Why Evergreen Content is the Best Investment of Time for a Blogger
"If you could only write one type of content on your blogs - what would it be?" I was asked this question while on a Q&A panel back in 2007 while at a conference in Las Vegas.

It’s a question that I go back to again and again, and the answer hasn’t changed a bit. I also think writing this type of content is why I have had success over the last 13 years.



One of the most important things I’ve done in my blogging has been to focus on writing one particular form of content above all others - that being evergreen content.

Evergreen content is content that stays fresh for your readers. It’s as relevant years after being written as it was the day it was written.
In Today’s Episode Examples of Evergreen Content
This episode is available to listen to on iTunes here.

ISO Settings in Digital Photography - I wrote this in 2007
10 Ways to Take Stunning Portraits - Introductory type guide post
Rule of Thirds - Posts with varying lengths
How to Make An Inexpensive Light Tent - Classic step-by-step post
Long Exposure Photography: 15 Stunning Examples - 15 inspirational images
Posing Guide: 21 Sample Poses to Get You Started with Photographing Women - Part of a series and all about images
Can You REALLY Make Money Blogging? [7 Things I Know About Making Money from Blogging] - A frequently asked question
The Ultimate Guide to Making Money with the Amazon Affiliate Program - A mega-guide
How to Craft a Blog Post – 10 Crucial Points to Pause - Introduction to a 10-part series
How to Quit Your Job, Move to Paradise and Get Paid to Change the World - Guest post that doesn’t ‘teach’ it ‘tells’
10 David Ogilvy Quotes that Could Revolutionize Your Blogging - A light topic, but a popular topic when it comes to searches - quotes from David Ogilvy

Examples of Evergreen Content Submitted by Facebook Followers

What is the best age to go to Disneyland?
11 Habits of Successful Women
DIY: Upcycle regular jeans into skinny jeans!
Bunting Tutorial
The Ultimate Guide to Airline Baby Bassinets
The Two Types Of Data You Need To Know About
Cleaning Mould off Canvas
Fairy Playdough Recipe
Foods vs. Supplements: The Turmeric vs. Curcumin Edition
All of the Examples Submitted on Facebook

Further Resources on Evergreen Content the Best Investment of Time You’ll Ever Make as a Blogger

Tim Ferriss - Evergreen Content - 78th Episode Snippet
Paleo Salted Choc Caramel Slice Recipe - Content people come back to
10 Sure-Fire Headline Formulas That Work - Content I’d go back to
MacRumors Buyer's Guide - Frequently updated
Lifehacker Pack for Mac: Our List of the Essential Mac Apps - Updated
Bali: Where to Shop - Updated annually
The 19 Most Popular DSLRs Among our Readers - Most Popular on dPS
The 30 Most Popular DSLR Lenses with our Readers - Most Popular on dPS
The 19 Most Popular Compact System and Mirrorless Cameras with Our Readers - Most Popular on dPS
Make Money Blogging
What New (and Old) Bloggers Need to Know about SEO
How to Turn Surfers into Blog Readers by Building a Sticky Blog

Types of Posts That Can Be Evergreen

Long Exposure Photography: 15 Stunning Examples - Inspirational Content
Choosing a Blog Platform - Advice

Different Mediums

Secrets of Making Money Online - YouTube
Long Exposure Photography: 15 Stunning Examples - Image Collection

 

 





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Hey there, it’s Darren from ProBlogger and welcome to Episode 136.

“If you could only write one type of content on your blogs forever, what would it be?” This is the question that I was asked back in 2007 while I was in Las Vegas at a blogging conference. I was in this Q&A Panel and I was asked this question by someone on the floor,...