Comments on: Tell Me What You Thought of the 31 Days to Build a Better Blog Workbook

By: Bob B

Bob B — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:02:34 +0000

I would love to have this, if this is available for free, as I do not have enough money to invest…If I am unable to get it, I hope that I will get huge tips for effective blogging through your post as i am getting till now…

By: Leisa

Leisa — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:16:15 +0000

In one word – excellent! Starting blogging a few weeks ago (been on my ‘to do’ list for 3 years). Sad – if I would have started then with all this info, I’d be a big-time blogger by now. Actually, part of the reason I didn’t start then is because I didn’t want to have to learn it all the hard way. Now because of your book – I don’t have to. Thanks!

By: Daniel H

Daniel H — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:22:33 +0000

Wow, the information contained in “31 Days” has helped me revolutionize my blog from Day 1. I have had several blogs that I have given up on in the past, but I now understand why they weren’t successful.

Anyone can create viral content for their blog, but presenting it in the way that Darren recommends really helps in selling it to your readers.

“31 Days” puts you in the shoes of one of your readers to determine how you should change, maintain and grow your blog.

I highly recommend “31 Day to Build a Better Blog Workbook” for anyone with a blog.

By: Linda C Smith

Linda C Smith — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:16:27 +0000

I only got the workbook yesterday, but it has already been of benefit. So much so that I wrote a post about it today. If interested in reading it here is the link: http://intlnat.com/2009/10/29/interesting-small-business-blog-directory/

By: wii games

wii games — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:01:30 +0000

I really like the teaching concept of combing teaching new ideas/concepts with actually implementing them. I find that is the best way to learn & remember new things. It is also a great way to help you follow through and put your newly acquired knowledge into action while it is still fresh in your mind.

By: BobM

BobM — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:14:30 +0000

I really enjoyed the book very much. It did take me a bit of time as I only read a little each day, I also reviewed several sections two or three times.

I was disappointed that you did not cover anything about weather these so called automatic social bookmarking software programs actually work or if there worth the usual $100 or there about fee. If you would like to comment on this, it would not break me heart, hint, hint, lol

I can tell you this book was worth every penny! Some serious valuable information with tons of links that lead to more jackpot info.

I already had a good understanding about most of the topics, but the information I did learn was a valuable treat for me. Highly recommend anyone to purchase your book.

Thank a million for the book. As usual I look forward to future posts

By: Angela Mills

Angela Mills — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:23:35 +0000

I am so ashamed. I did the challenge online and bought the workbook. Still haven’t finished it all. But I have read it cover to cover more than once. The very first challenge totally changed the way I blog! I think I’ve actually done most of the things, just not in the same order. I’m such a rebel!

The list post I did was linked to by another ProBlogger reader doing the challenge, and that post has had more views than anything else on my blog!

Interlinking posts was a new thing, too, and I still do that often. The task of paying special attention to a reader brought me some new blogging friends!

How could it be improved? Well, it could come with a shoe that pops out and kicks my butt so I do the tasks on time. That’s about it. :)

By: Edward Khoo

Edward Khoo — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:41:50 +0000

Darren,
I love the way you list out all the steps in list format, it’s easy to understand and suitable for beginner & intermediate bloggers. After finishing the book, I am surprised to see how much I have improved in just a month’s time.

Definitely recommended for those who have just started blogging, as well as those who are looking for more ideas/inspirations

By: work at home

work at home — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:58:44 +0000

I have not read the book yet. I will read the book and give my feed back here. I have suggested new blogger to read the book, so that they can build better blog.

By: Manshu

Manshu — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:05:20 +0000

It was a very useful book for me and I found almost everything in it quite relevant and actionable.

In the beginning I did do a lot of exercises with every day like making list posts, shooting off an email etc. and I found that they all rewarded me in some way or the other. It’s difficult to maintain that momentum throughout a long period of time though.

I found the book very useful and would recommend it to anyone who is looking to take blogging seriously.

By: se7en

se7en — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:15:22 +0000

Okay you asked for honesty!!! I loved the 31DBBB series – worked through it at the time and totally loved it and learnt so much while having lots of fun… but I can’t bring myself to spend $20. (shopping in South African Rands makes that quite pricey – even though it is an invaluable blog investment for any blogger) on something I have essentially worked through… I would review it but don’t think I would buy it, just as I would direct a blog friend to the online series… I know now that it is past it would be harder to work at it – part of the motivation to keep going was to have worked through a task before your next post came out… all part of the blog rush fun!!!

By: Janette

Janette — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:12:21 +0000

I bought the book 2 months ago, and the biggest value of it to me has been that I haven’t yet started building my blog seriously! The very first step made me realise that, while I have been blogging in a very haphazard way for some time, I still have no idea EXACTLY what I want my blog to do. Without your book, I would not have understood this, and I would have become incredibly frustrated with myself. And I would have made all the classic blogging mistakes because I would’ve been completely off track.

But knowing this first step means I can take the pressure off. I am in no rush. Once I know what I want a blog to be, I know the rest of it will fall into place. Thank you for helping me access that clarity.

By: Erin Brenner

Erin Brenner — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:43:57 +0000

I’m doing about a lesson a week (yes, it’s the slow way!) and am up to Day 5. So far, some of the lessons have been easy, others hard. It’s not so much the work itself but how much I have to stretch to accomplish them. And that’s the good thing. It’s forcing me to stretch, testing my mettle for blogging overall. I’m hopeful that “31 Days” will help me improve my blog and help increase (OK, create) its visibility. But at the very least, it’s teaching me how to BE a blogger.

By: Thelma Fay Williams

Thelma Fay Williams — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:59:52 +0000

Darren:

I’m reviewing my options…I am an artist and I have several artist friends who have blogs and I am considering setting up one for myself. I ordered the Problogger book…and received it today. After I have read that, I plan to order the 31 days to a successful blog. I just need some really basic stuff. So, I signed up for the free newsletter and will let you know how things go soon!

By: John Arnold

John Arnold — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:50:48 +0000

I performed most of the steps as they were being released as blog posts. The biggest help for me was having some concrete action step each day to take on my blog. Many of the concepts and material were not new to me, but I need that daily shove to do the things I know. I later purchased the notebook with the intent of work the steps on another blog, but never touched it. I am not sure what’s up with that other than this process may be more effective for me when I receive the entries day by day. Thank you for the book. I am slowly teaching more and more beginner bloggers. You is my top recommendation for them.

By: Ms. Freeman

Ms. Freeman — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:03:51 +0000

I haven’t purchased the Workbook but I do run back over here to get information from the Series of Posts of the same title. :)

By: Gabrielle

Gabrielle — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:07:48 +0000

I’m not quite done with it, but I have really enjoyed it. It has validated most of my choices thus far. Fortunately I had intuitively done much of what you wrote about before I knew what to do. But your book which I bought about 4 months ago, has been fantastic! Thank you!

By: Clara Mathews

Clara Mathews — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:00:18 +0000

I have really benefited from the 31DBBB workbook. There is no shortage of eBooks available online that promise to increase your traffic and/or make you more money. Some of them cost quite a lot of money. But this workbook was very affordable, and laid out in an easy to follow format.

I bought the 31DBBB workbook because I knew that Darren could help me improve my blog. While I was doing the original 31DBBB program, my traffic increased significantly, the number of comments also increased and I have met many other fellow bloggers who are helping me improve my blog.

I have incorporated many of the lessons, like finding a blog buddy and answering commenters questions into my daily blogging habits. I intend to start the 31DBBB again in January 2010, as a refresher course.

By: Tessa Shepperson

Tessa Shepperson — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:52:37 +0000

I have found it extremely helpful. I read it from cover to cover when I bought it in July, and although I did not do one exercise per day I have done many of them and it has expanded the type of posts I do on my blog.

My blog is pretty niche (residential landlord and tenant law in England and Wales) so I am never going to get massive traffic. However the numbers have gone up (although this is probably also because I have been doing more posts), but more importantly I think the blog is now much more helpful and interesting to my readers.

The book is also a godsend when I get writers block as I just get it up on the screen and look through it. I invaribly find that I have inspiration after a few minutes.

All in all I think it was a very worthwhile purchase and I would recommend it to all bloggers. Thank you.

By: kaspersky key

kaspersky key — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:52:05 +0000

I am not a member yet. But will be soon