As a successful blogger and internet marketing talent, John shares with us some of his insights regarding the industry.
When did you first start blogging?
I started blogging around the end of 2009. I spent about 2-3 months just reading blogs and learning, as I put together my blog. So I’d say actually “blogging” would be around late 2009 to 2010.
What’s helped most in bringing success to your blog?
There have been so many things that have helped my blog get to where it’s at right now. I would first say, working my blog hard each day. Once you have a blog, there is ALWAYS something you can be working on.
- tweaking design
- writing posts
- connecting with your readers
- promoting your posts and blog everywhere
Second would be Social Media, and mainly Twitter. The time I have spent there has brought a lot of traffic to my blog and also helped me get my name and blog out there.
What makes you smile?
Man so many things make me smile. As far as online – when I get a great idea for a post and I can get what’s in my head onto paper, always makes me smile. Also seeing a post I put good work into do well with comments and RT’s and Shares is nice too.
Offline, spending time with my nephews is awesome. From the 12 yr old to the 2 yr old, they always bring some good times.
Also I’m a VERY amateur photographer so when I get a great shot it feels good. Also I scuba dive and every time I get in I have to laugh, since my biggest fear is to drown. Yet I scuba. Lol. It’s Awesome.
How can bloggers become better writers?
The better they trust you, the better they feel they know you, the faster your blog will grow.
The best way for bloggers to become better writer’s is to write a lot. The more you write the better your writing will get.
You also want to have experience in what you are writing about. The more you know about what your are writing about, the better your writing will be. You want to bring your personality to your writing. Good content comes from knowing what your saying is true, sharing your personal experience and throw in your personality.
That way people will trust what you say, and will feel like they know you through your writing.
The better they trust you, the better they feel they know you, the faster your blog will grow.
How do you typically fill a day?
My day starts with scanning my email for anything that needs my attention right away. Then I get my online day set up: planning my social sites time, what to share etc.
Lately I been spending more time on a new site project and new update to my Twitter Dummy Guide.
So working on the content and design for all that keeps me busy. I’ll also throw in some blog time – writing a new post, or design tweaks, which seems to be all the time! I’ll pull away for a few hours each day, just to get off the comp a lil.
But mostly I work whenever I have time. Even if I’m relaxing watching TV I’ll get an idea…and jump up…and I’m online for 4 hrs. I don’t recommend it, but it works for me. 
Why do people fail when trying to make money online?
There are sooo many reasons people fail. But I think the main reason, is they come with too many expectations. Once that expectation isn’t met, they quit. Making money online isn’t hard, but doing all the little things everyday take time and effort.
Another reason, which was a mistake I made in the beginning, was doing too much at once. I had like four projects going at once, which was crazy. No way you can have success when you are split too many ways.
Focusing on one thing at a time is the best way to succeed. Also have some patience, the money won’t come right away, but if you stay with it and work it hard the money will come.
About John
John Paul Aguiar is a Blogger and Internet Marketer and the owner of www.JohnPaulAguiar.com.
John Paul’s blog covers all areas of how to Build A Blog and how to Make Money Blogging. From SEO to Traffic Tips to Twitter Marketing and Social Media in a keep it simple way that anyone can follow. Get John’s Free Blogging Course and 2 Bonuses.
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"You’re such a smart boy!" were his first accolades heard. So, it’s no wonder that this phrase became the title of his business, Smart Boy Designs.
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Post looks great Christian.
TY for the opp. Hopefully the post will help your readers,
Twitter: smartboydesigns
April 20, 2011 at 10:34 am
Thanks for stopping by. Enjoyed the thoughts. Loved your little bit about sitting at the TV, and then getting an idea and hopping back online. That’s going to kill me one of those days. It seems to happen all too often.
hah Yea it’s so tru. I have trouble shutting my mind of sometimes. I guess it could be worse.
Twitter: smartboydesigns
April 20, 2011 at 11:08 am
Or you’ve got that awful situation when you’re all comfy and cozy in bed – and BAM – you’ve got an idea. You scramble for a writing utensil of some sort because you don’t want to turn on your laptop. You begin scrawling down ideas in the dark of night, and then you realize you need your computer to really hammer out that idea. Little do you realize you’ve been on the computer until 4am.
haha I see you been there .
I will say my Droid X has helped or enabled me to be efficient with my crazyness.. Voice notes are great.
Twitter: smartboydesigns
April 20, 2011 at 12:20 pm
I’d probably sound like a drunken maniac taking voice notes in the early morning hours.
Twitter: dino_dogan
April 20, 2011 at 11:34 am
Good work gentlemen. Ive seen John around a lot…but havent had a chance to truly connect. Its nice to have some context about the face like this.
Great work with the interview Chris. You do these a lot…do I smell an eBook?
Twitter: smartboydesigns
April 20, 2011 at 11:40 am
I think you’re smelling an eBook! lol. I really enjoy doing interviews with bloggers. A great way to see the blogging life through completely different eyes, views and opinions. Amazing how we’re all connected, yet separate in our ideals.
Hey Dino.. I’m sure we will connect when the time is right
Glad you liked the interview.
Twitter: janetcallaway
April 20, 2011 at 7:39 pm
Aloha, gentleman. It must be my lucky day. First I meet Christian and then I meet you, John.
Christian, kudos to you on the flow of this interview and to you, John, for the content in your answers which will help all who read it.
John, you are so right that people bring too high an expectation to the online world and then they quit too soon. It’s ironic to think that most likely it took them years to be earning the amount they do in their regular “day” job yet they expect to be earning their annual salary, on a monthly basis, in a month’s time. Go figure.
Like you, John, I am excited when I successfully convey to my readers a great idea/thought I had that I know will help them. One of my favorite quotes by Katharine Graham says it best:
“To love what you do and feel that it matters – how could anything be more fun?”
Look forward to seeing you both again soon. Until then, aloha. Janet
Twitter: smartboydesigns
April 20, 2011 at 11:40 pm
My father has always told me to seek a profession that I love first. Anything that I love. And I’ll find a way to make a living doing that “thing” I love. I think it’s true. The joy of your passion will greatly outlast any “slugging” one might have to do for a job they hate!
Sometimes though, you’ve just got to do the difficult thing – make it work for a time, and keep working towards your dreams.
Janet.. Thank U for the positive comments. I’m glad you enjoyed the answers
Christian is great.. we just connected a few weeks ago and already feel he is a good blogging friend.. good buy.
It is ironic that people feel online they should make a full income in a few months.. proof of to much expectations haha
Your quote is perfect… loving what you do is what matters.. having all the money in the world means nothing if you are not happy.
ex: I used to be a bus driver in a city about 40 min from my house.. I made great money $25 hr.
But I hated the job.. it was far. the people were miserable.. it was a mess.. so I left to work 10 min from my house at $15 hr a big cut in pay.. but I was happier doing the job.
You have to enjoy what you do..Period!
Wow, amazing! I believe I am destined to read this best blog post really or just a small world. I’ve made a blog post for John Paul too. Yeah, he’s really a great man. I hats off to him.
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Twitter: smartboydesigns
May 3, 2011 at 9:08 am
He’s certainly great at giving back, and inspiring others to be better bloggers!