I got my inspiration for this post from Jay Z’s “Star Is Born”
He raps about that everyday there is a new rap star that comes up and grabs the spot light, and that everyone should clap for him.
So I wanted to take this to bloggers, since bloggers can be stars to..Right? haha
Two Sides To A Shining Star
One, how you should “Clap” for new bloggers getting started
Two, how do you become the next blogging star.
Ok, let’s ride (rap reference) hope I didn’t lose you 
Bloggers Helping Bloggers
I have been blogging for about a year and spent
about 2 mnths before that just reading and learning first. On my way I asked questions and received a lot of great support from existing bloggers that were willing to help a newbie blogger.
Without that support I would have been fine, but having someone answer a question in 2 min that might have taken you an hour of reading is huge.
Now as an AmeteurishlyGrowingBlogger (oh the grammar police are going to get me tor that one..lol)
I am at a place where I can and have helped up and coming bloggers that have asked for help. Why do I help? Hmmm…
First, I like helping people and most important - I’m not an A-hole lol
Second, it’s a compliment to me that someone feels I know enough to come to for help.
Last, I’m paying it back for all the help I received and still receive from bloggers above me.
Understand there are BIG benefits to helping new bloggers so there is no reason you shouldn’t “Clap” for them.
How Do You Get You’re Blogging Star Shining
Ok, now that we talked about the importance of blogger to blogger support, let’s talk about the MOST important part to our blogging star story.
How do we become blogging stars? Well I don’t know…I know I know, you thought I had all the answers..Well I DON’T haha I’m still learning just like you.
But what I do know is that what I have learned and have done with my blog is slowly getting my blogging star brighter each day… get your sunglasses ready!
Four Horsemen Of Blogging – Branding – Social Media
These are my top 4 Horseman that are experts in each part that is needed to be the next Blogging Star.
To me, to be the next Blogging Star you need to bring it on all levels, Blogging, Business, Branding and Social Media!
As you all ready know, blogging is JUST blogging anymore. To be a successful blogger you need to bring it on all four fronts. So learn from them and bring it all together on your blog.
Chris Brogan – Chris is the hub of the wheel. He is all about connecting and building a community.
Michael Martine – Michael looks at blog as a business, and to build your list for real success.
Dan Schawbel – Dan is a branding machine, he believes that a strong personal brand is important.
Gary Vaynerchuk – Gary is the craziest most passionate dude I have met online, he is social media and believes SM is best way to get you and your blog out to the world.
If you want to be the next Blogging Star, then you NEED to bring a little bit of all four to your blog.
I was going to end with another rap reference but since I have one rap and one country “Horsemen” I think I am good haha
What you think? What do you think it takes to be a Blogging Star?
Did You Like This Post?...Subscribe To Get FREE Updates
- Category: Blogging
Keep Learning...
Stop Playing and Start Making Money Online!
Blogger Jack Humphrey is Finally Revealing his Top-Secret FREE Marketing Strategy in Blog Success To drive Laser Targeted Traffic that makes him up to 573K A Year!
Want to learn the same plan I copied to make money online? Commission Blueprint will show you how 2 guys made as much as $51,141 in 24 hrs without spending a dime on Paid Advertising. I was able to get a BIG $50 discount exclusive to my readers!
April 28th, 2010 at 6:39 am
“Super Star!” I like all four of those blogs and will strive to implement their techniques in my own way to my blog.
I also think that :”Super Star!” blogger is one that reaches out an helps other achieve small milestones.
April 28th, 2010 at 6:47 am
TY for the comment. Yea those four are really all you need to take your blog to the next level..Super Star Status..lol
Yes Super Star blogger gets their with help.. and should give back and be helpful.
April 28th, 2010 at 7:18 am
I think getting out there and meeting people and offering a hand-up when they need it is the best way to go. It feels good, it's fun, and in most cases, it's the right thing to do.
April 28th, 2010 at 7:32 am
Jean TY for the comment. Yes I agree 100%.. being open and helpful is the right way to go.
April 28th, 2010 at 7:36 am
I like your take John Paul. I follow Brogan closely and will add the others to my list.
Successful blogging is taking bits and pieces of knowledge from the masters and putting your own spin on it to make it yours. This saves loads of time in the “Trial and Error” department. You're going to be experimenting enough as it is, why not do what successful people are doing with your own signature twist added?
Super stars became superstars because they help. Giving freely opens the way to consistent receiving Chris B talks about writing year's worth of valuable blog posts and giving them away for FREE before he made it big. Now he commands many thousands of dollars and up per day for his time. He earned it by giving advice, sharing his knowledge, and most of all sharing the most valuable commodity – time – with fellow bloggers. Give for the sake of giving and you'll get a lot.
April 28th, 2010 at 7:44 am
Ryan.. glad you liked the post. Yea to be successful you have to give and give without expecting a return.
There is always learning as you go and learning from your mistakes, but why not lessen those mistakes by going to the people that are where you want to be and learn.
April 28th, 2010 at 8:03 am
Blogging Star? Well, I don't know what it takes either it depends on the level or subject matter. I have had several different blogs but now am finding my niche as they say. And I already know I am star, being i published two books and on my third now its just a matter of getting them out there. So thanks for the help and encouragement you give others this to me shows abundance.
April 28th, 2010 at 8:09 am
Thanks Purple fir the comment. Yea Blogging Success means different thing to each blogger. I like my success after 11 month of blogging, but I want it to grow more
Your welcome,, glad the post motivated you.
April 28th, 2010 at 8:34 am
Honest feedback is so important as well when you're first getting started. There are so many resources and people to learn from online. “All we have to do is ask?” I'd have to say yes. Of course if someone just does not have the time I'm sure they will point you in the right direction. Ultimately it's up to YOU to decide how much work you're going to put in. Don't be fooled either. While it may be more accessible to reach success online there is still work and skill involved. I have learned from failure and I still do. I appreciate all your insight. I found your blog through Mr. Schawbel
April 28th, 2010 at 6:43 am
< strong>There Is A New Blogging Star Born Everyday, Are You Next? …
I got my inspiration for this post from Jay Z’s “Star Is Born” He raps about that everyday there is a new rap star that comes up and grabs the spot…
April 28th, 2010 at 8:44 am
Hey Steve.. TY for the comment. Glad to see you were referred by Dan.. He is Awesome!
I agree that no matter how help and support you get, you still need to work hard.
Also there will be times that people may not be able to help, example–>
I went to many top bloggers/marketers to promote my Twitter Dummy Guide.. and some agreed and some said no. and gave me good reason for the no, and some said no, but offered me a guest post opp.
So in the end even with a no, my blog still benefited just by asking.
April 28th, 2010 at 9:49 am
Hi John Paul, you practice what you preach for sure. Thanks for personally helping my blog to shine…
Also, thanks for this 'enlightening' post. I believe in 'paying it back' and that is the reason why I started blogging about art tips in the first place!
April 28th, 2010 at 9:55 am
Lori.. your welcome, Im glad to help
But your blog was Shinning before I got there..
Exactly.. blogging with art tips is a great way to give back. Really any support small or big that you can give to upcoming bloggers is worth doing. Karma is a beautiful thing, So why not use it right haha
April 28th, 2010 at 8:19 am
[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Dan Schawbel, Amy Wilson and Amy Wilson, John . John said: New Blog Post – > There Is A New Blogging Star Born Everyday, Are You Next? http://ow.ly/1E9tp [...]
April 28th, 2010 at 10:25 am
YOu have listed some pretty ass-kicking examples here, John.
I definitely can connect with Dan, Gary, David and Chris.
Ridiculous passion and a desire to be remarkably unique is the main fire that fuels my crusade !
Enter the fame monster.
April 28th, 2010 at 8:28 am
< strong>Social comments and analytics for this post…
This post was mentioned on Twitter by MyMoneyDummy: New Blog Post – > There Is A New Blogging Star Born Everyday, Are You Next? http://ow.ly/1E9tp…
April 28th, 2010 at 10:39 am
Mars.. TY for the comment. Yea these four cover every part to a grea blog or online business.
I agree that all the know how in the world wont mean shit without deep down passion.
April 28th, 2010 at 10:51 am
LOL Funny and also really good advice. I'll have to think about how to bring each of those four “horsemen” to my blog. Awesome. A challenge, for sure.
April 28th, 2010 at 10:59 am
Figured you might like that “Horsemen” since your down in horse country a lil,,lol
But yea those guys are awesome, and cover the four corners to support a good blog /business foundation.
April 28th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
Ok, I am probably in the minority here, but I have only heard of two of these guys. I guess I have some homework now. Another great post John Paul.
Thanks for giving me some motivation to find new people tonight!
April 28th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
Mark your not alone man..lol had a few people not know any of these guys.
But trust me, these are the four people in the four fields that you need to build a blog or business.
I'm glad you liked the post… and happy to push a lil motivation your way
April 28th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
Great point about reaching out to others. I have gotten more great information that way than I think any one other thing. Twitter is another one. Following you, David, ProBlogger, there's always great stuff coming from great folks and it helps tremendously!
April 28th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
Thanks Josh,, glad you liked the post. I agree, that the best things I have learned came from people above me. I'm happy to help when I can.
April 28th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
hi, really nice blog. this is my first visit. thanks
April 28th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Hey John,
That is great that you are willing to extend yourself and help out newbie's with the start of their blog. You seem to know the law of sowing and reaping.
You sowed onto others and you'll reap the benefits later. By putting people first you will always win.
Thanks for sharing your 4 horsemen!
Chat with you later…
Josh
April 29th, 2010 at 6:26 am
Josh, TY for the comment. Big TY for the positivity. I agree you reap what you sow. I don't know everything man, but I share what I know
April 29th, 2010 at 6:26 am
Alamin glad you like the blog.. hope you visit more
Bring some friends haha
April 29th, 2010 at 6:29 am
lol yea I'm a little brighter each day.. hope keep it up. Your one of the bloggers above me I was talking about.. so my shine is coming from you to man lol
April 29th, 2010 at 8:08 am
Lots of great suggestions there and I'd add, post unique content.
If you're struggling with unique content then post your opinion on someone else's content that adds something to that story.
And like everyone before has said, cheers John Paul for sharing so much.
April 29th, 2010 at 9:00 am
TY for the comment. I agree you can never go wrong with good unique content. Seems that bloggers tend to write about same topics in same 1-2 week window.. it get's old. Be original.
TY for the positive comment.. I'm glad you like what I share..
April 29th, 2010 at 7:07 pm
[...] Paul Aguiar seems to believe that There Is A New Blogging Star Born Everyday. He also wants to know if you are next. Perhaps he is looking for a [...]
April 30th, 2010 at 6:29 am
Good stuff, John… thanks for being real and down to earth. Makes one feels he can really connect with you.
April 30th, 2010 at 7:42 am
James..TY for the comment. Big Ty for the positivity.. I try to keep it simple as I can. Who I am on my blog, is who I am in person.
I try to be as available as I can.. so glad to see you feel that.
May 1st, 2010 at 3:53 pm
Maybe you can provide us with a badge that we can proudly display on our site?
I agree that helping others is very rewarding. Who knows who the next super-star will appear? It's all about building relationships and helping each other out.
May 1st, 2010 at 3:59 pm
Karen ..TY for the comment.
A badge si a great idea
Might have to work on that.
I agree building relationships and helping is the best way to become the next blogging star.
May 2nd, 2010 at 11:38 am
4 horsemen, eh? That's an interesting way to put it. I've never heard of those other blogs, but I'll be checking them out~
May 4th, 2010 at 7:58 am
I thought I already visit all the place on the blogoshpere John. They are all really new to me, but since you recommend all those blogger I'll check out their blog.
I think I should be the next super star, lol! Thanks for sharing John.
May 4th, 2010 at 8:01 am
Latief your kickin ass man.. your Star.. just need to get you shining brighter
Glad you liked the post.
May 4th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
You just not left anything for me John. Blogging start really need to bring that 4 power along with quality content.
May 6th, 2010 at 2:46 am
I wanabeasuperstarblogger…just like you. Will you be my blogging big bro?
May 6th, 2010 at 4:45 am
Alice…TY for the comment. Yea why not
I can be your blogging bro
May 7th, 2010 at 5:54 am
But at the same time there is a blogging star die off too. Blogging has become very competitive. If you don't keep working hard, you will be eliminated from the game very soon.
May 7th, 2010 at 6:04 am
Like anything else… it takes hard work to succeed.
May 7th, 2010 at 6:41 am
In the beginning every bit of personal help from someone who has more experience than you is valuable. I like your attitude here and I agree that helping others is good for all sides evolved.
By the way, I saw a short lecture by Vaynerchuk the other day in youtube. No doubt this guy is hilarious and a social marketing genius.
May 7th, 2010 at 7:06 am
I regularly read Chris brogan and Dan Schawbel.Thanks for sharing.
May 7th, 2010 at 7:08 am
Omer glad you liked the post. I agree that any support a new blogger can get is huge.
Garry V is just ridiculous..lol He knows his shit..
May 7th, 2010 at 7:09 am
TY for the comment Lakhyajyoti . Yea those guys are awesome, and helpful.
May 26th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
It only takes ONE thing to become a blogging star – DEDICATION.
If you're not dedicated, you won't get anywhere. It's like trying to buy a car without any credit cards or money – it won't work. If you don't BELIEVE in yourself, you won't have ANY success.
May 26th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
TY for the comment Joe. Yes Dedication will help, so will hard work, and commitment and persistence.
June 1st, 2010 at 7:27 pm
[...] http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com/there-is-a-new-blogging-star-born-everyday-are-you-next/ [...]
June 10th, 2010 at 10:59 pm
Personality, an ability to communicate that online and your desire to help others around you to succeed (and an ability to motivate others when their appetite for the graft is growing thin – I read (over on ZK's great blog) about John Chow doing this and its to be thoroughly admired!) are what it takes to become a blogging super star, in my own very humble opinion!
Regards
Joseph
June 11th, 2010 at 4:59 am
Yea I wouldn't follow john chow advice to much as far as blogging..lol The way Chow blogs and makes money isn't something most people will ever be able to do.
June 11th, 2010 at 11:59 am
Yea I wouldn’t follow john chow advice to much as far as blogging..lol The way Chow blogs and makes money isn’t something most people will ever be able to do.
June 12th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
[...] Is A New Blogging Star Born Everyday, Are You [...]
June 19th, 2010 at 9:38 am
< strong>Story added…
Your story was featured in Featured in MMO Social Network! Here is the link to vote it up and promote it: http://www.mmosocialnetwork.com/Blogging/There_Is_A_New_Blogging_Star_Born_Everyday_Are_You_Next…
June 21st, 2010 at 3:26 pm
[...] [...]
July 30th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
[...] when it comes to mixing music and blogging one of my favorite Money Dummy posts was John’s Jay-Z “Star Is Born” post that he wrote to inspire [...]
August 26th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Actually probably because you was spamming me your crap. The only reason I unfollow people.