Did you know only 4% of the blogs created since 2002 still get updated weekly? 

It’s true! And it’s exactly why I created this course – to help you beat the odds and shine online. The blogosphere has become a virtual wasteland, littered with abandoned blogs that once had great potential but fizzled out when their owners lost that lovin’ feeling. That’s what happens when you launch a blog without some key ingredients.

The blogs that are booming & blooming these days are those created from the HEART – with palpable passion, a clear purpose, an authentic and unique voice, a commitment to quality content and plenty of room for growth. Those are the things that keep a blogger motivated and keeps readers coming back for more.

Ready to breathe new life into your blog – or start one from scratch – and make sure it’s a rewarding, fulfilling, authentic extension of YOU? Then treat yourself to six weeks of self-reflection, soulful interactions, fear-busting and all-out magic-making with me and our 20 incredible contributors.

Take it from them – graduates of the How To Build a Blog You Truly Love class! Sure, I could describe the key benefits – but I think their comments say it best…

<— 20 ALL STAR CONTRIBUTORS:  ”These interviews are  ridiculously ah.mazing!!! I’m so motivated – I’m off to conquer the blogosphere!”  {Get the details on all of our all-star contributors here}

FIND YOUR PURPOSE: “The biggest help to me were the exercises on finding my blog’s purpose and the ‘why’ of what I’m doing. It absolutely cracked me open, mind and soul, and helped me find the path I had been searching for.”

GET INSPIRED: ”I am excited to say that I feel goosebumps! I feel a new energy inside me – a spark! Thank you!!”

STAY JOYFULLY FOCUSED: ”More than anything else, this course helped me focus and find the core of what I’m drawn to speak about and share. That’s so, so valuable!”

BE AUTHENTIC: “I’m so relieved to get clarity on writing from my heart – what that really means and why it’s important. I’ve thought I was being real, but realize now I can go so much deeper and feel really good about it.”

PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: “I am overjoyed by Liv and the new friendships I have made in this course. I’m so proud of our creative journey together and thrilled to have this community!”

CREATE YOUR UNIQUE BLOGGING BLUEPRINT: “Wow!! I never realized what a difference I would feel once I created my own blueprint.”

WORKSHEETS, VIDEOS, LINKS + MORE: ”I am so full with information I’m exploding! Thank goodness we’re getting a PDF of the class!”

RECEIVE A 330+ PAGE PDF OF THE COURSE CONTENT: “This information is priceless! I’ll be reading it over and over!”

 

It’s impossible to list everything we cover in class [there's so much!!}, but here are some of the highlights...

• How to define the purpose of your blog and why this work matters {this is heart-thumping work - many folks are blown away by these exercises!}
• How to attract the best readers you can imagine {and keep them coming back for more!}
• Exclusive insights, tips and enlightening stories shared by super successful bloggers {see all 20 superstar contributors!}
• How to write authentic, creative, compelling posts and never run out of ideas
• How to make sure your blog's design reflects YOU {or your business}, including easy + awesome design tips and resources
• How to determine the best name and domain for your blog {many past students have changed their online identities based on these lessons!}
• How to decide where your blog should live {from domain services to self-hosting to blogging platforms - all are not created equal!}
• How to promote your blog authentically {without feeling like a slimy salesperson!}
• How to use social media to attract your ideal readers - including tutorials on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest
• How to prosper from your blog in ways that feel right for you with in-depth details on affiliate marketing, sponsorships, giveaways + more {I make thousands from my blog each year and you can, too!}
• How to realize your blog's business-boosting potential {awesome for entrepreneurs + small businesses}
• How to find your tribe - building a super-cool, like-minded community of readers and fellow bloggers you can lean on for support
• How to learn from my mistakes {I made a bunch of 'em early on and don't want you to do the same!}

When is it? This six-week course runs from May 21 - June 29, 2012 {registration remains open through June 4th}

How does it work? A new lesson, exercise or interview is posted online every day, Monday through Friday, on our password-protected site. You simply go to the site, log-in with your password and soak up the latest content!

Do I have to show up at a certain time? Nope! If you don't have time to check in every weekday, you can follow the course at your own pace, whenever it's convenient for you. However - it is beneficial to follow along if you want to connect with fellow classmates about each topic via the comment section and our private Facebook group.

How much time will this take? For those who want to stay on-track, it's recommended that you reserve 2-5 hours a week for reading posts, working on exercises, watching videos, and connecting with classmates.

What if I fall behind? Don't worry about falling behind! You'll receive a 300+ page PDF at the end of the course so you always have access to the content! Past students have found huge value in this, so it's now built into the course price.

I've been blogging for years, so how would this course help me? This course is ideal for those who want to feel more fulfilled and rewarded in their blogging adventures. If you want to feel more purposeful, find your niche, feel more satisfied, attract more readers who LOVE what you share, and get better at leveraging your blog to generate revenue or opportunities or JOY, this course is designed for you!

I don't have a blog yet. Can I still take the course? For sure! Many people have taken this course and then launched their blogs. I do provide some basic information for beginners on tasks like uploading photos and how to link/credit others appropriately, but it helps to have some basic web knowledge.

Will you be offering this course again? This is the third edition of How To Build a Blog You Truly Love, back by popular demand. However, I will not likely run it again in 2012.

What does it cost? This six-week course costs $128 and includes a 330+ page PDF at the end of the course so you have all the content at your fingertips. Pssst! Sign up by May 5th to get the EARLY BIRD price of $108!

Liv Lane uses her creative superpowers to illuminate the good in every day while helping women ignite their passions and purpose. Liv believes we were all born to shine; with a unique combination of business expertise, blogging mojo and finely-tuned intuition, she lovingly mentors women who long to light up their lives.

Emerging from a mental health crisis in 2006, Liv started her Choosing Beauty blog as a personal healing project. To her surprise, it quickly gained a global following, generating enough opportunities and creative adrenaline to catapult Liv out of her comfy corporate gig and into the full-time, soul-stirring adventure of crafting an artful life – working as a blogger, speaker, mixed media artist, broadcaster and creative consultant for crazy-cool clients ranging from blossoming bloggers to behemoth brands.

Liv has extensive expertise in media, including 10 years of on-air radio work and co-founding a successful on-air promotions company that still serves hundreds of radio stations and major U.S. consumer brands. Liv and her Choosing Beauty blog have been featured by hundreds of media outlets. She lives in Minnesota with her husband, Brad, their two spirited boys, a crazy dog named Daisy and an invisible army of angels.