Hi there, in case you haven’t heard, problogger John Chow and I will be hosting a free webinar next Tuesday at 4pm PDT called “How to Get Rich Famous with Your Blog.”
Unlike what you might be thinking, this webinar isn’t about some secret ninja guru technique that’s going to transform your blog into a virtual cash machine overnight. So all of you looking for the instant flashy Ferraris and beach-side mansions are going to have to look elsewhere.
What John and I are talking about is actually something far more interesting and realistic: How to create great content that builds your credibility, boosts your confidence and makes you more money. This has been the passion and focus of Wordful since day one.
Click here to sign up for the webinar [Read more...] Free Webinar: How to Get Rich and Famous with Your Blog
March 8, 2011 By 2 Comments
Hi there, in case you haven’t heard, problogger John Chow and I will be hosting a free webinar next Tuesday at 4pm PDT called “How to Get Rich Famous with Your Blog.”
Unlike what you might be thinking, this webinar isn’t about some secret ninja guru technique that’s going to transform your blog into a virtual cash machine overnight. So all of you looking for the instant flashy Ferraris and beach-side mansions are going to have to look elsewhere.
What John and I are talking about is actually something far more interesting and realistic: How to create great content that builds your credibility, boosts your confidence and makes you more money. This has been the passion and focus of Wordful since day one.
Click here to sign up for the webinar [Read more...] Hey, Web Consultant: Ditch Your Job Now
October 19, 2010 By 1 Comment
Back in 2008, I was the friendly neighborhood web guy—gleaming smile, shiny new website and an office open for business.
I remember posting a question to Aaron Wall (I was a paid member of SEOBook) on how to price SEO services for a proposal. His reply was this:
Being an SEO consultant is not exactly profitable. I recommend using SEO for your internet marketing.Say what? I thought web consultants and Internet Marketers were one and the same! Wrong.
So what exactly is Internet Marketing and what’s so great about it?
Here’s my definition of web marketing: strategies and tactics to drive traffic and increase conversions on monetized niche websites. And here’s why it’s awesome: [Read more...]The Time for Apps is Right Now
August 13, 2010 By 1 Comment
I can’t help but notice the explosion of apps on mobile devices, namely, the iPad (affiliate link). If you bother to take a close look, you’ll be blown away by the level of engagement.
We’re not just talking about reading text with pictures, or even watching videos, or tweeting, or Facebook liking— but combining all these activities into ethereal experiences supported by intelligent content and handsome design.
Take, for example, the Glee app. Glee is a hugely popular drama tv show that blends teenage hormones with raw vocal talent. I turned over the app to my daughter, and within 5 minutes she had recorded herself singing one of the episode’s covers (Poker Face, complete with harmonies and instrumental), which was then uploaded and broadcasted worldwide to other Glee app users. [Read more...] Make Money Online by John Chow Book Review
May 31, 2010 By 6 Comments
John Chow is one of the very few people I have high respect for in the make money online niche. So it should come as no surprise that I’m here to offer you Wordful’s official review of his new book Make Money Online: Roadmap of a dot com mogul (affiliate link).
Quite fittingly, I read the book while on a long plane trip from Hawaii to China (where John Chow is from) seated next to The Man—my boss. Little did he know that while he was snoring next to me, I was plotting my escape from my job by reading John’s book!
What I like about Make Money Online
So far, it’s the best guide on blogging I’ve read. More so than the other books on blogging by Problogger and Huffington Post, John’s book is lively, personable and full of practical, easy to understand information. Also, Make Money Online is only 144 pages—definitely short enough to read in one or two sittings. I applaud John decision to partner up with writer Michael Kwan. Michael gave the book a well-edited, professional polish that luckily didn’t erase too much of the snarkiness and shameless self-promotion [Read more...]Why Bloggers Matter to the Publishing Industry
January 29, 2010 By 5 Comments
What makes a blogger?
A penchant for the rant? A crowd hustler with sticky offers? A spirited journalist, an observer of life, a thought leader?
And what about the rest of us, scratching hard to make (not even a) living? Is it all for nothing or is there a future for us?
The answer is absolutely. The titanic publishing industry is mobilizing, and we need to upgrade our strategy.