Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
While many people think of LinkedIn as social media, it is also possible to use LinkedIn as a blogging platform. People blogging on subjects related to technology and business have had some success with LinkedIn. But should you use this as your main blogging platform. The problem with LinkedIn is that your content is under … Read More “Should You Blog on LinkedIn?” »
Many bloggers wish that their blog was doing much better than it is. Well, I want to tell you that having a successful blog is as easy as ABC. Here are the ABCs of building a better blog. A. Author You can’t have a successful blog without content. And you can’t have content unless someone … Read More “The ABCs of Building a Better Blog” »
I have previously blogged on why bloggers should start compiling an email list right away. But an email list should be gathered for a reason and not just to have another task to complete. One of the things that you can do with an email list is to start an email newsletter. The frequency of … Read More “What to Include in an Email Newsletter” »
There are many things that Christian bloggers need to know but there is one thing that I have learned that has really made the difference. Ironically, what I learned is not about what to do, but what not to do. One of the most important things that Christian bloggers need to know is that you … Read More “One of the Most Important Things For Christian Bloggers to Know” »
While you are free to blog on any and every topic that comes to mind, you may want to reconsider if your are seeking to be a successful blogger. Those who thrive at blogging usually have a specific niche in which they blog. But how do you choose a niche? First, you need to choose … Read More “How to Pick a Niche For Your Blog” »
As I evaluate and rank a variety of apologetics blogs, Lenny Esposito’s Come Reason is always near the top of the list. Lenny dos a great job of presenting Christianity in a reasonable way, both on his blog and his podcast. I appreciate that Lenny took the time to answer my questions. We can all … Read More “Blogger Interview: Lenny Esposito” »
If you are intending to take your blogging activity seriously, I recommend that begin building your email list now. I mean, right now. The sooner the better. You might think there is no point yet. You don’t have an eBook to promote. You don’t have an online course to offer. You just don’t have any … Read More “Why Bloggers Should Start Their Email List Right Away” »
I’m so thankful for the opportunity to talk to Parker J. Cole. Parker is a writer and podcaster. While many people limit their online activity to blogging, there are plenty of other area to stretch out into. In this interview, Parker gives some great advice on a number of topics, especially on how to do … Read More “Interview with Parker J. Cole” »
So you have decided that it’s time to create a Christian blog (Is a Christian Blogging Even a Thing?) But where do you start? What steps do you take to set yourself up for success? That is what this blog post is all about. Here are the five steps that you need to take to … Read More “5 Steps to Starting Your Christian Blog” »
I have recently begun to offer blog coaching services to fellow Christian bloggers. I put together an audit offering an evaluation and practical suggestions. Since different people use different blogging platforms, I have set up a few new blogs on other platforms. This allows me to play around inside those platforms and give more specific … Read More “What Blogging Platform Should You Use?” »
This is the final part of our Christian blogging challenge. I hope that you have found the suggestions helpful. I would love to hear your feedback. Our final challenge is to reach out to another blogger. This can happen in a number of ways. One way is to invite someone to do a guest post … Read More “5 Day Christian Blogging Challenge: Day 5” »
The ultimate situation for your blog should be to receive the majority of its traffic from search engines. One of the most rewarding experiences is when you have come back from a vacation and have not been actively sharing your content and you see that search engines have been driving readers to your blog without … Read More “5 Day Christian Blogging Challenge: Day 4” »
If you are like me, you have an idea of how often you want to post on your blog and then hope some idea will pop in your head for a topic. You might think today is a good day to post something and you look around the room for some inspiration. But it doesn’t … Read More “5 Day Christian Blogging Challenge: Day 3” »
Yesterday we looked at the importance of determining your audience. Today we are going to look at another important step that is often overlooked. It is important to set goals for your blog. When I say goals, I don’t mean just any goals. I’m talking about SMART goals. SMART goals are: Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant … Read More “5 Day Christian Blogging Challenge: Day 2” »
All this week, I’m going to be sharing one tip to help you improve your blogging. Although the focus is on Christian blogging, many of the principles will be relevant to blogging in general. Define your audience We are told not to label people or put people in boxes. That’s good for interpersonal relationships but … Read More “5 Day Christian Blogging Challenge: Day 1” »
A blog coach is someone who helps and guides bloggers to be more effective in their blogging. But why bother with a blog coach? Isn’t enough to write an interesting post and just hit publish? I can think of a number of reasons to use a blog coach: The point of blogging is not just … Read More “Why Should You Consider Using a Blog Coach?” »
Much of my blogging has been in the area of apologetics. That makes me very interested in the other apologetics resources that are available on the internet. One of the best resources that I have encountered is a website called The Poached Egg. The Poached Egg is a blog that gathers the best apologetics content … Read More “Blogger Interview: Greg West” »
I have a desire to help people in their Christian blogging. But before doing that, we better decide if such a thing exists. I’m reminded of a conversation with a friend about “Christian music.” He hated that term, not because of the quality of the music, but because there was no such thing. People can … Read More “Is Christian Blogging Even a Thing?” »
I have been blogging for six or seven years now. I don’t do everything perfectly, but I have learned some things through trial and error. If you want to be an effective blogger, this advice may be of some help. 1. Blog. Really, try to blog as often as you can. Blog regularly, whether that … Read More “So You Want to Be a Blogger?” »
