17 Expert Bloggers

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Do You Know What Makes YOUR Blog Unique? Learn From 17 Expert Bloggers Who Share Their Thoughts.

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Hey Friend,

Let me ask you a question.

What makes YOUR blog worth reading? In other words, what do you do

that helps you stand out so much and makes you unique?

Do you know the answer?

See as bloggers, we tend to focus on trying to write great content and

getting as many eyes on that content as possible. But that question is

something thats is of real importance and that you need to not only ask

yourself, but figure out.

Now, Ive connected with 17 great bloggers and have taken time away from their busy schedules to share their answer regarding this question.

Hopefully, after youve read through this, youll have a better idea of:

1. Who these bloggers are.

2. Why they think theyre unique. 3. Learn some insight from them to help you figure out what make you

so unique.

NOTE: The bloggers that are listed here are in the order that their

answers were received.

Lets get started with:



Ana Hoffman

TrafficGenerationCafe.com

Site quote: BIG traffic ideas for small

marketing budgets

Ana says: What makes my blog worth reading? In a word, simplicity.

My blog posts are geared towards busy

marketers who are always on the go, need to

get more traffic to their sites, but dont really have much use for yet another 45 Ways to post.

They dont need 45 ways to drive traffic, just one that actually works and they can implement today. Thats exactly what I aim to do at Traffic Generation Caf.

Why you should check this blog out: Ana has a passion of helping

people and she displays that thoroughly in each and every blog post she

publishes.

The great thing about Anas site is that you can learn so much from her based on the amount of detail and examples she always provides.

Shes on an ongoing quest to teach the most cutting-edge techniques for getting targeted eyes on your site. From list building, SEO traffic, traffic

conversion and social media traffic, Ana gives an A+ effort providing

her readers with information that will help them.

Most recent post: How To Drive Traffic with Your Outdated

Content [CHECKLIST]



Ashley Faulkes MadLemmings.com

Site quote: Helping you run your own

website

Ashley says: MadLemmings.com has

become a place people can go to find great

information on websites and online

marketing ie. blogging, social media, WordPress, marketing and more.

What makes it different is the way that I

break down the topics and information that

is often very confusing for small business owners or bloggers. This is

done with easy to follow how tos, video tutorials, podcast interviews with industry experts and blog posts on the things that readers care

about.

My ultimate goal is to make peoples online marketing lives easier by bringing clarity where there is normally only madness!

Why you should check this blog out: Ashley is one creative guy who

has one goal in mind. To help you successfully run your business. Thats why many of his posts are so great because he simplifies difficult topics

into easy to understand and follow posts.

Regardless of what it is, he can help you with web design, with problems

that youre having with WordPress or if youre just trying to get more customers. On top of that, youll really enjoy his writing style when you read his blog posts.

Most recent post: Get Amazing Results with a Simple Social Media

Strategy



Harleena Singh Aha-Now.com

Site quote: Bringing happiness into your

life

Harleena says: Thats a good question

something that every blogger should ask himself or herself. For this reason, I

once conducted a readership survey and

my blog readers were very candid and

helpful to give their honest feedback (I

should add that their responses were

anonymous to facilitate honest

feedback). My blog readers find my blog

worth reading for basically three reasons:

1. They like my voice 2. They like my style of writing

3. They like the topics I take on and the way I do that

The other important aspect why my blog is worth reading is my blog

community and their valuable contribution. Ive a highly engaging and

interactive community and quite often the real interesting stuff lies in the

comments section of the blog posts.

What I do is try to be helpful, useful, and create awareness to enable

people to bring happiness into their life. My readers find that my blog

contains good amount of value and great food for thought that is helpful

in making their daily living and relationships easy.

I also take special care to make the language of the blog posts is easy to

understand, keep small paras, divide the content into chunks of related

parts, use colors and visuals etc. to make it look interesting and enticing.



I think every blogger can be unique and successful by following these

mantras. I also try to be one-to-one with all commenters, engage with all

my blog community members through comments and social networking,

and the ensuing build-up of relationship makes my blog and myself

special for them.

Why you should check this blog out: Dubbed a true commenting

superstar by many, Harleena has certainly made a name for herself and

has carved her own lane in the blogosphere.

She is one of those bloggers that you never know what to truly expect

when she posts, but all you know is that its going to be better than good. Its going to be great.

Her blog does live up to the site motto Bringing happiness to your life and with every blog post that she put out there and that you read, you

know that its going to be nothing short of wonderful.

Most recent post: Internet Addiction: Are You Suffering From This

Disorder



Marc Andre ProfitBlitz.com

Site quote: None

Marc says: One of the ways I attempt to make my blog different is that I dont publish

loads of content, and I try to make each post

count. I only publish about one post per week

and I try to make sure that each post is

something that readers can really use and put

into practice. It may be a detailed post with

lots of tips, or it could be a resource list that

includes links to very helpful websites and resources.

Another thing that makes me different from some, but certainly not all,

bloggers in the internet marketing niche is that ProfitBlitz is just a side

project for me. That means I spend the majority of my time on websites

and blogs in other industries, and I can use that experience and the

things I learn in the content that I write for ProfitBlitz. I dont want to spend all of my time working in the internet marketing or make money

online niche because I think that makes it more challenging to relate to

readers who are blogging in other niches.

Why you should check this blog out: Marc is a blogger that does an

amazing job every week of making sure that everything that he writes is

near perfection. In every single post that Ive read of his, he always has

gone above and beyond what was expected and leaves you wanting more

content. This is evident from one of the most comprehensive guides that

hes written on his site outlining how to turn blogging from a hobby into an profitable business.

Most recent post: How to Get Started Selling Your Own Digital

Product



Enstine Muki EnstineMuki.com

Site quote: Lets make money online

Enstine says: People read blogs because they want value. They want answers to

questions. They want to lean new things and

stay informed.

One of the reasons I created my blog is to

provide answers to questions that are often

asked by many. I dont only provide these

answers on my blog. I make sure I provide

exciting answers in details and frequently.

One of the reasons my blog is read is the

fact that I even go as far as making my readers see questions or

problems they didnt think exist. By raising some unknown issues and providing answers, this keeps readers excited, knowing there is always

some new on my blog.

Another reason my blog is read is the fact that I hold nothing back. I

share my experiences, success and failures and try to bring out lessons.

People love reading practical examples with real results

Why you should check this blog out: Say his name in blogging circles

and at least one person has heard of him.

Theres nobody more technical, passionate, willing to learn AND willing to find out everything there is to know about successfully marketing

your website online and solving common problems.



His blog is full of helpful tutorials and tips on a wide variety of things

that can immediately help any blogger experienced or novice.

Most recent post: 15 Top Bloggers Reveal How They Make Money

Blogging!



John Lee Dumas

EntrepreneurOnFire.com

Site quote: Daily podcast interviews with

todays busiest entrepreneurs

John says: Weve spent a lot of time

getting to know our avatar, and as a result,

we know what theyre struggling with and what types of content will be most valuable

for them. What makes our blog worth

reading is that the first question we always

ask ourselves before creating content is,

Will this be valuable to our audience? If the answer is maybe, or no, then we dont write it. It may sound

trivial, but I think a lot of writers would be surprised if they actually

stopped and asked themselves whether or not they truly know what their

avatar struggles with, and what types of content would be most valuable

for them.

Why you should check this blog out: If theres a template or blueprint to follow to be successful as a podcaster, then theres no better path to follow than following John.

Hes been active as a podcaster for less than 2 years and hes already cemented himself as one of the most influential bloggers. On his blog,

not only are there useful daily podcasts of successful entrepreneurs

sharing their paths to success, but theres also a blog section that has some really useful posts that entrepreneurs need to know about.

Most recent post: What physics never taught you about momentum



Lisa Irby 2CreateaWebsite.com

Site quote: Dont just create a website. Create a web business.

Lisa says: I try to add my own personal

experiences to my content and instead of just

revealing facts, explain how Im using certain techniques or programs along with the results

achieved. This helps make the post more

engaging and its more fun to write as well.

Why you should check this blog out: Lisa

created a fantastic site that all about teaching

you what shes learned over all of the years shes been blogging.

When you go to her website, youll be on her static page which she has

some of the best guides on everything from Build Website Traffic to

HTML & CSS Tutorials for free. And these are very detailed guide which goes to show you what Lisa is really all about helping people.

Most recent post: Google AdSense: How to Attract High-Paying

Ads, Myths and More Tips!



Leslie Samuel BecomeABlogger.com

Site quote: Start a blog. Change the world.

Leslie says: I believe that if you were to ask the subscribers to my blog why its worth reading, they would tell you that its because Im real, provide valuable content and do it in

an enthusiastic way. Yes, you can find a lot of

the same info in other places. However, I try

to make it accessible and have a lot of fun

while doing it. That shows. If youre building

a blog, letting your personality shine through

your content is a very effective way to make

sure that your blog isnt like anyone else. Why? Because nobody else can be YOU!

Why you should check this blog out: When I first heard Leslie on his

podcast, I was introduced to one of the most energetic sounding,

entertaining, enthusiastic and thoughtful individuals Ive met online.

His podcasts are entertaining. His opinions are almost always on point

and hes one of the few bloggers out there that really cares about his readers and subscribers.

One thing that Leslie does is have listeners call in with a problem or

concern and then devotes an entire podcast to that question. He really

does out of his way to help as many people as he can.

Most recent post: How To Build A Membership Site Around Your

WordPress Blog



Neil Patel QuickSprout.com

Site quote: Im kind of a big deal.

Neil says: I give free advice and I dont expect anything in return. I also really care for each of

my readers and I think it shows because I do

things like respond to all comments.

Why you should check this blog out: If theres

anyone that specializes in putting out timely posts

that always over delivers, its Neil.

From his Infographics to the 30,000+ word

tutorials he come up with, hes one person that you can say, without a doubt, consistently provides epic content.

Most recent post: The 6 Elements of a Powerful Blog Post



Sean Ogle SeanOgle.com

(Location180)

Site quote: Build a business, live

anywhere, achieve freedom.

Sean says: A couple things:

1. You can see my transition from day 1. If

you got back to the beginning of L180, you

can see me in my day job, and see the

struggles I had. You see me grow the

business, and you see me successful in the end. A lot of blogs dont have that, so it makes it more easy to relate.

2. I make things very step by step. I dont do a whole lot of follow your dreams type stuff. Its here are the 10 steps you need to get from point A to point B. People appreciate that, because often bloggers are much

too vague about things like that.

3. Im real. I respond to emails and people feel a stronger connection because of that.

Why you should check this blog out: Sean is quite an entertaining

individual and really is a person that always give you practical tips, steps

and methods on how to achieve what you want to achieve.

His blog is a big testament to working anywhere in the world and being

successful online which I think many of us would like to enjoy.

Most recent post: 8 Lessons Learned from Producing an Event for

3k People



Adam Connell BloggingWizard.com

Site quote: Your essential blogging

resource.

Adam says: With so many cooks in the

same kitchen, so to speak standing out takes effort and dedication. And being

completely unique is definitely a challenge

(near impossible sometimes).

I looked at posts that most people were

publishing in my niche and always felt that

Id read some of them and think is that it?Thats why I try to publish

more complete resources and in a lot of ways, I dont hold anything back.

There are arguments for and against giving away the farm, but when

you give away the farm people love you for it. Another thing that I focus

on is looking after my subscribers and anyone who comments on my

blog.

Strangely enough for someone who helps people with blogging, I spend

less time blogging and more time helping. Thats what I think makes the difference. Ive even written entire blog posts (like this one) based around a single question just one of my subscribers has had.

And someone who asks a question in a comment doesnt usually expect a detailed 500 word answer and thats why this is so powerful.



Its all about taking peoples expectations and breaking them (in a good way of course).

While its something that is going to get more difficult for me as time goes on, I love making a difference and people remember me for it.

Why you should check this blog out: Adam has certainly made an

impression in the blogging world in a very short time frame his blogs

been around.

Every time I go to his blog and read one of his amazing posts, Im left there thinking in my head Nobody beats the Wiz!

The one reason that you should check out his blog is because he does his

homework and cares more about other bloggers and helping them than

himself and thats evident on the quality and detail of each post.

Most recent post: 43 Experts Share Their Top Tips To Grow Your

Online Presence



Adrienne Smith AdrienneSmith.net

Site quote: My mission is to help you

achieve success online.

Adrienne says: I know that I share a lot

of the same type information that other

bloggers do. Since I share content around

blogging in general, how to drive traffic to

your blog and of course how to build

relationships with your readers I have a

lot of how to type posts. People do love to learn but what others have shared with

me about why they find my content so appealing above some of the rest

is because I explain it in a way thats easy for them to understand. We all dont come online knowing it all and most explain things like were already at that advanced level. Even if we have been blogging for a

number of years doesnt mean we understand everything. They find me

very approachable if they have other questions that they need answering

too.

Ive had several people tell me that theyve seen me all over the

web. Their first impression was how nice I was. They eventually came

to my blog and saw how helpful I was. Then they opted into my blog and

after I called them they realized I was the real deal. They all found that

so appealing because so many people they come across are

unapproachable. Thats definitely helped me to stand out from the rest because not too many people are that way and take the time to reach out

to others.

I believe what makes me unique is that Im nice, Im helpful, I really care about them, I want them to do well and they feel like Im a friend. People just want to know that someone cares.



Why you should check this blog out: If there was a poll given to the

majority of bloggers online, they would probably vote Adrienne as being

hands down the nicest person out there.

Shes all about helping other people and isnt afraid to put herself out there. Other than her niceness, she thoroughly engages with each and

every single person that takes the time to leave a comment on her blog

which is rare.

But thats why people dubbed her The Engagement Superstar and

theyre 100% right. Other than that, you should check her blog out is because she writes in such a conversational tone, you would swear that

shes literally talking to you.

Thats talent.

Thats skill.

Thats what makes her blog worth checking out.

Most recent post: The Seven Deadly Sins Of A Selfish Website



Stuart J. Davidson - StuartJDavidson.com

Site quote: Social media marketing resources.

Stuart says: For me, I think the main reason why my blog is worth reading is because I draw on my

own experiences as a social media marketer. I write

about the things I practice on a daily basis for both

my clients and my own initiatives. To know and to

not do is the same as to not know and I do what I

say. (hope that makes sense!)

I also like to write about things my readers tell me

they want to learn about routinely asking for feedback and next steps. I

always try and put my own experiences into the topics I cover and give

unique insight from someone already practicing in the field. I like to

think my readers can trust my site as a reliable source and implement

the knowledge they gain to improve their own efforts.

Why you should check this blog out: Known for his wide experience

in digital marketing, Stuart is one of those people thats truly all about helping people.

Realizing that theres alot of misinformation being spread about digital marketing, he started this blog to not only offer services to help people,

but provide useful blog posts and create some very informative and

entertaining tutorials.

Any blogger would benefit from the near-priceless information he shares

with his audience on a regular basis.

Most recent post: How To Stay Focused On Your Content

Marketing Plan



Jeff Bullas JeffBullas.com

Site quote: None.

Jeff says: There are a few things that I think have contributed to standing out.

Branding I chose to use a caricature of myself rather than a photo. This has

contributed to standing out as different from

the normal photoshopped personal photo.

Content creation creating the best evergreen content within my ability and resources that

added as much value to peoples lives and business as possible

Building the largest distribution network for my content on social and

email I could From day one I worked on growing my social media tribes and followers and building my email list.

Persistence It takes time to earn authority online, so dont give up. It

takes years of persistent consistent content creation and promoting to

stand out.

Why you should check this blog out: Ranked by Forbes as one of

the worlds top 40 Social Marketing Talent, Jeff Bullas is constantly strategizing to build up his brand.

Whats his brand, you may ask?



To help people get found online. His blog posts are always solid and

right to the point. Hes definitely one of those bloggers worth following

because you always have an opportunity to learn something new.

Most recent post: 16 More Sure-Fire Ways to Make Sure Your

Emails Are Opened and Read



Erik Emanuelli NoPassiveIncome.com

Site quote: Take action, there is no passive

income.

Erik says: I always try to write something useful in each blog post I create. I know it

may seem hard, and it is, believe me. A lot

of popular bloggers do not reveal all their

secrets, but still many give valuable information, but above all practical, which

really help in the journey of a new blogger

toward the online success.

In each article I publish, I always add a link to a new interesting

resource, or a tip on how to solve some issues, or a how to guide.

If you are able to help solving your audience problems, then you are

right on your way to build up a great community around your blog.

Also, ask your readers what they want you to write about in the next

posts, this will increase the interaction between you and your blog

visitors. Sharing not just great content, but really useful and practical information will boost your online reputation.

Why you should check this blog out: When I first heard of Erik and his

blog, I was skeptical because I didnt know what to really expect from his site. Luckily for me, I read some of the posts on his site and

immediately impressed.

Erik ALWAYS writes posts that are useful to the blog reader and gives

you actionable steps to follow. But the main thing about his site is that

hes honest with people who try to make passive income online.



He lets them know that you have to hold yourself accountable and take

action if you want to see results. Not many people would be that honest

with people and that honesty is what makes Erik and his blog special.

Most recent post: Turn Your YouTube Channel Into A Source of

Income



Ivana Zuber Bloggless.com

Site quote: Build a mind of your own.

Ivana says: As far as I know, there are not too many

developers/marketers/bloggers out there

in my field, and for good reason. I write

about software development, marketing

and blogging because those are the areas

that interest me the most.

The main reason why I started BloggLess

was to gain new knowledge and share that knowledge with the rest of the

world. What better way to learn new things, than to do a thorough

research and summarize your findings in a blog post? So, thats what I did. I started exploring topics I wanted to learn more about, learning

from those with more experience, and writing about it. With many years

of experience, and a lot left to learn, I believe I can provide useful

content from which many people can benefit.

Lastly, establishing yourself as an expert in your field is best achieved

through blogging and writing quality content is a must. This is what I try

to share with my readers, and this is what I base my work on. Software

+ Social Media Marketing + Blogging = Receipt for success!

Why you should check this blog out: With a vast array of knowledge

in the software field, Ivana decided to leverage her knowledge and

expertise to the world to create her widely popular blog.

Though shes always writing blog posts that offer tremendous value to her readers, shes also an avid learner and tries to learn more so she can better educate her readers.



Youd be very smart to check out her blog because youre guaranteed to learn something new.

Most recent post: Top 5 Time Management Techniques



Don Pudrum UnveilTheWeb.com

Site quote: Creating opportunities throughout

the web.

Don says: Thats a great question. Ill tell you

first what Im doing and then Ill allow my clients and readers to speak for themselves.

After blogging on and off for several years now,

I struggled with building an audience. I listened

to expert after expert say we have to write daily blog articles and just keep pumping out

great content.

Well, I did that for almost a year. I would get at my peak maybe 30

unique visitors per day from Google Analytics, and thats with over 50 articles published over six months.

Needless to say, I felt very discouraged.

As someone who owned a web design and development company, I know

how how important the website is that its the center of your online

world. Its the only one thing you have control over. Everything else supports it if youre going to have any type of business that uses the Internet to drive prospects and sales.

I decided that I wasnt going to listen to all the experts. I was going to write what I wanted, in my unique voice, and in a way I wanted to read I

took all my years as a military officer and Chaplain who helped write

leadership field manuals and ten years of entrepreneurship and I

realized what the real problems are that people have when it comes to

their marketing both online and offline:



1. They dont know the real problems they solve 2. They dont know who they solve the problems for

3. They dont understand how their products or services are part of the solution

Instead of doing this very hard work, people are just online selling,

selling, selling. Their content is meaningless, offers no value, and helps

no one. People are not listening. The other thing I discovered about both

myself and my prospects and clients, and should have known, is the that

they have no foundation for their business.

Ever business must have five things for it function and if one is missing

they are in trouble:

1. Marketing

2. Sales

3. Production

4. Customer Service

5. Administration

Guess which one usually suffers the most? Yep, marketing!

Because their business is struggling or not as good as it could be; they

neglect to work on the most foundational aspect that makes the

difference:

1. Vision not the macro vision that can only come with time and experience. Instead, each area of your business will have several

high level visions for how you will build your business.

2. Strategy How will you fulfill the vision. You ought to have multiple

strategies for each vision

3. Goals how will you measurably fulfill the strategy 4. Objectives these are the individual tasks required to fulfill each

individual goal.



This is where my uniqueness is at. Internet marketing ought to be the

process of one finding their unique voice, vision, strategies, goals, and

objectives as you seek to solve the problems your readers, prospects,

and customers have.

People buy because they want to solve a problem. Every single time

someone spends you money, you solve a problem for them; and the

solution is not what you offer its how you communicate what you offer that meets their needs.

I own a website design, development, business coaching business. I help

companies really connect with their prospects. How many web designers

or developers can do that?

My blog is different because Im uniquely me, and Im embracing that uniqueness for the first time and I share in my own voice. My titles are

not built around the same articles you can find anywhere on the web. I

strive to be different in my voice, content, and engagement. I would like

to think thats what makes me different and why its worth reading.

Why you should check this blog out: Don isnt a person thats afraid to

speak his mind regardless of what the topic is about.

He writes some very interesting blog posts that, at times, shares a

different aspects of the topic thats being discussed. His writing style is

definitely not like anyone elses that I came across, which only makes his blog even more unique and helps it stand out from the rest.

This is a site worth checking out because you because you have the

opportunity to always learn something.

Most recent post: Want to Know Why Your Online Efforts Stink?



So What Makes You And Your Blog Unique?

In this blog post, Ive had 17 bloggers participate to answer that question. Youve had time to read the responses of these tremendous bloggers that gracefully decided to participate and hear exactly why they

think theyre unique and why people read their stuff. If you havent thought about it, then its something to think about.

Id like to say thank you to each and every blogger that participated. I

really appreciate it more than you know.

Please go to the original blog post http://www.shadeofinfo.com/17-

experts-bloggers/ to get more insight on how to stand out from the

crowd. And to leave a comment. Id love to hear your thoughts.

Lastly, Id appreciate it if you would share this post with your friends, family or readers as well. Get them thinking about what makes their

blogs so special and maybe they can get in on this conversation as well.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

- Andrew

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