Oct
29

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Guest post by Peter J If you’ve ever read tips that tell you how to bring in traffic, it is most likely that they will tell you how important writing quality content is. Yeah, sure people can tell you how important it is, but in very few cases, when it comes to writing, not many…
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Oct
27

What I Learnt about Blogging Better at the Car Wash

We were at the car-wash. Half way through….the window leaked. Badly.

Oct
26

So You Want to Start a Blog – Writing Tips for First-Time Bloggers

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Guest post by Peter Garety Thanks to blogging, becoming a well-known writer with a loyal audience is now a lot easier to accomplish.

Oct
25

Connecting with Local Bloggers is a Great Way to Expand your Blogging Horizon

I didn’t make to Blog Word Expo, but over the weekend, I spoke at an awesome blogging luncheon hosted by Teowonna of CarolinaBloggin and ThatTeowonna. Our host was able to secure some generous sponsors, so we met and ate a delicious four-course meal at a local restaurant called Blue Marlin. In addition to exotically prepared…
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Oct
22

Does your blog provide solutions or more problems?

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One day I was attempting to locate a user’s manual for one of my air conditioners online.  I figured there had to be one site out of the billions that could help me with this issue. My husband is rather handy when it comes to fixing things, but he needed just a little more information…
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Oct
21

Who Wants to Get Paid $100 for Writing a Blog Post?

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That’s right, $100 submitted via PayPal just for writing one blog post!  That’s what one randomly selected winner will receive on November 5, 2010 to close out the Birthday Celebration Cash Giveaway! So far, these five awesome bloggers have entered and one of them could be the recipient of 100 Big Ones!

Oct
20

You Have 3 Seconds To Make That First Impression

What do new readers see when they arrive at your blog? Is the ‘paint peeling on your front door’? Or will they be seduced by the smell of fresh coffee… What advice can you give for making that vital first impression on your blog?

Oct
19

WeBlogBetter’s One Year Anniversary: Top 10 Posts of All Time

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Today marks the 1-year anniversary of this blog! So, I thought it would be a great idea to reflect back on some of the best posts that have made this blog what it is. Many of you already know I didn’t start this blog, but instead inherited it after doing a guest post.  So some…
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Oct
18

Blog Candy: Sweet Tips from a Better Blogger

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Have you ever wondered how some bloggers manage to score guest posts on top blogs like Problogger, Copyblogger and Zen Habits? Meet Annabel Candy This blogger has guest posted on all of these blogs and then some. Since then, her blog has been soaring towards the top. Annabel Candy blogs at Get in the Hot…
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Oct
16

If you’re going to blog full-time, you’re going to need insurance

Living the full-time blogger’s life sounds like a luxurious dream to most aspiring bloggers, but that dream can quickly turn into a nightmare if you aren’t fully prepared and haven’t secured everything you’ll need ahead of time. I learned the hard way, that every blogger needs affordable health and/or business insurance.   It honestly was the…
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Oct
15

25 WordPress Plug-ins that Keep Blog Visitors Engaged

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Guest post by Pam Moore Keeping your website and blog visitors engaged is paramount to success. Below are my favorite WordPress plugins that help keep my web guests engaged, SEO rockin and the geek in me satisfied. Note there are many options when it comes to plug-ins, tools and gadgets. This is by no means…
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Oct
14

Today I’m Refreshing my Blogging Mind

No, I’m not really fishing – although I really do love to fish.  I’m just taking a day to refresh my brain.  Care to join me? What do you do when you need to take the time to refresh?  What are your favorite non-blogging activities?