i started a blog, now what?
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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)
