So How Many Of These Seven Deadly Myths Are Preventing You From Starting A Blog?
You’re a pretty savvy entrepreneur right? That being said, how many of these seven extremely deadly myths have you consistently been exposed to, that are more than likely preventing you from successfully starting a blog?
And when it comes to these potentially deadly myths, there’s simply no shortage of them. Would you not agree? And the really sad part is, both your current and potential future customers or clients are missing out on all you, your company, and quality products and services has to offer!
Simply because of some over hyped “boogie man” type misinformation that’s currently being spread both on and offline. Probably by some well meaning individuals that, because they can’t seem to get with the program, want to see you fail miserably as well!
So if that’s been your major issue up to this point, now is simply a great time to move past these seven potentially deadly myths and get on with the business of educating and servicing (both) your current and potential new customers and or clients.
By consistently attracting them to your state of the art WordPress blog. Does that sound like something you’ll like to do?
Introducing Seven Of The Most Common Deadly Myths About Blogging And How They May Be Preventing You From Actually Starting A Blog!
Without a doubt you already realize just “how” potentially important and lucrative consistently blogging can be to your bottom line, correct? Because you must have noticed the literal explosion of overall blogging activity taking place within your niche, by most if not all of your major competitors, right?
But for some odd reason (s) you’re still hesitant to embrace this incredibly powerful marketing and communication tool.
And just in case you’re thinking that it’s simply too late to start or that you may have missed the blogging train. Get over it, because you haven’t!
1.) Potential deadly blogging myth # one: My particular customers and or clients aren’t reading blogs, so why should my company and or service bother starting one?
Entrepreneur, the truth is.Whatever your customers and or clients are searching for, they’re most likely finding a majority of the info on a blog. And if they’re not currently reading yours, they’re probably reading your competitors.
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2.) Potentially deadly blogging myth # two: You need to be some type of established respected authority within your niche in order to become a successful blogger. Not so! Obviously that type of status clearly helps, but it’s not a requirement.
What is required is that you consistently provide your targeted audience the how to problem solving solutions that they crave!
3.) Potential deadly blogging myth # three: You’ve gotta be some sort of techie and or geek in order to set up any type of blogging platform, especially a state of the art WordPress blog.
Not true, because for one thing if push comes to shove you can (and probably should) hire a professional to properly set yours up, if the whole techie process isn’t your thing!
And you don’t need to initially invest more than $300 dollars, to get up and going. If you need a self hosted WordPress blog set up, then check out Dotty Scott’s excellent services. Not to worry, because that’s not an affiliate link.
It’s Sad To Think How Many Of These Seven Deadly Myths About Starting A Blog Are Potentially Holding You Back!
4.) Potential deadly blogging myth # four: You need to be an expert at Internet marketing, otherwise nobody will ever find your content. Baloney! A little basic understanding of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is required, but nothing involving become a geek.
5.) Potential deadly blogging myth # five: In order to be a successful blogger, you’ve gotta be a professional writer John Grisham or Jackie Collins! Nope. Just clearly state and support your point of view and back it up with necessary proof.
And you’ll develop a targeted audience. Provided your content addresses the major issues.
6.) Potential deadly blogging myth # six: You gotta consistently post fresh content at least five day per week! Otherwise your blogging efforts are useless!
Again not true! But you definitely should be consistently sharing your fresh entertaining, problem solving content at least two to three times per week. This type of active blogging schedule will help you gain a loyal following and also help with your SEO considerations.
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7.) Potential deadly blogging myth # seven: This whole blogging thing is simply a fad! It won’t last! Ever heard that one? Blogging is a proven way to inexpensively and consistently reach and connect with your target market.
So for that reason alone, it’s probably going away anytime soon!
Plus the fact; that it’s a proven way to establish your credibility with your specific target audience.
Well, that’s just a small sample of the seven extremely deadly myths, that may be preventing you and or a respected colleague from starting a blog.
How many of them have stood in you or somebody you know and respects way?
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Hey Mark,
I can relate to some of these myth’s. First off I like to say that blogging is one of the best things you can do with your business. As a matter of fact, I found that bloggers are some of the most helpful people to aid in your progression.
When I first got into blogging about 5 years ago, I was pretty hesitant and because I felt small in the blogosphere, I didn’t know who would be interested in reading my blog, which relates somewhat to point #2. But I went ahead and took a dive, and ever since then I have been improving and experienced how beneficial blogging can be.
Also, we all heard that you have to blog everyday to be successful which goes with point #6 and that’s not necessarily true. If you do this, then that means you’ll have less time to promote. Especially if you’re working a full-time job and have a family. I find that just publishig a post once a week consistently works just as well as publishing one 5 times a week, if not better. I spend most of my time commenting on sites and sharing my posts which helps tremendously with traffic.
This was a great topic and I hope that your points will encourage those who are hesitant to take that first step towards blogging! Have a great week!
Thank you Sherman!
Well, I for one am glad you decided to pursue blogging,
because I’ve learned a ton reading your blog.
You really know how to break the technical side of the web into bit sized
understandable chunks.
And for sure those seven myths and tons of others are holding back a tidal wave
of extremely talented individuals from sharing their expertise with th world!
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your extremely valuable feedback!
And your continuous support is greatly appreciated!Let’s keep rocking it in
2015 and beyond!
Hi Mark,
Great post and you touched on a very important topic as so many people think that a blog is not necessary and they come up with all the myths and excuses to just let you stop what you are doing or for them not to start one and start branding and promoting themselves.
I was introduced to blogging by a friend and we actually started blogging together at the same time and she showed me blog commenting but after a while she is the same one who is talking me out of it saying it is useless and time consuming. She stopped and I continued. lol
Having relevant content to your blog mission is important even if someone else wrote about the same subject. Using your own voice is the difference and the brand.
Thanks Mark for a great share. Enjoy your Friday and the weekend ahead.
Be Blessed,
Neamat
That’s so true Neamat!
And you touched on a really important point: it doesn’t matter how many times
a particular subject has been already covered, as long as
we bring a fresh or slightly different perspective to it!
That’s such a great point that so often overlooked and or ignored!
Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing such an extremely valid point!
Let’s both keep it rocking in 2015 and beyond!
BTW, I’ve just love to have your take on my latest post!
https://www.youcanmarketonlinenow.com/five-called-best-friends-actually-sabotaging-chances-long-term-success/
Thanks!
Hi Mark,
Glad you brought up this topic. There are so many myths out there it is silly! People that have so much potential are deterred from starting a blog for these reasons.
The truth be known, You need a blog and you don’t have to be a professional writer. You need to write in your own voice…tell it like it is. And of course, share some valuable content.
Some new bloggers will ask “What should I write about” People have already wrote about that subject. He He He….I tell them, write about what you know and convey it in your own words.
Thanks for writing this, and I’ll spread the news around so hopefully folks will understand it’s not rocket science!
-Donna
Thanks Donna!
And it’s so true what you said. A subject may have already been shared
many times, but nobodies read it from your particular point of view yet!
And since nobody can substitute for you, only you can tell it in your own
unique voice!
So shout it out! Thanks so much for all of your continuous support
and guidance!
It is so greatly appreciated!
Hey Mark,
I thought #1 was the most interesting. A blog is a website just like any other website. The search engines don’t distinguish between static sites and blogs, they simply offer up the site that contains the best information. So the notion that people don’t read blogs is really incorrect.
Of course all of your blogging myths are true, some things help boost things along but none of them should be considered show stoppers.
As long as you offer up content your target audience wants to read, promote your content and connect with the right audience you’re likely to have a successful blog. But keep in mind that patience and persistence are a big plus as well 🙂
Blessings,
Liz
Absolutely Liz!
So very well said! In the end, most people that are looking for any type of excuse,
in order to pretty much continue to do what they’ve been doing.
Unfortunately, they’ll find it!
So this short list of seven is just a tiny fraction of their excuse arsenal!
Thanks for sharing your extremely valuable thoughts and adding to the conversation!
It’s greatly appreciated!
Well said Mark, and I’ve heard every one of these at one time or another. My first experience working online (years ago!) was when I had to set up a website for a company I worked for. The company was the U.S. base for a multi-national organization so integrating it with the other sites meant having a professional involved. But ever the control freak I made it clear that I wanted it set up so I would be the one making basic changes such as changing or adding images and content.
My ad agency set up the site for us and of course they tried to talk me into having their IT guy manage it, but I am SO glad I stuck to my guns. I learned so much and that experience gave me the courage to dive into setting up my own site years later. You just never know where a decision will lead you huh? Thanks for the great read Mark!
That’s so fabulous M!
And you are so right! It really is a good thing you stuck to your guns
and that when you did look under the hood (inside) your dashboard, you knew
what you were doing!
I can still remember my very first WP webinar and they showed us inside
the dashboard!
That left side panel really freaked me out!LOl!
But with each exposure and explanations it got less complicated.
Wow M, you’re so incredibly well rounded! But being in some type of control is so vitally important!
Thanks for sharing such a cool story!