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In today’s episode of the ProBlogger podcast<\/a>, I want to dial back to the basics before we get into more strategic reader-finding missions in future epsiodes.<\/p>\n

Today I just want you to ask yourself two simple questions that will get you in the right headspace for further efforts.<\/p>\n

I also talk about how I damaged my blog by focusing only on traffic and not on community, the secret ingredients of blogs that can change people’s lives, and my favourite exercised to help you focus on the right reader, not just numbers on a screen.<\/p>\n

I promise, it makes all the difference in the world.<\/p>\n

Pop over to listen, grab the show notes, and complete today’s challenge<\/a>. Good luck!<\/p>\n

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Further Reading<\/h2>\n

Finding Readers: Strategies for Building Your Audience in 2015<\/a>
\nTop Three Takeaways from Finding Readers Week: What Can You Do Today to Create Community?<\/a>
\nRecording of \u2018Finding Readers for Your Blog\u2019 Webinar<\/a>
\nWho are You Talking To? How to Create an Ideal Reader Profile for Your Blog<\/a>:\u00a0By Regina
\nWho’s Your Ideal Reader?<\/a>: Successful Blogging<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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