Comments on: How I Went From 0 to 1,012 Blog Subscribers in 101 Days

By: Henri

Henri — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:34:12 +0000

You’re right on, Ricardo.

Guest posting isn’t always easy, especially if you’re a beginner, but it pays off (even for the pro’s).

By: Ricardo Bueno

Ricardo Bueno — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:17:21 +0000

I’ve only done a few guest posts – one for a popular news outlet in my niche (real estate), a small contribution to a article on Social Media Examiner, and then I was interviewed on HubspotTV. Not bad, but I also didn’t leverage each of these instances as well as I could have.

My goal for this year = 1-2 guest posts per month. I’ve already picked out some sites and my entries are due next week. If I can step that number up, even better.

But here’s what I wanted to add… I think this is an excellent strategy whether you’re a seasoned blogger or a newbie. Period.

By: Scott Vong

Scott Vong — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:46:42 +0000

This is a great article! I’ve recently become more focused on my personal development blog. I’m still relatively new to blogging, but I wholesomely agree about pursing your passion. Generating money from my website is not my primary concern. As long as I enjoy what I’m doing, and I’m helping others along the way, that is more than enough reason to continue blogging.

By: Henri

Henri — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 07:43:47 +0000

Thanks Eric!

By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 04:11:23 +0000

Fantastic Henri! I know when I started blogging I was having loads of fun and wanted nothing more than to write more, connect more, and just have a lot of fun with it. I still want that to this day but have admittedly let my fears get the best of me in several ways.

Time is never right. I don’t need to get a job if I work hard and make this happen. People WILL say what they say and it shouldn’t matter as long as you’re NEVER ready to give up, keep going, learn from your mistakes, correct them, let nothing get in your way and have fun ultimately.

Btw, congrats on your son!

By: Henri

Henri — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:25:29 +0000

Hope that’s speechless in a good way

By: Martin

Martin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:12:47 +0000

Henri that is really cool. More than 1,000 subscribers in under six months is quite remarkable. I have a similar strategy like yours and I can tell you that it works. I am hooked at my stats page checking out which sites got me the most traffic. It is always interesting when you get traffic from sources you least expected to get them from.

Thanks for sharing Henri

By: Grace

Grace — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:32:30 +0000

“If you can find a topic you could die for, you’re on the right track. If someone had a gun to your head and you had to choose one topic to write about for the next few years?”

Wow – speechless~

By: Dejan

Dejan — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:47:53 +0000

One of the best articles on the website Henri, nice job!

By: Henri

Henri — Mon, 23 May 2011 17:07:48 +0000

Hey Shad,

No worries. I’m working behind the scenes at the moment, so not as many blog posts, but stuff is happening, and I’m not going anywhere

By: Shad Ryman

Shad Ryman — Mon, 23 May 2011 16:04:41 +0000

Dude, please tell me that youre going to write far more. I notice you havent written an additional blog for a while (Im just catching up myself). Your blog is just also important to be missed. Youve acquired so much to say, this kind of knowledge about this topic it would be a shame to see this weblog disappear. The internet needs you, man!

By: Miss Rhei

Miss Rhei — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:31:45 +0000

Lately, I made it a point to read blogs like yours and the moment I saw your blog I know I could learn something from you so I subscribed.

I wasn’t wrong and this post definitely describe the situation I’m in right now. I have these ideas in my head (and my notes) but can’t seem to go doing it. Sometimes it’s fear, sometimes it’s because of the wants. Money was the motivation, and it holds me back because like what you said, it should be hard work which at most times I’m not willing to give.

Anyway, this post is really a wake up call (your blog’s aptly called). It helped me to identify the things that I know I should do but I’m not doing and the things that will be helpful in my challenges to become like one of you (popular blogs).

Thanks so much and keep rocking!

By: Christina Crowe

Christina Crowe — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 23:11:35 +0000

Hey Henri,

Thanks for sharing your journey with us! I’ve been meaning to do more guest posts myself – I did one so far this month and I’m aiming to write more by the end of the week. The newsletter and blog just take up so much time. I’m also active on content sites, where I’ve managed to make a steady residual income.

But I love what I do, and I’m passionate about my blog. I think that’s the first step – finding your passion. If you don’t enjoy what you write about, the excitement will soon die off and you’ll eventually crash and stop writing for your blog altogether. I learned this the hard way when creating my first blog.

Enjoyed the read!

Christina

By: Dr. Salim Ismail

Dr. Salim Ismail — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 07:45:33 +0000

Hi henri, I really appreciate your outright honesty and candidness when you describe what many people are actually going through in their lives. You are a Superhero and the world needs more positive solution based journalism like you are providing. Hope we can connect and collaborate to make a difference.

By: iretipaul

iretipaul — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 22:07:51 +0000

Insightful & inspiring post. For a starter like me, you’ve just exposed me to what i need to know to move ahead with my blog. I celebrate your success. looking forward to have you as one of my mentors. Thanks so much.

By: Henri

Henri — Mon, 24 May 2010 20:26:02 +0000

Thanks Sandra. Enjoy!

By: Sandra Lee

Sandra Lee — Mon, 24 May 2010 20:15:24 +0000

Excellent article. Congratulations on your success. I look forward to exploring your archives. Wishing you continued success.

By: Chris Webb

Chris Webb — Mon, 10 May 2010 11:59:37 +0000

Wow. I’m one week into a plan to write and pitch 2 guest posts a week. By my count, you did 3.6 a week. Time to up my game!

Great post, and great success. Congrats

By: Kara

Kara — Wed, 05 May 2010 19:28:49 +0000

Great tips! Thanks for the post. I’m going to apply them to my own metaphysical blog and grow, grow, grow….

Kara

By: Samuel

Samuel — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 02:16:11 +0000

@Henri Your not kidding about the traffic from guest blogging. That is actually how I found you via Daily Blog Tips. Guest blogging is definitely the strategy I’m using for 2010. What I like to do is to create a relationship with the blog author first via blog commenting or engaging in social media. Then try to understand the topics being discussed on the blog. Finally approach the blog author with ideas for a guest post. Anyone can do it if they are focused enough and can provide value to the readers of that blog. Obviously you have done this otherwise I wouldn’t be here. Good stuff man!