Want to make a big splash on the web? The simple ideas provided below, when taken to heart and applied with an unwavering devotion toward being the best, will take your site from one of many to a successful content marketer. This list might even be something you’ll want to post on your fridge.

Note: Pin scheduler Traffic Wonker has sadly gone out of business, but owner and CEO Andy Fling has given me permission to share his useful Pinterest research and other information on my site. I jumped at the chance as Andy is the smartest guy I know when it comes to Pinterest!

The Successful Content Marketer…

Thinks Visually.

The successful content marketer includes images in each post, which gets their content shared twice as often.  See our post on Pinterest Design Tools.

Strives for Epic.

They all want to be epic. Great ideas, good grammar and SEO (Search Engine Optimization) all play a part.  See our post on Pinterest SEO.

Thinks Automation.

He or she saves valuable time by automating marketing tasks whenever possible.  See our post on Automating your Social Media.

Adds Humor.

All successful marketers know that funny and entertaining content gets people talking.

Uses Email Marketing and Social Media.

The successful content marketer knows that social media is great, but email marketing remains the best way to connect with people and convert looky-loos into customers.

Studies the Stats.

The successful content marketer studies the stats to know what’s working and what isn’t, and changes their game plan based on stats and feedback.  See our post on Using Pinterest Analytics.

Tells Great Stories.

The best content marketers tell a great stories to hold readers until the very end. Revealing a little bit about you and your experience will keep readers coming back.

Tries New Things.

The successful content marketer isn’t afraid to try new things. Everything won’t succeed, but some things will. Those things will define your value as a content producer. Make it epic, and you will be a leader in your field.

 

by Andy Fling
Founder and CEO of TrafficWonker.com

Here are some other posts from Andy that you might find helpful:

How to Make Your Pins Go Viral

Is Your Pinterest Account Leaking Massive Traffic?

Social Media Scheduling Tips

 

Blogging resources I love and recommend:

SiteGround – I have four sites hosted through SiteGround and I’ve used them for years.  They’re cheap and their customer service is AMAZING – very fast, very helpful.  Learn more about SiteGround HERE.

Tailwind – I’ve been working with Tailwind for about five years.  They are the pin scheduler of choice and it is jam-packed with great features.  If you haven’t already, sign up for a FREE month of Tailwind HERE.

The Isabelle theme by Bluchic – is my favorite theme for WordPress websites.  I’ve used it to build a bunch of different websites.  It’s pretty, easy to customize, and really simple to use.  It’s shown in a very pale pink, but I’ve done it in turquoise, emerald green, and navy/gold color schemes.  For safety and security reasons, I will not ever use a free WordPress theme.  This is the engine that powers and protects your website.  Learn about the Isabelle theme HERE.

Legal Templates – You are required by law to have a certain package of legalese on your blog.  You need to have copyright notices, privacy policies, and various other terms and conditions to protect yourself from being sued.  The package I recommend is created by Amira Law – a lawyer who specializes in all aspects of blogging and internet business legalities.  Learn more about these Legal Templates HERE.

Pinterest Resources – Pinterest is definitely my jam.  I have an Ebook that is very affordable and is packed with helpful tips.  OR, if you want a more personalized touch, I will do a Pinterest/Tailwind audit where I go over your account with a 30-point checklist and then set up a Zoom call with you to give you TONS of suggestions.  Order the Ebook HERE and the Pinterest Audit HERE.

HIRE ME – I make a full-time living taking great care of my blogger peeps.  I’ve done Pinterest Management for the last five years for dozens of clients.  I set up mailing lists, automations and build pop-ups for people.  I can also build you a new website pretty much for FREE.  To learn more – go HERE.

 

 

Blogging resources I highly recommend for YOU:

SiteGround

I have four sites hosted through SiteGround and I've used them for years.  They're cheap and their customer service is AMAZING - very fast, very helpful.  Learn more about SiteGround HERE.

Legal Templates

You are required by law to have a certain package of legalese on your blog.  You need to have copyright notices, privacy policies, and various other terms and conditions to protect yourself from being sued.  The package I recommend is created by Amira Law - a lawyer who specializes in all aspects of blogging and internet business legalities.  Learn more about these Legal Templates HERE.

Pinterest Strategy Planner

My Pinterest Strategy Planner is a terrific tool to help you build a complete Pinterest strategy to grow your traffic.  Shows you how to plan out your keywords, set up your boards correctly, choose which pinners to Follow, come up with your brand standards and so much more!  It's little a little self-paced course, but it's a lot cheaper than most courses and you can work at your own pace and track your progress in the included spreadsheets.  Order your Pinterest Strategy Planner HERE.

Pinterest Strategy Session 

I've got 8 years of experience as a Pinterest Manager.  I do a personalized Pinterest Strategy Session where I go over your Pinterest and Tailwind accounts with a 30-point checklist.  Then set up a Zoom call with you to give you TONS of suggestions to help you create a strategy that will get you the Pinterest traffic you deserve.  Order your Pinterest Strategy Session HERE.

Hire Me as Your Pinterest Manager

I retired after 30 years at Wells Fargo as a Financial Analyst.  Now I run my own company as a Pinterest Manager for other high-level bloggers.  I use my years of experience on their behalf to grow their traffic.  I can also set up Email lists, automations and build pop-ups for your site.  Or I can build you a simple WordPress website.  To learn more - go HERE.