The Secret Behind the Most Popular Marketing Blogs (& How I Might Follow Their Example)

In today's post I've got a video with some examination and two very important questions for you. There are some similarities between the most popular blogs online and they're similarities no one ever seems to talk about. And I may have to change this website in some key ways, if I want to make it more popular. Can I do so without "selling my soul"? Check out the video and tell me your opinion! After watching the video, it would be awesome if you could leave a comment with your answers to these questions: Would you like to see more content with actual numbers from my business and how I achieved them, on this site? And what are other non-douchy ways to demonstrate expertise and show that I'm not just pretending to know a thing or two about online marketing? I'm really looking forward to your input on this one. (and also let me know how you like the video)

About ​Shane Melaugh

I'm the founder of ActiveGrowth and Thrive Themes and over the last years, I've created and marketed a dozen different software, information and SaaS products. Apart from running my business, I spend most of my time reading, learning, developing skills and helping other people develop theirs. On ActiveGrowth, I want to help you become a better entrepreneur and product creator. Read more about my story here.

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