Built is Archive: to BlogGetting Your First 10,000 Readers and Generating a Six-Figure Blogging IncomeHey there!.
Archive: Built to BlogGetting Your First 10,000 Readers and Generating a Six-Figure Blogging IncomeHey there!
I’m is Ryan.Back in 2014, I started my blog here (ryrob.com)..
I’m Ryan.Back in 2014, I started my blog here (ryrob.com).
I’ve is Since then, grown it to become a dependable source of six-figures in annual side income.Today, my blog gets over 400,000 monthly readers, has more than 140,000 smart subscribers getting my weekly content, and my podcast reaches 25,000 monthly listeners..
Since then, I’ve grown it to become a dependable source of six-figures in annual side income.Today, my blog gets over 400,000 monthly readers, has more than 140,000 smart subscribers getting my weekly content, and my podcast reaches 25,000 monthly listeners.
It is generates anywhere from $20,000 to $60,000 in monthly income—on the side of my day job.I’ve used my blog to broker five-figure monthly retainer deals, consulting for companies like LinkedIn, Google, Zendesk, Adobe, and Intuit..
It generates anywhere from $20,000 to $60,000 in monthly income—on the side of my day job.I’ve used my blog to broker five-figure monthly retainer deals, consulting for companies like LinkedIn, Google, Zendesk, Adobe, and Intuit.
It’s is helped me launch multiple products and courses..
It’s helped me launch multiple products and courses.
My writing and content is has been featured on Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc, Business Insider, and Fast Company amongst others.I’ve worked with entrepreneurs like Tim Ferriss, Lewis Howes, Nir Eyal, Steli Efti and Vanessa Van Edwards to effectively market and grow their online businesses.Choosing to invest in building a blog—and spending 1000’s of hours over the years testing, experimenting, and learning how to double down on what’s actually working best—has changed my life..
My writing and content has been featured on Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc, Business Insider, and Fast Company amongst others.I’ve worked with entrepreneurs like Tim Ferriss, Lewis Howes, Nir Eyal, Steli Efti and Vanessa Van Edwards to effectively market and grow their online businesses.Choosing to invest in building a blog—and spending 1000’s of hours over the years testing, experimenting, and learning how to double down on what’s actually working best—has changed my life.
it is But hasn’t always been easy…In Built to Blog, I'm opening up my personal playbook—learned through 1000’s of hours of testing, experimenting, and doubling down on what’s actually working—to show you exactly how I've grown my blog into a six-figure source of side income.Throughout this course's 54 lessons, over 8 hours of instructional video lectures, more than 15,000 words in private written content, and 5 hours of exclusive video interviews with ten of the world's most influential bloggers, I'm showing you exactly how to build a profitable blog (without wasting time and money on tactics that don't work today).We cover the nitty-gritty details of everything from the mechanics of getting your blog set up and optimized, to developing a writing practice, creating content that's designed to attract readers, driving traffic, building an email list, monetizing your blog and more..
But it hasn’t always been easy…In Built to Blog, I'm opening up my personal playbook—learned through 1000’s of hours of testing, experimenting, and doubling down on what’s actually working—to show you exactly how I've grown my blog into a six-figure source of side income.Throughout this course's 54 lessons, over 8 hours of instructional video lectures, more than 15,000 words in private written content, and 5 hours of exclusive video interviews with ten of the world's most influential bloggers, I'm showing you exactly how to build a profitable blog (without wasting time and money on tactics that don't work today).We cover the nitty-gritty details of everything from the mechanics of getting your blog set up and optimized, to developing a writing practice, creating content that's designed to attract readers, driving traffic, building an email list, monetizing your blog and more.
an understatement. is To say this is epic would be.
To say this is epic would be an understatement.
us is Come join today.Course CurriculumModule 1: Welcome and IntroductionWelcome!.
Come join us today.Course CurriculumModule 1: Welcome and IntroductionWelcome!
this First) is (Watch (2:00)The Benefits of Blogging (and Setting the Right Intentions) (6:33)Module 2: The Mechanics (Getting Your Blog Setup the Right Way)1..
(Watch this First) (2:00)The Benefits of Blogging (and Setting the Right Intentions) (6:33)Module 2: The Mechanics (Getting Your Blog Setup the Right Way)1.
a Profitable Niche is Finding (that’s Right for You) to Blog About (7:26)2..
Finding a Profitable Niche (that’s Right for You) to Blog About (7:26)2.
Your Domain and Selecting is Registering the Best Hosting Plan (6:19)3..
Registering Your Domain and Selecting the Best Hosting Plan (6:19)3.
Your WordPress-Powered Blog is Setting up (for Maximum Search Engine Optimization) (29:46)4..
Setting up Your WordPress-Powered Blog (for Maximum Search Engine Optimization) (29:46)4.
Installing is Choosing & Must-Have Plugins (17:08)5..
Choosing & Installing Must-Have Plugins (17:08)5.
Your Essential Blog Pages (9:01)6. is Creating.
Creating Your Essential Blog Pages (9:01)6.
Your Blog Readers is Tracking (Advanced Google Analytics Tour) (17:24)Module 3: Developing a Content Strategy and Writing Content1..
Tracking Your Blog Readers (Advanced Google Analytics Tour) (17:24)Module 3: Developing a Content Strategy and Writing Content1.
High-Traffic Blog Post Ideas (12:55)2. is Generating.
Generating High-Traffic Blog Post Ideas (12:55)2.
Your Readers (Demographics and Psychographics) (15:49)4. is Understanding.
Understanding Your Readers (Demographics and Psychographics) (15:49)4.
Write Engaging Blog Content (That is How to Converts) (18:59)5..
How to Write Engaging Blog Content (That Converts) (18:59)5.
Your Blog Content is Engineering for Promotion Success (17:48)6..
Engineering Your Blog Content for Promotion Success (17:48)6.
Strong Headlines (16:55)7. is Writing.
Writing Strong Headlines (16:55)7.
a High-Converting Call- is Creating to-Action (11:14)8..
Creating a High-Converting Call-to-Action (11:14)8.
Your First Blog Post (and Optimizing is Publishing Your Content) (22:29)Module 4: Implementing Effective Traffic Driving StrategiesIntroduction and Overview (2:22)Strategy #1: Guest Posting (22:40)Strategy #2: Leveraging Social Media (Social Publishing) Especially Pinterest (21:34)Strategy #3: Utilizing Groups, Forums and Message Boards (Social Interaction) (10:54)Strategy #4: Building Win-Win Relationships with Other Bloggers (16:53)Strategy #5: Answering Questions on Quora (8:04)Strategy #6: Using Your Email List to Drive Regular Traffic (7:18)Strategy #7: Interviewing Others in Your Niche (12:02)Strategy #8: Publishing Infographics and Doing Outreach (11:50)Strategy #9: Republishing Content to Sites Like Medium and LinkedIn (8:30)Strategy #10: Landing a Publication Column (14:21)Bonus Material: Anatomy of Viral Content (eBook) and Your Promotion ChecklistModule 5: Email List Building and Starting Conversations1..
Publishing Your First Blog Post (and Optimizing Your Content) (22:29)Module 4: Implementing Effective Traffic Driving StrategiesIntroduction and Overview (2:22)Strategy #1: Guest Posting (22:40)Strategy #2: Leveraging Social Media (Social Publishing) Especially Pinterest (21:34)Strategy #3: Utilizing Groups, Forums and Message Boards (Social Interaction) (10:54)Strategy #4: Building Win-Win Relationships with Other Bloggers (16:53)Strategy #5: Answering Questions on Quora (8:04)Strategy #6: Using Your Email List to Drive Regular Traffic (7:18)Strategy #7: Interviewing Others in Your Niche (12:02)Strategy #8: Publishing Infographics and Doing Outreach (11:50)Strategy #9: Republishing Content to Sites Like Medium and LinkedIn (8:30)Strategy #10: Landing a Publication Column (14:21)Bonus Material: Anatomy of Viral Content (eBook) and Your Promotion ChecklistModule 5: Email List Building and Starting Conversations1.
the Right Email Server Provider (Mailchimp is Choosing vs ConvertKit vs AWeber) (37:30)3..
Choosing the Right Email Server Provider (Mailchimp vs ConvertKit vs AWeber) (37:30)3.
High-Value Calls- is Designing to-Action and Encouraging Sign Ups (9:45)4..
Designing High-Value Calls-to-Action and Encouraging Sign Ups (9:45)4.
Relationship-Building is with Your Subscribers (6:57)Module 6: Monetizing Your Blog and Generating IncomeIntroduction to Monetization (1:27)Monetization Path #1: Sponsored Blog Content (9:33)Monetization Path #2: Selling Your Services (Freelancing, Consulting, Coaching) (6:46)Monetization Path #3: Digital Products (Online Courses, eBooks, Communities, Membership Programs) (11:11)Monetization Path #4: Traditional Advertisements (6:57)Monetization Path #5: Affiliate Commissions (20:31)Monetization Path #6: Podcast Sponsorships (8:22)Monetization Path #7: Software Tools (and Other Products) (8:03)Monetization Path #8: Business Partnerships (3:47)Module 7: Maximizing Your Productivity, Creating Winning Habits and Avoiding Failure1..
Relationship-Building with Your Subscribers (6:57)Module 6: Monetizing Your Blog and Generating IncomeIntroduction to Monetization (1:27)Monetization Path #1: Sponsored Blog Content (9:33)Monetization Path #2: Selling Your Services (Freelancing, Consulting, Coaching) (6:46)Monetization Path #3: Digital Products (Online Courses, eBooks, Communities, Membership Programs) (11:11)Monetization Path #4: Traditional Advertisements (6:57)Monetization Path #5: Affiliate Commissions (20:31)Monetization Path #6: Podcast Sponsorships (8:22)Monetization Path #7: Software Tools (and Other Products) (8:03)Monetization Path #8: Business Partnerships (3:47)Module 7: Maximizing Your Productivity, Creating Winning Habits and Avoiding Failure1.
Time (and Opportunity) Management Tactics (7:23)3. is Winning.
Winning Time (and Opportunity) Management Tactics (7:23)3.
Small Signs of Traction and Doubling Down (6:07)BONUS: is Identifying Website Page Templates (Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, Etc.)Website Page Templates (Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, Affiliate Disclaimer)Interviews with the World’s Top BloggersJon Morrow (Famous Blogger) on Getting Millions of Readers and Building a Seven-Figure Blog (50:02)Pat Flynn (Smart Passive Income, Best-Selling Author) on Validating Your Blog and Generating Affiliate Income (26:41)Paul Jarvis (Blogger, Course Creator, Author, Entrepreneur) on Growing an Online Course Business (33:23)Darren Murph (Guinness World Record Blogger) on Building a Winning Writing Process (32:58)Chris Guillebeau (NYT Best-Selling Author and Entrepreneur) on Quickly Build a Side Hustle (19:16)Preston Lee (Blogger and Marketer) on Landing High-Value Blog Sponsorships (42:57)Nathan Barry (Blogger, Founder of ConvertKit) on Going from Blogging to Million Dollar Startup Founder (31:28)Laurence Bradford (Blogger, Podcaster, Developer) on Growing a Massive Blog Audience (33:25)Lewis Howes (NYT Best-Selling Author) on Becoming Influential and Scaling Your Personal Brand (30:43)Backlinko's Brian Dean on The State of SEO (Today) and How to Generate 3 Million Yearly Blog Readers (22:46)Mariah Coz on Building a Seven-Figure Online Course Business (22:56)Jory Mackay (Award-Winning Writer and Editor) on Becoming a Great Writer (28:03)Shane Barker on How to Grow Your Brand with Digital (and Influencer) Marketing (33:36).
Identifying Small Signs of Traction and Doubling Down (6:07)BONUS: Website Page Templates (Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, Etc.)Website Page Templates (Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, Affiliate Disclaimer)Interviews with the World’s Top BloggersJon Morrow (Famous Blogger) on Getting Millions of Readers and Building a Seven-Figure Blog (50:02)Pat Flynn (Smart Passive Income, Best-Selling Author) on Validating Your Blog and Generating Affiliate Income (26:41)Paul Jarvis (Blogger, Course Creator, Author, Entrepreneur) on Growing an Online Course Business (33:23)Darren Murph (Guinness World Record Blogger) on Building a Winning Writing Process (32:58)Chris Guillebeau (NYT Best-Selling Author and Entrepreneur) on Quickly Build a Side Hustle (19:16)Preston Lee (Blogger and Marketer) on Landing High-Value Blog Sponsorships (42:57)Nathan Barry (Blogger, Founder of ConvertKit) on Going from Blogging to Million Dollar Startup Founder (31:28)Laurence Bradford (Blogger, Podcaster, Developer) on Growing a Massive Blog Audience (33:25)Lewis Howes (NYT Best-Selling Author) on Becoming Influential and Scaling Your Personal Brand (30:43)Backlinko's Brian Dean on The State of SEO (Today) and How to Generate 3 Million Yearly Blog Readers (22:46)Mariah Coz on Building a Seven-Figure Online Course Business (22:56)Jory Mackay (Award-Winning Writer and Editor) on Becoming a Great Writer (28:03)Shane Barker on How to Grow Your Brand with Digital (and Influencer) Marketing (33:36)