Blogging & RSS
A Staple Every Blogger Needs
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 [...]
SiteSell Says Blogging is a Mistake
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 [...]
How I Gained 200 Blog Subscribers Fast!
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 [...]
How to Write Killer Blog 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 [...]
Test Drive WordPress Themes In Windows
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 I knew I needed the time to customize the design, images, add my logo, etc.
If you’re starting a blog for the first time, then there’s no need for a WordPress testing environment. [...]
How I Doubled My Blog Traffic in 2 Months
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 [...]
Why Create a Blog and a Website?
Someone asked me yesterday if they should create a blog and a website?
That’s a very good question because you may have noticed some people have blogs while others have websites. And some people, like me, have both.
Why I Wanted a Blog
My site, 2CreateAWebSite.com has been doing fine on its own for quite some time. [...]
Does Your Audience Ignore RSS Buttons?
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 [...]
Do You Struggle With Creativity?
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 [...]
I Ditched Blogger - Hello WordPress!
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 needed 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. [...]
Blog Rush = More Traffic?
I’ve never been too big on blogging. I know, I know… everybody’s doing it and it’s sooooo “Web 2.0″, right?
Well for me, it’s always been sort of a secondary tool I use to draw traffic to my main site, and it was usually at the bottom of my “to-do” list.
But in the past two months, [...]
