Does (Blog) Size Matter?

Here's some insight on your blog and its size.

It's not JUST about chasing page views.  Yes, that's important.  Traffic is key to clicks, to advertising, to sponsors.  But, CONTENT is key, too.  It's key to getting traffic.

Another key:  engagement.  A blog that gets tons of views but fails to convert them to clicks or to sales of product or to successful affiliate interaction -- well, that's just not helpful.

And if you are going to make money blogging you have to engage your audience. 

How do you do it? 

Interesting, relevant content:  YES.

But also interaction.  Don't just post "thanks for the comment" or set up an auto-welcome tweet on twitter.  Legitimately engage your audience.  Ask them relevant questions.  Let them know you are paying attention.

Of course, as your size grows, this may become more difficult.  BUT -- you need to interact to attract and maintain audience.  Having a loyal audience means having blog followers who will share your content.  Shared content is HUGE in terms of generating interested traffic.  Not just passersby, but people who have a reason (their friends) to stay awhile on your page.

Keep them there by genuinely welcoming them and engaging.  Then, they will share with their friends and the traffic build will continue.

Billion Dollar Ketchup?

Yes, this site is all about a billion dollars in any form.  Even Ketchup.

It seems Heinz will be purchased in part by Warren Buffett and his Berkshire Hathaway company.

We're always interested in how to make a billion dollars -- and it seems that if we had a killer ketchup formula, we'd be in the money today.

Nevertheless, the lives and purchases of billionaires (and their companies) make for fascinating reading.

The real key for us is:  Can a blogger become a billionaire?  We think so -- and we're working toward that goal every single day.

Carnival Triumph Movie

Is there a movie in the works related to the Carnival Triumph ordeal recently ended in Mobile, Alabama?

No word yet on a movie deal -- but it figures to make someone millions at the box office if it ever gets made.

Watching passengers disembark it was clear that they were stressed at the experience but relieved to be home with family and friends.

Seizing ideas immediately is a great way to become a billionaire - which is what this site is all about.

Someone ... or several someones -- who rode aboard the Carnival Triumph will likely write a book or ink a movie deal.  When they do, there will be money made, no doubt.

Not quite the Titanic.  No one died.  No one seemed to be seriously hurt beyond just getting tired while waiting in line for a hamburger.  But, at least on CNN, this event captivated Americans for nearly a full week.

So, a summer blockbuster from the Carnival Triumph?  A youtube movie perhaps?  Stay tuned!