It’s finally here! I started this project months ago, and am excited to announce its completion. That’s right–I’ve written my first ebook, and it is yours absolutely free!
Download my Blog Success Manifesto instantly.
If you currently write a blog, or want to start your own blog, this may be one of the most important free guides you will ever read…
Welcome to the biggest project I’ve yet undertaken on my blog! My Blog Success Manifesto is a 62-page, over-10,000-word guide to help you get more blog subscribers in record time…and it’s yours absolutely free, to thank you for being a subscriber.
The book is broken out into five sections and contains thirty tactical tips in order to speed you along the process of getting more subscribers to your blog.
My Story– Over 4,000 Subscribers in Just 18 Months
I bought the domain name erica.biz in December 2007 and migrated my blog to that domain. At the time, I had about 70 subscribers. Now, just a short year and a half later, I have over 4,000 subscribers and am well along the way to reaching my next goal of 10,000 subscribers in 2010.
I may be a bit biased, but I believe this is the best free guide I have ever seen to growing your blog quickly. I spent over a year studying Internet marketing and psychology and applying it to my blog. While there are no backhanded or otherwise “evil” tips here, many of these tips may be surprising to even top bloggers.
What You’ll Find in Your Copy of Blog Success Manifesto
Just four of the over thirty tips in Blog Success Manifesto…
- Tip #27 (page 54) — Just imagine doubling your daily new blog subscribers by implementing one simple tweak…that takes only 10 minutes! That’s exactly what happened to me. I explain in detail; read the book and implement this tip right away for immediate effect.
- Tip #13 (page 25) — How do you advertise products you like on your blog without becoming a “marketer”, and without getting snide comments about how you’re “selling out”? I show you exactly how I make hundreds of dollars with a single blog post without alienating readers.
- Tip #16 (page 30) — How would you like a huge wave of hundreds of new subscribers in a few days — as often as you want? You can be instantly successful with this tactic; the first time I did it, I received a quick 5,000-visitor boost and over 150 new subscribers in just three days!
- Tip #26 (page 51) — The “secret” asset that even many top bloggers don’t take advantage of, that will light the way to recurring, passive income every month.
The book is a quick read, professionally designed, and well worth your short time investment. If you implement just a few of these tips, you should see your blog become more popular nearly instantly.
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2. September 2009 at 3:53 am
Hi Erica,
I’m only half-way through your manifesto, but just had to stop and tell you how much I appreciate all the work you put into it. I’ve already taken a bunch of notes on things I need to change about my site.
Finding this much solid information in one place, in such an easy-to-navigate booklet is outstanding.
Thank you and keep up the great work!
2. September 2009 at 9:10 am
I really enjoyed reading the Blog Success Manifesto this morning while my car was in the shop. I didn’t think I’d get it all read, but I did (great read, even on my iPod!) and I was taking notes the entire time! I’m very excited to work through some of the ideas your Manifesto generated, and apply them to my blog. Thanks so much for making this available for free!
2. September 2009 at 10:31 am
Loving the manifesto. Great design and superb content. Thanks for creating this.
2. September 2009 at 5:31 pm
I just finished reading Erica’s Blog Success Manifesto, and WOW! This book was very informative and helpful, and it was free! I think this is a great read for new bloggers, and those who are new to the internet marketing world. Thank you so much Erica for all of your hard work, and generosity in putting this book together. YOU ROCK!
Frank Midgley
Canton, Ohio
2. September 2009 at 7:12 pm
Hi Erica,
I have been through your report for the first time but I have already forwarded your email to my social media V.A. and told her this is our new Bible for my blog! Thank you for sharing your experience and expertise.
Thanks!
Jan Janzen
3. September 2009 at 6:23 pm
Erica,
Thank you so much for generously offering this free resource. I’m a fairly new blogger (started this year) and learned a lot today as I read it. I couldn’t put it down. I particularly liked your section on the volume of posts. As a new blogger, I can relate to feeling the pressure of trying to get a post out everyday. You’ve encouraged me in the right direction and taken that pressure off! Thanks again. P.S. I look forward to more of your work.
3. September 2009 at 6:32 pm
Erica,
I was going to email, but thought of a question I should probably include in the comments. What is your take on adding all the badges to your blog? Can these relationships (and the badges) help show credibility, drive traffic and subscribers? Personally, I’m not big on displaying them, although, I have them displayed. Maybe I’m too much of a neat freak. Would appreciate your thoughts. Thanks again, Jason.
3. September 2009 at 7:59 pm
Got my blog/website all tweaked out thanks to this (don’t believe me? check it out!). Erica, you da best mayne!
4. September 2009 at 12:19 am
Hi Erica, such a great book with fantastic tips. Some of them are so simple but so obvious. For example, using a subscribe button. You’re right of course it doesn’t make sense. Asking people if they want to get regular information on how they want to improve their life, meet their goals or whatever is much more appealing than ’subscribe’ or even worse ‘rss’.
Thanks again.
Ian
p.s. On the home page if you click on the link to read more on an article you can get an error on firefox, I had to swop to IE.
6. September 2009 at 11:58 am
Unique, helpful & direct.
You are my new hero Erika. I am spending the weekend trying to implement the ideas you presented.
How can I pay you back? (besides spreading the word which I am gladly doing)
6. September 2009 at 7:22 pm
I just finished reading this. (Taking notes the whole way!)
Already working on implementing your suggestions. (I can’t believe it never occurred to me to add a call to action at the end of my about page…)
Thanks.
7. September 2009 at 8:09 pm
Erica, great post! Thanks for this outstanding guide!
9. September 2009 at 2:02 pm
The one tip I would add to your manifesto is to not let technology
and/or free services hold you back from getting started. Although I
work with Wordpress at my job, I knew that alot of the CSS/HTML coding
that goes with modifying templates/etc. would be a barrier for me to
just get started on my own blog. I chose Squarespace’s service, which
costs money (14/month) but is any easy CSS editor that lets you easily
add/delete/modify pages.
16. September 2009 at 12:50 am
Hey Erica,
After reading the book, I had one specific question for you. What was the name of the plugin you used to implement a tabbed sidebar with “popular / topics / comments?”
I see this widget used on several blogs and news sites but have yet to find one that’s a plugin and works as elegantly as yours.
Best,
Yale
21. September 2009 at 1:08 pm
Thanks for the manifesto, Erica. I’m always on the lookout for good advice.
21. September 2009 at 6:52 pm
This sounds like an amazing book and a great resource for people who want to expand their blog subscribers. I can’t wait to pick up my copy of this book!
23. September 2009 at 5:41 am
Erica,
Thank you for this great book with such wonderful suggestions. I will implement some of your suggestions right away. If I can help you in anyway please let me know
Diane Griffin
Security First & Associates
M3 – Micro
Count Me In
23. September 2009 at 10:59 am
Erica
Wow, what an amazing resource! I’ve already taken a few tips and put them into my blog, and am planning to read the whole thing again in a few days to give it time to sink in a bit! Great Job, and I am looking forward to what else I can learn from your example
Carlin
@carlincomm on twitter
1. October 2009 at 9:06 am
Hi Erica. Thanks for sharing this free e-book with us. It’s easy to read and follow the instructions. I’ve learned a lot from here and I’m glad I came across this source and website. Thanks again!
8. October 2009 at 10:38 pm
Erica – your e-book is succinct, user-friendly, and well-articulated. Thank you for taking the time to do this. You have such a bright spirit – and you transmit transparency so…well…clearly!
As a writer who has been out of the U.S. for 7 years (currently living in the Bay Area) I am concerned about finding a reliable web host. I know this is your world. Please help!
Dreamhost, recommended by so many bloggers, has a D rating at the Better Business Bureau as do many other popular hosting companies (as you are well aware.)
I am considering InMotion Hosting but wonder if you can recommend a company – I will gladly tell them that you referred me so you can benefit from any kickbacks…
Likewise, if you have a favorite (or un-favorite!) company for domain name purchase, I would be very glad to get your referrals.
Thanks!
Janel
P.S. I rarely, if ever, post glowing comments on a website! This is, perhaps, a first for me…
9. October 2009 at 5:35 pm
This is totally awesome! Thanks for posting it!
14. October 2009 at 6:03 pm
Thank you so much for offering this Erica. I have heard so many great things about this (the latest from ManVsDebt) and just printed it all out today. Cheers!
21. October 2009 at 10:58 pm
Excellent post.I always enjoy reading your blog, you have very useful articles on here…thanks for the information in this one – it was an eye opener for me..keep up writing!
16. November 2009 at 7:09 pm
Hi Erica,
I just wanted to say thank you for making this incredibly valuable resource available free of charge. I have only implemented half the tips so far and am already seeing a huge result. When my blog was given a byline mention in one “authority” site for my niche, my conversion of new visitors to RSS subscribers was over 30%! I plan to do the rest of the tips shortly. I can’t wait to see what happens to my subscriber count then.
7. February 2010 at 1:31 pm
Erica, I have just stumbled across your site and what look. A great free resources with what appears to be glowing references. Congratulations and Thank You.