Comments on: The Power of Blogging with A Long Term View http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/ Blog Tips to Help You Make Money Blogging - ProBlogger Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:04:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Eva http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/comment-page-2/#comment-4393621 Eva Sat, 06 Dec 2008 23:46:25 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/#comment-4393621 Wise words. You said "Keep at it even when the chips are down and you think you'll never make it." Thank you. I needed that. All your advice, and this post too, are just golden. Thanks again. BTW, we follow ea other on twitter. http://www.twitter.com/CoachEvaBowman Wise words. You said “Keep at it even when the chips are down and you think you’ll never make it.” Thank you. I needed that.

All your advice, and this post too, are just golden.
Thanks again.
BTW, we follow ea other on twitter.
http://www.twitter.com/CoachEvaBowman

]]> By: Marion TD Lewis http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/comment-page-2/#comment-4369674 Marion TD Lewis Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:36:15 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/#comment-4369674 I did not realize it takes so little time to get a blog to generate income. I do advocate trying to monetize one's blog on my own blog www.SmallBizSociety.blogspot.com but funnily enough, I haven't been thinking about it for myself. I've just been slavishly writing because I get turned on thinking how good I am at it - sure I"m completely delusional. But I write for the joy of it....still, now that I know better, I have to start blogging with a whole different purpose. I did not realize it takes so little time to get a blog to generate income. I do advocate trying to monetize one’s blog on my own blog http://www.SmallBizSociety.blogspot.com but funnily enough, I haven’t been thinking about it for myself. I’ve just been slavishly writing because I get turned on thinking how good I am at it – sure I”m completely delusional. But I write for the joy of it….still, now that I know better, I have to start blogging with a whole different purpose.

]]> By: العاب http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/comment-page-2/#comment-4367248 العاب Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:00:07 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/#comment-4367248 i used to get veru nervous about my tiny rate of traffic growth but now i am starting to know that this will take ti.......me . i used to get veru nervous about my tiny rate of traffic growth but now i am starting to know that this will take ti…….me .

]]> By: David http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/comment-page-2/#comment-4366487 David Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:11:46 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/#comment-4366487 I see this happening after almost a year and a half. Google is the key to blog growth. But it's like watching grass grow it's so slow.. Better to just enjoy the creative process that blogging should always be. It's like a romantic relationship. Do you give up because some of them turn out badly? Well maybe some do actually. But if you enjoy chasing a dream you probably will make it blogging someday. I do think that the two year estimate seems more realistic for many. Or possibly three years. When you buy a car do you worry very much about whether it takes two or three years to pay it off? Probably not. You just want to enjoy the new toy. So we enjoy blogging as well. And time flies when you are having fun. I see this happening after almost a year and a half. Google is the key to blog growth. But it’s like watching grass grow it’s so slow.. Better to just enjoy the creative process that blogging should always be. It’s like a romantic relationship. Do you give up because some of them turn out badly? Well maybe some do actually. But if you enjoy chasing a dream you probably will make it blogging someday. I do think that the two year estimate seems more realistic for many. Or possibly three years.
When you buy a car do you worry very much about whether it takes two or three years to pay it off? Probably not. You just want to enjoy the new toy. So we enjoy blogging as well. And time flies when you are having fun.

]]> By: Bliputu http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/comment-page-2/#comment-4366245 Bliputu Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:36:46 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/#comment-4366245 I just started a blog and I did not think about any long term view. Maybe I can adjust on the way? I just started a blog and I did not think about any long term view. Maybe I can adjust on the way?

]]> By: CJ http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/comment-page-2/#comment-4365866 CJ Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:28:30 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/#comment-4365866 This is exactly the kind of information I need on those days when I just want to give up! LOL! Thanks so much. I found this VERY enlightening! This is exactly the kind of information I need on those days when I just want to give up! LOL! Thanks so much. I found this VERY enlightening!

]]> By: Anjay http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/comment-page-2/#comment-4365623 Anjay Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:06:07 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/#comment-4365623 Great post. I have just started 'serious' blogging. After having a couple of blogs on blogger which had little success, I realised that I needed to do things the right way. I know the rewards will take time but i'm in it for the long term. I have just started a recipe blog (the wife cooks, I eat the results) <a href="http://radiancerecipes.com" rel="nofollow">http://radiancerecipes.com</a>. I only started it at beginning of this month. Thanks Darren for the inspiration. Great post. I have just started ‘serious’ blogging. After having a couple of blogs on blogger which had little success, I realised that I needed to do things the right way. I know the rewards will take time but i’m in it for the long term.

I have just started a recipe blog (the wife cooks, I eat the results) http://radiancerecipes.com. I only started it at beginning of this month.

Thanks Darren for the inspiration.

]]> By: Brentos http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/comment-page-2/#comment-4365076 Brentos Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:49:08 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/#comment-4365076 Great piece and congrats are in order for your success. I agree with all of this, but not so sure you need at least a post a day. If you are not in a rush and just write one "biggy" post a week (1500 - 2000) and focus on high quality, surely your blog will do just fine. I think Pavlina does it that way allot. Great piece and congrats are in order for your success.

I agree with all of this, but not so sure you need at least a post a day. If you are not in a rush and just write one “biggy” post a week (1500 – 2000) and focus on high quality, surely your blog will do just fine.

I think Pavlina does it that way allot.

]]> By: RobH http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/comment-page-2/#comment-4364536 RobH Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:28:30 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/#comment-4364536 I need to ask what will probably seem like a stupid question but...... Let's say you have great, text-rich relevant content and update several times per day. What is the advantage to be in blog format rather than a regular old website? I need to ask what will probably seem like a stupid question but……

Let’s say you have great, text-rich relevant content and update several times per day. What is the advantage to be in blog format rather than a regular old website?

]]> By: Robby G http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/comment-page-2/#comment-4364515 Robby G Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:45:12 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/#comment-4364515 Another example showing that there's no such thing as easy money. Keep at it, don't give up, treat your blog seriously, and try not to make big mistakes and you're bound to make it in the long-run. Cheers! Another example showing that there’s no such thing as easy money. Keep at it, don’t give up, treat your blog seriously, and try not to make big mistakes and you’re bound to make it in the long-run.

Cheers!

]]> By: Robby G http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/comment-page-2/#comment-4364513 Robby G Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:44:56 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/#comment-4364513 Another example showing that there's no such thing as easy money. Keep at it, don't give up, treat your blog seriously, and try not to make big mistakes and you're bound to make it in the long-run. Another example showing that there’s no such thing as easy money. Keep at it, don’t give up, treat your blog seriously, and try not to make big mistakes and you’re bound to make it in the long-run.

]]> By: Ben http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/comment-page-2/#comment-4364417 Ben Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:46:40 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/#comment-4364417 This is a great article! Thanks for the tip on long-tail traffic. This is a great article!

Thanks for the tip on long-tail traffic.

]]> By: Metro http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/comment-page-2/#comment-4364164 Metro Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:21:37 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/#comment-4364164 Blogs are very tough to stick with due to what you said. However Blogs can be used in many ways to make money other than just by monetizing the blog. For example I created a blog for a company with a unique concrete coatings product. Each blog post is an educational case study and optimized per the contractors local market. Contractors send their clients to the blog and are presold when they arrive. No selling, thats done by the blog. My guess is that very few will profit from ads or even affiliate programs. However blogs are a powerful type of media. Those will great communication skills will use them with great success. Like in sales only about 3% succeed and less than 1% make a lot of money. Blogs are the same Blogs are very tough to stick with due to what you said. However Blogs can be used in many ways to make money other than just by monetizing the blog.

For example I created a blog for a company with a unique concrete coatings product. Each blog post is an educational case study and optimized per the contractors local market.

Contractors send their clients to the blog and are presold when they arrive. No selling, thats done by the blog.

My guess is that very few will profit from ads or even affiliate programs. However blogs are a powerful type of media. Those will great communication skills will use them with great success. Like in sales only about 3% succeed and less than 1% make a lot of money. Blogs are the same

]]> By: The Geek Entrepreneur http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/comment-page-2/#comment-4364135 The Geek Entrepreneur Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:06:18 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/#comment-4364135 I think it is pretty obvious to those familiar with blogging that consistent posting is one of the key factors in having a successful blog. I've been guilty in the past of giving up on a blog within a handful of months because it didn't have enough traffic or generating any income. That's the wrong mindset to have. Having a successful blog does take time. If you write high-quality posts in a consistent manner, you will find yourself running a successful blog. Wesley The Geek Entrepreneur I think it is pretty obvious to those familiar with blogging that consistent posting is one of the key factors in having a successful blog.

I’ve been guilty in the past of giving up on a blog within a handful of months because it didn’t have enough traffic or generating any income. That’s the wrong mindset to have.

Having a successful blog does take time. If you write high-quality posts in a consistent manner, you will find yourself running a successful blog.

Wesley
The Geek Entrepreneur

]]> By: Team Nirvana http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/comment-page-2/#comment-4363951 Team Nirvana Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:40:47 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/#comment-4363951 From the day ever I started blogging, take it long back(smirk!) in Feb 2008, I went thru a number of articles on how the blog shud be and got an overview on how the quality shud always precede the quantity. And I have stuck with that rule like a Solomon's Word of Blog Wisdom. I have started Team Nirvana in July 08 and I do not have much traffic yet. But, as it is still a baby and I am not fully into blogging, I am happy with what it's keeping up. Ranking good in Google as of yet, its making me happy. I am aiming to take on a team of 2 to post on TN. But, shud look into it more. Thanks Duncan and Darren fpr sharing awesome material. From the day ever I started blogging, take it long back(smirk!) in Feb 2008, I went thru a number of articles on how the blog shud be and got an overview on how the quality shud always precede the quantity. And I have stuck with that rule like a Solomon’s Word of Blog Wisdom.

I have started Team Nirvana in July 08 and I do not have much traffic yet. But, as it is still a baby and I am not fully into blogging, I am happy with what it’s keeping up. Ranking good in Google as of yet, its making me happy. I am aiming to take on a team of 2 to post on TN. But, shud look into it more.

Thanks Duncan and Darren fpr sharing awesome material.

]]> By: Angel Cuala http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/comment-page-2/#comment-4363860 Angel Cuala Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:06:32 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/#comment-4363860 Reality bites! That's why I immediately jump off from a blog that says he succeeded on a very short period of time. However, it's still a wonder to me on how to have consistent quality content. For sure, there will be times when you're not in the writing mood. But then, I suppose it won't hurt so much if we're as big as Darren. Reality bites! That’s why I immediately jump off from a blog that says he succeeded on a very short period of time. However, it’s still a wonder to me on how to have consistent quality content. For sure, there will be times when you’re not in the writing mood.

But then, I suppose it won’t hurt so much if we’re as big as Darren.

]]> By: Michael Haltman http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/comment-page-2/#comment-4363837 Michael Haltman Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:55:52 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/#comment-4363837 Great blog. There is no doubt that even with top quality content and opinion it takes a while a blog to gain traction. I have been writing The Political and Financial Markets Commentator for about 4 months, and have about 250 readers that subscribe by email or feed. From what I ubderstand this is not a bad number, but my goal is to get into the thousands, and I understand that it takes thought, time and content to get there. Keep up the good work. Mike Haltman The Political and Financial Markets Commentator http://politicsandfinance.blogspot.com Great blog. There is no doubt that even with top quality content and opinion it takes a while a blog to gain traction. I have been writing The Political and Financial Markets Commentator for about 4 months, and have about 250 readers that subscribe by email or feed.

From what I ubderstand this is not a bad number, but my goal is to get into the thousands, and I understand that it takes thought, time and content to get there.

Keep up the good work.

Mike Haltman
The Political and Financial Markets Commentator
http://politicsandfinance.blogspot.com

]]> By: Ganesh http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/comment-page-2/#comment-4363795 Ganesh Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:37:11 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/#comment-4363795 I completely agree with what you say. It takes time to become big. What one requires is persistence and patience. I completely agree with what you say. It takes time to become big. What one requires is persistence and patience.

]]> By: gendut http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/comment-page-2/#comment-4363054 gendut Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:05:16 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/#comment-4363054 content still the king....quality and also quantity,,,,,good sharing content still the king….quality and also quantity,,,,,good sharing

]]> By: Charles Bohannan http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/comment-page-1/#comment-4363041 Charles Bohannan Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:00:08 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/25/the-power-of-blogging-with-a-long-term-view/#comment-4363041 Thanks for an interesting article, Duncan. And of course thanks to Darren for publishing it. Your advice to "keep posting even when the chips are down and you believe that you’ll never make it" is encouraging to me. I'm just starting my blog and I found that even if I don't know exactly where I'm going with it, posting regularly gets me closer to blogging success. As far as long tail content, I have mixed feelings. It seems that one has to really hit the nail on the head with long tail content to really make it pay off. That's just my sense. I think if you can supplement any kind of content with a fresh and appealing style, entertainment and/or attention to community, it has a fighting chance. Seems like a lot of the top 100 blogs are not long tail and do just that (like the Huffington Post, for example). Thanks for an interesting article, Duncan. And of course thanks to Darren for publishing it.

Your advice to “keep posting even when the chips are down and you believe that you’ll never make it” is encouraging to me. I’m just starting my blog and I found that even if I don’t know exactly where I’m going with it, posting regularly gets me closer to blogging success.

As far as long tail content, I have mixed feelings. It seems that one has to really hit the nail on the head with long tail content to really make it pay off. That’s just my sense.

I think if you can supplement any kind of content with a fresh and appealing style, entertainment and/or attention to community, it has a fighting chance. Seems like a lot of the top 100 blogs are not long tail and do just that (like the Huffington Post, for example).

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