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2nd Tier Social Media Sites: An Overlooked Source of Traffic
2007-07-20 15:57:00 This is a guest post by Steven Snell. Mr. Snell designs websites and maintains a blog for Vandelay Website Design. You can read more of his writing and see his portfolio at www.vandelaydesign.com. Social media websites such as Digg, Netscape, Reddit, Del.icio.us, and Stumble Upon send thousands of visitors to blogs and websites everyday. ... More About: Media , Social Networking , Traffic , Tips
2nd Tier Social Media Sites: An Overlooked Source of Traffic
2007-07-20 15:57:00 This is a guest post by Steven Snell. Mr. Snell designs websites and maintains a blog for Vandelay Website Design. You can read more of his writing and see his portfolio at www.vandelaydesign.com. Social media websites such as Digg, Netscape, Reddit, Del.icio.us, and Stumble Upon send thousands of visitors to blogs and websites everyday. I’m ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "2nd Tier Social Media Sites: An Overlooked Source of Traffic ", url: "http://www.findableblogs.com/2nd-tier-so cial-media-sites-an-overlooked-source-of- traffic/" } ); More About: Social Networking
Vote for the most creative blogging t-shirt slogan
2007-07-17 17:27:00 You people are creative monsters! We got a crazy number of entries for the Clever Blogging T-Shirt contest and will probably spend the next week or so just whittling them down. Some entries were brilliant, some were confounding, and some just made me groan… but now’s your chance to help select one of the ... More About: News , Fun , Creative , Contests
Vote for the most creative blogging t-shirt slogan
2007-07-17 17:27:00 You people are creative monsters! We got a crazy number of entries for the Clever Blogging T-Shirt contest and will probably spend the next week or so just whittling them down. Some entries were brilliant, some were confounding, and some just made me groan… but now’s your chance to help select one of the ... More About: News , Fun , Creative , Contests
Reminder: enter the Clever Blogging T-Shirt contest before it?s too late
2007-07-12 19:45:00 If you haven’t entered the Clever Blogging T-Shirt contest, what are you waiting for? We’ve had some great entries already, but we’d love to see yours. Send it in (at the link above) before Friday, July 13, 11:59pm your time to be eligible. Because I know it’s all about winning stuff here’s a ... More About: News , Contest , Fun , Contests
Reminder: enter the Clever Blogging T-Shirt contest before it?s too late
2007-07-12 19:45:00 If you haven’t entered the Clever Blogging T-Shirt contest, what are you waiting for? We’ve had some great entries already, but we’d love to see yours. Send it in (at the link above) before Friday, July 13, 11:59pm your time to be eligible. Because I know it’s all about winning stuff here’s a ... More About: News , Contest , Fun , Contests
Help shape the future of Blogging Expertise
2007-07-10 01:00:00 This blog recently received a thoughtful review over at Arcane Rain, and it got me thinking about the kind of information I talk about here. What I really wonder about is whether it’s the kind of information that you’re interested in. I originally intended this site to be read by consultants, ... More About: News , Future , Blogging , The Future , Shape
Help shape the future of Blogging Expertise
2007-07-10 01:00:00 This blog recently received a thoughtful review over at Arcane Rain, and it got me thinking about the kind of information I talk about here. What I really wonder about is whether it’s the kind of information that you’re interested in. I originally intended this site to be read by consultants, ... More About: News , Future , Blogging , The Future , Shape
Contest: Create a Clever Blogging T-Shirt
2007-07-05 13:01:00 I have a shirt I love that says “I’m blogging this.” Every time I wear it, I get comments and have the opportunity to talk about how fantastic blogging is. It’s a fantastic ice-breaker and even works for those of us who are a little shy. My only problem is this: I only ... More About: News , Contest , Fun , Contests , Blogging
Contest: Create a Clever Blogging T-Shirt
2007-07-05 13:01:00 I have a shirt I love that says “I’m blogging this.” Every time I wear it, I get comments and have the opportunity to talk about how fantastic blogging is. It’s a fantastic ice-breaker and even works for those of us who are a little shy. My only problem is this: I only ... More About: News , Contest , Fun , Contests , Blogging
Commit to blogging goals for long-term success
2007-07-02 15:23:00 Beyond goals about what you want to get out of blogging, it’s a good idea to set goals for what you’re going to put into your blog. You can’t force readers to come, or to subscribe, or to buy your product, or to call you for an interview. Those are areas you can influence but ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Commit to blogging goals for long-term success", url: "http://www.findableblogs.com/blogging-go als/" } ); More About: Blogging , Success , Goals , Beginner , Long
Commit to blogging goals for long-term success
2007-07-02 15:23:00 This post is part of a series:Start your blogClarify the business goals for your blogNaming your blogCommit to blogging goals for long-term success Beyond goals about what you want to get out of blogging, it’s a good idea to set goals for what you’re going to put into your blog. You can’t force readers to come, ... More About: Blogging , Success , Goals , Beginner , Long
Commit to blogging goals for long-term success
2007-07-02 15:23:00 This post is part of a series:Start your blogClarify the business goals for your blogNaming your blogCommit to blogging goals for long-term success Beyond goals about what you want to get out of blogging, it’s a good idea to set goals for what you’re going to put into your blog. You can’t force readers to come, ... More About: Blogging , Success , Goals , Beginner , Long
Clarify the business goals for your blog
2007-06-29 16:49:00 This post is part of a series:Start your blogClarify the business goals for your blogNaming your blog Like most things in life, blogging is most effective when you have a target to shoot for. People write blogs for many reasons: passion about a subject; fame; direct income; getting leads for their existing businesses; even ... More About: Business , Blog , Goals , Beginner , The Bus
Clarify the business goals for your blog
2007-06-29 16:49:00 This post is part of a series:Start your blogClarify the business goals for your blogNaming your blogCommit to blogging goals for long-term success Like most things in life, blogging is most effective when you have a target to shoot for. People write blogs for many reasons: passion about a subject; fame; direct income; getting ... More About: Business , Blog , Goals , Beginner , The Bus
Coming July 5th: a blogging contest anyone can enter
2007-06-27 15:10:00 Don’t have a blog yet but want to win anyway? You’re in luck. On July 5th, I’ll announce a fun contest that will be open to everyone, whether or not you have a blog. I’m not going to reveal the details just yet, but let me just say that creativity will be rewarded. Why ... More About: News , Contest , Fun , Contests , Blogging
RSS explained in plain English
2007-06-25 19:11:00 I came across this video today and thought it was a very helpful explanation of a concept that confuses many people. Click To Play Share This More About: English , Plain , Beginner , Laine
Do you want to make a full-time income with blogging?
2007-06-21 15:55:00 Here’s another opportunity that might be useful to you. It won’t be ideal for all of you, but if you’re interested in turning blogging into a full-time income of its own (but without working full time!), you’ll probably find Yaro Starak’s new Blog Mastermind system very interesting. I’ve been reading Yaro’s blog and ... More About: News , Resources , Time , Blogging , Beginner
The free ?Online Business Networking Event? is coming June 26 and 27
2007-06-19 23:21:00 Here’s an event you might be interested in. It’s a great way to meet other online folks and (gently!) promote your blog and business. I’ve attended a couple of these in the past (and am planning on being at this one) and have made some good connections. Here’s the official announcement: Are you a ... More About: Business , Entrepreneurship , Events , Online Business , Event
Naming your blog
2007-06-12 19:46:00 This post is part of a series:Start your blogNami ng your blog With a general topic and keywords in mind, you’d think it would be a breeze to name your blog. It would be, too, except that “great minds think alike” and you’ll be hard-pressed to think of something that’s never been thought of before. The ... More About: Tips , Blog , Beginner , Ming
Recommended WordPress plugins (an update)
2007-05-21 19:27:00 I’ve written before about my favorite Word Press plugins, so I wanted to let you know that I’ve recently updated the list. It’s actually part of my marketing for the blog setup packages we offer, but for those of you who maintain your own WordPress blogs (using the full version, not the WordPress.com service), I ... More About: Wordpress , Resources , Wordpress Plugins , Tips
What makes a good blog post?
2007-05-07 16:21:00 Many good writers get stuck when they decide to start blogging, mostly because they aren’t sure what they’re shooting for in a blog post. I’ll write another post about how to choose a post topic in the near future, but regardless of the specific topic, there are some common characteristics of good posts. You’ll ... More About: Writing , Tips , Post , Blog , Beginner
Five more fabulous and free WordPress themes
2007-04-27 21:06:00 This post is part of a series:Free SEO themes for the full version of Word Press Five free, beautiful WordPress themes to help your SEOFive more fabulous and free WordPress themes Since the last batch of search engine friendly WordPress theme recommendations went over so well, here are five more themes for the full version of WordPress ... More About: Wordpress , Reviews , Wordpress Themes
New free WordPress theme: Citrus Scraps (and yeah, it?s search engine frien
2007-04-25 20:24:00 With everyone looking for a good search engine optimized WordPress theme, I thought it was time for Blogging Expertise to release one. It’s out now, and you can read all about it on the Citrus Scraps theme page. Share This More About: Wordpress , News , Design , Wordpress Theme , Free
Beyond the Chasm
2007-04-19 22:07:00 Table of contents for KickStartKickStart "From the Trenches" conferenceShooting yourself in the footTales from the CryptBeyond the Chasm Paul Butcher of Populus talked about the reality of changing to survive. How do you turn strategy into action? How do you know that your efforts are on track with your strategies, particularly when they depend on other ... More About: Entrepreneurship
Tales from the Crypt
2007-04-19 19:07:00 Table of contents for KickStartKickStart "From the Trenches" conferenceShooting yourself in the footTale s from the Crypt Beyond the Chasm John Foster of the Idaho Business Review and Gary Mahn of Fisher’s Document Systems shared various experiences they’ve had while being in a wide variety of businesses… more stories than tips (though they shared some at the ... More About: Entrepreneurship , Conferences
Shooting yourself in the foot
2007-04-19 18:23:00 Table of contents for KickStartKickStart "From the Trenches" conferenceShoot ing yourself in the footTales from the CryptBeyond the Chasm Notes from a presentation by Chris Carfi and Leif Chastaine of Cerado. The social customer? Our business lives and personal lives are starting to really interact. Our lives are blended, and you can no longer have just your ... More About: Entrepreneurship , Conferences , Foot
KickStart ?From the Trenches? conference
2007-04-19 18:18:00 Table of contents for KickStar t KickStart "From the Trenches" conferenceShooting yourself in the footTales from the CryptBeyond the Chasm KickStart is an annual conference put together by KickStand, a local organization that promotes entrepreneurship. I’m attending as a sponsor and doing a little note-taking on my blog, because I think that some of the notes ... More About: Entrepreneurship , Conferences , Tart
Five free, beautiful WordPress themes to help your SEO
2007-04-13 19:15:00 Many people have been reading the posts on ProBlogger and this blog about the importance of good theme code and the role it plays in your search engine traffic. Now, I’m a little biased , but I think one of the best ways to get a great theme with great code is ... More About: Wordpress , Reviews , Wordpress Themes , Word , Press
Is your blog theme keeping readers away?
More articles from this author:2007-04-12 17:29:00 I’m not just talking about how your blog looks. The actual code behind the design has a much bigger impact on your online success than you might guess. Wendy of eMoms at Home did a great writeup on ProBlog ger yesterday where she talked about the importance of a well-coded blog template and described the ... More About: Readers , Tips , Themes , Code 1, 2, 3, 4 |



