1. 58 ways to build a better blog
By Marko Saric

2. Starting a blog Get a domain name (with relevant keywords)
Install WordPress.org
Setup Google friendly links
Activate the spam filter
Backup (just in case...)

3. Google is your friend Verify your blog with Google Submit a sitemap
Let your readers subscribe via
Track and learn about your readers

4. Brand yourself Create a blog header image Get yourself an avatar
Show your face
Make a video (not like Paris!)

5. Be reader friendly Keep It Simple Stupid (not you!) Write for the web
Remove broken links
Make it easy for people to contact you
Let your readers subscribe to comments

6. It’s all about content Focus on a niche topic Write a new article
Write a catchy headline
Internal link
Make it easy for people to share

7. Connect and interact Respond to comments Thank your readers
Connect with other bloggers (you’re doing it right!)
Go offline (you’re doing it right again!)

8. Don’t be passive Spread the word Comment on other blogs
Write a guest post for a big blog
Write an ebook, give it away for free

9. Need inspiration? Just read Read real books even!
Learn from other bloggers
Promote a comment into a full post

10. How to make money? Have a media kit ready for advertisers
Need sponsors? Go out and grab them
Write an ebook and sell it

11. What does it take? Stop planning, start blogging
Stop consuming, start producing
Throw away the television
Be consistent
Don’t be a quitter

12. Thanks for your time!