Do you want to know how to network in a way that grows your blog? Wish there were simple tactics you can use to get you in front of an audience? In this episode, you'll discover how Robert networked his way to 3 million monthly page views. Listen to the episodeWho is Robert FarringtonRobert is a Millennial Money Expert and the Founder of The College Investor. He's on a mission to help millennials get out of student loan debt and start building wealth. He also helps parents make smart choices about college financing options and navigating the complex world of paying for school. They also recently wrapped up a student loan debt movement. Their readers were able to pay off or get rid of $1.4 Million in student loan debt in one month. Robert's StoryFrom a young age, Robert loved finances. Get this – at the age of 13, he wanted to do his own taxes. Now I don't know about you, but I'm 37, and I still hate doing taxes. But because he was so passionate about topics related to money from a young age, he wanted to blog about it. So he started The College Investor in September of 2009. The idea was to share random thoughts about investing. After blogging about investing for a while, his blog still wasn't taking off. But then something interesting happened. He ran into a difficult situation related to his student loan debt. Since he was also a blogger, he decided to share his story in a blog post. The response was unlike anything he'd ever experienced. He started getting engagement and comments on that post. A lot of people started asking him about that topic. Since it resonated with people so much, he started a gradual shift to focus on student loan debt. He kept using audience feedback to refine the focus on his blog. When he started, his content was 90% focused on what he wanted and 10% of what his readers wanted. Today, those numbers are opposite – more reader-focused. How he grew The College InvestorRobert started focusing on learning how to blog and grow an audience. He followed other personal finance bloggers to see what they were doing. He learned about setting up social profiles and commenting on other blogs. But what REALLY helped him to grow was networking in three ways:
The result was a lot of growth and a wealth of opportunities. How to network with bloggers onlineOne of the things Robert did was to connect with other bloggers in the personal finance space. In the beginning, he did this via the Yakezi Network. Today, he connects with bloggers online via FinCon and Rockstar Finance. But he didn't haphazardly do this. There was a method to his madness. Here's what he recommends: Create a lot of contentRobert recommends creating three pieces of content weekly for a year. By doing this, you will:
Engage with, leave a comment and share 3 other bloggers' content dailyRobert started doing this with other bloggers in his space. These were the bloggers he met as a part of the networks he joined. He also followed bloggers on Twitter to connect with them there. His recommendation: Use Google to find blogs in your industry. Also, don't limit yourself to blogs. Look for YouTube channels, Instagram accounts, and even Medium blogs. The goal is to connect with content creators in your niche. One major lesson he learned that it isn't always about connecting with big names. Don't ignore the smaller people in your space. Those same bloggers might be the next big bloggers. By connecting with them early, you get to grow with them. How to Network with Bloggers at EventsNetworking in person was also a big driver of growth for Robert. He recommends seeking out conferences in your industry. After hearing about FinCon multiple times, Robert decided to make the investment. Here's what Robert recommends when trying to leverage conferences:
How to network with the mediaNetworking with the media has been the biggest growth factor for Robert's blog. You get the exposure plus the potential for relationships that carry on into the future. Also, sharing your media hits with your audience helps to build your credibility. Robert recommends using Help a Reporter Out (HARO). This is a service that connects journalists with specific sources. It's a great way to land potential media opportunities. Here are his tips for leveraging HARO well:
The benefits of networkingRobert has experienced all kinds of benefits as a result of networking. Here are a few examples:
All in all, it has been hugely beneficial for Robert, and it can be for you as well. So what are you waiting for? Go forth and network. Resources Mentioned:
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