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Why 99% of Blogs Will Fail in 2018

Almost every one of the millions of blogs that are started in 2018 are destined to fail and die a slow, boring death. This is not meant to be depressing (although it probably is…) because there are some practical solutions that we can apply in order to ensure that our beautiful blogs don’t end up in that sad category. But before we look at those solutions we need to recognize the main causes of blog failure, and we need to face those problems head on. Unfortunately, most people don’t even know it’s an issue that is likely to occur and so end up getting a big old surprise down the track. The biggest danger for new bloggers A lot of the people who read this particular blog are here because they have fallen in love with the art of blogging and want to make it a big part of their life. Some of them are doing it because they are looking for a new income stream in some challenging times, others are doing it because they are worried about current issues like climate change and want t...
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Best HootSuite Alternatives To Level Up Social Media Marketing in 2018

HootSuite has been a popular favorite for many bloggers and marketers. It was one of the few social media management apps that came to existence in the early 2000s and evolved into today’s go-to tool for scheduling posts to social networks. Like most users, I was immediately drawn to Hootsuite because of the many social networks you can manage in one place. Also, I thought it was pretty cool to schedule posts ahead of time. For me, it was the future of publishing in social media. What Hootsuite does best: It supports popular social media channels like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram as well as lesser-known channels like Mixi, Flickr, Tumblr, and Storify Has a free plan, but offers reasonably priced premium plans Allows team collaboration Has a stable browser-based app and apps for both iOS and Android Content curation is easy by using RSS feeds Basic analytics sent to your email Unlimited scheduling starting with the Professional plan ($19/month) What Hootsuite can do better...
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Open Discussion on Blogging + Giveaway winners – A #ShoutersChat Recap

Usually on #ShoutersChat we have initiate a topic of discussion, post questions and interact with the Shouter’s community.  But, it was our 9th Anniversary last week. And it couldn’t have been just another week!  So we decided to do something different, something special. Instead of having a discussion on a particular topic, we decided to make it an open discussion on blogging where  anyone could ask questions and anyone could answer them. It was more of the whole community engaging, helping and networking with each other. It was like our own virtual anniversary party where people got to meet and help each other. That’s not it. To make things even more interesting we also had giveaways within this session of #ShoutersChat. For that session, we decided, anyone who would turn out to be the most helpful Shouter would get a free Bluehost Hosting for 1 year. And it was overwhelming to see how Shouters came together to help and engage with each other. Here are a few quest...
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A Detailed Comparison of Best Position Trackers SEO Tools With Results

Let’s not beat around the bush here. Irrespective of what some professionals may claim, search engine rankings are still the best indicators of SEO progress . Sure, on their own, they’re nothing more than a means to an end – increasing online visibility, getting more sales or achieving any other outcome you want for your business . And it is not possible if your rankings aren’t up there. It is crucial that you can properly track and monitor your domain’s positions for relevant keywords. The thing is, given the plethora of choices, how do you choose the best keyword ranking tool? Well, that’s what I intended to find out. I decided to compare some of the popular rank trackers in the market – Moz, RankRanger , SEMrush , SE Ranking , and Ahrefs – to establish which offers the best value. Without any further ado, here’s what I discovered. Comparison criteria: Here’s the functionality I took into consideration when comparing rank trackers. How many search engines and devices...
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How to Use Pomodoro to Dominate Freelance Writing Tasks

Most of my freelance work consists of writing articles about web development and working from home for multiple blogs. Each week, I have to deliver plenty of posts, so it’s essential I budget my time carefully if I don’t want to stay up working until 3 AM not to miss a deadline. I’ve tried a couple of techniques to use my time more efficiently , like setting dedicated work hours or spreading out my tasks throughout the day. To date, the only method I’ve stuck with so far is the Pomodoro technique. In this article, I’ll show you how to use pomodoro as a writer, and why the technique works when it comes to keeping you productive. Plus, I’ll introduce you to some of my favorite tools to keep track of your work cycles. The clock is ticking, so let’s get to it! What the Pomodoro Technique Is (And How It Works) The Pomodoro technique is very straightforward. You set aside 25 minutes to focus on work with zero distractions, and then you take a five-minute break. The goal is to repeat t...
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What to Do When Your Child Says They Want to Be a Blogger

How would you react if you son or daughter said that they wanted to be a blogger when they grew up? For many parents, it’s unfamiliar territory. The other day I had a fascinating comment over on my Facebook page from someone who was concerned that their grandchild wanted to become a blogger. It was an interesting moment for me because, like many of you reading this, my family wasn’t always supportive or understanding of my chosen blogging career path. I realized that a lot of parents or grandparents might be a bit confused about this issue so I decided to do a post with my own thoughts based on my own experiences, and I’d love you own input in the comments below. Let’s take a look. Can blogging really be a legitimate career for my kid? If you’ve found this article because you’re a parent who is searching Google for some answers about how to deal with this “problem” then I should re-assure you that blogging is now a very legitimate career. You might want to go back and read thi...
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