These 7 Business Blogs Are Better Than an MBA

Running your own business is really hard.

Fortunately, you don't have to do it alone...

The greatness of the internet is that information is free and available to anyone willing to find it. There are business blogs out there that are offering solutions to the problems you're facing every day.

But where do you start? 

We took a deep dive into the 7 blogs listed below, reviewed them, and put together a list of their top three blog posts. (Click to Tweet)

1) Buffer

Buffer is probably the best ways to share content on the internet.

They understand that content is king and their blog offers some amazing insights into all things content marketing and social media.

• The Ideal Length for All Online Content
• 53+ Free Image Sources For Your Blog and Social Media Posts
• 30 Little-Known Features of Facebook, Twitter, and More

2) CopyBlogger

This blog is for anyone that wants to know everything there is to know about internet marketing.

Email marketing, copywriting, social media...this blog is an endless resource that will help take your business to the next level.

• Why Copyblogger Is Killing Its Facebook Page
• An Internet Marketing Education in 16 Ebooks and 20 Emails. No Charge.
• The 8 Types of Images That Increase the Psychological Impact of Your Content

3) Groove

Groove is on a journey to $500k in monthly revenue, after hitting their first goal of $100k.

Their blog offers incredible transparency into the startup process and shines a powerful light on what it looks like to grow a business.

• How We Got 2000+ Sales A Month By Doing Things That Didn’t Scale
• Our Startup’s 12-Month Growth Strategy
• The Power of Testimonials (And How We Get Great Ones)

4) Video Fruit

More than video, Video Fruit has become a paradise for entrepreneurs. Bryan Harris offers in-depth case studies of product launches, guest blogging, and email list building experiments.

I learned so much from this blog, that I interviewed Bryan Harris on my podcast, Inspiring Awesome. You can check out the interview here: The Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Thousands to Your Website

• Lead Magnet: 11 Ways to Turn Readers Into Email Subscribers
• How to Double Your Email List in 24 Hours (Case Study)
• How to Find the Perfect Product Idea and Make $10,000 from Your Blog

5) Growth Hackers

Growth Hackers is the StackOverflow of growth hacking and Internet marketing.

It’s a great place to ask questions, keep up with trends, and follow others. They also feature Growth Studies that highlight a variety of companies and explain the details that led to their growth.

• Airbnb: The Growth Story You Didn't Know
• LinkedIn Growth Engine: The Never Ending Viral Loop
• Infographic: Traditional Marketing vs. Growth Hacking

6) Jason Does Stuff

Jason is an interesting guy… to say the least.

He's launched some 'outside the box' projects that you might’ve heard about on the news—from “I Wear Your Shirt” to “Buy My Last Name.”

He’s an expert in getting sponsorships for just about anything, and his blog offers incredible wisdom into productivity, product launches, and becoming a better business owner.

Because Jason is so fascinating, I also interviewed him on the Inspiring Awesome Podcast. You can check out the interview here: Creativity for Sale with Jason SurfrApp

• 8 Steps To Launching A Product
• How to Start a Business Right Now
• We All Suck at Time Management, Here's How to Suck Less At It

7) Boost Blog Traffic

It's no secret that content marketing is quickly becoming the most effective way to market your business online.

This blog from Jon Morrow (former editor at Copyblogger) is all about helping you become a better writer. All while sharing practical techniques that will skyrocket your blog’s growth.

• 297 Flabby Words and Phrases That Rob Your Writing of All Its Power
• How to Get Interviewed by Popular Blogs (Even If You're Not a Big Shot)
• 101 Writing Resources That'll Take You from Stuck to Unstoppable

Conclusion

Finding business help on the internet can be a really daunting task. There's so much content out there, and it's hard to know where to start.

Hopefully the list of blogs above will be a launching pad for a business education you never knew was possible.

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