Newbies How to build your own blog website

I am about to introduce you to the Video Marketing Queen who shares some of her best kept strategies and secrets to help you *Explode* your business with Video & Social Media. She will show you how to get more traffic to your blog or website and how easy it is to do it… 

An interview with Maria Andros, who is an expert at marketing with social media, YouTube, Twitter and FaceBook.
                                                                                                                                                  http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1422/maria-andros-interview/

Maria Andros has quickly shot to fame as someone
who truly “gets” how to use social media sites
to not only build a huge following, but to turn
that following into customers for your business.

If you want to learn some of her best secrets,
then you’re in luck, here is an interview with
Maria for you where she talks for a full HOUR,
revealing some of her best ideas and techniques.

You can listen to the interview on this blog here:                                                                                                
http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1422/maria-andros-interview/

This is not an affiliate link but something you should watch so you can grow your online presence.

**Christina Saunders**

Writing articles and publishing them on Ezine magazines are a great way to direct people to your blog. Your articles are picked up and read by people interested in your niche. If they like what they read they will want more from you. Back links are created to your website which improve its page ranking. All good…

If you need motivation to any writing, blog included, here is something that can work for you.

Nothing going right and you still need to write that article or blog post? There is a huge mountain of work you still need to do and you can’t seem to focus. No worries, I am here to show you a short cut that gets you going using The Power Of Choice, simply by choosing a positive attitude. This one decision that gets to make the difference between success and mediocrity or failure. Allow me to show you how to focus and you will see that article writing can be fun and rewarding, by just implementing a simple shift to your mind set.

If you have got to here, means that you have taken the first step to implementing the correct frame of mind, by wanting a positive writing attitude. You control what mood you want, by deciding on it and then taking the necessary action. It is as simple as that! It is a choice we make. Making this decision opens doors to new exciting, creative possibilities. To help you get there, here are 5 tips to work for you.

1. Think of some reward that you can reward yourself, for when you are finished?

Desire and a strong emotional surge are life’s strongest forces, getting you to take action to start! Once started it is easier to keep the ball rolling. Think up some reward that you will be rewarded with, when you have finished this scoop. What is in it for you that could bring you satisfaction of having finished it. It could be pride, self satisfaction / affirmation, taking one more step to reaching your goal or it could be just allowing yourself the pleasure of some small treat like a cup of milk chocolate or coffee?

2. Decide now that this is a opportunity to shine, have fun and it will be an enjoyable time.

Your writing attitude can never be one of have to!!! Always DECIDE that this is an opportunity now, to be taken, made the most of and enjoyed this very moment. By choosing opportunities and possibilities opens up new horizons and achievements for you. This is where fresh insights, ideas, inspiration are forged, molded and cast, so be open to receive them. Then act on what you get.

3. Determine that this piece is going to be great.

You go where you set your sights, your goals or intentions. Have a clear vision and see success and open doors ahead of you. Writing is your voice, so use it to make your message bold and strong. Always be aware of the choices you make and what attitude you decide on, because this will be reflected in the fragrance your piece that makes it stand apart.

4. The power of your intentions.

Make the whole exercise ahead of you a time to help and share with others. An opportunity to change peoples lives, to empower, motivate, educate, inform and create interest in new exciting concepts, strategies or opportunities. You have much to give, so get down and share those extraordinary pieces of wisdom trapped inside of you. Make a difference in yours and your readers lives by deciding to do just that. By making it a joyful experience, brings with it enthusiasm that inspires and motivates.

5. Visualise yourself having finished this article.

Once you have decided to do this and what it is you want as your reward, then focus, high light these anticipated pleasures and outcomes. Visualise yourself having finished this article and then bask in the delight and emotion of the moment. Start writing while holding onto the emotion of having received your rewards. This will drive you on to completion without any distractions.

By putting a reward system or anticipated treat in place and then looking forward to this pleasure, will surely cure any bad karma you may have had to writing this article. Doing this will bring focus and desire to finish what you start. Another by product to having a positive attitude brings with it an energy that is picked up to be enjoyed by your reader.

**Rod Saunders**

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What makes an article special? It is something that speaks to the reader to either provoke an emotional thought, is entertaining, interesting or is informative. Successful writing comes from following a few proven principles and using skills that can be learnt through study and perfected with practice. Here are 8 pointers on how to get your article or blog started.

1. Write on what you are passionate about.
This way your enthusiasm will shine through, and it is this that will in turn infect your reader with your exuberance. Remember it is your vibrancy and speciality that will make your piece stand out from the crowd. When you are busy with your feature, keep in the back of your mind that it is for your readers benefit, it is their approval you want. It is your audience, that will decide and judge if your offering is excellent or not…This is what gives the greatest satisfaction, getting their approval.

2. Be comfortable with your subject.
You must have sufficient knowledge or experience in it. If it is a set piece, approach it from a angle that you can relate to. This will mean that you have a firm grasp of the facts, information, terminology and have enthusiasm to carry through to your presentation. From this you can articulate your delivery in a flowing, interesting and informative way.

3. From the outset cultivate a positive attitude within your self.
As a writer you must decide that you are going to have fun, will enjoy this experience and will reap self satisfaction in successfully completing it. Now imagine your completed article that you are proud of. Plant this emotion of gratitude and satisfaction of a job well done within you. Nurturing this positive attitude goes a long way towards helping you creating your masterpiece.

4. Build from the foundation up.
Lay out, organise your thoughts to build some sort of structure. Jot down how you will build your thought piece. This means planning the sequence, from your introduction, to fleshing out the body for your content, followed by summing it all up with a well constructed conclusion. In other words your intro will explain what you are going to give your reader. In the body tell them what you got using supporting points, (When writing use these to benefit your reader that reflects the energy of your essay), then tie it all up with a conclusion.

5. Keep to the point.
Only write what is necessary, don’t ramble on or take a detour. Everything you put down needs to contribute and add substance to your build. No need for extra pieces sticking out, BUT make it unique. This means putting a little bit of your personality it to your creation. Some humour, whit, controversial idea or mystery could do the trick. This gives it warmth and life that touches and engages your audience.

6. People love stories, secrets, tips, tricks, mysteries,unexplained coincidences.
Share new ideas or answers . A story of some sort shrouded in mystery. To do this, promise to reveal some secret in your intro and only give it towards the end. This creates suspense and intrigue which is much desired.

7. Layout and presentation…
Start with an introduction where you inform your readership what to expect, then give them your message, body or meat followed by a conclusion. This is a summary to tie up your thoughts. Keep it simple. Use clear, crisp, concise sentences in a coherent manner. Your text should flow in an open and easily followed manner. Keep each sentence short and to the point, without making your paragraphs too long.

8. Express and inject some of your personality into your write-up.
Be generous with your information, methods, strategies, secrets, tips, tricks, wisdom and thoughts or ideas. Be bold and take a stand to be the “expert in your field”, if this is your passion then you would want to be that. The more you write so your skills as a writer will improve. No one was ever born a prestigious literary prize winning writer, these skills evolved and are honed through practice.

With these 8 pointers, writing excellent and successful articles will come with practice.

**Rod Saunders**