Drive Your Blog To The Next-Level

Posted by Scott Williams
36 Comments
June 24, 2010
Big Is The New Small | Blog Stuff

There are a number of strategies that can help take your blog to the next level; however in my opinion there are three crucial things that a blog must focus on.  It’s almost like you have to look at your blog like a well crafted automobile. Focusing on these three ingredients below will Drive Your Blog to The Next-Level.

Let’s Take A Test Drive:

  • The Paint- (The Look) Having a blog design that looks good is important.  This can range from a free clean theme, purchased theme, customized theme to a fully customized blog.  The bottom line is it should look good.  I have always had a theme that I tweaked a little bit, until my recent design.  My current design a a fully customized Standard Theme.  There was a lot of work that went into the coding and detail of this design.  My man Kyle over at EightDay Studio did a great job with the design.
  • The Motor- (What’s Under The Hood) I was guilty of having a decent design, but what was under my hood definitely wasn’t a HEMI.  Now that I have the Standard Theme, I can ensure that my motor is running like a Lamborghini.  My Standard Theme car engine is, SEO-optimized (so people can more easily find me), load-speed is great, it’s cross-browser compatible, it uses valid technical standards (e.g., XHTML/CSS, PHP, advanced asynchronous analytics, etc.), has great advertising options, it allows for bread crumbs and it employs the best practices for making it easy to virally share the content.  That’s why you should probably get the Standard Theme and customize your blog to it.  The fully customiseable option is only $99, definitely money well spent.
  • The Driver- (The Content) Everyone successful blogger knows that above all, content is king. There is no better way to get Drive Your Blog to The Next-Level than writing quality consistent content.  Above anything else… quality, helpful, entertaining and consistent content trumps everything.  If you had a newspaper subscription and they didn’t deliver it consistently, wouldn’t you cancel it?   A blog is no different, except for the fact that there are thousands to choose from and they’re  free; therefore making Consistent Quality Content of high importance!

If you want to get a copy of the Standard Theme you can do so here.  Better yet, if you want to win a copy of the Standard theme, I will be giving away a copy right here at BigIsTheNewSmall.com.  Here is how you enter for a chance to win:

  • Leave a comment below, stating that you would like to win a copy of the Standard Theme.
  • Tweet or Facebook this info: Learn How To Drive Your Blog To The Next-Level and Win a FREE Copy of the Standard Theme: http://bit.ly/bl2nl

Happy Driving!

UPDATE WINNERS: Below is the 1 random Winners.  I used the random # selector from random.org to select.  If your comment is the number selected below, you will receive an e-mail and a free copy of the Standard Theme.

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Here are your random numbers:

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  • http://theperkinsblog.net michael

    I’m not going to lie at all. I love Standard Theme and would really like to use it. It is the cleanest looking theme there is.

  • http://www.benreed.net Ben Reed

    I would love a copy of Standard Theme. I’ve had lots of trouble getting mine to look the way I want…Standard is beautiful.

  • http://greensinmalaga.wordpress.com Steve

    Yeah, I have to admit, it would be nice to clean up the act a little and drive some more traffic to our site. I would like to win a copy of the standard theme.

  • http://www.adammearse.com Adam Mearse

    I would VERY much like to win a copy of Standard Theme for my blog! Thanks and blessings.

  • http://rlcblog.com Dusty Rayburn

    I would love to win a copy of the Standard Theme!

  • http://vinceparker.com/ Vince Parker

    I would love to win this. This is a great give away. I know you must be a busy person, but I’d love to connect sometime get some tips from you.

  • http://nw-aftergodsownheart@blogspot.com Naomi Whitaker

    I am brand-spanking new at blogging and appreciate, first of all, the information provided above. I am taking the summer off of doing my ladies’ Bible just to really delve into blogging. I would love to win a free copy of the Standard Theme.

  • http://www.annalightministries.com/blog Anna Light

    I want to win a free copy!!

  • http://www.abiruth.com ~abi~

    This would be the perfect start for the new blog i have in mind!! :)

  • http://jonwellman.com @jonwellman

    REALLY wanting to take jonwellman.com to the next level and am looking at WordPress as the way to do it. Would LOVE a copy of Standard Theme to get that rolling. God bless, everybody!!

  • http://www.marcmillan.com Marc Millan

    I’m just backing up Scott, I started blogging recently thanks to Scott’s mentoring and jumped right into it with the “standard theme” it’s fantastic, easy to learn, incredibly flexible and the guys who design it (Milk Engine) are very helpful.
    M_

  • http://www.herbhalstead.me Herb

    Seriously would love to win standard.theme – I’ve been eyeing for some time.

  • http://brookjames.com brookjames

    I would love to get the Standard Theme! Everyone raves about it! I always go the cheap route and have the go cart engine in my souped up sports car! (Lots of head aches)

    This is great info Scott!

  • Karen (@karensdavis)

    I’d LOVE a copy of the standard theme.

  • http://www.briansenecal.com Brian Senecal

    As you can see by my site…I could really use something like standard theme!

  • http://thechurchofjesuschrist.us Joel

    Yep, I would like to win. And tweeted it also (@polycarptcojc

  • http://thechurchofjesuschrist.us Joel

    Yep, I would like to win. And tweeted it also (@polycarptcojc)

  • http://modernreject.com Modern Reject

    I’m a sucker for a giveaway. I just asked @Human3rror to shed some light on the standard Theme for me. I’ve been considering making the switch. Hook a sista’ up…thanks for the giveaway. Always fun.

  • http://www.franklinlifechurch.blogspot.com patrick Moore

    I’m in! I’m still using blogger with some success but would love to upgrade to WP and utilize the standard theme for our young church plant.

  • http://fayebryant.com Faye

    OH MY WORD! I so would love to have the Standard Theme. I have wanted it since it first came out! Unfortunately, dealing with having to pay some medical bills and other stuff, it’s had to be on the back burner till ….

    Thanks for the chance!

  • http://jamesmhunt.wordpress.com Jim Hunt

    Thanks for sharing great insight on how to head toward power driving a blog. Like your info and layout. Oh yeah, I would love to win a copy of the Standard Theme.

  • Tom Jamieson

    I would love a free copy of the standard theme! It would be my first

  • http://www.betachristian.com Moe

    I find myself kicking rocks, looking up and wishing that somehow, some way, I can have the standard theme. Then I go to bed disappointed with no answer. And yes, sometimes I cry myself to sleep thinking about it. :(

  • http://www.kylemcclain.com Kyle McClain

    I have considered buying this theme several times recently, winning it would be that much better!

  • http://onemind.typepad.com @JohnsonStephenM

    I really want a free copy of The Standard Theme because I’m a broke DTS student and I want to be a cross between John @human3rror Saddington and Scott Williams when I grow up!

  • http://www.christianmommywriter.com Tonya

    I am wanting to redo my blog and the standard theme would work great for me!

  • http://www.MarketingTwins.com MarketingTwins-RandyVaughn-TX

    Love this theme. Would enjoy a copy of it!

  • http://Momwithaminivan.com Danielle schneller

    I want it! I need it! : )

  • Chris Spradlin

    say bro…would love standard for epicparent!

  • http://megaugustine.com Meg

    I’d love a copy of the standard theme! I’ve looked into it, but since I’m starting seminary in 2 months, the funds just aren’t there for me to purchase it at this time. Thanks for this post – always appreciate your advice!

  • http://akolosik.wordpress.com Adam Kolosik

    Dude! I love it, but I’m a college kid that can’t afford much. Would love to win! Thanks for the opportunity!

  • http://www.epidro.com Joshua Symonette

    I definitely need to have the standard theme. What I have now is something free that I tweaked a little here and there. I am really trying to focus on my writing career and I know “Driving My Blog to the Next Level” is what I need to do. Thanks for the opportunity, Scott!

  • http://jesusgeek.info John

    A free standard theme would be the bee’s knees

  • Jeff Galley

    Hey Scott, I’m you’re man. :-)

  • Jonathan Meisner

    I want to be like Scott Williams and win a free copy of the Standard Theme!!

  • Brad Singleton

    Mmmmm. Hook me up with some free Standard Theme!

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