Inevitably every year at this time we get the rash of “is blogging dead” blog posts. This begs the question, right now, in 2020 is blogging still a viable business and growth strategy? The answer? Yes – with a caveat. Back when I started Location Rebel in 2009, things were much easier. There was less competition… People […]
How to Choose the Best Hosting Service for Your New Blog in 2020
This post has been updated as of December 2019 for accuracy. It’s no secret that I think everyone should have a blog. Even in a world dominated by social media influencers, where so many people think blogging is dead. Trust me, there are still a lot of reasons to create a blog or a website. […]
How to Start a Blog in 2019 (Step by Step Guide)
So, you want to learn how to start a blog, huh? It’s no secret that I think the absolute best way to get started building a business online is to start a blog. You’ll hear many people make arguments like “a blog isn’t a business” or “you don’t need a blog to have a successful […]
Blog vs Vlog: Where Should You Create Content in 2020?
Blog vs. Vlog. It’s an interesting time to be a content creator. When I started blogging over ten years ago, that was the primary way that people consumed independent content – through blogs. I remember the days of hitting refresh over and over while at my office waiting for my favorite writers to post their […]
Daily Blog: 5 Things I’ve Learned Two Weeks In
“Man, this is great! I’m going to make this daily blog permanent!” That’s how I felt during week one of my daily blog experiment. We’re now officially two weeks in, and things are quite a bit different from the first week. The biggest difference is that during the second week I’ve been traveling through Alberta, […]
How My Blog Became a Commodity (and How We’re Fixing It)
When I started Location Rebel over 9 years ago, I was clueless. And the best part about it? You knew I was clueless because I embraced it and showed it off with every post I wrote. But it was that cluelessness, that personality, that caused people to pay attention. That’s how I grew my audience and my brand in the […]
Why Blog? Here are 56 Reasons You Should Start a Blog in 2020
The single best business and lifestyle decision I’ve ever made is starting a blog. I say that with absolutely no hyperbole or exaggeration. Because I started this blog in 2009, I’ve been afforded so many incredible opportunities and experiences. I recently talked about this and how starting this blog completely changed my life: But those only […]
How To Create A Book From Your Blog
Note from Sean: We’ve been lucky enough to have Dave Chesson guest post about self-publishing before. He’s a best selling author on Amazon and runs Kindleprenuer. Check out his post on finding profitable Kindle book niches. His big success with Kindle means when he comes around offering advice, we’re happy to listen! Take it away, Dave! […]
How to Choose a Niche For Your New Blog or Business
There are two approaches I advocate when it comes to starting your first lifestyle business. The first? Freelance writing. It’s a skill that most of us already have, and there’s a huge demand. Plus, if you need to make money relatively quickly? Freelance writing is the best way to do that while building your online […]
15 Types Of Blog Post Titles That Get Clicked: A Beginner’s Guide
Note From Sean: Most bloggers will spend hours writing a blog post, and then write their headline in seconds as an afterthought. This is a HUGE problem though. Why? Because if your headline isn’t good enough to get someone to click on the post and read it, then what’s the point of having great content […]