SEO tip
#88
: Add jump links to your articles. If you're using WordPress, add anchors (e.g. 1, 2, 3) to your headers and hyperlink them using (
#1
,
#2
,
#3
). By doing so, they'll be shown on the Google search result page which can increase CTR.
SEO tip
#91
: How to detect low-competition keywords:
1. User-generated content (e.g., Quora, Reddit) at the top of the search result page.
2. Little or no "authoritative" sites (e.g., Wikipedia, Forbes) are ranking.
3. The searcher's intent isn't fulfilled.
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SEO tip
#82
: If you're lacking content ideas, find a “problem” that you and/or a lot of people are facing in your niche and publish an article (or even a YouTube video) on how to “solve it”.
SEO tip
#83
: 3 simple ways to improve your site's speed (for WordPress sites):
1. Get your site hosted by a fast web hosting provider.
2. Install a speed plugin like Autoptimize.
3. Use a fast-loading theme.
SEO tip
#81
: This is more of a general tip—publish an article every day. More content = more data, so you'll know what works and what doesn't. This might seem challenging, but all you need is <2 hours of undistracted work per day.
SEO tip
#87
: It’s good to cite your sources by linking to them. However, try not to link to another article that targets the exact keyword as yours. Otherwise, you might not outrank them. If you’re unsure, you can mark the link as “nofollow” so that "PageRank" is not transferred.
SEO tip
#89
: For blogs, use a branded domain name instead of an exact-match one (e.g. lifegeek(.)com instead of bestkeyboards(.)com). It's less spammy, you can cover more topics, and it has more value.
Take your pick:
Social promotion - A traffic spike that dies down after a day or two.
SEO - Publishing a search-engine optimized blog post, letting it rank naturally, and getting sustainable traffic for years to come.
The best part about being a blogger/YouTuber is the freedom and flexibility it provides. The first 1-2 years is going to be extremely difficult (putting out a ton of content)—but it’s smooth sailing after.