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Affiliate Experiments
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Affiliate Experiment: Getting 2021 Started Off Right

January 5, 2021 Michael Brockbank 0 Comments affiliate marketing, blogging success

One of the most popular methods for monetizing any blog is through the use of affiliate marketing. However, things have changed quite a bit since I started playing with this format more than 10 years ago. So, I suppose I have to relearn how to maximize the effort.

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Blogs in Review: How 2020 Went and What to Change

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 Michael Brockbank 0 Comments blogging success

Even though 2020 was quite a mess for many people, it was the best year I’ve had for most of my websites. Probably because people were home more to read the content. In fact, I have a few subscribers on YouTube specifically because of the pandemic.

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Rebuilding the Blog
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Rebuilding a Blog: An Exercise in Expertise

December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 Michael Brockbank 2 Comments blogging experiment, blogging success

One of my goals for 2021 is to get CrossingColorado close to where it was before Google torpedoed it. The site isn’t completely sunk, and I plan on rebuilding the blog. It’s part of paying as much attention to myself as I do clients.

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Updating Older Posts
Website Development 

Cringe-Worthy: Updating Older Posts on WriterSanctuary

December 3, 2020December 3, 2020 Michael Brockbank 0 Comments blogging success

So, one of my goals for 2021 is to update and refresh content on all of my blogs. I would love to see if I can get the same benefit as I produce for my clients. And part of my 2021 drive is updating older posts on WriterSanctuary.

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Blog for 2021
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Fixing a Defunct Blog in 2021: Rebuilding Crossing Colorado

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020 Michael Brockbank 0 Comments blogging experiment, blogging success

After the algorithm change in 2019, Google sunk my flagship blog, Crossing Colorado. Since then, I’ve put a lot more effort into building WriterSanctuary as a brand. However, I would still like to refurbish the blog in 2021 and put my skills to the test.

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Update Old Content
Journal Website Development 

Time for Something Cringe-Worthy; Update Old Content

August 29, 2020 Michael Brockbank 0 Comments blogging success, update old content

So, I figured since I was revamping some content to see if I can get a better ranking in search, I’d start with WriterSanctuary. After looking back at my articles from 2012, I can see just how far I’ve come. It’s always a good idea to update old content. Even if it’s from nearly a decade ago.

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Make Money with Blogs
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Why I Don’t Make More Money from My Blogs

August 27, 2020August 25, 2020 Michael Brockbank 0 Comments blogging success

Quite a few people manage to bring in a decent amount of money from their websites. Unfortunately, I’m not one of them. However, I could make more money from the blogs if I didn’t care where it came from. And that’s my dilemma.

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Blogging Is Easy
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For Me, Blogging is Easy Compared to YouTube

July 29, 2020July 29, 2020 Michael Brockbank 0 Comments blogging success, youtube

When it comes to creating content, I find that blogging is easy when compared to YouTube. Then again, I’m a

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Free Blogging Tools
Journal Website Development 

11 Free Blogging Tools I Use on a Daily Basis

June 25, 2020July 30, 2020 Michael Brockbank 0 Comments blogging, blogging success

Over the years of being a writer, I’ve come across a myriad of blogging tools. Some were really cool, until the developer stopped supporting them. However, I have come across a lot of awesome free tools that have proven longevity.

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Picking a Niche
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Why is Picking a Niche Important for Content Creators?

June 21, 2020 Michael Brockbank 0 Comments blogging success, youtube

Is picking a niche that vital to your success online as a creator? Actually, there is a great deal of evidence to support how it is. Regardless of the content you create, focusing on specific topics has a lot of benefits.

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Finishing and Rewriting VII

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As featured on Wattpad. I am rewriting and finishing the story I started back in 2016. If you read it now, keep in mind I am currently working on rewriting the book. It's a bit cringey in places, and I've come a long way in six years.
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Road to 1 Million 2023

January 27th, 2023
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I finished 2022 at 728,295 words. Let's see if I can hit 1 million in 2023.
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