http://archive.aweber.com/probloggerplusProBlogger PLUSMon, 07 May 2012 19:26:29 -0400http://archive.aweber.com/probloggerplus/5xIaU/h/Learn_from_Full_Time_Blogger.htm This Wednesday at 9pm (Pacific Time in the US) I will be spending an hour with a blogger I've admired for some time now by the name of Ana White - and you're invited to listen in via a free webinar (register here). Ana is the blogger behind the popular Ana White Homemaker blog (a DIY carpentry blog) and she has a great story to tell. Here's a few highlights from her story: In just over 2 years Ana has grown her blog from nothing to one that gets around 3 million unique visitors a month. Her blog is now generating enough income to support her family and she does it all from her home in Alaska. Ana will be releasing her first book with Random House/Potter Craft later this year. Her #1 source of traffic is Pinterest. Over 90% of the content on her blog is written by readers and Facebook Fans. Ana gives away hundreds of furniture plans to her readers She is regularly featured in popular magazines All in all I think Ana's model is fascinating and I've been wanting to spend some time with her for a while now to hear more and I figured we might as well open it up to readers here at ProBlogger to listen in on the conversation. In this free one hour webinar I'll be asking Ana about all of the above (and more) and you'll have opportunity to submit your own questions too. This is not a 'selling' webinar - just 100% free and hopefully useful information. My hope is to conduct these each month going forward. I hope you'll join us - register for the webinar here. Darren Rowse PS: here are the times in different parts of the world US Pacific Time - 9pm Tuesday 8th May Australian Eastern - 2pm Wednesday 9th May Alaska - 7pm Tuesday 8th May London - 5am Wednesday 9th May Tokyo (Japan) - 1pm Wednesday 9th May New Delhi (India) - 9.30am Wednesday 9th May I know that this time will not suit everyone but when you get an interview between an Aussie and an Alaskan (both with busy schedules and family commitments) and have a blog with an international audience timing can get tricky! Mon, 07 May 2012 19:26:29 -0400http://archive.aweber.com/probloggerplus/7M3UE/h/36_Hours_Left_to_Win_1_in_10.htm 10 days ago I emailed you about an amazing opportunity for 10 ProBlogger readers to win a trip with me to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. As I write this email the deadline for entering this competition is approaching just 36 hours away - if you've not already entered, the time is now. If you can't make the trip, please pass this onto a blogger who might enjoy it - they'll love you forever if they win! A 1 in 40 Chance Since launching the competition we've had hundreds of entries from some wonderful bloggers. Hundreds is a lot - but considering we're giving away 10 trips those who have entered currently have a 1 in 40 chance of ending up on the Reef with me in June. That will change a little as more enter today but it is pretty decent odds! Amazing 5 Day Itinerary Since announcing the competition I've posted on ProBlogger the 5 day itinerary - there's some amazing experiences included in the prize: meet and get up close to some of Australia's cute (and not so cute) native animals eat at some of the finest restaurants in the region participate in two blogging workshops with me (with just 10 participants I'll be able to give your blog some personal attention) sail, snorkel and explore the Great Barrier Reef experience one of the world's oldest rain forests on the last day you can choose your own adventure and explore an aspect of the region that relates to your own interests/niche While this is a working holiday of sorts - as you'll be creating some content based on what you see - there will be plenty of time for fun, adventuring and a little relaxing. This competition isn't a popularity contest or just for big bloggers and it isn't just for travel bloggers - we're looking for entries from a range of blog niches and from bloggers from around the world. Enter in the Next 36 Hours for Your Chance to Win Pitch us your ideas for how you'd cover the trip in the entry form and you might just find yourself winging your way into Queensland (all expenses paid) in June. Important links: Contest Announcement Post Trip Itinerary Terms and Conditions Entry Form Please enter today and if you know of any other blogger who might enjoy this trip please do share it with them - they'll be indebted to you for ever if they win! Darren Rowse Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:33:16 -0400http://archive.aweber.com/probloggerplus/58K0A/h/ProBlogger_Competition_Win.htm Today I feel like Oprah Winfrey. Have you ever watched Oprah's Christmas special where she gives away her favorite things to her audience? I'm about to do just that. One of my favorite things is the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland Australia. It is a place of extreme beauty where I have spent many vacations with my family. This coming June I will again be heading to Queensland for a bit of a break but this time I thought it might be fun to do it with a twist. What would it be like to bring 10 ProBlogger readers along with me? That's right - I've partnered with Tourism Queensland to offer 10 ProBlogger readers a trip to the Great Barrier Reef! Your airfare, hotel, food and sightseeing expenses will all be covered - PLUS you'll get two fun blogger training sessions with me and your fellow winners. All you'll have to do to repay the favor is to be a blogger correspondant while on the trip. Blog about what you see and do in Queensland and share it with your network. Sound fair? We'll be seeing some amazing things - the beauty of the reef itself, some amazing beaches, tropical rain forests and much more. There will be lots of fun - and a little work. Full details of the prize and how to enter are now posted live on ProBlogger here. Good luck everyone - I hope to see you in Queensland in June! 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If you pick up a copy today (for as little as $9.99) you will also receive a free webinar with myself and Chris Garrett. Grab your copy at Amazon either as a paperback of the book (currently 35% off) or Kindle version (just $9.99). Chris and I first got our heads together on writing this book back in 2008. The book was over 200 pages of our combined knowledge on how to start and grow a profitable blog. In 2010 we updated it in a 2nd edition with new chapters on social media and a case study on how I grew my largest blog - Digital Photography School from scratch. Today the third edition - now around 300 pages - is released. The new edition has hundreds of smaller updates and additions as well as two completely new chapters. I've added quite a bit to the dPS case study to bring it up to 2012 - but we've also added chapters on: Building a Sticky Blog: Deepening Reader Engagement and Building Community Going Beyond your blog: how to use your blog to open other opportunities (like book deals, speaking opportunities, consulting etc) This book is ideal for anyone starting a new blog and wanting to do it the right way from the start - but is also great for bloggers wanting to grow their existing blog to new levels. Many ProBlogger readers have this book next to their computers and pull it out again and again for inspiration, resources and advice as they come across the many challenges of blogging. Bonus Webinar for Early Birds To celebrate the launch of the 3rd edition - and as a little extra incentive to early bird buyers - we're offering those who buy a copy in the next few days the chance to join Chris and I on an exclusive webinar next week. In the webinar Chris and I will present 'the Pillars of ProBlogging' - 4 keys that we believe go to building successful blogs. We'll also take Q for a large part of the hour long call. This offer is available to those who buy either the paperback of the book (currently 35% off at Amazon) or the Kindle version which is just $9.99 and a 60% saving. Don't delay - this webinar is available to those who buy in the next 5 days only. Full details of the webinar and how to register for it are here.Mon, 12 Mar 2012 19:20:22 -0400http://archive.aweber.com/probloggerplus/AQGJc/t/Last_Call_.htmThis is just a quick reminder that the Problogger 3-for-3-at-a-half sale ends in less than 24 hours. You've got less than a day to save 50% on any of the following eBooks: ProBlogger's Guide to Your First Week Of Blogging - Perfect if you're starting a blog in 2012 - http://www.problogger.net/first-week 31 Days To Build A Better Blog - Kick Start Your Blog for 2012 http://www.problogger.net/31dbbb-workbook The Bloggers Guide To Online Marketing - for those looking to monetize in 2012 - http://www.problogger.net/marketing If you're shopping's all done, perhaps is time to pick up a last minute gift for yourself. This offer ends at midnight US Eastern time on Friday 23rd of December. Finally from the entire Problogger team, we wish you a save and happy holidays and an exciting and prosperous new year. All the best, Darren Rowse ProbloggerFri, 23 Dec 2011 00:05:57 -0500http://archive.aweber.com/probloggerplus/DLLzc/h/3_ProBlogger_eBooks_3_Days_.htm My sincere apologies for the double email on this but when I sent this last night I did so with links in it that 80% of you couldn't open (depending upon what browser you use). I really shouldn't schedule emails at midnight! Apologies and Happy Holidays! If you're a follower of both of my blogs - dPS and Problogger - you are probably aware of all the fun we've been having with our dPS 12 days of Christmas promotion. Since we started the campaign, quite a few of you have asked why dPS gets to have all the fun -- where's the love for team Problogger!?! Not one to disappoint, I thought I'd put together a special Problogger Holidays sale, where you can pick up a bargain (or three) on some exclusive Probogger gear -- to really set you up for a big 2012. I'm calling it the Problogger Three-For-Three-At-A-Half Sale (cheesy I know, but the deals are cool!) For three days you can save 50% on these three great blogging eBooks, and there's something for everyone... Deal #1: If you're just getting started .... First Week Of Blogging - $9.99 and it's yours! Making great early choices is vital to the long-term success of your blog. This ebook guides you, day by day, through your first week of blogging so you can make the most of those critical first few days. It will ensure you're blog is build on a rock solid foundation -- a Probloggerdation. Pick up a copy now Deal #2: If your plans are to turn your blog into a page view power house next year ... 31 Days To Build A Better Blog (2012 edition) just $14.99! New and updated for 2012, 31 Days to Build a Better Blog is a downloadable ebook designed to help you revitalize your blog. One step at a time, it will transform your blog into the page view powerhouse you've always dreamed of -- because we all love seven digit numbers on google analytics! Pick up a copy now Deal #3: If your plans are to start earning real money from your blog in 2012 ... The Bloggers Guide To Online Marketing (normally $99) now $49.99. A comprehensive, 31 chapter blueprint for your blog's ongoing profitability - right from the ground up (AKA more cash!). Backed by an extensive library of practical templates, printable worksheets, and in-practice example documents, this kit delivers all you need to make your blog turn a profit now, and over the long term. Pick up a copy now These 3 deals are good for 3 days only, so make sure you don't miss your chance to pick up a last minute Christmas bargain. Get the name of the sale now, three books for thee days at half price :) All the best, Darren Rowse PS: All 3 eBooks are backed by our no questions asked 60-day money back guarantee. It's there to give you some piece of mind, but the 10s of thousands that own these products, and the teeny-tiny number that have requested one, should be all the confidence you need!Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:38:04 -0500http://archive.aweber.com/probloggerplus/EE54s/h/3_ProBlogger_eBooks_3_Days_.htm If you're a follower of both of my blogs - dPS and Problogger - you are probably aware of all the fun we've been having with our dPS 12 days of Christmas promotion. Since we started the campaign, quite a few of you have asked why dPS gets to have all the fun -- where's the love for team Problogger!?! Not one to disappoint, I thought I'd put together a special Problogger Holidays sale, where you can pick up a bargain (or three) on some exclusive Probogger gear -- to really set you up for a big 2012. I'm calling it the Problogger Three-For-Three-At-A-Half Sale (cheesy I know, but the deals are cool!) For three days you can save 50% on these three great blogging eBooks, and there's something for everyone... Deal #1: If you're just getting started .... First Week Of Blogging - $9.99 and it's yours! Making great early choices is vital to the long-term success of your blog. This ebook guides you, day by day, through your first week of blogging so you can make the most of those critical first few days. It will ensure you're blog is build on a rock solid foundation -- a Probloggerdation. Pick up a copy now Deal #2: If your plans are to turn your blog into a page view power house next year ... 31 Days To Build A Better Blog (2012 edition) just $14.99! New and updated for 2012, 31 Days to Build a Better Blog is a downloadable ebook designed to help you revitalize your blog. One step at a time, it will transform your blog into the page view powerhouse you've always dreamed of -- because we all love seven digit numbers on google analytics! Pick up a copy now Deal #3: If your plans are to start earning real money from your blog in 2012 ... The Bloggers Guide To Online Marketing (normally $99) now $49.99. A comprehensive, 31 chapter blueprint for your blog's ongoing profitability - right from the ground up (AKA more cash!). Backed by an extensive library of practical templates, printable worksheets, and in-practice example documents, this kit delivers all you need to make your blog turn a profit now, and over the long term. Pick up a copy now These 3 deals are good for 3 days only, so make sure you don't miss your chance to pick up a last minute Christmas bargain. Get the name of the sale now, three books for thee days at half price :) All the best, Darren Rowse PS: All 3 eBooks are backed by our no questions asked 60-day money back guarantee. It's there to give you some piece of mind, but the 10s of thousands that own these products, and the teeny-tiny number that have requested one, should be all the confidence you need!Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:51:15 -0500http://archive.aweber.com/probloggerplus/OozM6/t/Your_Free_Facebook_Marketing.htmJust a short note to let you know that the webinar that I ran last night with Amy Porterfield on the topic of Facebook Marketing was recorded and is now available for you to listen to. We were not intending to record it but as we had over 2100 people register for the webinar and could only fit 1000 on the call I know some of you missed out. I also know others of you were not in timezones that made it easy to listen in - although we did have some set their alarms for 3-4am to join in! The webinar ended up going for around an hour (plus we did 20 or so minutes of Q&A where we answered a lot of great questions). Amy packed in so much great actionable information. The response was fantastic. During the webinar we asked listeners to drop by my Facebook page and give us their feedback - over 250 people left some very very nice comments. You can view the webinar here: http://fbinfluence.com/proreplay/ - it's completely free. Enjoy! Darren RowseThu, 08 Dec 2011 11:42:17 -0500http://archive.aweber.com/probloggerplus/KxdL6/t/Unlock_the_Power_of_Facebook.htmThis is just a short note to remind you that at 9pm EST (US time) we're holding a free webinar for ProBlogger readers with Amy Porterfield on the topic of Facebook Marketing. I'd love for you to join us as Amy always has a heap of practical and actionable teaching and I'm sure you'll come away with loads of ideas on how to utilise Facebook to grow your blog and/or business. This live webinar is free and will run from 9pm-10pm EST US time - in under an hour from now. Register now at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/665004090 I'm looking forward to seeing you online shortly! Darren Rowse ProBlogger.netWed, 07 Dec 2011 20:15:01 -0500http://archive.aweber.com/probloggerplus/7G7UY/h/New_ProBlogger_Marketing.htm I just wanted to give you a quick heads up that the 50% discount on our brand new Blogger's Guide to Online Marketing Kit ends in 48 hours... In two days, the price goes up to $99. Grab yourself a copy today If you're serious about generating income from your blog, then this is a product you don't want to let pass you by. And at 50% off, this kit of eBook and 21 templates and examples is almost a steal. Don't miss out! All the best, Darren PS: As with all ProBlogger products, this kit is backed by our 60-day no questions asked guarantee. If for any reason you're not satisfied, we'll refund your money - leaving you with simply nothing to lose, and profits to gain.Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:18:01 -0400