Creating Multiple Blogs for Profit in 30 Day Cycles
Having an overall idea of what you want to achieve is important because it allows you to set intermediate markers (daily pageviews/No. of subscribers etc.) which track progress towards these goals. Apart from having a list of attainable numbers, it is also important to create a time-based work routine: a weekly action plan.
The goal of an action plan is to divide your limited resource (time) into smaller chunks, thereby allowing you to spend a proportionate amount of attention on the tasks involved in developing a blog. For example, let’s break down the development of a flagship blog into a progressive four-week sequence:
Week 1: Setting up the Blog
* Research your intended niche and check out the competition
* Choose a domain name that is easily brandable.
* Pay for a good web host and set up Wordpress
* Hire a skilled designer or customize a free Wordpress theme
* Install all the necessary Wordpress plugins or addons
* Develop consistent branding (tagline, usernames, logos etc.)
* Optimize the website for visitors and search engines
* Write your first blog post.
Week 2: Developing a Strategy
* Develop a content development strategy.
* Start writing down content ideas and file them for future use.
* Create the necessary pages (Set up a great About page etc.)
* Subscribe to the RSS feed of news sources and notable blogs in your niche.
* Create an email marketing folder with contacts of blogs in your niche
* Create a list of social media channels that are relevant to the blog.
* Put up an ad looking for writers and monitor their applications.
* Write a few more posts for the blog.
Week 3: Marketing the Blog
* Create new + consistent social media/networking profiles (optional)
* Spend a few days creating one spectacular link bait.
* Promote the link bait by emailing popular blogs or use social media.
* Set up an actionable prospect list and start reaching out to other bloggers.
* Spend some time everyday networking with other bloggers
* Learn to use cost-free methods of marketing such as guest blogging.
* Purchase ads on relevant sites promoting your blog.
* Hire a few good writers and tell them your requirements.
Week 4: Maintenance and Transition
* Ensure that hired writers write a few posts. Give feedback.
* Create a regular posting schedule for yourself or your writers.
* Develop a second link bait and release it on social media channels.
* Reduce the amount of time spent on the blog by 50%
* Make preparations to allocate time for the next cycle.
The Flagship Blog Project: Creating Multiple Blogs for Profit in 30 Day Cycles.