8. Hobby Hacking: How to Build a Profitable Blog Around Your Passion
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Introduction

My Niche Site Journey
What This Course Is (And What it Isn't)
Things to Know as You Get Started
9 Phases of Hobby Hacking
A Quick Note on Monetization
Module 1: Research

Step #1: Choose Your Niche
Step #2: Brainstorm 30 Posts for this Niche
Step #3: What Do You Want to Get Out of This Site?
Step #4: Write Your First 3 Blog Posts
Step #5: Find Your Hook
Step #6: Choose a Name
Niche Checklist.pdf
Industry Players Sheet.xlsx
Big List of Niche Ideas.xlsx
Big List of Blog Post Ideas and Blog Post Worksheet.pdf
Module 2: Initial Setup

Step #7: Decide on Wordpress, Squarespace, Or Something Else
Step #8: Choose Your Hosting
Step #9: Buy a Domain (If You Haven't Already)
Step #10: Register All Related Social Handles
Step #11: Buy a Premium Theme
Step #12: Install Your Theme
Step #13: Setup Your Site
Step #14: Write Your About Page
About Page Checklist.pdf
Module 3: Marketing and Content

Step #15a: An Intro to Email Marketing Software
Step #15b: Selecting Your Email Marketing Software
Step #16: Start Creating Your "Content Well"
Step #17: Create Your Killer Free Offer
Step #18: Introduction to Opt-Ins
Step #19: Create Your Initial Email Marketing Automations
Step #20: Pick Two Social Media Channels
Step #21: Do Basic Setup and Optimization of Social Channels
Bonus: How to Become a Highly Paid Freelance Writer in 48 Hours
Module 4: SEO

Introduction to SEO
Step #22: The Basics of Keyword Research
Step #23a: The Basics of Link Building
Step #23b: SEO Analysis and On-Site Optimization
Step #23c: Tools and Services
Step #24: Optimize All Your Website's Content
Step #25: Write Keyword Optimized Blog Content
Step #26: Create Editorial and Social Calendars
SEO Blog and Site Optimization Checklist.pdf
SEO Basics_ List of Resources.pdf
Module 5: Launching Your New Site

Step #27: Start Posting Content
Step #28: Final Pre-Launch Site Audit
Step #29: Finalize Your Killer Free Offer
Step #30: Finalize Your Email Automations
Blog+Audit+Checklist.pdf
LR+Freelance+Writer+Guide.pdf
Checklist Template.pdf
Cheat Sheet and Tips Template.pdf
Resource List or Toolkit Template.pdf
Planner Template - Sheet1.pdf
Module 6: Introduction to Monetization

Step #31: Introduction to Affiliate Marketing (Part 1)
Step #31: Introduction to Affiliate Marketing (Part 2)
Step #32: Add Affiliate Links to Your Site
Module 7: Relationship Building

Step #33: Research Other Players in Your Niche
Step #34: Create Your Contact List
Step #35: Start Building Relationships (This is HUGE)
Step #36: Make a List of All the Brands You'd Like to Work With
Step #37: Pick a Company You Want to Work with and Buy a Product
Step #38: Write a Review of This New Product
Step #39: Email the Company to Let Them Know
Step #40: Repeat Steps #37-39
Step #41: Check in and Repeat
Step #42: One Month Review
Niche Spreadsheet.xlsx
Module 8: Advanced Marketing

Step #43: Introduction to Advanced Marketing Strategies (Part 1)
Step #43: Introduction to Advanced Marketing Strategies (Part 2)
Step #44 (Part 1): Email Capture and Split Testing
Step #44 (Part 2): 10 Split Tests to Try Today
Step #45: Create Content Upgrades for Highest Performing Posts
Step #46: How to Do a Link Building Outreach Campaign
Module 9: Advanced Monetization

Step #47: Advanced Monetization Strategies
Step #48: Find Long Term Affiliate Partners
**Coming Soon** Step #49: Create a Product of Your Own
Step #50: Review and Double Down on What's Working

Module 7: Relationship Building

11 Lessons