Getting started with your blog is an easy step. But, as a blogger, gaining readership and developing a following is a tougher job, this will always be one of your main priorities. In order to do so, you must find ways to successfully market and promote your blog and its content.

When starting a blog, your initial strategy for marketing should revolve around optimizing your SEO. But while search engine optimization is necessary and important in the long run, it takes time to rank at the top of search engines.

This is the story of my friend Bill. Who is a frequent guest posted here. I am running the blog as a side business whereas, he made his blog main source of income, a full-fledged business. Bill found drawbacks in the corporate world, the office politics, constantly being questioned, less freedom, etc. But, I enjoy my day job. My job gives me many creative ways to express myself. I lead my team rather than being bossed around. Many of you may face a tough working condition. So enjoy the post and try to see if you can apply to your life.

A decade ago, I was just like thousands — or even millions — of fresh graduates: Straight out of college, I landed a job in a business outsourcing company, working as a customer service representative. You can just imagine the rush of pride I felt when I finally got that call, giving me a job offer. I thought to myself, ”This is it! The start of my corporate career!”