I have just recently completed the Beginners guide to blogging, an e-course put together by a friend of mine
Mike Clife Jones, also know as mikecj – A Professional Blogger
I’ve known Mike for several months.
I first came across him on Twitter and at a course we both did.
As part of his giving back to the community policy, Mike gave away copies of Beginners Guide To Blogging to the first 10 people who wanted it.
I think I was lucky number 7. And considering the wealth of information I’ve got from it, I still can’t believe it was free.
What is Beginners Guide to Blogging.
BGB offers newcomers insight to the world of blogging. Presenting an opportunity to lay a strong foundation for what could potentially be a profitable venture.
It is a 60 day training course which is delivered by email on a daily basis.
The course starts with the all important task of researching and finding the right market, and then moves on to the process of setting up an effective blog.
Through the course, Mike also walks you through the process of cultivating and developing good writing habits.
Another amazing thing about BGB is how it doubles as a great resource for personal development as well.
Tips on time management, reading schedules and how to have the support of your family are surprise packages in the course that not only show Mike’s experience but also how helpful the course is as an aid to new bloggers.
BGB also offers suggestions on how to build a community around a blog and generate traffic.
It also, shows ways of dealing with challenges common to bloggers.
Blog monetization is another area BGB concentrates on – from building a mailing list to launching your first product , dealing with advertisers, membership sites and more.
What I like about this course is that it seems to cover everything. Even, after completing it, I still return to it repeatedly for reference.
Who is this course for?
Well, the title gives it away- New and Learning bloggers.
Although, I strongly believe a seasoned blogger has a lot to benefit from it too.
Wondering what you can get out of this course?
- It teaches you the techniques of operating your blog from a business standpoint.
- It walks you through the important things to pay attention to and things to avoid.
- The course also provides you with action points and exercises – designed to help you take action.
BGB is a course that I can confidently recommend to anyone wishing to turn their passion into great rewards – it will certainly push you in that direction.
Conclusion
Overall, BGB has been a real eye opener, and have enjoyed the systematic approach Mike has taken deliver this course.
So far, I have experienced the benefits on this very blog.
Another point to note is this, there’s a wealth of information available on blogging scattered online.
They are almost like pieces of a puzzle – which can be very confusing for beginners. A well researched course like Beginners Guide To Blogging brings it all together. It’s the most needed one stop shop on how to blog effectively.
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My name is John Lufadeju, thanks for visiting.
This blog focuses primarily on maximising your blog with effective tools and techniques.
It's also a platform to discover and share blogging experiences.
Hey John, Nice review. Did your relationship with Mike influence you. LOL only joking
But Good review, I'm sure Mike will be impressed and send a lot of his readers your way.
Hey John, Nice review. Did your relationship with Mike influence you. LOL only joking
But Good review, I'm sure Mike will be impressed and send a lot of his readers your way.
Wow! Thanks John – that's a nice review, and I'm really pleased you found the course useful.
Wow! Thanks John – that's a nice review, and I'm really pleased you found the course useful.
Wow! Thanks John – that's a nice review, and I'm really pleased you found the course useful.
Sounds like an ideal way to get into blogging instead of stumbling around blindly hoping things fit into place.
Sounds like an ideal way to get into blogging instead of stumbling around blindly hoping things fit into place.
Mike CJ is a great guy I have so much respect for him. He could possibly be the next Darren Rowse. He's got the hair cut already.
Mike CJ is a great guy I have so much respect for him. He could possibly be the next Darren Rowse. He's got the hair cut already.
Very nice review, John. I believe that as blogging grows, so will the amount of courses available to newbies. From reading Mike's blog and seeing bits and pieces of this course I imagine it's one of the better courses out there. Mike really knows his stuff.
Very nice review, John. I believe that as blogging grows, so will the amount of courses available to newbies. From reading Mike's blog and seeing bits and pieces of this course I imagine it's one of the better courses out there. Mike really knows his stuff.
lol..I guess It always helps to your coach
Thanks Robert.
lol..I guess It always helps to know your coach
Thanks Robert.
No, Thank you Mike!
Well done for putting it together.
No, Thank you Mike!
Well done for putting it together.
Yes, plus time wasted stumbling around.
Yes, plus time wasted stumbling around.
LOL…well, you said it Gordie
LOL…well, you said it Gordie
John,
The buzz for this book is hot! I've been seeing it all over the place. It should do well because Mike has a lot of people endorsing it. Thanks for the review.
@Ileane
John,
The buzz for this book is hot! I've been seeing it all over the place. It should do well because Mike has a lot of people endorsing it. Thanks for the review.
@Ileane