How to Balance SEO and Creativity in Writing for Your Blog September 29, 2019 It’s no accident that I don’t write for my blog as much anymore. Not only is it difficult to gain traction on social media… Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Continue Reading
Two Years of Blogging: How I’ve Learned to Grow a Blog into a Fun Hobby March 4, 2019 Well, it’s that time again. I’ve officially been running this blog for two years, which is way more than I imagined I would when… Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Continue Reading
Why Relying on Search Traffic Is Hard When Blogging September 22, 2018 I think it’s time for me to admit that I don’t really understand blogging. Obviously, I know how to write (I think). But blogging… Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Continue Reading
Why I Don’t Want to Brand my Blog (But Probably Will Anyway) May 6, 2018 It’s been over a year now and I still don’t know what the hell this blog is about. I elaborated on that point in… Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Continue Reading
One Year of Blogging: A Year in Review March 2, 2018 I can’t believe that I’ve been blogging for a whole year. In one year of blogging, I’ve written 63 posts (including this one), and… Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Continue Reading
How Building Links Has Helped Me Get Better Readers — Even if There Are Less of Them January 22, 2018 It’s no secret that my blog traffic has been at an all-time low. Where I once was getting an average of around 3,000 readers… Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Continue Reading
Why Awards Are Important in Entertainment January 13, 2018 In the entertainment industry, there’s a reason why awards are important. Awards shows like the Oscars or the Emmys signify that a movie or… Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Continue Reading
How Getting Less Traffic Has Motivated Me to Blog Less (But Write More) November 21, 2017 For the last nine months, this blog has been my creative outlet. Since March of 2016, I’ve written more than 50 posts about travel,… Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Continue Reading
How Pewdiepie Uses the Outrage Cycle To Promote His Brand September 12, 2017 Doubling down is what many of us do when backed into a corner. Ex-Google employee James Damore is doing it with his ‘diversity’ memo. America… Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Continue Reading
Why Getting More Blog Traffic Has Made Me Want to Blog Less August 31, 2017 Starting my blog in early March is one of the best things that I’ve ever done. It’s helped me write more consistently, and also… Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Continue Reading