up the topic of this blog post. Dictating these words late at night on the outskirts of London pushes me a little bit outside of my comfort zone because I choose not to hold back with my blog. You probably have noticed this by observing my publishing schedule as of late. I don't want to make any promises but intend to publish one blog post daily at least. Continue Reading

How to Make Money through Your Travel Blog with Unconventional Methods

Build a list. Open multiple streams of income. Create and connect. Accept sponsored posts. Peep the above talismans of travel blogging income wisdom. Most seem bandied about routinely on the travel blogger circuit; for good reason. Continue Reading

Does Your Blog Stand Out?

After reading my 100th blog post on "how to drive blog traffic" a few years into my blogging career I figured something out. Most bloggers struggle because few stand out. Most bloggers follow other bloggers. By this, I mean bloggers listen to common blogger advice and follow it so closely that you almost cannot tell the difference between the two bloggers. Each of these two bloggers teaches more bloggers to blog in basically identical fashion. Legions of bloggers parrot each other, borne of this blogging band of Doppelgangers. None stand out. Continue Reading

Should You Publish More Content or Open More Income Streams?

Bloggers often reach a crossroads. The time comes when you seem faced with a question: do you need to publish more detailed content or open more income channels? I cling to a personal opinion regarding this debate. However, I want to stress the benefits of walking each blogging path before reaching a verdict. Continue Reading