{"id":31031,"date":"2018-06-05T11:24:31","date_gmt":"2018-06-05T15:24:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=31031"},"modified":"2018-06-05T11:24:31","modified_gmt":"2018-06-05T15:24:31","slug":"17-things-can-take-blog-next-level","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andysowards.com\/blog\/2018\/17-things-can-take-blog-next-level\/","title":{"rendered":"17 Things That Can Take Your Blog To The Next Level"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the world of blogging, there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s always something new to learn and things you can do to progress. Because that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the beauty of being in the online world. The internet is changing, therefore the industry is changing. So when you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re new, or you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re just getting started and you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re looking to progress, there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s no real need to panic about what you can do or how you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re going to do it. Because although there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s going to be a lot for you to consider doing, your options will often be endless. So, you can always pick out the things that you think will suit your blog, your niche<\/a>, and your audience the best. But what do you do if you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re not sure what options you have?<\/p>\n

Well, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve come to the right place. Whether you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve started your blog with the intention of turning it into a business, or it was a hobby to begin with, you may be looking to take that next step. And you need to know what it looks like. So we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re going to figure out which options will work out best for you. From ways to make money, to growing your traffic, and even to what you can do to engage better with your audience, let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s take a look at what you can do to take your blog to the next level.<\/p>\n

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  1. A Professional Setup<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    <\/a>
    \n10 Best Business WordPress Themes To Create A Professional Website<\/em><\/p>\n

    First of all, you’re going to want to think about the approach you have. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s important for you to be setup professionally if you want to get to the next level. So if you haven\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t already registered your own professional domain name, this should be your next step. While you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re doing this, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll also want to think about getting yourself an email on the domain too so that your email communications are as professional looking as possible.<\/p>\n

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    1. Branding<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      <\/a>
      \nDesigning Brands: 7 Principles to Follow<\/em><\/p>\n

      Next, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll want to think about your branding. Consider what kind of image you want, and where you fit in the market. Then you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll be able to come up with some key elements of what your brand is, who you are, and where you fit. These are all important elements to think about so that you can then work with a designer to bring your brand to life visually with a logo, fonts, colors, and storytelling too.<\/p>\n

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      1. A Good Design<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        As a step on from that, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll then want to think about getting your blog design together. Even if you had a template that you liked before, you need to change that going forward. You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll want to focus on the technical side and use a visual sitemap generator<\/a>, but also feed in your branding too. If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re not confident here, working with a designer or a developer that is should be your next steps.<\/p>\n

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        1. SEO<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          From here, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll then want to think about your SEO. If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re not an expert on all things SEO and the ever-changing rules that apply to it, then getting a plugin for your website is a good idea. Make sure that you do read up on the basic principles so that you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re aware of what you need to do to help your SEO first. Then, you can use keywords in your content, let your plugin tell you if you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re doing okay, and then work on creating links to help you boost your SEO too.<\/p>\n

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          1. Engaging Content<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            <\/a>
            \n5 Tips to Fight Content Marketing Fatigue<\/em><\/p>\n

            From here, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll then want to ensure that your content is also engaging. SEO is important for marketing reasons, but you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t want content that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s just there for link building. If you want to add value to your audience and create something really special, you need engaging content<\/a> to do that.<\/p>\n

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            1. Utilizing Your Data<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              You should already be collecting data on your website through your analytics on your platform, but also Google Analytics. If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re yet to plug this in, this should be your next step. Make sure that you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re then using data-driven tactics<\/a> to improve your content. Your data really is invaluable. It tells you what your audience is doing on your site, what content they like, and also helps you to pinpoint where key improvements can be made.<\/p>\n

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              1. An Email List<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Then, you need to start building your email list. If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re not already collecting emails and sending out newsletter, then this is going to be your next step. Email marketing is the best way to go to direct to your audience, alongside your blog. While social media marketing can be effective, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re always at the disposal of the platform itself – and you never really own that content. But you do own your email list, and you can choose how you market to it.<\/p>\n

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                1. A Marketing Strategy<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll also want to get serious about your marketing. Coming up with a marketing strategy<\/a> is a good way to do this. Focus on what you want to do with your content and what your goals are. Then you can come up with the best marketing tactics that will help you to do that.<\/p>\n

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                  1. Creating Freebies<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                    \n5 STEPS TO CREATE AN OPT-IN FREEBIE YOUR AUDIENCE LOVES<\/em><\/p>\n

                    Another great idea is to come up with additional free content that you can give to your audience. If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re struggling to get email sign-ups, then this is a good way to encourage people to become part of your mailing list. Think about what kind of content or guides or downloadable that your audience may want from you. Then ask them to registered their email to receive it and you should find that this helps to boost both your email list and your traffic.<\/p>\n

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                    1. Advertising<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      From here, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re then going to want to think about any advertising that you want to do. Are you using paid ads on Facebook? Are you using Google Adwords? If not, you need to give both a try and push on forward with your activity to see what kind of difference this can make to your growth.<\/p>\n

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                      1. Collaborating<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        Have you ever thought about collaborating with others? And this isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t just working with a brand to get a freebie, but a well-thought-out strategic plan to link up with a brand or other bloggers for mutually beneficial results. Maybe you do a podcast together or you run a competition? See how you can work collaborations into your marketing calendar to boost your business.<\/p>\n

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                        1. Monetization<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          \"8-powerful-ways-to-monetize-a-blog-that-generates-under-1000-visitors-per-day\"<\/a>
                          \n8 Powerful Ways to Monetize a Blog That Generates Under 1,000 Visitors Per Day<\/em><\/p>\n

                          If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re yet to monetize your blog<\/a> in any way, then this is when you need to do it. Maybe you didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t get started because you really weren\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t sure where to begin, or you felt it would be too complicated? Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t worry about it, just think about what you can do to start bringing in some money. From implementing display advertising and affiliate marketing to sponsorships, there are lots of ways that you can generate a lot of money for your site.<\/p>\n

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                          1. Launching A Product<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                            If you are monetizing, or you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re working on it, the next step could be to launch a product<\/a>. Think about what kind of products your audience may want from you, then looking into production. When you already have an engaged audience, this can often be a great next step for you.<\/p>\n

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                            1. Launching A New Business<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                              Or maybe you want to go with a new business idea? When you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been working on your content for a long time and you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re in a great position to move forward, then launching a business off the back of your blog is a great idea. Maybe this was the plan to begin with? Maybe it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the business you want but you know that you need to build that audience first? Then go for it.<\/p>\n

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                              1. Doubling Down On Your Audience<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                But at this point, you may find that you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re lost and you need to really get back to basics to help you to move forward. When growth stops and you feel stuck, doubling down on your audience and focusing on engagement works. Just go back to your audience and see what they want from you. Forget about the business side of things and just produce to see if this get things going again.<\/p>\n

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                                1. Hosting A Meetup<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                  \"blogging-tips-events-guide-to-meetups\"<\/a>
                                  \nA Practical Guide to Organising a Successful Meetup<\/em><\/p>\n

                                  As a continuation from the last point and a great promotional idea in its own right, you could also think about hosting a meetup<\/a>. Getting together with your audience is a great way to get to know them, to engage with them further, and just find out what they want from you. Not only is it rewarding for them, but it can be fun for you to just see who you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re interacting with, and work out how to connect better with them.<\/p>\n

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                                  1. Staying True To Yourself<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                    But all of the above points won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t overly get you to where you want to be unless you can stay true to who you are and what you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re trying to achieve. So don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t lose sight of that. Authenticity is the key to growing your business<\/a>. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s what will help you to stand out and to ensure your audience engages with you. So stay transparent and just ensure that you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re being authentic in everything that you do.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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