‘Multitasking’ is a modern term which arose from the computing industry, where it was discovered that flipping rapidly between different tasks made sense for computers.
The concept has even gone on to be recommended by some trainers, entrepreneurs and coaches as a desirable approach for improving productivity. The question is: Is Multitasking a good solution for efficiently completing the activities required to run a successful blog and business?
Today’s Keyword Intelligence post for the Blogging Tools and Resources series reveals a keyword tool so unbelievably powerful I almost kept it to myself. Even though it’s been around for years (since 2005 in fact), it’s seldom mentioned. Those who use it don’t want you, me or their competitors to know. It’s truly an internet marketers ‘secret weapon’.
But (my inner voice assures me) these things cannot remain hidden and secret forever. And I sincerely want you (my dear reader) to have the best tools and skills available for your blogging mission – whatever it may be. Welcome to SpyFu…
Everything on your blog starts with you – even guest posts and outsourced elements are based on your invitation and direction. So it follows that getting the most from yourself and your own efforts is the key to getting the most from your time, your blog, your business and your life.
Master productivity, and the outer elements of your blogging will fall into place far more quickly…
Analytics is one of the key activities which separates the hobbyists from the marketers, the boys from the men, the mere mortals from the online Jedi knights. Google Analytics is the grand-daddy of them all. This post explores the nature of the beast and poses a simple question: “Can Google Analytics make my blog better?”
Think Bruce Lee became a Martial Arts genius without diligent repetition and practice? Michael Jackson learned to do the Moonwalk one rainy Sunday afternoon when he had nothing else better to do? Think again. Mastery take practice. Consistent effort compounded over time leads to results.
What sets successful bloggers apart from the rest is the actions they take on a daily basis. These Blogging habits will pave your way for success…
This Friday’s Resources and Tools for Bloggers is the first of a series which is going to delve into the wonderful (and ever so slightly mathematical) world of blog analytics. Are you blogging blind? Master the use of one all more of these and you will become a true blogging Jedi…
The volume of information online today is huge, resulting in the dwindling attention span of the average web user in the face of an ever increasing tsunami of digital pulp. Captivating your visitor’s attention immediately is more important than ever, and a well placed image is a very effective way to do exactly that.
The question is simply how to optimize your images for maximum impact in the minimum possible timeframe – without putting the brakes on…
Far too many of the blogs I visit on my adventures across the blogosphere are (let’s face it) ‘a bit samey’. Nothing too wrong about that per se but here’s the rub: If your blog doesn’t stand out from the crowd you’ll get less clicks, readers, shares, votes, comments, fans and sales. We wouldn’t want that, now, would we?
Here are 9 common reasons why blogs end up looking generic and getting lost in the ocean of online noise, and what to do about it to make sure yours stands out like a Yankee in Camelot (almost)
How to get more Clicks on your Google Plus One Button is still the big ‘+1 question’. More clicks benefits bloggers through social proof and potentially higher Google rankings, but simply asking your readers to click is not enough.
In this Friday’s ‘Resources and Tools for Bloggers’ post, we’re investigating a very cool plugin which will not only get you more 1′s, but can directly support increased conversions and raise the profile of your blog…
Bloggers Alchemy July 2011 Review and Thanks
The Ancient Chinese had a saying (in fact, it’s more of a curse) which goes: “May you live in interesting times”, and we certainly do.
This post rounds up some of the changes going on here at Blogger’s Alchemy over the past months and shares a big thankyou with my top five commentators for June and July.