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Is This One Single Belief Stopping You from Earning More Money in Your Online Business?

Michael Pollock — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:53:13 +0000

One common obstacle to earning a steady income online is the belief that you don't have anything valuable to offer in exchange for money. I know this, because I used to believe it myself. But I was dead wrong. You may be too.

10 Brilliant Examples of How to Open Your Next Blog Post With a Bang

Michael Pollock — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 03:00:40 +0000

After the post title, the first few sentences of your blog post are certainly the most important part. Journalists call this critical introductory section the "lede," and when properly executed, it’s the bridge that carries your reader from an attention-grabbing headline into the body of your blog post. If you want to make sure you get it right, try one of these 10 methods to open your next blog post.

Believe This: There Are People Out There Right Now Just Waiting for You to Show Up

Michael Pollock — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:08:16 +0000

From The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. Are you a born writer? Were you put on earth to be a painter, a scientist, an apostle of peace? In the end the question can only be answered by action. Do it or don’t do it. It may help to think of it this way. If [...]

Break Through Blogger’s Block With These 10 Creative Tactics to Generate Topics for Blog

Michael Pollock — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:47:37 +0000

You got the memo about blogging LOUD and clear. You know that blogging can improve traffic to your site, build lasting relationships and help convert those relationships into sales. You even know that you should consistently create new content and use that SEO stuff. But, what on earth do you write about each day?

Why Choosing a Niche is Critical to Your Success in Blogging and Business

Michael Pollock — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:57:57 +0000

Regardless of the type of online business you operate (or want to start), there's one "secret ingredient" that can make the difference between success and failure. Before I tell you what it is though, I'll share a story from my past that helps illustrate the principle.

20 Questions for Zen Habits Super-Blogger Leo Babauta

Michael Pollock — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 22:54:20 +0000

In January 2007, Leo Babauta launched his blog - ZenHabits - to share what he'd learned about simple living, changing habits and how to create an amazing life. With a full-time job, a part-time freelance writing career and a wife and six kids, he had no free time, no money to invest and little knowledge about blogging. But that didn't stop him.

How to Create a WordPress Blog in 30 Seconds With WordPress Auto Install

Michael Pollock — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:37:43 +0000

It used to take me about 30 minutes to install a new WordPress site. But now, thanks to my favorite new web host – Hostgator – with their wordpress auto install function, those days are over. I can now install a new WordPress site in 30 seconds or less. Watch the short, 5-minute video below, [...]

Interview: How to Grow Your Blog Readership Fast with Barrie Davenport

Michael Pollock — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:20:46 +0000

I recently spoke with Barrie Davenport, a personal and career coach who writes Live Bold and Bloom, a blog about bold and fearless living. Barrie launched her blog in September 2009, and within 4 months, she had attracted over 2000 readers. During our interview, we discuss how she built her readership so fast, as well [...]

Interview: Blogging and Making a Living Online With Ali Luke

Michael Pollock — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 22:02:07 +0000

I recently spoke with Ali Luke, who writes the Aliventures blog. She’s also a freelance writer and writing coach. In fact, she’s my writing coach. The interview runs about 30 minutes, and we discussed a few key issues around blogging and making a living online. Links mentioned in the interview: Aliventures: I Didn’t Plan This: [...]

Be More Creative and Productive With These 10 Free and Low-Cost Software Applications

Michael Pollock — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:03:25 +0000

One great thing about working online nowadays is there’s an endless supply of free and low-cost software to help you be more creative and productive. Unfortunately, with all the choices, it can often get a little overwhelming. As a full-time webworker for the last five years, I’ve managed to come up with a short-list of [...]