A lot of people here are running blogs. Some are just getting started, and some have been at it for years. Some of you are making good money, and others are just getting by.
Let’s all share one piece of advice to help improve our blogs, income, or whatever you’ve learned along the way.
Don’t rely too much on AI for SEO or keywords. It’s not the magic solution some make it out to be.
fazel said:
Don’t rely too much on AI for SEO or keywords. It’s not the magic solution some make it out to be.
Why do you think AI isn’t good for that?
fazel said:
Don’t rely too much on AI for SEO or keywords. It’s not the magic solution some make it out to be.
Or really… for anything. LOL
Here’s mine: build real connections with your readers. It’s not just about pushing content. Be real, listen to them, and create stuff that actually helps. Trust me, over time, it’ll pay off in both traffic and income.
@Terry
I get that, but it’s tough to really connect with readers through my site. Feels like social media gives you more direct interaction.
How do you learn more about your audience?
betterblogger said:
@Terry
I get that, but it’s tough to really connect with readers through my site. Feels like social media gives you more direct interaction.
How do you learn more about your audience?
Yeah, it can be challenging. But try polls, surveys, or even look at your site’s analytics to see what’s clicking with people. Build an email list too, that’s a more personal way to interact.
I’d recommend using Microsoft Clarity with Google Analytics. It’ll give you real-time insights on how your readers are behaving.
@Terry
Thanks for the suggestion! I haven’t used Microsoft Clarity before, so I’ll check it out. I’ve got an email list, but nobody’s really signing up. Might be that my freebie isn’t appealing enough 
I’m a tiny blog though, just around 300 views a month. Blogging is definitely a slow grind, huh?
@betterblogger
No problem! Clarity is really useful. And yeah, building a list can be slow, don’t get discouraged. Maybe try offering a different freebie or plug it more on social media.
You’re right, it’s a marathon, not a sprint, but if you keep at it, the growth will come .
@Terry
I agree, but keep in mind, engaging with readers can be a huge time-suck. I used to check all my emails and messages, but I’d get stuck answering tons of questions that people would just keep sending. It’s not a one-time thing. If you start, people will keep coming back with more problems or stories. I don’t look at my inbox for months now. It might make me seem like a jerk, but I had to draw a line somewhere.
I’d say, focus on creating content that really resonates with your audience. Stick to a schedule you can maintain, and stay consistent. It helps build a loyal group of readers. Make sure you’re interacting with them too—whether it’s through comments or social media. Patience is key, growth takes time.
Authenticity and quality are what matter most these days. If your content isn’t giving people what they’re searching for, they’ll just move on. Be honest and make it worthwhile for your readers.
Stop trusting advice from people pushing affiliate links. They’re just trying to make money off you, not actually help you.
A common one is ‘you have to be on WordPress to make money.’ They’ll say other platforms will shut you down, and then they drop an affiliate link for some WordPress tool they claim makes them tons of cash.
Most successful bloggers I know aren’t even on WordPress. Other platforms don’t care if you make money. It’s just a scare tactic to get you to click their link.
Another example is newsletter providers. Some folks will tell you only certain ones are ‘Google-approved’ or others will send your emails to spam unless you join the one they use. Total nonsense. Just don’t fall for it.