The question shouldn’t be "Is blogging hard?" but instead, "Is it hard to be successful with blogging?" The short answer is: yes. But that shouldn’t stop you! I want to explain what is difficult about blogging, how to make it simpler, and why you should blog anyway.

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Additional Resources:
* How to Start a Blog - https://clearpath.online/resources/how-to-start-a-blog/
* Marketing Persona Template & Guide - https://clearpath.online/resources/marketing-personas/
* On-Page Optimization Checklist - https://clearpath.online/resources/on-page-optimization-checklist/
* Expand Your Reach without Social Media - https://clearpath.online/resources/is-social-media-essential/
* 1-Minute Marketing Updates - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr2d-TvfT0Gtjn7kEh1jzkI5oSZD-uQDv

Let's start with a clear answer: no, social media is not essential for blogging success. Social media can promote your blog and expand your reach, but it is not the only way to attract a larger audience to your website. Here’s how you can grow your blog without relying on social media.

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Additional Resources:
* Marketing Persona Template & Guide - https://clearpath.online/resources/marketing-personas/
* On-Page Optimization Checklist - https://clearpath.online/resources/on-page-optimization-checklist/
* Internal Linking Guide - https://clearpath.online/resources/internal-links-for-seo/
* Grow Email Subscribers - https://clearpath.online/resources/grow-newsletter-subscribers/

When you're building a blog, one critical component is having a plan to grow your newsletter subscribers. The goal is to turn casual readers into devoted fans. Here's how to make that happen and grow your newsletter subscribers along the way.

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Deciding to use a branded blog name is a good start that leads to more questions. Here's a guide on how to choose the perfect blog name.

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Selecting a name for your blog can be a challenging task. Opt for a clever brand name? Or should my blog be my name? As with many questions in the realm of digital marketing, it depends. There are advantages and disadvantages to both options. Let’s dig into the pros and cons of using your personal name for your blog and when it’s most suitable to do so, as well as when a brand name might be a better choice.

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Blogging provides an incredibly empowering outlet to potentially change lives - both your own and those in your future community. Here are five reasons why you should become a blogger.

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Learn how establishing topical authority can boost your search engine rankings, even over more popular but less focused blogs.

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Additional Resources:
* How to Batch Content - https://clearpath.online/resources/batch-content/
* On-Page Optimization Checklist - https://clearpath.online/resources/on-page-optimization-checklist/

Multitasking lowers productivity by 40%! Batch tasks for efficiency, especially in blogging. Boost productivity with our step-by-step guide to batch your blog content creation.

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Additional Resources:
* Keyword Research Guide - https://clearpath.online/resources/keyword-research-system/
* Content Calendar - https://clearpath.online/resources/blog-content-calendar/

Writing a blog doesn’t have to be a daunting task. When I first started it would take me days. Now it typically takes under an hour to write a blog article. Having a system in place helps speed up the process substantially. I’ll outline how to write blog posts faster and more effectively by repeating a simple blog writing process.

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Six months ago, we created our YouTube channel and we have been posting content every single week. We thought we'd go over what we've done with the channel, what we've learned, and how much money we've made with it. That way we can give you an idea if having a YouTube channel would make sense for you.

View the full article here: https://clearpath.online/resources/youtube-video-results-6-months/