I started growing Location Rebel during a time where it was all about the “epic blog post.” The longer, and the more detailed, the better. Let’s face it, that’s still the general mindset. I still fall into this trap, and assume that if I write a 5,000 word blog post, it’s going to be shared all over […]
How to Start a Blog in 2021 (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 […]
Is Blogging Dead? 5 Ways to Grow Your Blog in 2021
Inevitably every year at this time we get the rash of “is blogging dead” blog posts. This begs the question, right now, in 2021 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 Make $150+ Per Hour as a Freelance Blogger
There are plenty of ways to make money online. For many, writing is one way to start. It’s what we tend to suggest inside Location Rebel Academy because it tends to be easier to start. The first place people usually jump into a writing career is by becoming a freelance blogger. While you might hold […]
How to Write a Blog Post: EVERYTHING You Need to Know
Welp, you’ve done it. You’ve decided you’re going for it. You’re becoming a freelance writer. So you got your freelancer website set up. You’ve got a niche you want to target. You’ve got some dream brands you want to hire you. Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. There’s just one tiny problem that is becoming a sticking point… You […]
How to Choose the Best Hosting Service for Your New Blog in 2021
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. Having a blog has led to hundreds of relationships I never […]
Blog vs Vlog: Where Should You Create Content in 2021?
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 2021
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 cover […]