Since 2011 - didn't get serious and learn about doing it correctly until 2-3 years ago and had to go in and fix all my old blog posts to make them Yoast friendly. It is a lot of work but worth it. Wish I had seen this video in 2011. thanks Pat
I have never blogged or written professionally, I'm enrolled in my first Copywriting course and am at the building your portfolio stage. Starting a blog has been suggested as way to practice and build a portfolio. I haven't even nailed down a niche yet. This is all very new to me.
I started a niche blog affiliate site November of 2017 with zero knowledge about the niche or blogging. I am dirt slow with only 7 posts but I'm getting better and will be launching in March. (leaving a passive income for my special needs son) I've learned a lot from you and I want to send you a big Thank You!
I'm a new blogger, recommended by my web designer, so I'm glad he did, now I know to create a template and follow your basic rules so I'll start off on the right foot. Thanks!
I've been blogging personally and for my business for only a couple months now. I've been looking more into SEO-minded blogging rather than just writing and this is the most helpful video I've come across! The SEO tools you showed us also are really helpful. Thanks, Pat!
I've been blogging 7 years and have had a good understanding of keywords pretty much all along. It definitely makes a huge difference to your blog's success, and (of course) your tips are spot-on.
It’s like you have a syllabus or a plan to follow, your videos always come at the right time. You’re so good at what you do. You videos are always well explained and elaborated. Also simple and easy to assimilate. Keep the good work up. Thanks a lot for your videos, they’re priceless.
I've been blogging for a couple of years now, mainly to support my RU-vid channel. My blog isn't doing as well as I hoped so I know I have a lot to learn. Thanks for these tips Pat 👍
I started blogging in 2002. It was so much fun but, then I got busy with school and my career. I took a long hiatus but, I am now back in the game and excited to learn all about keywords. Thanks for your videos.
Been blogging for 2 weeks :) Thank you for you video. I decided to start the blog and learn as I go. Today I am posting Blog #3 and going to implement what you have shared. Thanks !!
hey pat, just wanna let you know that this video helped me land my first full time position, a digital marketing job. i didn’t have much of a portfolio but my interview went well so they asked me to write a blog. i wrote well and followed your steps up to phase 3. i was offered the position the next day. my boss said they were “blown away.” i’m here to learn the rest. thanks man!
I'm not a blogger by any means but I am just getting into it now. I'm wanting to build a personal brand around my experience as a software project manager. So many things that I want to do from building a course, blogging, creating youtube videos around the specific topics...its all a bit overwhelming at how much content actually needs to be created...and by one person when you're just starting out.
I just started about 1 1/2 months ago, and I’ve completed about 50% of my content so far. I’m planning on publishing it on a website around the end of April. I still find it difficult to finish a topic quickly, and it can usually take me 2-3 days to complete. I would like to be able to finish one within a day, but I haven’t figured out a way to making that happen yet. Great video, thanks for sharing.
I've been blogging for a couple of months. I enjoy it, but have not seen much in the way of results concerning ranking of my web site. Luckily I'm very stubborn and since I enjoy it will keep going. Heck who knows, maybe my site will get into Guiness for the most blog posts ever without getting to the top of rankings. J/K it will come . Slow and steady wins the race . Thanks again for the video Pat ! This may seem ultra simple to you, but is very helpful to folks like me !
I'm about to get started with blogging thanks to your podcast. I'm a young software developer and I finally got the confidence to share my experiences and advice about my field with other people.
I've been blogging since November 2017. I've had a number of blogs, dating back maybe 3 years but I've only been doing it consistently and proeprly since Nov 2017.
I am a freelance content writer who owns a blog but doesn't blog regularly. However, I have few ideas and topics for my blog, and this video will surely help me write better, engaging content that ranks too... I work for various clients and primarily due to their low budget, I couldn't explore the topic or put in the ideas that you suggested in the video... Most bloggers are still confused and can't find the right balance between creating engaging content and targetting the right keywords. While most think that building that balance is what called SEO, I call it art. Because it's the creativity that produces a highly engaging content which the readers won't hesitate reading the article even if it is 2000 words long. I always thrive and recommend my clients to achieve that balance.
Hey Pat! Since 2010 :) Been following SPI for 8 years - crazy! Great job with the videos. Keep it up! I’m focusing more on video this year for my main blog too 👍
Hi Flynn, I am blogging since April. 2018. I am new to this and really your videos are precisive and you give a clear and straightforward answer of everyone issue I come across. but after watching your videos I get confirmed that I am going the right way. thanks
Just over 3 months putting out 2 posts a week for me. Just started approaching the planning more seriously than just identifying primary key phrase so this is a very timely video! Think I've got the other steps covered so fingers crossed for some traffic soon!
I've contemplated blogging for about 3 years but struggle getting past releasing my words to the world. I've written several but they reside on my computer for now. Appreciate the information from all your posts and videos.
Just starting this whole blogging/vlogging thing. Already had it in mind to match videos to blogs, but, ironically, it never crossed my mind to embed the videos in the blog post. Thanks for that take away.
Hi Pat, My cousin Frankie Mata introduced me to your RU-vid channel. I love what you're sharing. I started creating content this summer. I'm only scheduling posts a month in advance and your lessons are priceless. THANK YOU!
I'm starting up my blog now and this video is perfect, lots of valuable information for new comers like me. I love it how you focus on your process for blogging with basic information about the tools you use which makes it easily consumable and not overwhelming. Thanks Pat!
Thank you Pat - this series of videos about keywords and blogging is so timely for me as I'm just about to start blogging with my side-hustle. It's also pitched at just the right level so is very much appreciated.
This beginner info is refreshing! I'm learning so many things from scratch lately for my 1-month-old blog that my brain is fried. But you are always easy to learn from. Thanks!
Love it, Pat! I remember the old days when stuffing your website with a lot of keywords would almost guarantee the front page of Google Search. I am happy those days are long gone now. In fact I am happy that Google is really good at punishing websites that are trying to game the system. Consistency and quality is the secret to successful website/blog/youtube channel.
What a helpful post Pat. I have been blogging a little under a year (although relatively infrequently at this point) and am in your Smart From Scratch program. I have dabbled in SEO a little but was really confused around how to choose and use keywords. This video took a confusing topic and made getting started seem very doable. Thanks again for all you do. 100% determined to make my Smart From Scratch Project Succeed and am in it for the long game thanks to you!
This video is packed with golden value! Thank you so much, dear Pat! I loved plug in recommendations. I have been blogging in a serious manner for less than 6 months now. Learned a lot about optimizing my posts.
What technology are you using to read my mind? How’d you know I needed to hear this?! Been blogging for about a year, ready to be more proactive and intentional on how I use it to build my personal brand and gain people’s attention and trust. Cheers!
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Just getting into blogging. I found this information very useful and appreciate the way you explain it in a simple manner. I hope to increase my search rankings by utilizing these tips. Thank you.
Here Oct 2020, awsome stuff thank you so much, extremely well explained, you don't waffle on,, straight to the point, broken down into digestible pieces Many Thanks & Much Appreciated 🙏🏽👌🏽
SO HELPFUL! This video made the topic of key words so clear and easy to understand! I feel like I now have a game plan for creating better content and improving existing posts. Thanks Pat!
it's probably a less than a month building my website for blogging. And I am stuck in creating my Homepage :D But I am learning through you and youtube as well. And I'll definitely apply these strategies to write my first blog. Thanks a ton :)
'Pat this stuff is kinda basic but thanks for reminding me'... lol exactly what I was thinking but that's not a bad thing, well-done video Pat. Blogging for a year now and it's always good to refocus on the basics!
I just started building my blog this month but haven't launched it yet. I plan on launching sometime next week! My weekend task is now to go back to the posts I've written and check my keywords and add alt text to images.
I've tried very little blogging since April 2020 and they are not very good. I have a website I am passionate about and want others to be passionate about to. However, I want to get better. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Pat. I love how you give value and serve others. By the way, I'm listening to your podcast and it is so informative. Keep up the great work. You have a great team.
Hi Pat I love this video it was really informative, straight and easy to follow. I've been working at this for a year but probably TMI overload and need to focus This helps 100 % to get a strategy. So good! Eva Ray
i am about to start a blog, a little scared that my topics may not be captured but I appreciate the tools so I now know how I can be found with Focus Keywords
Thanks Pat. Really helpful tips, tricks in a simple to understand format. Just starting a blog, I'm not much of a writer but I have something valuable to share.
Hi Pat, I just started watching a couple of your videos as I am a new blogger and still learning to use Wordpress thru Bluehost. Although my site has not yet been posted and still under the construction phase, I AM set up to use CONVERTKIT. Very informative and valuable information, but, was interested in visually seeing some examples of your content you are discussing. Such as a sample page highlighting the FOCUS keywords and how YOU use them. Thank you, Barb
Love this video. Holds so much value! Definitely a video that will be helping me improve my tech blog and how to approach the creation of the content before release.
Hi Pat, I noticed that you read and react to all your comments.. so I decided to pop by to say “Hi”, thanks for all the valuable contents and inspirational podcasts!
