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Re: Back In Time, What One Thing Would I Change?

Chris — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:53:12 -0000

It's amazing that there are still people perpetuating the myth that a list really isn't important. The reality is that it's probably the single biggest asset you can have, but it's not really about the numbers on your list but the quality. I've seen lists of 3000 earn 10x what a list advertised as having over 1 million subscribers earns.

By no means is a list the only way to market but it is the one asset you can turn to over and over again.

Re: Back In Time, What One Thing Would I Change?

Adam | Rodent Control Speciali — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:53:08 -0000

One of the blogs I started a while back was simply out of enjoyment. I never thought about subscribers, much less rankings. I was just engrossed in the topic and it was all about bringing a fresh perspective to the niche. There was something truly liberating about that experience.

I agree that one should approach blogging like a business. But I'd love to find the balance between doing what you love and making a profit from it.

Re: Back In Time, What One Thing Would I Change?

Matty Byloos — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:54:11 -0000

I think regardless, even if you ARE doing it just as fun, the point to take here is, COVER YOUR BETS! Like you, others might start projects more for the fun of it. But what happens when they start to succeed? Prepare for success -- that's the best thing anyone can do. Capture the emails right away. If you don't use them and don't get business-minded later, then no sweat. No love lost. But if you do, you'll be ready to make something out of it.

Re: Back In Time, What One Thing Would I Change?

Brent — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:40:22 -0000

I completely agree. I waited several years to start capturing opt-in email subscriptions for my primary business as well and it is something that I recommend to every single client of mine. In fact I just wrote a blog post about how to increase your email signups. http://blog.sd360.com/2009/...

Re: Back In Time, What One Thing Would I Change?

Tom - StandOutBlogger.com — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:42:08 -0000

Building a list is so important, but for me it would be sticking with on project instead of always flipping to a new one. I wasted a good couple of years that I could have been building one single site.