When I first started publishing content, I was obsessed with one question: How long will it take me to grow a huge audience? Blog readers and email subscribers ' I wanted them. In vast numbers. And I wanted them right now. I wish I'd had a crystal ball to see all of the very real benefits I had when I was just starting to build an online presence, without the audience or subscribers. If you're starting fresh, there are a few things you ought to be taking advantage of....