How Do I Start Blogging?
February 23, 2008 by C. Douglas Conlan
Filed under Blog Basics, Blog Template, WordPress
Do you want to begin blogging? You will be able to express your own opinions and share information with the world on your own blog. There are many free sites that you can start your blog on, so how do you start blogging?
Blogging is not a difficult task and anybody with a little bit of computer knowledge and writing skill can start blogging. Basically you will be going to one of many free blogging sites, which we will discuss shortly, signing up, and beginning to blog. It really is that easy and anybody with some computer skills and an opinion can start a blog this easily. Read more
How Do I Start Blogging?
February 23, 2008 by C. Douglas Conlan
Filed under Blog Basics, Blog Template, WordPress, Writing Articles
Do you want to begin blogging? You will be able to express your own opinions and share information with the world on your own blog. There are many free sites that you can start your blog on, so how do you start blogging?
Blogging is not a difficult task and anybody with a little bit of computer knowledge and writing skill can start blogging. Basically you will be going to one of many free blogging sites, which we will discuss shortly, signing up, and beginning to blog. It really is that easy and anybody with some computer skills and an opinion can start a blog this easily. Read more
How Do Blog Templates Explode Your Blogs Popularity?
February 18, 2008 by C. Douglas Conlan
Filed under Blog Basics, Blog Template
Blogging has become an immensely competitive area of the internet as more and more people are made aware of it’s profit potential. But like anything else on the internet, profit is dependent on traffic, and if you sit blogging away 24 hours a day, you will not make a cent unless there are people coming to that blog. This article talks about getting your blog off to the right start. Read more
Blogging - Announcing 4 Big Ways to Excel At Blogging
January 15, 2008 by C. Douglas Conlan
Filed under Blog Basics, Blog Layout, Blog Template, Writing Articles
If you are an internet addict or an online entrepreneur, you probably know by now how important blogging is in product and website promotion. Without it, webmasters might not be receiving the kind of traffic they are getting now. Thus, almost everybody in the internet is starting up their own blogs to get their share of traffic. If you would like to stand out from the rest, these 4 big ways will help you excel in blogging: Read more
I Want To Blog - Where Do I Start And Why Should I Use WordPress?
December 29, 2007 by C. Douglas Conlan
Filed under Blog Basics, Blog Marketing, Blog Template, RSS, WordPress
Okay, so you want to start your own blog. So where exactly do you start? Basically there are two options open to you:
1. You sign up with a free blogging service like WordPress (not to be confused with the blogging software). It’s free and it only takes a few minutes to sign up. Once that’s done you can blog away. The only problem with this is that you can’t have your own domain name - you can but it will cost you $15 a year. So if you’re happy with that then get blogging.
2. You have a domain name and a hosted account, which supports MySQL, and PHP and you want total control over your blog. In this case then,there is no question but to use WordPress (the software), it is simply the best. Read more
Are You Using These WordPress Plugins To Monetize Your Blog And Generate Web Site Traffic?
December 26, 2007 by C. Douglas Conlan
Filed under Blog Basics, Blog Layout, Blog Template, Linking Strategy, RSS, Writing Articles
Did you know there is a new open source community project underway called the WordPress Plugin Database, which is a user-friendly web site with about 2,500 WordPress plugins and counting?
“The WordPress Plugin Database is a categorized list of WordPress plugins, complemented by a WordPress Plugin Manager that allows one-click installs,” say the database developers. “For users, wp-plugins.net provides a browseable list of plugins, and RSS feeds you can subscribe to in order to get notified of new plugins and updates. For developers, wp-plugins.net makes it easy to publicize your plugin and keep users informed of new versions.” Read more
An Introduction To Blog Platforms
December 14, 2007 by C. Douglas Conlan
Filed under Blog Basics, Blog Template, WordPress
Setting up your blog will require a little research and review; you’ll need to consider the factors of cost, the time and skills you currently have, and your readiness to learn some new software. Almost all blog software is very easy to sue and offers a variety of plug-ins and other resources to make yours unique. You don’t necessarily need to hire a professional or specialist to start publishing; most blogs can be setup with a few hours, and you can learn how to use them as you go. We’ll discuss how to make use of today’s leading blog platforms. The three most widely used platforms include: Read more
WordPress Search Engine Optimazation
November 20, 2007 by C. Douglas Conlan
Filed under Blog Basics, Blog Search Engine Optimization, Blog Template, Search Engine Optimization, WordPress
Search Engine Optimization for WordPress is really very easy. All you really need to do is add a few plug-ins, do a little keyword research and you are set. If I were to do nothing else, I would at the very least add these first three plug-ins and if you are not using WordPress 2.3 the forth:
All in One SEO Pack Read more
What the Blog Companies Suggest For Your Blog Part II
November 8, 2007 by C. Douglas Conlan
Filed under Blog Basics, Blog Layout, Blog Template, Linking Strategy, Writing Articles
5. Your main text should have at least enough space per line for easy reading and font size is generally good if they’re within the 11 to 12 points font. Don’t use artsy fonts if you’re blogging professionally. Use a professional font or type set such as Verdana or Times.
6. Keep your background white and make use of white spaces for your blog. This will make browsing in your blog site easier. Avoid using dark or pitch black background especially if you’re blogging for business. Read more
What the Blog Companies Suggest For Your Blog Part I
November 6, 2007 by C. Douglas Conlan
Filed under Blog Basics, Blog Layout, Blog Template, Writing Articles
Blogging has one important goal and it is to give users comfort in visiting your blog. This may seem trivial but all the other important goals in blogging will come easily if you keep your readers, visitors, and potential customers at ease and relaxed in browsing your blog.
You can not establish trust and confidence from web users if they’re uncomfortable with your blog. You can not expect to generate comments and permanent links if they are unhappy with your blog. And definitely, you can not expect to profit from your blog if users are not contented with your blog. They’ll just skip your blog and look for other sites. Read more
