Aug
30

What are you blogging about?

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There are so many blogs out there. And by so many, I mean many more! But what are the blogs talking about? What are people blogging about? Not just about blogging and making money online. Those are wonderful topics but there are so many topics explored. So, here is a series on what others are…
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Mar
02

Beware! Don’t Blog Like The British!

Want your blog to stand out from the crowd? Then take a lesson from the Brits… or not…

Feb
16

What Have Snowdrops Got To Do With Blogging?

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It all started with the snowdrops. My first year of blogging! Here are some of the strategies that helped me enjoy it.

Dec
01

Why Fantastic Bloggers Must Believe in Fairies

Self-belief is vital if you want to become a Better Blogger. Take that leap of faith, believe, and your ‘blogging wish’ will come true.

Nov
24

Are We Nearly There Yet?

Blogging is for the long-haul. There are no short cuts, but so much amazing help and advice out there. With plenty of fuel, Sat Nav and patience you’ll soon be well on your way.

May
13

BlogEngage Forum – a great place for bloggers to network

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I haven’t been able to get into forums too deeply despite the fact that I’m a member of a few that I visit occasionally. I have found them to be useful and I’ve been able to network with a few people, but I’m certainly no expert in this area.

May
06

The SocialmediaToday Community: Increase exposure to your blog

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Aside from Twitter, Facebook and BlogEnage, there are very few social networking sites you’ll see me getting excited about. Time constraints limit the amount of time I have to spend learning how to navigate every new site that pops up. In addition to that, there’s more to a social networking than simply joining a site,…
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May
05

Online Marketer vs Creative Writer: A Tale of Two Bloggers

There’s nothing like the warm, comfortable feeling of knowing that you’ve mastered your subject matter.  Whether you’re blogging about it or presenting to a room full of people, it sure feels great to have all the answers.  But after a time, doesn’t it seem like you’re starting to cover some of the same material over…
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Nov
14

Four Little Five-Minute Tasks for Building Your Community

I recently received a thank you note on my desk from someone for whom I filled in at the last minute and taught a class. I’m not a card sender by nature, which makes it all the more special when I receive one – I know it takes effort. As a blogger, you have a…
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Nov
09

The Importance of Community Participation

There’s a cool blog across the net written by a cool blogger named Lindsey Nobles, who wrote a cool blog post today about cultivating community. It’s a neat article about her discovery of the essence of web2.0, which happens to revolve around the idea of real community. Hold that thought…

Oct
30

A Delicious Way To Write Community-Sized Articles

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A community-sized article is one that stretches beyond your site in its appeal and application. We’re all concerned with higher traffic and more clicks, but we’re also far more dependent upon each other than we realize in this business called blogging. I think there’s a reason why car dealers all open shop right next door…
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Oct
19

Five Ways To Generate Discussion and Support Blog Comments

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For a blogger, comments are tremendously important. Comments are the stream of any blog’s “community” or readership, and they serve to help the blogger know where to go next. So it’s my own opinion that we who choose to ask for comments should at least consider what benefit we can return to those willing to…
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