I present to you…Build a Superstar Blog e-book

The wait is finally over and the long awaited e-book is here. Yay!! You can now download now this fantastic e-book Build a Superstar Blog Build a superstar blog is a clever concept of introducing the business model in the music industry and re-applying it to blogging world. Being a huge music lover, and knowledge of the industry, I simply brought the two worlds together this my e-book. The world of a music artists meeting the world of bloggers. The same way a music artist goes through the hustle of getting discovered, signing a record deal, developing a fan base and aspiring for superstar status likewise a blogger builds credibility, exposure, a community and ends up being a leader or authority in his/her niche. Whether you're a blogging pro or a complete newbie, this e-book throws a fresh approach on blogging from a business standpoint. I am very confident you will like it. www.buildasuperstarblog.com I also look forward to hearing your feedback. Enjoy :-)

7 Ways To Writing Effective Web Content

The style of writing for printed media is often inappropriate to the needs and habits of web users, so developing content for a website/blog usually means writing new material. Listed below are a few pointers you should keep in mind (1) Make it scannable Users don’t read websites, but scan them for the information they want. Use headings, bulleted lists, and emphasis to draw attention to key points (2) Be concise Reading from a screen is much slower than reading from paper, and many users don’t like having to scroll down. Aim to write 50% less text than you would for a printed publication (3) Start strongly Summarise the main points of the page in the first paragraph. This could also be stats information relating to your topic. (more...)

Introducing…Build a Superstar Blog

Several months ago, I ran a poll on this blog asking readers how I could help them or what they would like to see more of. It turns out a large majority of them had a business related blog and were interested in making money online - No surprises here. Based on research and practical application, there isn't much secret to it. It's really down to applying business skills. The same principle you would apply to an offline business would apply to an online business. So my plan here was to deliver a practical example from a offline business world and apply it to the blogging world. Being a huge music lover, a former home studio music producer with knowledge of the music industry, I simply brought the worlds together in my e-book. The world of a music artists meeting the world of bloggers. The same way a music artist goes through the hustle of getting discovered, signing a record deal, developing a fan base and aspiring for superstar status likewise a blogger builds credibility, exposure, a community and ends up being a leader or authority in his/her niche. Hence the title. Build a Superstar Blog. I would like point out, the main objective of Build a Superstar Blog isn't to turn you into a blogging superstar. Rather it's about (1) Building the foundations and the right building blocks in place to propel your blog into a leader and authority. It takes you to superstar status then so be it. (more...)

Connect With Your Audience

Just like you would engage with your friends in a comfortable relaxing mode is the same way you ought to find the same zone with your readers. For most, time with friends is enjoyable and fulfilling, there's no reason why that shouldn't be the case with your audience whether you own a blog or a website. Understand them Treat your audiences/readers as friends, as a result of this you'll be able to build a relationship with them. (more...)

10 Tips to Ensure Your Blog Doesn’t Break Copyright Laws

This is a guest post by Tom Walker, of Creative Cloud Many bloggers out there are not aware of the fact that copying someone else's written work without their consent is a violation of copyright law. Blogging is becoming more and more widespread and technology makes it simple to copy and share information including text, images, audio and video clips. Below are ten tips that you can follow to ensure that your blog's content is legal. Quotes and Copy It is perfectly legal to quote something that you find interesting, but the quote you use should only be a small portion of the content and it should not copy the 'core' of the material. Certainly do not ever copy someone's website, word for word. Believe it or not, many bloggers still do this and it is unethical as well as against the law. (more...)

Has Market Saturation Stopped You From Making a Move?

Have you ever wanted to release a product or service you thought was unique only to discover someone's beat you to it? If so, you're not alone. It happens to the best of you. Instead of giving up, look on the bright side - it means you've generated an idea that's got the potential to succeed. Ok so you were not the first, but if you could do it once you can do it again. Refine Your Ideas Take time out to refine your ideas. Don't ditch the idea because it's been done, look for ways to develop it so you're providing something or a service to make it better. (more...)