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Being Useful: The Key to Blogging

ronald — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 12:23:35 +0000

If you want to make money online through blogging, it’s not so simple as just writing a blog. You have to do a few major things in order to make sure that the blog is successful. First, you have to make sure that it looks attractive. A lot of modern blog designers aren’t half bad at this, but custom designs don’t hurt. Second, you have to update frequently enough that people pay attention; try three or more times per week. Third and most importantly, you need to provide useful information.

That third step is one that many for-profit bloggers completely ignore. Rather than trying to provide their viewers with any useful or relevant information, they simply pump out entries filled with absolute nonsense, then cram their blogs with ads and affiliates. Doing so will not make you any friends – or money.

Providing useful information is what will keep people coming back to your blog. It’s also what will prompt your viewers to link to your blog. Since links to your site create the foundation for your organic search engine ranking, this is not something that can be overlooked.

So, what is “useful” information? The exact nature of “useful” will obviously change from topic to topic. If you’re talking about car insurance quotes, useful information would include giving people tips on finding quotes, lowering their insurance costs and so forth. Telling people “click here and click here” is not especially useful. Give them something they can use.

The point is that readers should actually learn something from the content that you write. Even if this information is located elsewhere on the web, compiling it in new and interesting ways, contributing your own relevant insights, may help your readers immensely. Not only does this help them, but doing this will lead to more subscribers, more consistent readers and more money from your traffic.

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Build a Blog You Can Be Proud Of With The Help of These Professionals

ronald — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:37:06 +0000

Only the best for my readers.

These days I do a lot of poking around the internet for the best, unique, most useful blogs I can find to help people achieve there goals of owning there own successful blog. And, since I’m in the learning process myself, I decided that I will help you by sharing the resources (links) I use to improve my blog and its content.

Over the years I’ve found all the resources you could ever need (to start a professional or personal blog). These resources touch on every aspect of teaching you how to blog effectively. These links including WordPress Development Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Better Writing Practice (BWP), Copy Writing, and more.

So, without further ado, lets get started.

WordPress Resources

WordPress resources are for people looking for WordPress support over a large range of subject matter including that of templete installation, CMS program upgrade process, plugin assistences and more.

WordPress Development Center > Open Link – WordPress users will find out how to operate there content management system properly and carry out the necessary steps to upgrade there program, if needed.
WPDesigner > Open Link- “Wpdesigner.com is a blog focused on developing WordPress themes and improving your blog’s performance through code and design tweaks.”
Blogsessive > Open Link – “Blogsessive.com is the place where you can find blogging tips, WordPress tools and plugins, themes and answers to your blogging related questions.” Created by Alex Cristache
Blog Perfume > Open Link – Great for people looking for WordPress plugins, codes, and tutorials. Created By

Coding Help

The Coding Help you’ll find diagrams, instructions, and step-by-step direction on how to add or delete code from your CMS. These codes usually range in the (computer) language of HTML, CSS, Javascript, and PHP.

W3Schools > Open Link -Here you can find code help on ever major code language out there. know as one of the favorites for beginner and intermediate level coders, W3Schools is great if you need examples and reference material. And as a bonus it FREE.
WebDesignerWall > Open Link – is a blog with help tutorials and design ideas that can take your blog from basic to custom while at the same time making to as painless as possible. Created by Nick La
VandelayDesign’s Blog > Open Link – This blog discuss information for a wide variety of subjects including CSS, SEO, Web Design, Tools, and more.
CSS Globe > Open Link – “CSSG is a community driven site dedicated to web standard run by web standards designer and developer Alen Grakalic”. There’s plenty of codes here for everyone looking to spice up there blog. Created by Alen Grakalic
Noupe > Open Link – To say that Noupe is a helpful blog about code and design is probably an understatement. That range and quality or information here is outstanding. Noupe’s main attraction include it’s CSS and Javascript codes.
Six Revisions > Open Link – Six Revisions offers tips, tricks, tutorials, and resources for web professionals. But don’t let that scare you off. There’s plenty of information that is easy to understand and use, because, each article explains the process step-by-step.
2CreateAWebsite > Open Link – “A reality check for beginners who are encouraged to examine the goals for their web sites before they start building them, along with HTML tutorials and promotion tips.” Created By Lisa Irby
A List Apart > Open Link – Major authority on code. A must see site/blog. “A List Apart is a webzine for web designers written in Ruby on Rails. It covers various topics of interest and advocates the use of web standards in the design process. Regular articles are written by contributing authors who are not part of the editorial team.” Created By Krista Stevens and Team
**456 Berea Street > Open Link -”This site is a place for me to post articles, tutorials, and comments on subjects that are interesting and useful to me and hopefully to other web professionals. Most posts on this site are related to web standards, accessibility, or usability in one way or another, with the occasional post on other subjects.” Created By Roger Johansson

Blogging For Gold

Sound funny but there’s a lot of information one this subject (which is normally called Blogging for money, business blogging, or blogging for profit). Here you’ll discover the best ways to create revenue screams for your website or blog in for most effective ways.

ChrisG > Open Link – This blog is about the business of new media, blogging and online marketing. Created By Chris Garrett
John Chow dot com > Open Link – These guy knows what he’s walking about because he has make plenty of money blogging. So I think you’ll agree that he is worth listening to, literally. Created By John Chow
Dosh Dosh > Open Link – “Dosh Dosh is a blog offering internet marketing and blogging tips, alongside social media strategies. Best consumed by bloggers, entrepreneurs, web publishers, marketers, freelancers and small business owners.” And one of my favorites. Created By Maki

Writing Skills

Everyone needs some assistants with effective write. If not with punctuation or grammar, writer my need guidance on constructing a decent copy (referring to a copywrite). As you read and comprehend the matter on these blogs and/or sites will realize the usefulness of there material. Read careful and take in what’s post in these articles because in the long run, they’ll help you tremendously.

Copyblogger > Open Link – This blog will help you writer your articles so that they stand out from the crowd and get your message across. (**As a bonus, its one of my favorite.) Created By Brian Clark
NorthxEast > Open Link – NorthxEast is great at explaining how to write articles. This is most useful for new and intermediate level bloggers (and reporters). Created By
Daily Blog Tips > Open Link – Really, this blog touches on multiple area of the blogging process. I usually find that the articles on writing help me the most. Created By Daniel Scocco
Blog Herald > Open Link – Blog Herald actually covers all aspects of blogging, but, I normally pay more attention to the business and news side of things. Created By Duncan Riley

Search Engine Optimization

With it cames to search engine optimization knowledge is truly power. I say this because the more you know about it, the better. This section is really important for those who when there blog or site found by the larger mass of people searching for information under there niche. It’s how search engines find and list your site for others to discover you and your internet property (site or blog). You don’t have to spend hours, days, or weeks figuring out everything, but, you should learn the basics to get start.

SEOmoz Blog > Open Link – Newbies and professionals will love this blog because you can get tons of information about the functions of search engines and how you can create content that is more search engine friendly. Great stuff. Created By SEOmoz Team
Phoenix Realm > Open Link – This one is new to me but so far so good. Created By Gary, the Chief Editor
SEOBook > Open Link -This blog is one of the popular SEO blogs and one of my favorites. Good articles, good videos, good everything. check in out. Created By Aaron Wall and the SEOBOOK Team
Daily SEO Blog > Open Link – This blog has a number articles that can really help with getting good positioning on search engines. Created By Mani Karthik
Page Traffic Blog > Open Link – This blog will show you how to get more traffic to your blog. Created By Navneet Kaushal
TopRank Blog > Open Link -”TopRank’s internet marketing blog on the intersection of digital PR, social and search engine marketing.” Created By Lee Odden and The TopRank Team

Design

Design is a big concern for bloggers that who are ready to take there blog to the next level. It is designs this make blogs look different from one another, while helping bloggers attract attention from views. Think about how many sites or blogs you clicked way from that wasn’t pleasing to the eyes. This make design equally important to both blogger and website owners.

Mirificam Press > Open Link – Mirificam Press main focus is on web design, inspiration, and CSS
CSS-Tricks > Open Link – “CSS-Tricks is a home for examples, tutorials, tips, tricks, and news regarding Cascading Style Sheets. Topics sometimes go beyond CSS to include larger web design issues and other languages like Javascript, PHP, and perhaps a little Ruby as I learn more.” created by Chris Coyie
Just Creative Design > Open Link – Put simply Just Creative Design is on design and creativity. Great for people looking for design inspiration. Created By Jacob Cass
(HOT!) Smashing Magazine > Open Link – Created By The of the fue Meccas of world class design. Simple one of the best.Sven Lennartz, and Vitaly Friedman and Team
Veerle Blog > Open Link – Another mecca of design and coding. Very very good at Photoshop, CSS, and Javascript. You need to see these blog. Created By See About Page
Design Reviver > Open Link – “find tutorials, free downloads, sources of inspiration, and articles covering a wide range of web design related topics”.Created By Design Reviver
Skelliewag > Open Link – A good place to find help on writing a decent article. Created By Skellie

I’m hoping these resources help you as much as they have helped me. I may add more to the list if I think of any others. But, these sould give you plenty of help in the mean time.

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How Can A Become A Business That Works

ronald — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 01:30:11 +0000

BEFORE BLOGGING BECAME POPULAR, BUSINESSES WOULD HAVE CAME BEFORE THE BLOG 100% OF THE TIME. NOW PEOPLE ARE STARTING TO SEE THE POTENTIAL THAT BLOGGING HAS FOR CREATING A COMPANY THAT GIVES PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT.

It’s all quite simple actually. (1) create a blog in a niche market of your choosing. (2) Create new ideas that you think will work and let the people decide if it works or not. (3) Create a business model around the results of the blog.

With the people telling you if it works are not, you improve your chances of success. Now how easy is that.In addition, you should understand that this is not a quick thing. You must build a blog that people want to come to, then advertise it. This my take longer then 6 to 12 months to draw in a good audience.

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7 Amazing Places To Sell A Blog or Website

ronald — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 23:46:50 +0000

Marketplaces have been popping up a over the web that cater to sell blogs and sites. These digital auction spots offer great opportunity to sell your internet real estate at great prices. But you have to go through you trouble of looking for the site that will yield the best profit on your investment. I know selling something you help nurture and grow can be hard, but if you really want to (or have to) sell, you should do so to get the best possible price. That said the best places I think are listed below.

1. Site Point
2. Sedo
3. eBay
4. Website Broker
5. Most-listed.com
6. DN Forum
7. Webmaster-talk.com

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SO WHO IS BLOGGING?

ronald — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:23:03 +0000

Every day this question is being asked by newcomers to the blogosphere and there are many answers out there. Some would say no leave it to the pros. A every selfish answer but one none-the-less. Some say only if your good at writing. This to is a answer of a selfish person and should be disregarded. In my opinion, everyone with a talent, skill, opinion, product, or idea can blog. Lets break it down.

Example:
Lets say a man name Jeffrey is good at using the graphics design program Adobe Photoshop and has been working with it for 2 years. This is great because other people use this product all the time and would likly want to know how to do more within the program. So Jeffrey starts a blog devoted to using Adobe Photoshop and guess what? People start to take notice of the well put together content on jeffrey’s blog. Jeffrey is now helping people improve there designs, his bringing in repeat views who read is new article and tutorials, and has good RSS feed subscribers.

Results:
Jeffrey continues to write good content, then add some ads to has blog and start to make money. From there Jeffrey can write an ebook to sell, create a service devoted it Adobe Photoshop, or make a DVD to sell on his blog. Really the options are endless.

So who should be out there blogging?
The answer is sample. Anyone with a passion of something.

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