Melanie Saxton

MARCH 7, 2023

It’s how bloggers become established as authorities and subject matter experts — through consistent, purposeful, and professional blogging. Since 2011, I’ve been passionate about helping authors make the leap from writing their books to marketing their books through their websites.

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Men With Pens

JULY 21, 2011

You’re nobody in the blogosphere until you’ve been shown a little love by the influential sites that serious bloggers read, Tweet and flock to. The better you feel about your own abilities and desirability as a guest blogger, the easier it is to approach other blog owners or aim for more ambitious blogging goals. He ain’t wrong.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Why Succeeding As a Blogger Is Simple but Hard. Becoming a successful blogger is a lot like becoming a successful weight-loss story. Yet most bloggers fail because (like dieters) they can’t stick to their resolutions. What does that mean for those who want to succeed as bloggers? Willpower is temporary. Maybe years.

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ProBlogger

MARCH 25, 2012

On August 16, 2011, Time magazine named Pinterest among the “50 Best Websites of 2011”. Bloggers can make use of these “clickthrough images” to attract more people to our blogs. Pinterest Basics for Bloggers. After it opened registration to everyone in 2010, the Pinterest boom began. Yang manages the Chillisauce.co.uk

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 13, 2023

Quick Snapshot Headquarters: Menlo Park, California, USA Founded: 2011 Monthly Active Users : 1.3 Quick Snapshot Headquarters: Shenzhen, China Founded: 2011 Monthly Active Users : 1.25 The post 14+ Top Social Media Sites & Platforms (Your Handy 2023 Guide) appeared first on Smart Blogger.

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ProBlogger

APRIL 19, 2017

I curated Bloggers To Watch column here on Problogger for four years and it is phenomenal how much has changed since I wrote my last post in 2012. In that time, popular bloggers have pivoted multiple times. So fascinating that I asked to compile another list of bloggers that haven appeared on my radar. It is a fascinating time.

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ProBlogger

AUGUST 23, 2012

How do full-time bloggers take maternity leave? By Summer 2011, I had two very happy things going on in my life: I was pregnant with my first child, and my fashion and career advice blog ( Corporette ) was doing so well that I had quit my job as a lawyer to focus on it. Maternity Leave … for Bloggers?!

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Smart Blogger

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Smart Blogger Jobs Board. Launched in late 2022, the Smart Blogger Jobs Board is the go-to destination for writers, bloggers, content marketers, copywriters, etc. In addition to filters to help you find just the right job, Smart Blogger offers a catalog of in-depth training material to help you level up your game.

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Smart Blogger

JUNE 17, 2024

If you’re a seasoned blogger who’s been around the block a time or two, who’s already figured out which ideas work and which don’t, it’s easy to chalk up these costs as the price of doing business. Do you want to be a self-help blogger? Do You Even Need a Free Blogging Platform? So, which blog platform is best?

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 10, 2013

Post by Kari Wolfe Kari is a full-time content manager, editor and in-house blogger at Men With Pens. The Art of Procrastination and How to Use it to Your Advantage first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. In her spare time, she writes fiction and is working on her first novel.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Unable to find his passion in life, he decided to teach himself how to become a writer and blogger. Thompson Can Teach You About Powerful Writing first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. Leave a Comment! Post by Paul Jun Paul Jun became a writer out of nowhere. You can also follow him on Twitter.

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ProBlogger

APRIL 7, 2011

This is a guest post by the creators of the new site Bloggers’ Domain: 369 (and counting) blog tips, tools and resources. One of the most exciting things about being a blogger is finding new ways to improve your blogging experience. A tool designed for blogger outreach. Bloggers’ Domain is the home to all things blogging.

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Men With Pens

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

As a blogger, I was crazy enough to pitch to ProBlogger (and yes, fail) when my own analytics were damn flat. Post by Bea Kylene Bea Kylene Jumarang is a fiction writer and the blogger behind Writing Off the Rails. I fail at a lot of things, and I’m not ashamed to say that I fail spectacularly.

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ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

This is an issue that bloggers in California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, and Connecticut are currently facing. As of June 30, 2011, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, and Connecticut have been affected by the nexus tax. To learn more, visit PMA’s contribution page.

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Men With Pens

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

Post by Ali Luke Ali Luke is an experienced writer and blogger. She runs monthly day courses in London for new and intermediate bloggers that cover software, writing advice, and strategic tips, providing one-to-one advice in a small group setting. Let us know in the comments. Leave a Comment! Another rockin' post from Men with Pens!

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ProBlogger

OCTOBER 26, 2012

Tim Harford’s three rules—blogger’s edition. On the other hand, if you’re a big blogger, you’ll take a little bit more care. Trial, error and the God complex : This is a talk from Tim Harford, delivered at TEDGlobal 2011 in Edinborough. How to Fail Productively as a Blogger. What you’ll need.

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ProBlogger

JUNE 19, 2012

I recently secured the position of Resident Blogger at PLUS Hostels , a large hostel and camp site chain based in Europe. I approached PLUS about becoming their Resident Blogger. I remembered they’d said they would be considering bloggers in April, and would get back to me then. This guest post is by Jane of Runaway Jane.

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ProBlogger

AUGUST 17, 2012

Due to the mass of examples and hype surrounding the marketing niche, most new bloggers believe you have to blog about blogging or making money online to succeed as a blogger. According to 2011-2012 data from the APPA , 62% of U.S What are the set of beliefs that guide your existence, especially as a blogger? Animal care.

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ProBlogger

JANUARY 2, 2018

3 Travel Bloggers Share Their Tips and Stories. I started this series towards the end of last year with episode 221: From 0 to 500,000 Page Views a Month – A DIY Blogger Shares Her Story. Today I’ve got three blogger stories for you. Links and Resources for 3 Travel Bloggers Share their Stories and Tips.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Post by James Chartrand The concept for this post was originally submitted by Samar Owais and was jointly contributed to by in-house blogger and editor Kari Wolfe, James Chartrand and Samar herself. 9 Often Overlooked Ways to Market Your Freelance Business first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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ProBlogger

AUGUST 1, 2010

I dissed another blogger. There are a couple bloggers out there who, because of outrageous, totally misplaced egos, really piss me off. . His book, “ Story Engineering: Understanding the Six Core Competencies of Successful Writing ,” comes out in February 2011 from Writers Digest Books. Only to try for one every time.

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Men With Pens

JULY 29, 2012

Repetition can be tough to get right, so if you’re trying this tip out, get a fellow blogger to glance at your post and see whether it’s working or not. Post by Ali Luke Ali Luke is a blogger, writer and writing coach. ” Writing Trick #7: Use Repetition. In speech, we often use repetition to help a message stick. Leave a Comment!

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Men With Pens

JUNE 16, 2011

I blog for entrepreneurs, so I decided to hire a writing coach who has succeeded in blogging and helps other bloggers do the same. Long-time professional bloggers may think this elementary, but it’s not for those who earned spurs in traditional media. (In Post by Prime Sarmiento Prime is a journalist and freelance business blogger.

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ProBlogger

JANUARY 3, 2018

Leaving Her Job to Create a Multi Six Figure Online Business – A Writing Blogger Tells Her Story. We’re continuing our series of blogger stories, and handing the podcast over to you so you can tell your stories and tips of starting and growing your blogs. The Creative Penn Blogger Joanna Penn. Start a Blog Course.

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Content Marketing Institute

JUNE 27, 2018

Since its 2011 launch, Scoop.it! Blogger communities can support each other’s content, inspire ideas, and drive traffic from one location. @AaronOrendorff #tools Click To Tweet. If you’re unfamiliar, Scoop.it! grew up as a lowly algorithm destined to change the way content is promoted, shared, and curated. When you’re on Scoop.it!,

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Men With Pens

JULY 1, 2012

While the Audit Bureau of Circulations reported a 125% increase in digital magazine readership from 2010 to 2011 for consumer magazines, AdAge reported in March 2012 that the jump still only accounts for 1% of total paid and verified circulation. It’s the next hot item – and if you get ahead of the game, you can be one of the frontrunners.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 6, 2013

There are two types of bloggers: those with realistic expectations and those with a pipe dream. But a lot of bloggers are totally lost on the recipe. The Hard Work Myth: The Missing Piece of the Puzzle first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. Let’s take a little walk, shall we?

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Men With Pens

JULY 8, 2012

Most bloggers start because they’re looking for a get rich quick scheme, some illusory easy path to fame and fortune. It’s easy to spot a newbie blogger. As a blogger, your job is to understand your experiences in life and turn your wisdom into a story of success, one that can improve other people’s lives.

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ProBlogger

AUGUST 15, 2012

So you might be asking what more can be written about link building for bloggers? Bloggers have an advantage that static and retail websites don’t. In February of 2011, Google released the Panda update that took rankings away from websites with low-quality content and sites with more advertising than content.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

Post by Samar Owais Samar Owais is a freelance blogger who loves to talk shop over at her blog The Writing Base. How to Hustle Your Way To Freelance Success first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. And you won’t need to fake it at all. Leave a Comment! Another rockin' post from Men with Pens!

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Fat Joe

AUGUST 23, 2023

From blogger outreach to technical audits, a lot of activities go into improving a website’s visibility in search engine results pages (SERPs). Outreach Reach out to bloggers and websites in your niche. If you have great content to link to, you’ll start to get more responses and backlinks from blogger outreach.

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Smart Blogger

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

In 2011, the US Senate gave the Shop Small campaign official status. The post 21 Successful Marketing Campaign Examples That’ll Inspire You appeared first on Smart Blogger. Small Business Saturday is the antithesis of Black Friday, with a focus on the small brick-and-mortar stores that make up communities.

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Copywriter Collective

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

It will be interesting to see how this trend spills over from the big players into the small niche publishers and bloggers. In 2011 was replaced with the Marketing Grader tool. And we can see how Forbes is confronting that be allowing access to its content creation backend. Influencers Online influencers are a newspecies.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 26, 2012

I know this because I took the Damn Fine Words writing course, taught by A-list blogger and professional copywriter, James Chartrand. The Secret to Easy-Breezy Writing first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. You don’t have to be intoxicated, angst-ridden, or even brilliant to write well.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 3, 2011

Check out her newest ebook, The Blogger’s Guide to Freelancing. It’ll teach you everything you need to know to be an awesome on-time, on-demand blogger they’ll love. Copyright 2006 – 2011, All Rights Reserved. Another rockin' post from Men With Pens!

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ProBlogger

JUNE 5, 2017

Blogger Nikki Parkinson Shares How She Built a Business Around Her Blog. In today’s episode, I have recorded an interview with one of Australia’s better known bloggers – Nikki Parkinson from the style and fashion blog – Styling You. It must have been 2011, maybe 2010. Expand to view full transcript. Darren: Hi there.

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ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Bloggers have leveraged national magazine publicity into six and seven-figure book deals, scored high-paying speaking engagements, attracted fancy corporate sponsors, and commanded top-dollar for coaching and consulting services. Some magazines highlight bloggers individually. National magazines are also nationally-recognized brands.

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