Best Sharon Gourlay Podcasts (2024)

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Beautiful Beaches, Local Experiences And More On Pangkor Island 18:31

8M ago18:31

18:31

Looking for a beautiful island in Malaysia that will give you a local experience?Located off the west coast of Malaysia in the state of Perak, Pangkor Island often sits in the shadow of other more developed islands like Penang and Langkawi which are located nearby. However, Pangkor Island offers its own unique experience for visitors. It’s a great …

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Port Dickson - Best Beach Area Near Kuala Lumpur 13:27

9M ago13:27

13:27

Looking for a beach area close to Kuala Lumpur where you can have a great beach break? Or want a stopover location when flying into Kuala Lumpur International Airport?Port Dickson (or PD to locals) is a coastal resort town about 90 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur. It’s even closer to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. It has some great beaches and is…

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Everything You Need To Know About Accommodation In Malaysia (Including The Top Choices) 19:35

10M ago19:35

19:35

Planning your trip to Malaysia and want to know more about the types of accommodation you can book? Fantastic! But don't do it until you listen to this first!The fantastic news is that Malaysia’s accommodation is very affordable. It also has everything from dorm beds to brilliant 5 star hotels for a fraction of what you may pay for them elsewhere. …

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Everything Sarawak And The Heart Of Borneo 23:06

11M ago23:06

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Wondering if it’s worth visiting Sarawak on your Malaysian adventure?Sarawak is the biggest of the two Malaysian states located on the island of Borneo or East Malaysia, as it’s known within Malaysia. It’s the place to go to discover the best parts of Borneo. This is the natural environment and wildlife as well as the indigenous culture with longho…

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All Your Day Trip Options From Kuala Lumpur 18:17

11M ago18:17

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Considering a day trip while you’re in Kuala Lumpur?While there are many things to do in Kuala Lumpur (or KL as its often referred), there are also many great things you can do around Kuala Lumpur on a day trip.Kuala Lumpur is centrally located in peninsular Malaysia which makes it easy to get to a lot of places.For example, you can go shopping and…

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Exploring The Jungle Heart Of Malaysia In Taman Negara 15:24

12M ago15:24

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Wondering if it’s worth visiting Taman Negara on your Malaysian adventure?A massive national park in the centre of Peninsular Malaysia, Taman Negara National Park is the perfect place to get outdoors and enjoy the natural attractions that Malaysia offers. From thick rainforest to deep caves, this park is a dream come true for outdoor enthusiasts. T…

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All About Travelling In Malaysia With Kids 32:42

1y ago32:42

32:42

Wondering if you should travel to Malaysia with kids?I’ve travelled to Malaysia many times with kids. The first time I travelled here with kids, my daughter was 1 and I was 20 weeks pregnant with my second child. Since then, I have travelled here with kids aged from 9 months old to nearly 13. Sometimes, my husband comes, sometimes he doesn’t. So it…

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Amazing Sabah: Exploring Borneo For First Timers 31:47

1y ago31:47

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Wondering if it’s worth visiting Sabah on your Malaysian adventure?Sabah is one of the two big Malaysian states located on the island of Borneo, or East Malaysia, as it’s also known. It is home to so many amazing natural attractions. It really should be on any bucket list!There is much more here than the famous Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Cent…

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How To Plan Your Fabulous Trip To Malaysia 11:37

1y ago11:37

11:37

Do you need to plan your trip to Malaysia? Great! You are in the right place!It can feel overwhelming when you first start planning a big trip. There are so many things to do and you don’t know when you should do them.But don’t worry. It’s all quite straightforward if you take it step-by-step.In this podcast, I walk you through exactly how to plan …

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Food, History, Culture And Nature In Penang 16:49

1y ago16:49

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Wondering if it’s worth stopping in Penang on your Malaysian adventure?Located off the west coast of peninsular Malaysia, Penang is our favourite part of Malaysia and somewhere we used to call home. It’s home to a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site in George Town, beautiful beaches, some of the best food in the world and so much more!In the same day…

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Best Tips For Booking Accommodation, Tours And Attractions 13:59

1y ago13:59

13:59

Planning your trip to Malaysia and want to book accommodation, tours and attractions? Fantastic! But don't do it until you listen to this first!It can feel like there is a lot to book and plan when organising your trip to Malaysia, but it can all be quite straightforward with the right tools.In today's podcast, I share all my top tips and tricks fo…

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Blog Business Update: Going All In 18:47

1y ago18:47

18:47

As 2023 progresses, I’m getting closer and closer to going all in with my Malaysia site part of my business. In this update, I’m talking about the further changes I’m making to be able to do this. I’m also talking about retiring the courses part of my business after hitting a big technical problem. It’s time to move on from this. I discuss my lates…

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Lego, Shopping And More In Johor Bahru 14:48

1y ago14:48

14:48

Wondering if it’s worth stopping in Johor Bahru (JB) on your way into or out of Malaysia?Located opposite Singapore, it’s often the first place people visit in Malaysia. And while i wouldn’t say JB is terribly exciting or a must-visit, if you are in the area, it’s worth checking out. In fact, JB can be a valid alternative to staying in Singapore.If…

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How To Get Around Malaysia Quickly, Easily And In Comfort 18:22

1y ago18:22

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Planning your trip and wondering how to get around Malaysia? Don’t worry, it’s straightforward.If you haven’t been to Malaysia before, or even if you have, it can seem complicated when you start planning your trip to work out how you can get from A to B when you have no idea what’s on offer and how well it works.The good news is that there are some…

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Cooling Down And Getting Active In The Cameron Highlands 12:04

1+ y ago12:04

12:04

Want to go somewhere completely different to the rest of Malaysia? Visit the Cameron Highlands.With its lush landscapes reminiscent of the English countryside, sweeping tea plantations, hiking trails, unforgettable tourist attractions and a touch of colonial nostalgia, Cameron Highlands is a great place to visit. It manages to entice a diverse rang…

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When To Visit Malaysia For Your Dream Trip 12:09

1+ y ago12:09

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Planning your trip and wondering when to visit Malaysia? We cover all the best times to visit Malaysia in today’s podcast.While my first response to when to visit Malaysia is RIGHT NOW! It’s also useful to take a moment to consider this because some regions, activities and attractions shouldn’t be visited at certain times or are much better to visi…

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All About Malaysia’s Gorgeous East Coast Islands 18:55

1+ y ago18:55

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Want to know more about some of Malaysia’s most gorgeous islands?Many tourists to Malaysia concentrate on the capital and the more famous west coast highlights of Melaka, Cameron Highlands, Penang and Langkawi, but there is also the east coast which is fabulous in its own right and quite different to the west coast.The islands found here really sta…

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Regions To Visit In Malaysia 8:20

1+ y ago8:20

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Planning your trip to Malaysia and want to better understand the different regions of Malaysia, what they offer and what you have time to fit into your trip?Then you’re in the right place.In today's podcast, I detail all the different regions in Malaysia from Sabah to Penang, the highlights of each and what you have time for in your trip.By the end…

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Your Perfect First Trip Malaysia Itinerary PART 2 18:15

1+ y ago18:15

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Planning your first trip to Malaysia and wondering what you should do? Or maybe you’re planning your second, third or fourth trip and wondering if you’ve missed anything you shouldn’t have?Don’t worry, I have you covered!In today’s episode, we’re discussing your perfect first trip itinerary that we started in episode 4. This is the second week of t…

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Your Perfect First Trip Malaysia Itinerary PART 1 21:46

1+ y ago21:46

21:46

Planning your first trip to Malaysia and wondering what you should do? Or maybe you’re planning your second, third or fourth trip and wondering if you’ve missed anything you shouldn’t have?Don’t worry, I have you covered!In today’s episode, we’re discussing your perfect first trip itinerary. We’re going into detail of the places you’ll go, how many…

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Why Kuala Lumpur Should Be Your First Stop In Malaysia 19:09

1+ y ago19:09

19:09

Heading to Malaysia? Fantastic! No doubt, you'll want to visit the capital, Kuala Lumpur. So what should you do there?Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia and, with over 1.8 million people, there is a lot to do here. It’s home to the iconic Petronas Towers and the just-being-finished second tallest building in the world, Merdeka 118. There are f…

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Everything Selling Blogs 30:12

1+ y ago30:12

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Ever thought about selling your blog? Or buying one? Or just generally interested in the whole process? Then you will love today’s podcast as I talk about everything site selling from how it works to what your blog is worth, when to sell, how to find someone to buy your blog and more. I also discuss the sites I’m selling right now – maybe you want …

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Absolutely Everything About Flying To Malaysia 16:31

1+ y ago16:31

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Getting ready to book your flights to Malaysia? Fantastic! But don't do it without listening to this first!Malaysia is a fantastic destination but for some of us, it's a long way to go which means booking a flight can feel complicated and expensive. It doesn't have to be though!In today's podcast, I share all my top tips and tricks for booking your…

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Why You Should Visit Malaysia RIGHT NOW! 18:11

1+ y ago18:11

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Wondering if you should visit Malaysia next? Or heading to Malaysia and want to know what you have to look forward to? Or maybe you have a partner, friend, parent or kid that’s not convinced you should go to Malaysia...Make sure you (and they) listen to this!Malaysia is a spectacular country.One moment, you could be lounging on the best beach of yo…

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Case Study Update + Planning 2023 For Blogging Success 24:46

1+ y ago24:46

24:46

Thinking about starting a new site? Working on your old site and feel like it’s going nowhere? Is your blog going well but you are always interested in what’s working for others? Looking for new ideas for how to monetise your site effectively? Then you will love today’s podcast as I share what’s happening in my Malaysia case study site now that I’v…

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Forming Your SEO Strategy To Gain Traffic And Have Happy Readers 23:55

1+ y ago23:55

23:55

Want sweet search engine traffic but don’t know what you need to do? Already loving the Google traffic you’re getting but want to make sure you’re covering all the bases so your blog can get more? Then you’re in the right place. Today, I talk all about forming your SEO strategy to gain sweet sweet traffic and also to have super happy readers that a…

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How To Create And Sell An eBook 23:09

2y ago23:09

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Want to create an eBook but don’t know where to begin? eBooks are such a great way to monetise your blog thanks to it being a great way to serve your audience as well as being a great passive income source. However, coming up with a great eBook idea and then understanding how to sell it can be big reasons why many bloggers never take this route. To…

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Planning The Future + Case Study Update 20:04

2y ago20:04

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Thinking about starting a new site? Working on your old site and feel like it’s going nowhere? Is your blog going well but you are always interested in what’s working for others? Looking for new ideas for how to monetise your site effectively? Then you will love today’s podcast as I share both what’s happening in my Malaysia case study site now and…

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Building Sites Without Link Building + Case Study Update 16:43

2y ago16:43

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Thinking about starting a new site? Working on your old site and feel like it’s going nowhere? Is your blog going well but you are always interested in what’s working for others? Then you will love today’s podcast as I share both what’s happening in my Malaysia case study site and for the content sites I’m building without doing any link building! …

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How To Work Out If It’s Worth Writing More Content... + Case Study Update 19:42

2y ago19:42

19:42

If you wrote a blog post today, how much money would it earn you? Would it be worth it? If you spent $100 outsourcing an article, would you get your money back? How long until you made a profit on it? In today’s episode, we are going to be discussing exactly this – how you can calculate how much money new blog posts are likely to make you so you kn…

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How To Start A Money Making Blog Case Study. Malaysia Is Open! 12:47

2+ y ago12:47

12:47

Thinking about starting a new site? Working on your old site and feel like it’s going nowhere? Is your blog going well but you are always interested in what’s working for others? Then you will love this case study! Learn what’s working right now in blogging for growing and monetising your site especially in travel as the coronavirus pandemic contin…

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New Sites, Changing Domains And Moving Posts: How To Keep Google Happy And Indexing 17:55

2+ y ago17:55

17:55

Have you been frustrated by how long content is taking to index in Google? Do you have a new site and wonder when you’ll start getting Google traffic? Are you thinking about moving content or changing domains and wonder what impact it’ll have? This episode is all about indexing your content in Google to help answer all of these questions. Google ca…

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Blog Business Update: What I’m Doing In 2022 + Case Study Update 31:51

2+ y ago31:51

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What a two years it’s been. When I look back to Feb 2020, while I was following what was happening with covid-19 around the world, I had no idea what was in store for me. Two years later, this pandemic has had huge impacts on my business, my case study and DNW. In this episode, I give you an insider’s look over my shoulder to what’s happening in my…

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Why You Should Do An Annual Blog Update (And How) 17:34

3y ago17:34

17:34

Should you update blog content? What difference does it have? When should you do it? How should you do it? Updating blog content is a great way to not just make your blog the best it can be but to also get lots more search traffic. I find it such an important part of my blogging business that I update all performing blog content annually. Yes, annu…

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Site Speed – Least Fun Job Ever 26:38

3y ago26:38

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Do you need to worry about site speed? How do you know if your site speed is bad? What impact does speed have in Google search rankings? There is no denying that good site speed is going to lead to a better experience for your blog readers. Who wants to stick around on a site that takes forever to load or doesn’t look right when it does. With the P…

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Blog Business Update: How I’m Changing My Business In 2021 (It’s HUGE!) 15:56

3y ago15:56

15:56

It’s hard to make big changes in your blogging business. I know. I’m going through the process right now! It’s been a long time since I last updated everyone on what I’m doing in my business and I decided now is the time as I’m making some huge changes especially to how I work on this blog and its related parts like the DNW Facebook group and my po…

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Link Building – The Real Deal 25:25

3y ago25:25

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Should you link build? Is it risky? How should you go about it? Can you just outsource it so you never have to think about it again?! There is no denying that link building is an important part of SEO and building a successful blog. Links are like votes that let Google know your site has quality content and is an authority. However, it tends to be …

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Buying And Selling Your Blog, Blog Monetisation And More With Chelsea Clarke 46:40

3+ y ago46:40

46:40

Have you ever thought about selling your blog? Or perhaps you want to cut out all the tedious work of setting up a new site, creating content, growing traffic and income and want to buy an existing blog? I hear you! I love selling my blogs and I can see so many benefits to buying one – but I haven’t felt confident enough yet to do so. To help fix t…

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Why I Start Multiple Blogs (And You Should Too) 14:54

3+ y ago14:54

14:54

Have you ever thought about starting another blog? I haven’t just thought about it – I have created many. I have found it a great way to grow my business, up my income and create sellable assets. I also find it fun! In the last year, I’ve also learned firsthand what an important tool it is to diversify your income. As the pandemic continues to stre…

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Defining Your Own Version Of Success - Case Study Finale With Leanna Brown 39:39

3+ y ago39:39

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Do you want blogging success but are struggling to work out what that means to you? Perhaps you read or hear stories like Keith's in the last episode of the podcast and don't really resonate with goals of making a full-time income from your blog. I want to feature different stories of success and this came with Leanna Brown's story of her travel bl…

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How To Have Travel Blogging Success In A Pandemic With Keith Erskine 29:00

3+ y ago29:00

29:00

Have you been blogging for awhile but are failing to make the switch from hobby to business blogger and want this to change NOW? In episode 3, I had Keith, a travel blogger, on this podcast, and gave him a two month road map to turn around his blogging fortunes so he could work towards $1000 in passive affiliate income per month. It’s now 11 months…

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8 Steps For Taking Your Blog From Hobby To Business 23:59

3+ y ago23:59

23:59

Want to make the switch from being a hobby blogger to a professional but don’t know how? Or have started this journey but keep getting stuck or disheartened? Today, I talk about the steps required to become a professional blogger. This is what you should do now to make the switch from having a blog that’s something you do in your spare time to some…

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How (And What) To Outsource To Best Grow Your Blogging Business 35:23

3+ y ago35:23

35:23

Ever felt like you don’t have enough time to grow your blogging business? Or you would have the success you want if there were two of you? What if you could buy time? Well you can – with outsourcing. Sooner or later you’re going to want to dip your toe into the outsourcing pool to help grow your business and to stop doing the tasks you don’t enjoy.…

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How To Set Goals And Make A Strategy For Your Blogging Business 26:30

3+ y ago26:30

26:30

Ever heard the saying that if you fail to plan, you plan to fail? I think this is so true – how can you ever reach where you want to go with your blog if you don’t know where that is and you don’t know how to get there? In this episode, I’m discussing exactly how you can set goals and make a strategy for your blogging business over the next year. I…

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How To Start A Money Making Blog - Case Study Part 2 14:56

3+ y ago14:56

14:56

Thinking about starting a new site? Working on your old site and feel like it’s going nowhere? Is your blog going well but you are always interested in what’s working for others? Then you will love this case study! Learn what’s working right now in blogging for growing and monetising your site. I share exactly what I’m doing to grow one of my blogs…

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Using Email Marketing To Engage And Sell 18:10

3+ y ago18:10

18:10

Want more readers, fans and income from your blog? Want to do this on autopilot in a way that really serves your audience? Today, I talk all about email marketing. This is what you should do once you are growing your email list to create fans of your brand that are engaged and want to buy from you. Email marketing is underused by so many bloggers a…

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Why Working On Your Email List Is The Quickest Way To Get More Readers And Create Passionate Fans 18:48

4y ago18:48

18:48

Want more readers, fans and income from your blog? Don’t want your blogging success to be at the mercy of algorithm changes? An email list is the only access to your audience that you own. Social media and Google algorithms can change tomorrow but you’ll still have your email list. It’s also an incredibly powerful tool – it’s a list of people who g…

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How To Pick The Perfect Product For Your Blog 12:00

4y ago12:00

12:00

Want to create a product but don’t know what to create? Products are such a great way to monetise your blog thanks to it being the top way to serve your audience as well as the most lucrative. However, coming up with a great product idea can be one of the biggest reasons why many bloggers never take this route. Today, I talk all about creating your…

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Why Creating Your Own Products Is The Best Thing You Can Do For Your Blog 12:44

4y ago12:44

12:44

Looking for the best way to monetise your blog? Today, I talk all about products and how this can be the best monetisation method for your blog. It’s a powerful way to both serve your audience in the best way possible as well as a very lucrative way to monetise. It’s also a way to stand out among a world of blogs, grow your authority and be seen as…

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Building A Community For Blogging Success 15:59

4y ago15:59

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Ever thought about building a community around your blog? Or wondered what this means and how it could help you? Today, I talk about building a community around your blog. By this I mean bringing together a group of people that want to learn from you and other members of your community. It’s an extremely powerful way to turn casual readers into ded…

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