5 Helpful Links About Blogging (and Thesis)

It’s that time again.

If you’ve been struggling to keep up with the articles that we released on DIYthemes over the last few months, you’ve got nothing to worry about.

I went through the archives, and hand-picked 5 articles that I believe you should read right now.

That said, here are the links:

1. How to Make a Squeeze or Landing Page with Thesis

Landing pages are one of the best ways to turn random visitors into loyal subscribers. They convert better than both content pages and resource pages. So, make sure you have at least one landing page on your site, and link to it from a prominent place in your design—like your navigation bar or a Hello Bar.

2. How to Increase Blog Conversion Rates

Here’s a video I did with Pat Flynn, where I talked him through how he could improve the conversion rates of his blog. This video, thus far, has received more than 8,000 views, and a ton of positive comments. This is a must-watch.

3. How to Get More Twitter Followers

I often don’t write about social media, mainly because I’m an email marketing zealot. BUt if you’re using Twitter, and you’re looking to get more Twitter followers, this article is a must-read. It’s backed up by data and research, unlike much of the social media fluff out there.

4. My War Against Bad Blogging Advice…

Do you follow bad blogging advice? Read this article, to see 3 examples of what I deem bad blogging advice.

5. How to Create an Amazing Blog About Page

By now you know the importance of creating a great blog about page. If not, it’s one of the most visited pages on your site, so you might as well make it work for you… not against you. Read this article to find out how to make an amazing blog about page.

About the Author: Derek Halpern runs marketing at DIYthemes, and founder of Social Triggers. To get more tips on list building, sign up to his list here. He also runs the web tv show Social Triggers TV where you can learn how to be confident, persuasive, and more.