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After numerous requests, I finally created a video that shows you how I created the RSS subscription box on this blog.
Enjoy!
If you’re reading this via e-mail or an RSS reader that does not display YouTube videos, click this link to watch the video.
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I finally started selling ad space on my blog. Here’s a video that demonstrates the script I use (OIO Publisher).
If you’re reading this post via e-mail or an RSS reader, click here to watch the video.
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Blogging…
It seems everyone is doing it.
In fact, I asked someone the other day, “Does anyone create websites anymore?” It seems that when given the choice between a blog and a website, most people opt for blogs these days.
If this describes you, I certainly understand your reasons. Blogs are much easier to setup than websites.
They are [...]
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I have a confession to make.
I used to have major trouble with commitment.
Commitment to WordPress themes, that is.
I have been using WordPress for 14 months and bounced from theme to theme because I kept running into walls when it came to the customization piece.
And even though I’m not a complete novice when it [...]
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I got an interesting email the other day from a woman named Sandy who is thinking of creating a sports analysis blog that she will eventually monetize (through affiliate marketing) by reviewing and recommending sports equipment.
Sandy claims to be very knowledgeable about sports. She was an athlete in her younger days and all her kids [...]
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I’m not one who likes to publish pre-written articles on my site or blog, but I came across an OUTSTANDING article written by the six-figure blogger, Yaro Starak.
Since Yaro allows affiliates to republish his articles, I thought it would be a good candidate for a blog posts since so many new bloggers come here for [...]
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This happens to me from time to time, and now that my readership is growing, sometimes I do panic a bit if it’s been a few days since my last post and I haven’t a clue what to right about next.
I’ve gotten better as of late because of some techniques that alleviate my “blogger’s block”. [...]
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The title of this post was taken directly from a sentence out of Yaro Starak’s free report, Blog Profits BluePrint (page 18, to be exact).
That sentence resonated with me because it reminded me of the mistakes I made when I started to blog back in 2006.
I was more concerned with building another backlink for my [...]
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Build a better blog by avoiding these common mistakes…
1. No Focus
More is not always better — especially when it comes to topics on a blog.
I know it may be tempting to target everyone with multiple subjects, but when you do this, you end up alienating everyone because your focus is unclear.
Find one topic you [...]
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My thoughts on this topic… video style!
See more of my videos here and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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I’m not big on reading “how-to” books, but when talented bloggers like Darren Rowse and Chris Garrett put together a guide about earning a six-figure income with a blog, it’s hard to overlook.
If you haven’t gotten Secrets for Blogging Your Way to a Six Figure Income you’re missing a treat.
First of all, it’s an easy [...]
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SiteSell recently launched a new site called Blog or Build? — their definitive answer to those who ask the big question…
“Blog or Website?”
From a business standpoint, the page is brilliant. SiteSell sells websites, not blogs. So of course it makes sense to push the benefits of a website and display blogging in a [...]
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As I wrote in another post, you cannot assume your blog readers know how to use RSS.
Even though you’re comfortable with it, the majority of web surfers simply don’t understand it.
So if you use Feedburner, make sure you also offer the “Subscribe by Email” feature in addition to your RSS feed.
This will allow people to [...]
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Update 7/23/2008: WordPress 2.6 now allows you to preview your theme before going live, but I still recommend following these instructions and installing it on your PC to create the ultimate testing environment.
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You may have noticed I changed my blog’s design.
I’ve wanted to do this for a while, but I kept putting it off because [...]
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I just got serious about blogging in December of 2007.
I had a blog on Blogger.com for 2 years, but rarely updated it.
Then in November of 2007, I installed Feedburner and discovered I had 430+ subscribers. I was shocked due to the fact I hardly ever blogged.
I didn’t want to lose those subscribers or the [...]
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If you use RSS and are familiar with how it works, it’s easy to assume your audience understands it too.
And even though it’s been around for a few years, the average surfer still doesn’t know what an RSS feed is, much less how to subscribe.
It’s worth taking the time to explain what RSS is and [...]
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I hear a lot of people say, “I’m not creative enough to build an interesting site (or blog).” And while I believe creativity comes easier for some than others, there are ways you spark creativity into your site or blog whether you feel you have that special gene or not.
1. Get Involved In Your [...]
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I love Google and all they are doing on the Web, but one of my goals for 2008 is to become a more active blogger, and I need a platform that will grow with me.
All signs seemed to point to WordPress – especially when I realized how simple it was to install.
Don’t get me wrong. [...]
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How to Write Killer Blog Comments
March 31, 2008 · 16 comments
Good content is king.
The more useful, relevant and unique it is, the more likely it will connect with its intended audience.
So why don’t people keep this in mind when commenting on blogs?
I’ve been generating decent traffic from this lately, and it’s mainly because I’ve revised my commenting strategy.
I used to reply with a quick comment [...]
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