Hope you had a great weekend :0) - Today I’m gonna share with you 4 simple ways to switch up your blog content so you can constantly keep bringing fresh new stuff to your readers.
But first, I’ve been getting questions about how I come up with stuff to write about – and honestly, the simplest way I can answer that is like this: “I write about what’s happening with me and my business.”
If you take a look at the last 4 posts (excluding the MVP contest post), I gave specific examples of things I’m doing on my blog and in my business that are working.
Here They Are..
- Listed elements I have on my blog in:
Is Your Marketing A Reflection Of Your Prospect Or Yourself? - Explained a lead-getting strategy I’m using in:
Lead Getting Strategy That Creates A Successful First Transaction - Explained the linking tactics I use in:
Top 3 Linking Strategies To Keep More Blog Visitors On Your Blog - Showed why I think I have a low exit rate in:
The 2 BIG Secrets To My Eye Popping 0.74% Exit Rate!
This not only allows me to be more transparent with my audience, but it also allows me to put out TRULY UNIQUE content, which is important.
OK.. So Here Are The 4 Ways To Switch Up Your Posts
#1. Have A Guest Blogger – This will definitely be a change of pace for your readers who are used to YOU being the only content provider on your blog.
#2. Turn Up The Heat - I wrote a post on confirmed vs. non-confirmed opt ins that started a great discussion between my readers. If there’s a topic that you think would really spark a great discussion, by all means, write about it and pick a side.
#3. Add Multimedia – Adding audio, video and even PDF documents for your readers to download, gives your readers a difference experience at your blog. These experiences can mean the difference between getting a loyal reader, from a “pass by” reader.
#4. Have Fun Doing It – Blogging might be the best part of your business or it might be a nightmare. Either way you have to enjoy sharing value because your passions shows through your writing and especially though video. So, if you’re only being informative – add some personality and coolness, and see if your response increases.
Have Any Tips For Getting Readers To Come Back?
Leave your thoughts below. I really hope you enjoyed this blog post and found it helpful.. Don’t forget to retweet it, digg it, share it, and stumble it
Have a great week,
Hector The Alexa Director
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Hector, you amaze me not only with a subject that you write about, but with very interesting and unique tips you are revealing.
I love all 4 ! Especially the first!
I am preparing an interesting post that fits some of your tips here, I’ll be expecting comments from you
Keep being great,
Milena
Hey Milena,
I’m glad you enjoyed the post. I’ll be definitely visiting your blog.
Have a great one
Hector
Hey Hector. As always your posts and content are full of value.
I just keep coming back for more and more.
Keep up the terific work
Steve Reh
.-= stev reh´s last blog ..CFT-SECRET CODE WORD =-.
Steve
..and I appreciate you coming back. Thanks
Have a great one
Hector
Hey Hector,
Great tips like alwys, thanks for sharing.
Jiri Majkus
Internet Marketing Coach and Author
.-= Jiri Majkus´s last blog ..Proven Marketing Strategies For Content Distribution =-.
Thanks for stopping by Jiri,
Have a great one
Hector
Hi Hector,
Thanks for the great advice with changing up content.
It is very important to stimulate different senses of your readers so that they get a different experience with each post you put out.
Keep the good info flowing.
Aaron
.-= Aaron´s last blog ..Increase Your Conversions By 100%! =-.
Aaron,
That’s exactly right. Giving them a different experience will make them come back for more.
Have a great one
Hector
Hi Hector,
I’ve been a guest blogger before. I had just started blogging so it was a scary challenge. (Thanks Derek & Monique for that opportunity!)
You can get either seasoned marketers (if they’re willing), or even up and coming bloggers that you see potential in.
“if you’re only being informative” LOL Like being informative is ever “ONLY”.
Good stuff!
Susanna
Hey Susanna,
Derek & Monique are great people… guest blogging is a great way to increase exposure.
LOL – I don’t mean it’s bad.. just saying that personality can really boost response :0)
Have a great one
Hector
Yes I am looking forward to mixing it up with all that you have stated above. Thanks Hector for your ideas as always!
.-= Sharon´s last blog ..Do I Really Need To Set Goals? =-.
Hey Sharon,
You’re very welcome.. glad I can help
Have a great one
Hector
Hey Hector,
That is important to mix it up so you’ll keep you readers entertain as well. I like to mix it up as well with videos. I’ll record myself or do a voice over on a slide. Readers love multimedia.
Chat with you later…
Josh
.-= Josh Garcia´s last blog ..Little Known Ways to Create Backlinks… =-.
Josh..
Multimedia is the way to go. Videos & audios do get the best response in marketing.
Have a great one
Hector
Hector… another 4 great tips. I think FUN is the most important. If you’re having fun all the rest are easier too.
Thanks
Coach Freddie
.-= Coach Freddie´s last blog ..In Every Success Story I Always Hear These 3 Things =-.
Freddie,
You’re so right.. keeping your ‘FUN’ level high is the key to staying in the game. The more FUN we have, the more creative we get.
Have a great one
Hector
Hey Hector,
Thanks for the tips bro… I like the idea of having guest bloggers and adding multimedia. I’m going to give it a go. In terms of multimedia, giving away a public domain publishing such as “Think and Grow Rich” could add tremendous value.
Cheers,
Wayne
.-= Wayne Wu´s last blog ..Want More High Quality Leads For Your MLM Business? Tell Your Story! =-.
Wayne,
That’s a great tip. Giving away valuable downloads will definitely give your visitors a better experience.
Have a great one
Hector
Hector,
These are really good tips. Enjoyed your
post but what I like the best is the way you
continue to add value by throwing in the
bonus tips.
Have a great day,
Tommy D.
.-= Tommy DiPietro´s last blog ..Creating Better Videos To Kill The Network Marketing Star =-.
Tommy,
Thanks for stopping by, I’m glad you enjoyed it..
Have a great one
Hector
Hi Hector
It really seems like I have to turn up the heat.
Thanks for sharing
Marc
.-= Marc Ward´s last blog ..Why Using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Can Hurt You. =-.
Hey Marc..
Thanks for stopping by.. Now Let’s turn it up! :0)
Great tips Hector. Another idea I have seen used is to have a poll about something really interesting or controversial. Readers then tend to keep checking in to see what the poll results are.
~Marcus
.-= Marcus Baker´s last blog ..Fresh MLM Leads Just Delivered, Now What? =-.
Thanks Marcus,
Great idea.. I might just run with that
this is why I enjoyed blogging and sharing stuff with you all. I get new tips, strategies & nuggets every day
Have a great one
Hector
Hector,
Some excellent points here… The whole point of having your own blog is that you can do what you want with it, and it shows who YOU ARE. Let loose, and write the way that you speak… Unless you’re writing content for articles.
People love videos, and it’s much more appealing to watch a 2-3 minute video than to read a 800 word post that doesn’t seem to end. I myself am a product of our society, in that I’m all about NOW… I want it NOW… Just like everyone else
Jordan Schultz
~Social-Media Specialist~
.-= Jordan Schultz´s last blog ..The Art Of Prospecting Leads That Will Get You To The Top 1% Of Your Marketing System =-.
Jordan,
I totally agree with you. Everyone wants NOW with less effort. So video delivers that by allowing us to just sit back and watch..
thanks for your comment bro
Have a great one
Hector
Hey Hector
Content is king and much like you I use what is happening with me in my business to get content from. If your not active in your business this can be hard! (SO GET ACTIVE).
Another great way is by visiting other people’s blogs. You can get great ideas. (NOT COPYING). Sometimes an idea can come from a simple comment or a line of copy.
Botton-line the more active and involved you are in your business the easier creating content will be
Happy Monday
Dwayne
.-= Dwayne Huggins´s last blog ..Free Network Marketing Training Vs Paid Network Marketing Training =-.
Dwayne,
I agree 10000% – “Bottom-line the more active and involved you are in your business the easier creating content will be”
Great advice.. if anyone reads this (Do This And You’ll Create Content Lighting FAST)
Thanks for adding value to this post D..
Have a great one
Hector
Hi Hector,
I like to ask multiple questions in certain posts. This inspires engagement and most readers return to a blog where they’re being acknowledged by being asked to move into action.
Sensational tips!
Ryan
.-= Ryan ´s last blog ..Do You Use These 5 Methods To Promote Your Blog? =-.
Ryan,
Asking questions is great tip to encourage commenting. Thanks for this
Have a great one
Hector
Hector,
I think you provide an incredible example of mixing things up on your blog! It is one of the reasons I keep coming back to see what you have to say!
I think you point out a very important technique to keep your current readers happy and to interest new readers with each post!
Keep up the great work Hector!
Cheers
Mary Thayer
.-= Mary Thayer´s last blog ..The New Economy’s Simple Formula For Financial Success =-.
Mary..
Thanks for your comment, ..always enjoy your visit.
Have a great one
Hector
Hi Hector!
Thanks so much for sharing your article with me…I really appreciate it.
I also love to ‘throw myself’ into my blog content, you know, from the heart. Keeping things real & ditching the ‘stuffy’ writing is my style as well.
Have a pleasant day…your tribal friend Steven Suchar
.-= Steven Suchar´s last blog ..Are Your Tweets Being Retweeted? =-.
Steven,
That’s, in my opinion, the best way to write – just keeping it real.
thanks for stopping by and commenting
Have a great one
Hector
Hi Hector!
Once again, tremendous value! I’ve done some of what you suggested, as well as switching up the topics between personal development, social media marketing, and general network marketing skills too. I still want to continue to add a bit more multi-media to spice it up a bit more, and, anytime you’d like I’d welcome a guest post from you!
Wishing You a Fantastic Week!
Vicki
.-= Vicki Berry´s last blog ..Feedburner Drops RSS Subscribers; Can You Avoid Losing Yours? =-.
Vicki,
Great added value here –> “switching up the topics between personal development, social media marketing, and general network marketing skills too” This is definitely a great way to give your readers a different experience every time they visit.
Thanks so much – I’ll take you up on that. I’ll be working on a juicy article just for your readers.
You’re the best
Talk soon
Hector
Great post… keep it simple indeed. We love to complicate things and that’s not good.
.-= Anne Duncan´s last blog ..Attraction Marketing – Top 2 Tips!! =-.
Anne,
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts
Have a great day
Hector
Hey Hector, these are great tips, I really like the one about having a guest blogger on your blog that is awesome, I would love it if you would be a guest on my blog that would be cool.
Thanks
Lori
Hey Lori,
First off, thanks for stopping by my blog. I just visited yours, and you’re doing some great things on there. Keep it up.
Having a guest blogger is a great way to switch things up, and I’d be glad to be a guest on your blog.
Thanks again for visiting
keep in touch (FB)
Hector
Hey Hector,
This is a great way to get more visitors to return. It keeps your visitors interested in what you are saying. Exactly like you wrote about here.
Here’s to mixing it up and a great week.
Jerome Ratliff
.-= Jerome Ratliff´s last blog ..Top Secret Business Building Tip =-.
Jerome,
Yup.. that’s the whole point. Attention is so scarce now-a-days – we need to grab it anyway we can.
glad you stopped by
talk soon
Hector
Hector, Nice, Simple Steps to bring life to a blog!! Great stuff and will be implementing some of those steps into my blog
.-= Chris Bernardo´s last blog ..Personal Branding No Nos – Laugh with a Woof =-.
Chris,
The best part is that these are very simple.. Make it happen bro
talk soon
Hector
Ahhhhh so that’s your secret. No Hector you have a great ability to keep your posts consistent, frequent and interesting. I appreciate a little insight as to what has made you Hector the Alexa Director.
Thanks for sharing,
Steve Shoemaker
.-= Steve Shoemaker´s last blog ..MLM Review: Keep the Social in Social Media =-.
Steve.. what’s happening bro
LOL – The Secret Is OUT!! – Seriously though.. thanks for your comment. These tips will definitely help a few people spice up their blogs, (but..you know I can’t give it all away..) :0)
Thanks for stopping by
Hector
Hector, Thank you for sharing your accumulated knowledge about how to improve the interest in your blog. I have not attempted to turn up the heat – I love that one. I have also not yet employed guest bloggers. So many good ideas.
Hey Erica,
Thanks for stopping by.. and you’re very welcome. I’m sure you’ll get great results after implementing those two tips alone.
Have a great day
Hector
Hector, great stuff my man. I’m defnitely loving the use of a Guest Blogger and do plan to use that tactic to keep things fresh on my own blog. Multi-media is also a no brainer. It keeps your reader engaged and has them stay longer on your site.
Thanks for sharing these.
-BT
.-= Brian Tomlinson´s last blog ..Is Twitter Going Away as a Marketing Platform? =-.
Brian,
Exactly right.. the point is to keep them longer and give them a great experience, so that they come back next time you post.
talk soon
Hector
Hector,
Nice post. I like #1. Having a guest writer is an excellent idea. Actually I see 2 benefits. 1. The readers would get a different flava in writing styles and 2. would give you a break. Thanks
Anthony (AB)
Great way to look at it Anthony..
Writing content for daily posts does get a little crazy sometimes, so having a guest blogger will take a load off for 24 hours.
Thanks for sharing your thought bro
Hector
Yeah One Last thing to Add. Write Post as good as Hector’s. You are awesome man. The thing that I Love about your posts is, you always have the right stuff. Not just great value, but the type of value that’s like ahh man… I needed that question answered today type of value. You’re amazing man. I learn & grow from you every chance I get.
.-= Justin Hammonds´s last blog ..The Key to Network Marketing Success – Find a Purpose & Fling Your Life In to It =-.
Justin,
Thanks a lot bro – I really appreciate every single word.. I’m glad I was able to help with today’s question – hopefully tomorrow I can do the same
talk soon & thanks for stopping by
Hector
Good ideas. Changing things up really helps keep things fresh and helps keep it fun.
.-= Melodie Kantner´s last blog ..Developing the Network Marketing Leader’s Mindset =-.
Melodie,
Yup, it does.. thanks for commenting
talk soon
Hector
Awesome post Hector,
I must say, I have learned so much about blogging since I’ve come to your blog. The information that you provide is priceless.
You are truly a great teacher and I look forward to continuing to drink from your cup of wisdom.
Fred,
Thanks a lot bro. I’m glad you’re getting value from my posts. I just check out your blog and I like the look. It’s really clean, great job on that. I wouldn’t have the lead magnet image click over to an affiliate site because you might lose some opt-ins that way.
Just a thought.. ;0)
Thanks for stopping by
talk soon
Hector
Thanks Hector,
I will definitely fix that. Thanks for checking out my blog.
Hi Hector,
Wow! You really gave me some food for thought here. I sure wouldn’t want to be boring
Thanks for another awesome post!
Enjoy your day!
Ilka
.-= Ilka Flood´s last blog ..3 Costly Mistakes To Avoid If You Are Blogging For Business =-.
Ilka, my friend
Your posts are anything but boring.. but it’s always good to switch it up.
thanks for stopping by
Hector
Great points, Hector!
You gotta keep it fresh!
We like to switch it up over at DriveTheLine…
We post videos, audios, short posts, long posts, how-to’s, personal stories, reviews, etc.
You’re doing a great job at this, as well.
You have to have fun, that’s what I say!
P.S. I love the 2 camera angles you use for the video for your optin box. Who does that? You definitely stood out on that one, bro.
.-= Derek Alvarez´s last blog ..MLM: A Journey =-.
Derek,
You guys are masters at mixing it up. I’ve seen interviews posted as well.
Thanks for stopping by.. and the 2 camera angle thing – I thought it would be a bit different, thanks for noticing :0)
talk soon bro
Hector
I’m loving it Hector.
Just tweeted this on Twitter.
Thank you.
.-= Jason´s last blog ..How To Get Your E-mails Opened Without Any “Copywriting Kung-Fu” =-.
Jason,
Thanks for stopping by.. and welcome to my blog.
Thanks for the share, talk soon
Hector
Hi Hector,
Those are great ideas! I like to mix things up too using personal stories, how to’s, etc… It makes it more fun and interesting on everyone’s part.
Have an awesome day!
Twila
.-= Twila Jacobs´s last blog ..Why Consumable Products Rock In Network Marketing – Part 2 =-.
Twila,
Glad you liked the ideas.. yours and Derek’s are great too. I always get my nuggets of wisdom from you all as well.
Thanks for commenting
talk soon
Hector
Nice Hector, Great content… Great site…
.-= Steve´s last blog ..How To Deal With Google PPC Issues – Forget Google! =-.
Great job Hector! I fully agree with you that we should all be diverse with our blogging. Adding your personality surely gives a blog some flavor. lol
.-= Reggie Barnett´s last blog ..How to get 400 visitors with 15 minutes of marketing =-.
Reggie,
You’re right.. educate & entertain.. that’s the goal
thanks for stopping by, talk soon
Hector
Hi Hector,
This is amazing as I read your post and see the various responses. Yes, you definitely have great creative ideas and as you implement them obviously you know what you’re talking about.
Surely appreciate your sharing here.
Nelly
.-= Nelly Paekukui´s last blog ..Social Marketing Safety Measures Online =-.
Hey Hector!
These are 4 great ways to keep your blog posts FRESH! Anytime you want to do a blog post for me buddy you are welcome! Let’s chat soon!
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Hey Amanda,
Thanks for stopping by.. and thanks, I’ll definitely let you know about that guest post..
talk soon
Hector
Great Hector! Look forward to it! I would love the opportunity to post on yours as well if that is something you’d consider.
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Hi Hector, I’ve just been reading all of the comments you have gotten for “4 ways to help your blog content” They are all very helpful in giving me good ideas about where to go.
Hi Hector
How are you? It’s been some time since we communicated. I just read your “4 Ways To Switch Up Your Posts,” and I really appreciate your specific knowledge on how to improve your blog. Thank you for not dealing in generalities. You write excellent content!
To your success,
John Seay
John Seay´s last post ..How To Work From Home & Become A Super Affiliate!
Great post! I definitely will be posting videos soon to switch it up a bit. Thanks