Impossible! No! It can't be! You're telling me if I follow what you say to do next I can have as much blog material as I want for the rest of my life?
Yes you can!
So how do I do this magical feat you're so brazenly letting out of the box?
It's simple:
Keep detailed notes of your processes.
Now what exactly does that mean? And why should I do that?
Well let me start with the why -
What is it that most people seek online?
Information.
And not just information - how-to!
They want to know how to apply something to their own lives.
Here's a great example:
Let's say you wake up one day and you decide you wanna learn how to row a boat (ok how about learn to water ski, who rows boats anymore - I feel the need for speed!)
So here you are sitting at home. You turn on your computer and open an internet browser. What do you do next? You type into a search engine: "How to ski"
Why? Because, that's what you want to find out.
So how can your blog posting be the page they find when they click enter on that search?
Very simple. If you've ever water skied you just write down the process of how you learned to do it yourself. This goes for anything you have learned and you can also apply this to anything you want to learn - yes that's right folks - you can become an expert almost instantly on any topic you want to blog about with just a little leg work and a little brainstorming.
Remember even if you're a beginner blogger that doesn't mean you have to have the mindset that keeps you at the beginner level! How fast you progress is up to you!
I'm going to give you a specific example related to blogging.
Say you want to learn how to write fantastic blogs!
Well you too are going to begin a search on finding that information.
This is where your "process" begins:
1. First you ask questions.
2. Then you seek answers.
3. Then you get information which you can apply.
4. Then you try out this information.
5. Then you improve upon this information with new ideas/methods.
It's these "new" ideas that you're going to use for your writing material.
This is what people want to know - how to do everything:
1. Better.
2. Easier.
3. Faster.
It you accomplish those three things then you've got it made baby! lol
And if you REALLY want to succeed I suggest you cite the original sources you used because they were key to your being able to write your own post.
So what are you waiting for? Start asking questions right now!
Endearingly yours,
CB Webmaster
P.S. Here's a link to a post I wrote which outlines the process I use for coming up with my blog posting ideas.
Showing posts with label Become an Expert. Show all posts
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Sunday, December 21, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Who Are Your Readers?
More likely than not - other bloggers!!!
So that's perfect because you're a blogger - you already have something in common!
Now just think what do you want as a blogger?
Make a list of your needs, wants, and wishlists for:
blogging
blog improvement
blog success
blog readers
etc.
then you've got an idea of what your readers want too!
This should help you always keep your readers at the center of your posts - remember they're why you're doing this in the first place!
Meeting the needs of your readers will make your blog a success!
Wishing you much success,
CB Webmaster
Heed Your Own Advice
Sometimes when I get on a roll I write so much that even I miss something I could get use out of!
I was recently scanning an old post when suddenly my eyes bugged out when I read that I could: label several blog posts at once in blogger.com - I don't even remember writing that! But wow I'm totally going to use that technique!
So keep track of your best tips because heck you're a blogger too! You can use them! Whoo-hoo!
Oh and this is especially good if you've written a HOW-TO post and you've "forgotten" how to do it yourself! lol! Hey don't laugh we all forget! lol Okay you can laugh I am!
Finding the humor in my mistakes,
CB Webmaster
P.S. I guess on the path to becoming an expert one must not set their sights only on the end-goal! An expert is an expert because they retain what they learned!
I was recently scanning an old post when suddenly my eyes bugged out when I read that I could: label several blog posts at once in blogger.com - I don't even remember writing that! But wow I'm totally going to use that technique!
So keep track of your best tips because heck you're a blogger too! You can use them! Whoo-hoo!
Oh and this is especially good if you've written a HOW-TO post and you've "forgotten" how to do it yourself! lol! Hey don't laugh we all forget! lol Okay you can laugh I am!
Finding the humor in my mistakes,
CB Webmaster
P.S. I guess on the path to becoming an expert one must not set their sights only on the end-goal! An expert is an expert because they retain what they learned!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
10 Easy Steps to Become a Successful Blogger Overnight
You can become a successful blogger overnight - no joke!
How do I know this? Well....the proof is in the pudding (okay I have no idea what that means, but I do know what I mean! lol)
I did it! (does that make me the pudding? lol *shrugging shoulders*)
How and the heck did you do that? I have no idea! Nah just kidding! lol! But I bet that's what you thought I was gonna say!
The truth is I began my first Chatblog post on November 18, 2008. Hey wait that's not overnight today is December 4, 2008 Ok ok don't take things so literally I mean we're talking two weeks I think that counts :P
So this is how I did it (yep I'm sharing my trade secret with you, click here if just have to know why)
10 Easy Steps to Become a Successful Blogger Overnight
1. I came up with an idea for a blog (well actually in my case it was for a site that combines chatting and group blogging for tons of topics!)
2. I began my search. (see what I mean here)
3. I took notes and bookmarked URLs of best sources of information.
4. I found out what users needed right now.
5. I combined my interest with what users need.
6. I began writing posts.
7. I recorded my ideas for new blog posts.
8. I followed through on my ideas for new blog posts by actually writing them up.
9. I posted my blog posts.
10. I focus each post on conveying one idea - why? Because if you have 10 ideas and you put them all in one post you get what? Only one post.....but if you take each idea and make it its own post you achieve the following:
Easy chunks of digestible information for your readers (perfect for rss feeds! Ppl can get what they need quickly!)
Why is this so important? Well because honestly which would you rather read a lengthy homework looking article or several jaunty to the point pieces that give you what you need?
So how does this make you successful? Well for an illustration let's take two blogs that have just begun:
On the first one is a person droning on and on about why they began the blog (BORING!)
and
On the second you have a person who has answers to YOUR questions! And these answers are brief and just what you wanted to know!
And which one would you think is more of an expert? The one who has only 1 blog posting or the one who has 20 insightful engaging answers to your questions? I think the answer is pretty obvious.
If you've ever heard the concept of acting AS IF then you get what I'm saying.
You don't have to be an expert to start becoming one!
You are setting up a format to succeed - by acting as if you've already succeeded - you will in fact succeed!
Woah, heavy, isn't it? Yeah...but scientists boil it down to this - if you can try out an experiment and get desired results time and time again - then your theory becomes a fact.
Live the fact, and it will become what it is.
Your very humble,
CB Webmaster
P.S. I thought you might like to take a look at the scientific method:
1. Define the question
2. Gather information and resources (observe)
3. Form hypothesis
4. Perform experiment and collect data
5. Analyze data
6. Interpret data and draw conclusions that serve as a starting point for new hypothesis
7. Publish results
8. Retest (frequently done by other scientists)
How do I know this? Well....the proof is in the pudding (okay I have no idea what that means, but I do know what I mean! lol)
I did it! (does that make me the pudding? lol *shrugging shoulders*)
How and the heck did you do that? I have no idea! Nah just kidding! lol! But I bet that's what you thought I was gonna say!
The truth is I began my first Chatblog post on November 18, 2008. Hey wait that's not overnight today is December 4, 2008 Ok ok don't take things so literally I mean we're talking two weeks I think that counts :P
So this is how I did it (yep I'm sharing my trade secret with you, click here if just have to know why)
10 Easy Steps to Become a Successful Blogger Overnight
1. I came up with an idea for a blog (well actually in my case it was for a site that combines chatting and group blogging for tons of topics!)
2. I began my search. (see what I mean here)
3. I took notes and bookmarked URLs of best sources of information.
4. I found out what users needed right now.
5. I combined my interest with what users need.
6. I began writing posts.
7. I recorded my ideas for new blog posts.
8. I followed through on my ideas for new blog posts by actually writing them up.
9. I posted my blog posts.
10. I focus each post on conveying one idea - why? Because if you have 10 ideas and you put them all in one post you get what? Only one post.....but if you take each idea and make it its own post you achieve the following:
Easy chunks of digestible information for your readers (perfect for rss feeds! Ppl can get what they need quickly!)
Why is this so important? Well because honestly which would you rather read a lengthy homework looking article or several jaunty to the point pieces that give you what you need?
So how does this make you successful? Well for an illustration let's take two blogs that have just begun:
On the first one is a person droning on and on about why they began the blog (BORING!)
and
On the second you have a person who has answers to YOUR questions! And these answers are brief and just what you wanted to know!
And which one would you think is more of an expert? The one who has only 1 blog posting or the one who has 20 insightful engaging answers to your questions? I think the answer is pretty obvious.
If you've ever heard the concept of acting AS IF then you get what I'm saying.
You don't have to be an expert to start becoming one!
You are setting up a format to succeed - by acting as if you've already succeeded - you will in fact succeed!
Woah, heavy, isn't it? Yeah...but scientists boil it down to this - if you can try out an experiment and get desired results time and time again - then your theory becomes a fact.
Live the fact, and it will become what it is.
Your very humble,
CB Webmaster
P.S. I thought you might like to take a look at the scientific method:
1. Define the question
2. Gather information and resources (observe)
3. Form hypothesis
4. Perform experiment and collect data
5. Analyze data
6. Interpret data and draw conclusions that serve as a starting point for new hypothesis
7. Publish results
8. Retest (frequently done by other scientists)
How to Get Great Ideas for Your Blog Posts Every Day!
Since most people focus on just one blog - make it great! How does a blog become great? Content - or in other words many many posts! Be a blog posting machine! lol
But I don't know what to write about? No problem. It's easy all you have to do is brainstorm a little.
Open up a document on your computer or if you like doing things the old school way grab a pen and paper (actually you may want to try this method because there is something powerful about the physical act of writing down your ideas - I don't know how to describe it - I only know from DOING - that it can bring out a new level of creativity in you).
Now that you're armed with your writing media stare off into space! What??!? lol Seriously - you want to just sit there and IMAGINE. That's what you're going to do. Don't worry if you feel silly at first, trust me once it works once you'll never doubt this method again!
So what should I imagine? lol That is a funny question but an apt one no less!
Imagine yourself asking questions - to begin with all you need is one little idea or question.
Let's say your question is: How can I make money selling dog toys online?
Instead of going - I have no idea how to go about answering this question and just giving up - give yourself a chance first.
Let's try your question out for a stroll down a busy city street.
So here you are walking down store fronts and there's one that's selling dog toys! Wow! What a coincidence! lol
Now peer in the window - what do you see? A store owner behind the register smiling and counting big wads of cash...okay...let's keep looking around....a variety of dog collars on a rack some with different features and some even on sale.
BAM! This is what I call your first jump off point....are you ready to fly? Here we go!
Right away these questions pop into your mind:
How many collars should I sell?
What collars should I sell?
What collars are popular?
What color collars are popular?
Does my dog like his collar?
What features do I like in my dog's collar?
Can I make my own collars to sell?
How much do collars cost?
How much could I sell collars for and still be reasonable for my clients?
How many collars should I buy and keep in stock?
Can I purchase some dog collars wholesale and then be able to sell them for cheaper than my competitors?
What about people who have several dogs - what are the best collars for them to walk their dogs at the same time?
What about decorations? What are the current trends in dog bling?
Should I cater to girl's dogs because a lot of girls like to dress up their toy dogs?
Should I only sell toy dog collars?
Is their a better market out there right now for toy dog collars instead of just all collars in general?
If I specialize in toy dog collars what would be the benefits? The repercussions? etc.
How can I become the specialist everyone turns to to buy their toy dog collars?
Well....you get my point....zooom zooooom zooooooooooooom! It flies by really fast - if you're not a fast typist or writer I suggest you get a tape recorder and tape your ideas as they fly out of your mouth!
So now what? I've got all these great questions which can help me but what do I do with them????
It's so simple it's staring you right in the face - pick the question that is the highest priority to you in the moment and do a straightforward internet search on it - such as in google or yahoo.
Don't be surprised if you immediately come across some helpful tips, answers, or information which can aid you in your decision to specialize in toy dog collars or not.
Have fun! Just make sure you do this when you won't be interrupted - trust me - when you're on a roll and someone says "Hey it's time for dinner" You're going to dread that meal! lol
What if I don't have any free time? Nice try! We all have to go to the bathroom sometime during the day and most of us (I hope) take a shower or bath daily - just put your tape recorder and a towel nearby and you'll have at least 10-30 minutes a day of uninterrupted time to brainstorm!
Get going I want to read your great blog postings!
Your friendly,
CB Webmaster
P.S. Hey if you've got any left over free time you might wanna try this technique too!
But I don't know what to write about? No problem. It's easy all you have to do is brainstorm a little.
Open up a document on your computer or if you like doing things the old school way grab a pen and paper (actually you may want to try this method because there is something powerful about the physical act of writing down your ideas - I don't know how to describe it - I only know from DOING - that it can bring out a new level of creativity in you).
Now that you're armed with your writing media stare off into space! What??!? lol Seriously - you want to just sit there and IMAGINE. That's what you're going to do. Don't worry if you feel silly at first, trust me once it works once you'll never doubt this method again!
So what should I imagine? lol That is a funny question but an apt one no less!
Imagine yourself asking questions - to begin with all you need is one little idea or question.
Let's say your question is: How can I make money selling dog toys online?
Instead of going - I have no idea how to go about answering this question and just giving up - give yourself a chance first.
Let's try your question out for a stroll down a busy city street.
So here you are walking down store fronts and there's one that's selling dog toys! Wow! What a coincidence! lol
Now peer in the window - what do you see? A store owner behind the register smiling and counting big wads of cash...okay...let's keep looking around....a variety of dog collars on a rack some with different features and some even on sale.
BAM! This is what I call your first jump off point....are you ready to fly? Here we go!
Right away these questions pop into your mind:
How many collars should I sell?
What collars should I sell?
What collars are popular?
What color collars are popular?
Does my dog like his collar?
What features do I like in my dog's collar?
Can I make my own collars to sell?
How much do collars cost?
How much could I sell collars for and still be reasonable for my clients?
How many collars should I buy and keep in stock?
Can I purchase some dog collars wholesale and then be able to sell them for cheaper than my competitors?
What about people who have several dogs - what are the best collars for them to walk their dogs at the same time?
What about decorations? What are the current trends in dog bling?
Should I cater to girl's dogs because a lot of girls like to dress up their toy dogs?
Should I only sell toy dog collars?
Is their a better market out there right now for toy dog collars instead of just all collars in general?
If I specialize in toy dog collars what would be the benefits? The repercussions? etc.
How can I become the specialist everyone turns to to buy their toy dog collars?
Well....you get my point....zooom zooooom zooooooooooooom! It flies by really fast - if you're not a fast typist or writer I suggest you get a tape recorder and tape your ideas as they fly out of your mouth!
So now what? I've got all these great questions which can help me but what do I do with them????
It's so simple it's staring you right in the face - pick the question that is the highest priority to you in the moment and do a straightforward internet search on it - such as in google or yahoo.
Don't be surprised if you immediately come across some helpful tips, answers, or information which can aid you in your decision to specialize in toy dog collars or not.
Have fun! Just make sure you do this when you won't be interrupted - trust me - when you're on a roll and someone says "Hey it's time for dinner" You're going to dread that meal! lol
What if I don't have any free time? Nice try! We all have to go to the bathroom sometime during the day and most of us (I hope) take a shower or bath daily - just put your tape recorder and a towel nearby and you'll have at least 10-30 minutes a day of uninterrupted time to brainstorm!
Get going I want to read your great blog postings!
Your friendly,
CB Webmaster
P.S. Hey if you've got any left over free time you might wanna try this technique too!
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