Last month I sent out a survey to my friends and followers to see how I can improve the experience on RyanAvery.com and ways I can add the most value to you as a reader.
The answers you provided blew my mind! I was posting mostly on Tuesdays and Thursdays but you wanted Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
I was posting blog articles but you wanted to see more videos!
I was thinking you wanted a newsletter only once a month, but you said send it out every week!
After I got the results I have started implementing what you want (still working to incorporate more videos and the weekly newsletter). By listening to my readers and giving them what they want, the page views on my blog almost tripled in one month (photo above is a screenshot of my WordPress stats)! Thank you to everyone who took that survey. My hope is to make this the best blog you visit and that adds the most value to your life!
So what should we do to grow our blogs? Create your own survey this week and listen to what your friends and followers tell you. Once they tell you, give them the information they want, how they want it and when! It will help grow your blog and in turn help you produce stronger, more sharable, content.
Here are the 10 questions I sent in the survey that you can copy or modify to make your own:
What type of content would you like to see more of on THEBLOGHERE.com (Select all that apply)
a) leadership b) communication c) public speaking d) INSERT YOUR OWN CATEGORIES
What type of content do you enjoy most?
a) educational-based b) entertainment-based c) BLOGGER’s personal life d) interviews
If you wanted to sign up for INSERT BLOGGER HERE newsletter, how often would you like to receive an email-based newsletter that offers valuable content?
a) daily b) weekly c) monthly d) I would prefer to receive text updates
How do you like your content presented (please select all that apply).
a) blogs b) videos c) podcast
How often would you like content to be posted on THEBLOGHERE.com? (Select all that apply)
DAY: M T W T F S S
What is the best time of day for you to read/watch/listen to your favorite blog?
a) morning b) afternoon c) night d) what time zone are you in?
What one thing could INSERT BLOGGER HERE do online to help you in your life? Or what/how can INSERT BLOGGER HERE improve in order to add more value to you?
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Would you pay $XX.XX a month to be part of an exclusive group were you learn BLANK every week and hear BLANK on how to BLANK?
a) absolutely b) maybe c) no d) if maybe, why?
When you think of THE BLOG what comes to mind?
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What tagline resonates with you more when you think of INSERT BLOGGER HERE?
Pick your top three tag lines and see what resonates with your readers
Copy these questions and use them in your survey to survey your following. Make it a priority this week because the quicker you give your audience what they want, the faster your blog will grow and the more value you will add to others. Keep using your voice to make a difference and as always…
Dream BIG,
Ryan
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