WordPress: Why should I blog? How do I get a blog following?

by jupiterjim on October 9, 2011

Please share this post with anyone you know who needs a WordPress blog!

Please share this post with anyone you know who has a WordPress blog but needs more blog followers or subscribers.

I just happened to have stumbled across this really cool, informative, short (4 minutes), helpful, entertaining video about WordPress blogs which explains so simply and so amusingly why you need one and how to use it to gain more followers and customers.

So I emailed Julie Weishaar, the creator of this dynamite video over at New Horizons123 and asked her if I could share her video on my blog post — and she said — YES! I even told her to add a watermark to the video, because it just might go viral.

If you don’t have the energy to explain to friends, family and business partners why they need a WordPress blog, then simply share the link to this post with them.

If you don’t have the time and energy to explain to your fellow bloggers why they have no followers, then please send them the link to this blog post.

Because this video explains so much in so little time and in such a fun way!

If you would like to read another detailed blog post on my site that will give you a better idea on how much time and effort it will take for your blog to reach “momentum”, with a HUGE, LOYAL blog following, then check out this post “How long till your blog is successful?”

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Theresa Torres October 9, 2011 at 7:25 AM

Hi Jim,
I like the video! You’re right. It explains simply the importance of blogs and how to get blog followers.
It provides practical tips in an entertaining way. I like the images used in the video and I think the background music is just right.
Thanks for sharing this. Have a nice day!
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maryrose October 9, 2011 at 10:45 AM

Thank you Jupiter Jim for all the valuable information that you share and your genuine encouraging support. You are just the person I needed to help me with marketing. Your little video just inspired me to blog about “Taking your power at your Desk with Feng Shui” for those who are not able to attend my upcoming class this week on” Feng Shui for Wealth & Prosperity”. This goes for you too! A blog for a blog! The energy of Giving & Receiving!
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Julie Weishaar October 9, 2011 at 12:24 PM

Love the video Jim but maybe I am a bit biased? LOL Thank you for taking the video and running with it. I had a lot of fun making it and am glad that others are finding it fun and useful/valuable – my ultimate goals in creating videos!
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marquita herald October 9, 2011 at 4:35 PM

What a clever video – thanks for sharing this! I can think of quite a few times over the past year I would have gladly shared this.
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John Gaydon October 9, 2011 at 8:07 PM

HI Jupiter Jim,

Yes, a great video. There is a lot of gold in it!

Blogging is in its simplicity providing great content for your readers, and then searching out those people in your target market and getting them to look at your content.

Providing your content is great, and you keep adding to it your visitors will return again and again to find out what you are up to.

Fact is these days, you are missing out if you don’t have at least one blog.
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jupiterjim October 11, 2011 at 1:40 AM: John,

yes, quality content and finding your target market is so important. Thanks for sharing!

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Steve-Personal Success Factors October 9, 2011 at 9:22 PM

Thanks for the great video. I recently have been listening to the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, and he was interviewing Seth Godin about the importance of content creation. One of the easier ways to do this is to identify and reach out to ‘experts’ in your niche and interview them for your blog. It creates exposure for them and expert content for your blog.
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jupiterjim October 11, 2011 at 1:39 AM: Steve,

interviewing experts is a great idea, Thanks for sharing!!!

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Philippe Moisan October 10, 2011 at 6:56 AM

Hello Jupiter,

Very nice and well done video. Cool music, clear presentation. I will use it too. Very good find.

I look forward to sharing tips with you.

I see you use CommentLuv too. Cool!

Philippe
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Jym October 10, 2011 at 7:56 AM

Delayed Gratification… Now there’s a definition of wealth!

Great video Jim, well shared. I agree with the concept and all the reasons given.

Blogs allow ideal interaction and positioning to build connections and network, and naturally a business can be plugged into this medium.

Of course, we have to venture out and play in the other sandboxes too. And that’s part of what makes it so much fun.
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jupiterjim October 11, 2011 at 1:38 AM

Jym,

Thanks so much for following my blog and for your thoughtful comments all the time. I know you are a very busy man! You have a great blog as well and I encourage my followers to check it out!

Jupiter Jim

Jym | Market Your Blog November 1, 2011 at 7:24 AM: You’re very welcome Jim, and thankyou for your support in return.

Much appreciated mate
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Lynda Cromar October 10, 2011 at 11:56 AM

Love it Jim. You have to give before you get! Its amazing that still after all this not everyone gets this until they see it for themselves. Thanks for a fun post today!

Raena Lynn October 10, 2011 at 11:24 PM

Hi Jim,

Thank you for sharing this awesome and entertaining video. The tune is “catchy.” You are correct that this video contains a lot of great facts and figures about blogging in a very short period of time. The main point of blogging is that “Content is King.” Refreshing content regularly and consistently is the greatest challenge of having a blog, but it is essential for its vitality.

Blogs help to build relationships and start conversations. They encourage engagement and interaction. They help with SEO traffic and help your company establish themselves as an expert. Having a blog is incredible. It allows you to display your niche, offer services, share relevant information, have fun, and monetize. The tips and tricks presented in the video are sure ways to create a blog following. Thank you for sharing!

Raena Lynn
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jupiterjim October 11, 2011 at 1:37 AM: Raena,

Thanks so much for your heartfelt comment! You summarized the important points of this video perfectly! I love it! And you are so correct — CONTENT IS KING! Marketing and SEO is very important, but without QUALITY CONTENT, it’s all for naught!

Thanks again for such attention to detail here.

Jupiter Jim

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Ana October 11, 2011 at 6:06 AM

I couldn’t agree with you more, Jim. Everyone needs a Wordpress blog for the flexibility and quality. Great post!
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Julieanne van Zyl October 11, 2011 at 7:09 AM

Hi Jim, what a fun interesting and informative video! She doesn’t just teach about blogging in the video, there’s also some great ideas for creating educational videos.

Thanks Jim, I’ll certainly share that with others if I want to inspire them to use a blog. bye for now, Julieanne
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Blackberry Tracker October 11, 2011 at 9:52 AM

I will absolutely share this post. I also use wordpress in making blogs and websites cause it is easy to use not much coding.

Having a following in your blog is really great to get unique visitors.
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David Merrill October 11, 2011 at 6:30 PM

I agree, Jim, that blogging is so powerful yet often misunderstood.

Great video from Julie. She hits on one of the sore spots that bloggers have… the “time” it takes to make things roll in your favor.

Blogging is a real commitment, not just a roadside billboard. But for all the work and time, it’s unequaled in it’s ability to build a real business with more than skin-deep relationships with your clients and customers.
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alicia October 11, 2011 at 7:50 PM

Jupiter, I consider you one of the king bloggers. I have been following your blogs, I have learned and applied your valuable tips. I trust you and will recommend you all day long. This is what you have created by blogging systematically. Thanks so much.
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jupiterjim October 12, 2011 at 12:19 AM: Alicia,

Thanks for the High Compliments!!!!

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clare October 11, 2011 at 10:36 PM

hi Jim,
What a great video, I know why you wanted to share it. the message about realizing it is going to take time to build credibility is so crucial to success online. I am just embarking on a project for a brand that has a well established presence offline but no online presence. I am excited to see how this unfolds.

regards
Clare
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jupiterjim October 12, 2011 at 12:19 AM: Clare,

Great luck with that project! And yes, it takes energy and time to build the brand, credibility and the following.

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Roshanda Gilmore October 11, 2011 at 11:29 PM

Oh Snap!! That had to be the cutest vid I have seen online about blogging to date! entertaining, informative and simple!

I see why you asked the creator to share this and I’m glad you did! Totally loved it!!

-Ro
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jupiterjim October 12, 2011 at 12:17 AM: Ro,

Thanks for the comment! I love the vid because it really is informative but also quite entertaining so that the time goes by really quickly when watching it. Do you know how much energy it takes to try and explain this to everyone that doesn’t get it?

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Crescele October 13, 2011 at 12:42 PM

Okay I have to say I you made me smile because of that video. And all i thought this would be another boring video to watch but since I need the information i will painfully watch it! But ahah! You have caught my attention in a very entertaining way! along with the useful information that i just needed to know to connect all the questions in my mind! thank you.
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William Earl Amis, Jr. III October 13, 2011 at 8:25 PM

Jim,
you have given your readers and I more strength to continue to deliver real content. The better information given. The more people will return.

It takes time to build a real following. If you give usable information that massive people are searching for. They will gain trust and seek your next amazing post.

There are other locations of dedicated professionals who have various backgrounds in our industry. They share valued information for every type of business, free!

You visit others blogs and share great comments that support the subject matter. Then they will return the so called love.

Jim, you know this to be a factor being a great leader withing TSA Mastery says it all.

Thank you for all your support and continue giving us this type of awesome content.
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Rachel Lavern October 13, 2011 at 11:02 PM

That is a wonderful video.

It took me awhile to begin blogging for my business. I had a thousand excuses and I believe that my two biggest ones were that I did not have much to say and that I was not an expert. I finally told myself that no one likes perfect people (not that there are any) and my writing did not need to be perfect. I suppose perfection is more important for neurosurgeons and auto mechanics; however, it was more important for me to be authentic–even if that meant being authentically screwed up. We all crave connection, and I think that is why blogging has become such a popular medium.
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Jen Nardozzi October 14, 2011 at 6:13 PM

Thanks Jim for all of your help and tutoring. I feel that I learned so much! Dr. Jen

Gary Young China Sourcing October 15, 2011 at 1:25 AM

Hi Jim,

I really like the video. We all can learn so much. Blogging is very important and we have to keep it active. Thanks again.

Jaclyn Castro October 15, 2011 at 7:37 PM

Love this video! What a FUN way to get people to understand HOW to get a blog following!

One of my favorite parts about blogging is that it keeps bringing me more new friends that CARE to see me succeed! Unlike offline or old school methods of exposing our businesses in a mostly forced environment where we’re mainly told to keep yacking away about our opportunity, which leads us to join the NFL club (No Friends Left)! LoL!

I agree – blogging is just the same as social media where we must build a ship of relations (aka relationships, haha). So, obviously it’s gonna require time for others to trust, know, and like us.

Glad I’m playing in your sandbox Jim! So, glad we MET!

-Jaclyn Castro
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Lynn Jones October 16, 2011 at 12:32 AM

That has got to be the best video on blogging that I have every seen. Love it! It presents what blogging is and all the particulars about it in a very funny, pleasing format. I really appreciate you sharing it and I will be glad to pass it on!
Have a blessed day!
Lynn
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Dereck October 17, 2011 at 3:12 PM

Jim,

Great video suggestion.

Blogs are by far the most important tool for small business today and the video clearly demonstrates that. But most importantly, have your blog set up correctly.

That’s why it’s suggested to reach out to an expert and have them help you with the most important part of your site, the SEO basics.

Once that is in place, everything else like social media only add to it.

Thanks for the posting and keeping it real!

-Dereck
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Liz K : Success From Home Trainining October 18, 2011 at 12:08 PM

Wow! that is a great video. I agree with you, that video can be used to train a newbie the importance of having a blog and how to get traffic. It is also great for those of us who are seasoned bloggers.. we all need to be reminded of some basic blogging tips.
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Marc Korn October 22, 2011 at 10:50 PM

Hey Jim,

Thanks for sharing that video…it is a GREAT tool to explain in simple terms WHY everyone needs a blog.
Who can’t relate to this?

Julie did a masterful job in this video and clearly illustrates some of the key ingredients needed to become a successful blogger and get that all important traffic.

I’m happy that you stumbled across the video and even happier that you shared this information packed video.

There’s a lot of great stuff packed into this 4 minutes…

To your continued Blogging success,
Marc
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BLOGIT3D October 24, 2011 at 9:04 PM

thanks for the info ill be checking out more posts
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Eldridge DuFauchard November 2, 2011 at 1:03 PM

Hey Jim,

I believe this video says it all. The importance of people getting to know your true authentic self through your blog is the best way to build a relationship with anyone.

I find that people becoming fans because they can relate to your personality and past if you are authentic in sharing your story and how you got through the hard challenges in life.

Great video and post!

Frank November 4, 2011 at 5:29 AM

Hi! Thanks for sharing this valuable information. The video is great!

Gabriel Gutierrez November 4, 2011 at 3:47 PM

Very good and well done video. Good music, good presentation. Soon I will use this too. Thank you once again!

Barbara Harnsberger November 7, 2011 at 9:42 PM

Great post and video. We all have to have a blog and be seen and find our niche. That is how we can all achieve what we are after in this industry.

Thanks again for posting this……
Barbara
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Brian November 8, 2011 at 1:37 PM

Liked the video and would be good for my readers who have yet to begin blogging and who are not sure if they should.
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Ricci Sionil November 10, 2011 at 3:16 AM

This is really helpful…I like the video…thank you…
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Pete Goumas November 27, 2011 at 4:49 PM

Thanks for the charming, informative video. Very convincing!
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Nathalie Villeneuve January 4, 2012 at 10:48 AM

Hi Jim,
Just fabulous! I love that you introduced this video and gave it such great review because it truly deserves it. I love the humor of the video coupled with such great facts about blogging! I have a confession to make…2 years ago; I never thought I would like blogging so much I am stating to now. I started a blog because I fallowed a training that said I had too… Now I love it and since I have joined TSA…I am meeting fabulous people like yourself who educate us on not only the importance of blogging has for your business but about how it is a tremendous tool to meet great people and start relationships! Thank you! ~ Nathalie Villeneuve

Nathalie Villeneuve January 4, 2012 at 11:50 AM

Hey Jim It’s Nathalie again ,
I noticed that when I commented earlier, my commentLuv didn’t appear…I am wondering if you know why?… I sent a message to my webmaster as well.

jupiterjim January 5, 2012 at 1:10 PM: I just updated the CommenLuv Premium plugin on my site and hopefully that fixes any problems. Thanks so much for your enthusiastic support!

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jupiterjim January 5, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Thanks again Nathalie for all your kind words and your support! It’s appreciative people like you that keep me motivated. There are people that literally watch dozens of my videos and never leave one “Thank You”! Not You!!! Thanks and have a great day!

Brian January 9, 2012 at 10:04 AM

To me, there is no other option than Wordpress. With people like you and many others out there blogging WP tips, one can’t go wrong. I tried one non-WP website once and I’m still paying for that mistake.
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Nile February 8, 2012 at 5:58 AM

There is so much more to this subject, but it is certainly a good start. This certainly is something most people should be reading, even for businesses that have a site online, but not a blog.

One of the funniest things I get a kick out of at WordCamps is when after talking with a business owner who has their blog on a separate from their site, rather than their whole site on WordPress. I also get those who want to convert their static sites over while keeping exact design, but think it is not possible until I tell them that it IS possible.
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jupiterjim February 8, 2012 at 12:55 PM: Nile,
thanks for your comment. You are able to convert someone’s someone’s static or conventional website to WordPress while keeping the exact design because you are obviously a talented WordPress Site Designer. And, most definitely, website owners should have their whole site on WordPress WITH their blog, no question! Thanks for commenting!

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Perry Davis March 5, 2012 at 1:33 PM

Hello Jim

The video is dynamite just as you describe. The way Julie uses the metaphor of playing in a sandbox to explain how to get followers is excellent. Blogs and other social marketing is about relationships. Blogging is an active way to create and build relationships.

Thanks

Perry A Davis Jr
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