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You know how you’ve got all that stuff sitting in your garage that you know would be great on eBay? Do you have spare computer parts sitting around? What about a gift you got recently that you have […]
When you’ve found yourself writing a particularly juicy post about a celebrity, or some news item, you should always include links at the bottom of the post to other blogs that cover the topic.
You can easily find other posts by searching through Technorati or using Google’s Blogsearch. Posting a link to those other blogs […]
Josh Dorkin has posted a great list of the top 77 mistakes that new bloggers make.
Several of the things he listed are major pet peeves of mine, including:
#6. Using Background Music
- I like my own music that I’m playing, thank you very much. Also, I don’t need everyone in the office/room with […]
When most of us start blogging we rush into it and learn as we go. Determined to change the world as we go. Which I of course think is a great idea. Unfortunately most of us make a few mistakes when we start. Some mistakes are minor, while others can be devastating. One decision […]
A great way to generate topic ideas (not to mention traffic) is by commenting on other people’s blogs. Leverage the topic idea of another writer to generate thoughts from which you can build a post. Don’t forget to generate a back link to the original author’s post to share your comments and elaborations with […]
Whenever you find yourself with nothing to blog about, a great way to get your creative juices flowing is to shut down your computer and go outside. Go shopping, walk through a book store, take the dogs for a walk. Do anything that gets you away from you computer and interacting with nature or other […]
Daniel has a good post giving tips on choosing a blog host. I think his most important point is number 4: Test the Support Service. I personally have had several problems with web hosts in the past, and I have no problem telling you one that you can absolutely avoid at all costs, Virtuoso […]
When you’re sitting down to write on your blog, who are you hoping will read it? If you are hoping to be an all-purpose personal blog that is trying to attract readers from all walks of life, you are likely to be disappointed.
Most people read blogs that speak to them individually. They will choose writers […]
People come to your blog to read your stories, hear your opinions, and catch a “slice of life” look at your world. When writing, make sure you are giving enough information to the reader.
Note the following example of rather non-descriptive text.
My husband and I went to our favorite Thai restaurant tonight. I had a […]
VizuAnswers.com has released a report detailing the results of a blog readership poll they recently performed. The information they gathered actually caught me by surprise.
Here are some highlights:
67.3% of respondents stated they found the blogs they read regularly through links from other blogs.
Readers choose the blogs they read regularly based on both the […]
