i started a blog, now what?

I’ve Started a Blog, Now What?

Kimberly Gauthier Dog Nutrition Blogger for Keep the Tail Wagging

4 Common Questions I Get About Blogging

How do you find the time to blog?

How do you find topic ideas?

How do you get traffic?

How do you monetize a blog?

How I Find the Time to Blog

set work hours to focus on blogging and social media; if your family doesn’t respect work hours, move to Starbucks (library, a friend’s place)

carry a spiral notebook (or use an app) to write down ideas, notes, and draft blog posts

send myself emails with blog post ideas

How I Find Topic Ideas

when I narrowed my niche (raw feeding, dog supplements and raising littermates) finding topics became easier

questions from my readers

don’t have readers yet? questions people post in groups, forums, and communities

questions you’ve had on the topic in the past (or today)

How I Get Traffic to My Blog

develop an intimate relationship with Google Analytics!

social media sharing (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google Plus)

LinkedIn Pulse - copy and paste articles to LinkedIn

freelance writing / guest contributions

online networking: blog commenting, groups, forums, communities

offline networking: speaking engagements, blog conferences, local MeetUps

branding: decals on my car, my MacBook, and business cards

How I Monetize My Blog

advertising network (specifically for pet bloggers)

affiliate marketing (Amazon, Commission Junction, Share-a-Sale, independent programs)

sponsored posts / product reviews

freelance writing

information products (for building a mailing list)

Kimberly Gauthier, Dog Nutrition Blogger E: kimberly@keepthetailwagging.com

Blog: Keep the Tail Wagging