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Make Money with A Lasting First Impression

Do you want more traffic?  One of the best ways to get that traffic is to get linked from other blogs.  If your blog is new, most of the people coming to your site will not even know who you are or for that matter what you blog is about, so you need to make a great first impression. This was actually pointed out to me by a reader around three weeks ago when she told me that my header

image was very boring and my quote was to confusing so I changed it to the present  Ferrari Header which has been making a good first impression ever since.
   
You only get one chance to make that first impression and you need to insure that you have your visitor’s full attention so that they stay longer than the estimated thirty seconds. This will also aid in getting other blogs to feel compelled to link to your site, which generates that traffic you want coming in. Here are some good tips that may help you out:

  • 1. Include your photo: I do it with my top image header me setting in the Ferrari looking directly at the readers and another photo of my wife and me on the about page . There are millions of blogs out there floating around in internet space without an editor picture and name.  Readers appreciate it if you have taken the time to show them what you are about and who you are. Make sure to make this easy to find on your blog do not hide it at the bottom surrounded by 100 ads.
  • 2. Create an about page: This is something that every blog should have, detailed page that talks about you the editor of the blog. You can include such things as; accomplishments, failures, hobbies, interests, job and many more that you care to add. You are looking to make a connection with people and without this page how do you expect them to relate to you. You can make this page however you like as you can see I have not put accomplishments on my page I wanted to keep it short and I think reading a mile long list of accomplishment is boring.
  • 3. Create a top posts page: A top posts page makes the statement to the readers that this is the best you have to offer.  It makes it easy for readers to look down the list and pick out an article that most interested them instead of having to search forever for it.  People want fast service their way – just like the Burger King motto “Your Way Right Away”.
  • 4. Just be yourself: Last but not least it’s your blog and that gives you the right to write about anything you want.  I’ve said it before now I am saying it again never distort your views and opinions on an article just because you are afraid of what someone may say or an advertiser has paid you for the post.  The best policy is just being yourself, open and upfront with your readers. Once again never be afraid to write what you want. Your blog belongs to you no one else.

Hopefully my tips can help out in the department of increasing and insuring your reader community stick around for a long time.  What did you think about the tips? More suggestions are welcome, just comment. 

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15 Responses to “Make Money with A Lasting First Impression”

  1. gaskinracing

    I do like the ferrari, yours? Great tips mentioned, especially about being yourself. Lots of blogs around and being yourself makes it unique.

  2. Jonathan-C. Phillips

    Great post Jason, i totally agree with you on all points, especially the “about page” one, many blogs don’t have one, and it’s really needed, people want to know who wrote the stuff they’re reading. Branding! By the way, your pic in the Ferrari looks killer ;)

  3. TeamTutorials

    Great advice for beginners.

  4. Inspired

    I’m beginning to put up my photo in my blog. It feels more personal, like a playground instead of a blog.

    I’m no longer a faceless webmaster

  5. Daniel McLean

    Completely agree who wants to read another anonymous blog, lets see ya!

    On first impressions though, please take this as constructive, your blog is like another well known dot com moguls site. You have some great posts and ideas and I don’t think the copycat layout does your blog justice.

    Meant in the nicest possible way ;-) Oh and I’m guilty of it too I know, i’m working on it now :-D

  6. Jason Neuman

    Back from Maldives now:

    Thanks for the great input and I see people are still upset with my blog layout choice. If anyone has any in mind that they think will work better start putting the link to it and I will give it some consideration.

    Until then I am staying with the theme that works best for me and the users.

  7. Jonathan-C. Phillips

    Hey Jason! Well i’d suggest the Cutline theme (i’m addicted to this theme i think) it’s perfect if you feel like modding a theme (cause the default layout is a little “over-used i think), seriously, if you consider using cutline, drop me a line! :)

  8. Jason Neuman

    Whats the link to it?

  9. Jonathan-C. Phillips

    It’s the theme i’m using on my blog right now (i did some mods though), here’s the link:

    http://cutline.tubetorial.com/

  10. Jason Neuman

    Looks to much like my wife’s blog then she would say I am copying her and I live with her :-)

  11. Jonathan-C. Phillips

    hehe, ok, probably not a good idea to use cutline then! ;)

  12. Michael A

    Hm..interesting post. I never realise that readers actually care about who you are and how you look :)

  13. salvia

    first impression is everything..

  14. buy salvia

    What a great idea that I need to try on my blog as well. Thank you for the great information.

  15. PSP Go

    First impressions are important. Many blogs are visually confusing and difficult to navigate.

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