Ryan Biddulph 
Blogging plugins are either revered or feared. Some claim that you need plugins….or else! Others believe plugins are the work of the Blogging Devil (the former me, sheepishly admitted). Neither is true. Blogging plugins help you achieve the right level of functionality for you and your tribe. Nothing less. … Read more
New bloggers commit a common error. Beginners believe that blogging is a quick way to make money. Reality soon slaps all across the face. Nobody really understands at the outset how many skills that bloggers need to develop to go full-time. Practice Daily I practice daily to polish my blogging … Read more
Humans trust specialists. New bloggers should pick one niche for this reason; we seek specialists who do one thing well. The world perceives a “jack of all trades” type as he who masters none. Try juggling multiple businesses and/or jobs simultaneously. Attempt to earn trust as a lawyer, doctor, janitor, baby sitter and … Read more
Each post I publish to Blogging From Paradise Dot Com potentially works for me 24-7, 365. Google may change policies. But I own all posts published to my blog. I treat each blog post like an asset. Google may change the algorithm. But that does not erase my assets. Blogging From Paradise can … Read more
I Googled a keyword related to blogging. I tried to contact 20 bloggers from the results. I wanted to be a blogging cheerleader. I intended to compliment them on their blogs. We all need that sometimes; even professional bloggers. Blogging is lonely at times. Who turns down the blogging love? Two blogs … Read more
Some blog for Google not a blogging tribe. Google traffic may come and go. What gives? Google traffic should convert. Sometimes it does. But looking closely at your blogging strategy may reveal a flaw. Optimizing content for SEO makes sense to drive highly targeted traffic to your blog. … Read more
Bloggers ask me how to put their struggles behind them. I usually ask them: “What is your specific blogging strategy?” I then guide them to: “Please share exactly what you do blogging-wise on a daily basis.” Common replies: “I write and publish what’s on my mind.” “I write and … Read more
Blogging is not all sunshine and roses. Running a blog has its downsides. In a world of duality, the sour comes with the sweet. I share these truths not to scare you but to inform you. Blogging since 2008 gave me invaluable experience. I know the fun side of blogging but also … Read more
Most bloggers I come across treat backlinks like trades. Backlinks are earned. Organic backlinks flow to bloggers who ooze credibility. My trusted backlinks originate from bloggers who respect my work. I wrote for years to publish credible blog posts. I practiced my ass off. But most bloggers prefer to skip the credibility-building … Read more
I scanned LinkedIn once. Every suggested update had to do with artificial intelligence. AI blogging, artificial intelligence marketing and pretty much anything to do with this strongest of trends dominated updates LinkedIn pointed me to read. I reminded myself once again why blogging is as important as ever. Owning your blog is … Read more