Category: Blogging

  • Can Non-Writers Succeed in the World of Blogging?

    When I started my blog, The Byas Life I was an already established SEO extraordinaire. However, if you are not like myself who has over 10 years in the business; starting a blog can be a daunting task. A common question I see plaguing many blogging communities is, “Can non-writers succeed in the world of…

  • Confused About Starting A New Blog? Find Out Which Is Better: WordPress.com Or WordPress.org

    Since we discussed what you should look for when picking your hosting company a bit ago, a question I see pop is wordpress.com vs wordpress.org – which one is better to start a blog?  This question arises when people ask, “How Do I Start a Blog?” People with blogs always recommend WordPress, and when the…

  • What To Look for When Purchasing Your First Hosted Blog

    Congrats on deciding it’s time to purchase your first hosted blog. This is a huge deal. Purchasing your first hosted blog can be just as daunting as buying a new vehicle because there is much to consider.  Of course, you want the hosted plan that will work for you and at a competitive rate. This…

  • 3 FREE Blog Sites That Allow Monetization

    One question I often get asked by friends and acquaintances is, “Can you blog for free and make money?” Of course, I dabbled in free blogging once before I got real with this. But it got me thinking: are there sites still letting you blog for free, and can you monetize them using Google Adsense…

  • 8 Things You Should Know Prior to Starting a Blog

    When coming up with ideas on how to help others succeed in blogging, I’ve always been haunted by the statistic that 80% of new bloggers will fail within 18 months of launching. That number is way too high if you ask me. That’s what leads to these about 8 things you should know prior to…

  • 5 Benefits From a Successful Video Content Marketing Strategy

    Did you know 63% of businesses started to use a video content marketing strategy within the last few years?  During the last five years, people have started using their tablets and mobile phones more than their PCs. This is where video content marketing strategy comes into play. It doesn’t matter if you have an in-store…

  • Link Building: The Do’s, Don’ts and Everything in Between

    Two weeks ago, we discussed the differences between follow vs. no-follow links. Today, we will dive a bit deeper into this subject and discuss the dos and don’ts of link building.  Link building is a critical component of search engine optimization (SEO), which involves acquiring links from other websites to your website. These links serve…