Building a Blog for Readers: 101 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Launching Your Blogging Empire [Kindle Edition]

Nick Thacker (Author)

Book Description

Have you tried using social media and blogging to build your author blog, but can't seem to generate traffic? Have you struggled with how to build a blog that really attracts attention?

There are no "get rich schemes" in the real world of blogging. There are no "guaranteed answers."

But asking the "right questions" can mean the difference between a blog that makes money and earns attention and a blog that flops.

Building A Blog for Readers: How to Blog In A Way That Matters is a short book that helps you ask the right questions. Your blogging and social media success depends on asking--and answering--the right questions, and there are 101 of them right here.

Based on experience and data over years of blogging and using social media tools for building an online platform, this blogging guide is a great resource for the new and veteran blogger alike.

Building A Blog for Readers features 101 questions and feedback meant to inspire, guide, and channel your blogging vision, including questions added by prolific and well-known bloggers, like James Chartrand, Joanna Penn, Dan Blank, Danny Iny, Pat Flynn, and more!

Build a blog in a way that matters--grab a copy of Building A Blog for Readers today!

Product Details

• File Size: 203 KB
• Print Length: 59 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Turtleshell Press; 2 edition (May 25, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0086QQ5DG
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #391,051 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Comprehensive and Practical Guide for Bloggers of All Levels May 29, 2012

By Kathleen Pooler

Format:Kindle Edition

Nick Thacker's unique approach set me up to take responsibility for my part in the process of building my own business. I easily related the questions to my own experience and wished I had this guide when I first started blogging three years ago. The questions listed provided a solid framework for approaching my own business plan. The questions are practical, clear and logical. The language is simple , direct and realistic.
Though much of the information was familiar, I learned a few new terms just by perusing this once-i.e., pillar content, USP. Also I have heard about Alexa.com and plan to check that out. So it served to reinforce what I already know while motivating me to search deeper.

The author practices what he preaches by adding value in an engaging, approachable way.

The testimonies of all the probloggers listed reinforced everything he listed adding credibility to his material. It is clear that blogging is hard work and success will be dependent upon an individual's willingness to accept the responsibility for the time and effort it will take.

The author did a great job. It is professional in appearance and tone and forces the reader to honestly look at what level of commitment they are willing to make. I highly recommend this comprehensive reference on blogging as a business and feel it appeals to writers and bloggers of all levels.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The 'Go-To Bible for Blogging' May 28, 2012

By J. E. Wagner

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Mr. Nick Thacker, where were you when I first started my blog? I absolutely loved "Building a Blog For Readers..." First, as I read, I could not stop thinking how my husband and a friend of mine, both embarking on new blogs, need to read this manifesto sooner than later. The tips/strategies you provide are easily essential to developing a successful, sufficient, and sustaining blog.

While I read, I actually developed ideas for my own blog that I feel are necessary for it to remain afloat and true to why I started it in the first place. I developed a vision as to what it needs to look like and what to focus on in the future. This is huge. I have been struggling with idea development for weeks, unable to pin point exactly what my blog needs.

When I read your manifesto, my two-year-old was sitting next to me watching Blue's Clues on my iPod. He never once interrupted me and he did not have to because I was able to read though the pages quickly. The organization of tips reads smoothly and builds accordingly. Everything makes sense. I love it. My blogging experience had not involved me reading books on blogging. Therefore, I can honestly see your manifesto becoming my "go to bible for blogging".

Finally, I truly enjoyed the input you included from other successful bloggers. It helped to show how blogging could be a successful venture, even for me, as long as the blogger (myself included) dedicates a certain amount of time, focus, and passion into it. In regards to what your manifesto still needs, I am not one to ask. I am only still learning what a blog needs and you are the first person to point me in the right direction. Thank you for that.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Actionable Tips For Bloggers June 11, 2012

By Timothy Moon

Format:Kindle Edition

Building A Blog For Readers is a very comprehensive collection of thought provoking and actionable tips for writers to consider before launching a blog. Although, BaBR can also help experienced bloggers consider things they may have overlooked.

The book is quick and easy to read. As I read through the book, I had to stop a few times and write down some notes. This is one of those books that you will find yourself referencing time and time again.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Building a Blog for Readers August 14, 2012

By Bill Tillman

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This little book was a big disappointment for me. Lots of high volume sales pitch & hype, but no quality input on writing and designing a Blog.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Questions! December 31, 2012

By Patricia A. Dumond

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Nick Thacker has compiled a great list of questions you need to ask yourself before you launch your blog. From the "visionary" to the semi-technical, answering these questions will give your blog, should you decide to proceed, a firm foundation. This isn't a how to book. It is more of a why do I want to book. Spend an evening or two with the book before you throw yourself NEC deep into the blogosphere.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Multi-faceted blog blueprint - great thought starter August 19, 2012

By Jamie Wallace

Format:Kindle Edition

Building a blog is no small task. It takes creative vision, tactical know-how, and plain old butt-in-seat work.
One of the hardest parts is knowing where to start.

Nick Thacker's ebook, Building a Blog for Readers, is a great thought-starter that provides new and seasoned bloggers alike with a solid framework of 101 questions they should be asking as they embark on the blogger's journey. The book is organized into seven sections: Vision, Purpose, Strategy, Tactical, Structure, Personal/Lifestyle, and Inspiration From Other Writers. Within each of the first six sections, Thacker provides a series of questions and accompanying advice. The final section includes excerpts from the writings of several successful bloggers on topics like Listening, Promotion, Relationships, and Time Management.

Thacker does a thorough job of considering many of the high-level and detailed questions that a blogger should consider. The ebook is a fairly quick read - condensing a lot of expertise and experience into easily scannable pages. I also like the way the questions are organized - breaking things into these categories and then arranging them in a roughly chronological order (based on which questions you should consider first and so on) - because it helps wrap the reader's mind around the big picture and delivers some long-range perspective....

Some new bloggers might not understand some of the terms (USPs for instance - something I've seen even seasoned marketers struggle with), and there are several areas where additional information (either in the form of reference links and/or supplemental text) would be helpful (for instance, in the overview of different blogging platforms, or how to identify appropriate long-tail keywords), BUT overall I think Thacker does an admirable job of helping aspiring bloggers get into the right mindset - the mindset where they consider all the facets of a blog - the why, what, who, how, etc.

At $2.99, the book is a bargain that provides a great starting point for any blogger and any type of blog. It will get you thinking about all the things that will impact your blog's success - from topics, to niches, to finding time to create content. I recommend reading it through once and then going back to write out your actual answers to each question - stopping along the way to Google for more detail on terms and tactics that are new to you. For optimal results, I recommend working with a brand development or marketing strategist who can help you take your answers to Thacker's questions and craft them into a strong and unique platform.

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More About the Author

My name is Nick, and I'm a 25-year-old self-declared "life hacker" and writer. I love to blog (www.livehacked.com), read, and create awesome things, and I'm currently living in Colorado Springs with a beautiful wife and two dogs.

I've written a fiction thriller (similar in style to James Rollins, Clive Cussler, and Steve Barry) called The Golden Crystal. I'm raising money to finish the editing process, and you can read more about why I chose to self-publish here.

In addition, I recently finished a short book meant to help creators and writers think, vision, and plan their blog, called Building A Blog for Readers: 101 Questions to Ask Before Launching Your Empire.

My writing "career" has been fun and a great learning experience so far, and you can find some of my guest posts on the web by visiting this page.

I love to connect and interact with people and readers. If you've met me offline, you know that's true, and it's the same online. Find me on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+, and connect with me.