How to Continue Writing Quality Content

By Evelyn Parham, September 2, 2010 | 20 Comments

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Are you finding it harder and harder to pump out quality content?  You know you can write quality content and make things happen.  But you have let a bug grab hold of you and you cannot shake it loose. Today we will shake that bug loose. Read more »

Break It Up: Using Headers and Sections Effectively

By Tia Peterson, September 1, 2010 | 33 Comments

Writing for the web – successfully – involves many things, but in this post let’s just concentrate on two: breaking up the text on a page and adding headers, sectioning off the page in a logical, legible way. This is part of better blog writing and will improve the look of your blog as well. Read more »

21 Tips to Boost Your Blogging Mood

By Jean, August 31, 2010 | 40 Comments

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 in the basement despite months of hard work. Regardless of the reason, having a stuck-in-the-muck mood Read more »

The secret of “A” List Bloggers

By kieshaeasley, August 30, 2010 | 31 Comments

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” which can hurt their traffic and require changes later on. Read more »

The Insects Guide to Blogging and Monetization

By kieshaeasley, August 29, 2010 | 2 Comments

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.  :)  Read more »

Do you suffer from Hyper Erudition Disorder as a Blogger?

By kieshaeasley, August 28, 2010 | 10 Comments

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 dedication and interest. Yet there is something wrong. Read more »

Community and Traffic Takes Time and Patience

By Evelyn Parham, August 26, 2010 | 42 Comments

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

Guest Blogging for SEO: Are There Unspoken Rules?

By Tia Peterson, August 25, 2010 | 23 Comments

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? Read more »

A Simple Guide to Taking Digital Sabbaticals

By Jean, August 24, 2010 | 23 Comments

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. Read more »

How Blogging Could Help You Become a Successful Consultant

By kieshaeasley, August 23, 2010 | 19 Comments

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 that may be beneficial to someone out there.”  Read more »