Aug
31

21 Tips to Boost Your Blogging Mood

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Most of us are so jazzed when we first start blogging that the thought of our blogging spirits ever sagging seems ludicrous. Sooner or later though, life happens, and our attitude takes a hit. Maybe our family or friends don’t support our blogging endeavors, or perhaps our traffic and subscriber numbers are still camped out…
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Aug
30

The secret of “A” List Bloggers

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Guest Post by Jarret Morrow For most of us, there’s no question that starting a blog is a daunting task. If you’re not very technically savvy, WordPress is pretty simple to use, but there’s still plenty of information to digest. New bloggers make common mistakes such as not setting up their blog with “pretty permalinks”…
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Aug
29

The Insects Guide to Blogging and Monetization

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Never in my life have I seen more bugs than I have since I’ve relocated.  It could be my attempt to adjust that has inspired a few guest posts that I’ve written recently, or I could just be plain crazy – who knows which it is really.  :) 

Aug
28

Do you suffer from Hyper Erudition Disorder as a Blogger?

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Guest post by Jara Johnson As a freelance writer and online business guru, I have the unique privileged of meeting all kinds of people from different walks of life united by the single burning desire to make money online. Whether it is blogging or web site creation, these individuals show a truly remarkable level of…
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Aug
27

How do you respond to Tweeters who follow, unfollow, and then follow back?

I’ve been noticing a trend lately. Like most people, whenever someone follows me on Twitter, I get a notification. Me being the inquisitive person that I am, I usually take a quick look to see if they’re someone I’d like to follow back. Sometimes I follow, sometimes I don’t. 

Aug
26

Community and Traffic Takes Time and Patience

Someone commented on one of my blog posts and here is part of the comment, of which I will discuss today.

Aug
25

Guest Blogging for SEO: Are There Unspoken Rules?

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I’ve now had two different experiences with guest post pitches – ones that are from regular bloggers hoping to get natural links and exposure for themselves, and ones that are from SEO consultants looking to get natural links for their clients. Why is it that the second one doesn’t sit so well with me?

Aug
24

A Simple Guide to Taking Digital Sabbaticals

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My online work is like oxygen to me. Writing what I want, connecting with people from around the world, and having the freedom to work from anywhere is a dream come true. Still, too much time at my laptop gives me a tense, jangled feeling, and my creativity crumbles into a dusty heap.

Aug
23

How Blogging Could Help You Become a Successful Consultant

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Guest post by Lior Levin Sometimes, if you have a business or have an area of expertise, patting yourself on the back when blogging can be most beneficial. This is different than boasting about how good you are. It comes down to just plain good old common sense of saying, “Hey, I have some skills…
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Aug
22

A Step-by-Step Guide to a Better Blog – now in print!

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It’s a official, my latest ebook, A Step by Step Guide to a Better Blog is now available in print! What’s even better, is that I’ve added a bonus chapter: How to Build a Winning Blogging Team, that’s only available in print. So if you’re still thinking about starting your blog, or need tips for…
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Aug
21

Canonical URL Plugins for WordPress, Drupal, Magento and Joomla

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Guest post by Modi Mann Editor’s Note: According to SEObook.com, The canonical version of any URL is the single most authoritative version indexed by major search engines.  Search engines typically use PageRank or a similar measure to determine which version of a URL is the canonical URL. Webmasters should use consistent linking structures throughout their…
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Aug
20

How do you know if your blog writing stinks?

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You’ve been giving blogging your best shot – producing content regularly, frequenting the usual social networking sites – spending hours upon hours in the blogosphere.  Yet, no matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to get any comments, retweets, and some days if feels as if Google has applied an insect-repellent like traffic…
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