bloggers http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for bloggers Copyright 2008 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:34:02 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/bloggers Choosing Your Web Host http://www.artwoo.com/article/choosing-your-web-host http://www.artwoo.com/article/choosing-your-web-host#comments Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:34:59 +0000 best web hostingweb hosting companiesauto respondersemailweb hostbandwidth allowancebest bet http://www.artwoo.com/article/choosing-your-web-host best ing plan to best suit your needs. Even though there are so many web-hosting companies out there, some thought and careful consideration should be implemented. Two things you don't want are:

You don't want to end up having to pay for extra features that you realize afterwards you needed. You don't want your sites not showing up on the Internet due to excessive downtime by your hosting providers servers.

When choosing your web host you also need to consider your requirements. You will need to consider:

How many websites will you need? How much disk space and bandwidth do you need? What extras will you need eg with auto-responders included? How much do you want to spend on web hosting?

You should compare at least 5 hosting providers to see what they are offering. Here's what you should look for

A reasonable price for your needs - usually a monthly fee.

Disk space and =96 is your site or sites going to have audio, video or downloadable material?

How Many Domains =96 look for unlimited.

Sub Domains =96 look for unlimited.

Does it have an in-built Website Builder? Comes in very handy if you don't know much about building websites.

24/7 email and phone support =96 this is important. Not everyone has this.

At least a 99.5% uptime 99.9% is best

Free set-up =96 no hidden charges.

Unlimited email accounts allowed.

FTP accounts.

Auto-responders included =96 you don't want to pay extra to add on an auto-responder later.

Compare all other special features even though you believe you may not need them like

CGI. FrontPage. Streaming Audio and Video. Hotlink protection. Web stats.

When choosing a web host it's important you take your time to compare hosting plans before you make the decision. There are some out there that are absolutely useless at web hosting, remember that anyone can become a web host. Your is to go with a company that has been around a few years. Search for online reviews on the company you are considering. If you are considering a new web host I would recommend you include http://www.hostgator.bloggers-guide.com

in your list of 5 web hosts to compare. =96 Visit the link. Go to "WEBHOSTING" Take a look at the plans =96 and when you make the comparison you'll find that they will come out on top. David O Connell - Are you looking for the perfect web host - http://www.hostgator.bloggers-guide.com How to start a blog and make money from blogs - http://www.bloggers-guide.com ]]> Blogging For Money http://www.artwoo.com/article/blogging-for-money http://www.artwoo.com/article/blogging-for-money#comments Fri, 01 Sep 2006 06:27:15 +0000 google adsensebloggersways to make moneywin moneymoney troughaffiliate marketingjob portals http://www.artwoo.com/article/blogging-for-money bloggers don't care about money, but about exposure, there are some making pretty decent earnings with blogs. The question is: how much? Well, that depends on the method used by the blogger, the traffic he or she can attract to the blog, the value of the post and so on. If you are willing to win some money with a blog, there are a few possibilities.

There are various from a blog: advertising, including the famous ads by Google (AdSense), , the controversial pay-per-post current, the actual blogging job and donations:

1. While AdSense is not so difficult to master -- all you need to do is insert a code provided by Google into the HTML of your blog and Google will display on it ads related to the content. Each click on the ads will bring you a few cents. High value keywords may even bring you larger amounts. Google is not the only pay-per-click program provider. Even Yahoo! has a similar plan. It's up to you what you choose.

2 To trough affiliate programs requires more efforts: you need to place links to merchants. These links should be appealing -- to determine visitors to take action. And writing "sales links" is not such an easy task.

3. The third method is known as pay-per-post. Many advertisers are willing to pay bloggers to post advertisements or news on their blogs. The purpose is to build traffic and gain back links that will boost their search engine rankings. There are plenty of online firms offering such an opportunity to bloggers. Some examples of sites where bloggers could make money blogging are: http://www.weblogsinc.com/, http://www.soulcast.com/, or http://payperpost.com/.

4. Firms are looking to hire professional bloggers. There are already for bloggers on the Internet and job postings for bloggers on many websites. If you are looking for a blogging job check out Problogger: http://www.problogger.net/ and the blogger jobs board you find onsite.

5. A less popular method is used by bloggers who ask their readers to "donate" some money to help them keep the blog going. It may come as a surprise, but many visitors do act on such requests, especially when they find something really interesting and they enjoy reading the blog

These four methods are what bloggers call "making money with a blog". Professional bloggers know a more effective method: "making money as a result of a blog". This is the case for many writers, SEO experts, web gurus and online entrepreneurs. If we think about it, even big corporations understand the importance of a having a blog and what huge revenues they could get as a result of having a blog. That's great news for passionate bloggers looking to make a living online (remember the forth method of making money with a blog?)

As a conclusion, blogs are great to share knowledge, but, with some skills and experience plus a touch of really valuable content, they could generate some fine profits for their owners. Scott Lindsay is a web developer and entrepreneur. He is the founder of HighPowerSites and many other web projects. HighPowerSites is the easiest do-it-yourself website builder on the web. No programming or design skill required. Get your own website online in just 5 minutes with http://HighPowerSites.com at: http://www.highpowersites.com ]]> Professional Blogging For Profits! http://www.artwoo.com/article/professional-blogging-for-profits http://www.artwoo.com/article/professional-blogging-for-profits#comments Sun, 01 Jul 2007 13:25:00 +0000 bloggingbloggersleaps and boundsdaily basisgoogleadsenseblog http://www.artwoo.com/article/professional-blogging-for-profits blogging" rel="tag">blogging is a very new idea with a lot of potential for entrepreneurs who have insight, drive, and a basic understanding of today's innovative web technology. T

he ranks of so-called pro are still quite small, and there are very few people who make their living entirely off of their blogs. However, every day there are more and more people who have managed to turn their weblogs into cash cows that supplement their income. The number of pro bloggers is growing by , but it is difficult to say whether this trend will continue.

Many bloggers dream of entering the sphere of professional blogging. There are very few people who happily devote an hour or more each day to their blog without at least occasionally wishing that they could earn some kind of financial reward for all of their work.

Several models exist for making money with a blog, the most popular being to sell advertising space through 's program or directly to a company that wishes to reach the demographic that your blog appeals to. However, there are very few people indeed who can make a comfortable living just by selling space on their blog sidebars. Setting up AdSense on your Blog is a breeze, and you can complete the whole process in less then an hour. Free $97 Adsense Secret Ebook on Adsense Tips here.

A lot of the people who read weblogs are bloggers themselves, in part because of the fact that the people who use blogging technology on a are most likely to be interested in what other writers are doing with the medium.

This fact begins to explain why the people who succeed in the world of professional blogging are mostly people who have devoted themselves almost entirely to learning about, talking about, and writing about blogging. More than any other topic, pro bloggers turn their attention to the phenomenon of blogging itself. A lot of pro bloggers make the topic of blogging the stunningly self-reflexive ongoing focus of their blogs.

Of course, professional blogging is destined to become much more complicated in the future than it is today. In the current moment, pro bloggers who attract the largest audiences and make the most money are mostly concerned with investigating the blogging movement and with offering advice to amateur bloggers. Most people can make their AdSense Blog sites veritable cash cows! Free $97 Secret Adsense Book at http://www.honestreview.info/adsense/index.html

However, as the kinds of people who regularly read blogs changes, and the demographics of bloggers expand and diversify as blogging software becomes more user friendly, it is very likely indeed that the world of pro blogging will begin to reflect these changes.

Indeed, it is very difficult to predict exactly what kinds of blogs will be reaping the greatest financial rewards five or ten years down the road. The world of pro blogging is one of constant change and flux, which is part of what makes it so exciting. Most people can make their AdSense Blog sites veritable cash cows! Free $97 Secret Adsense Book at http://www.honestreview.info/adsense/index.html ]]> One Adsense Website People Get Ready http://www.artwoo.com/article/one-adsense-website-people-get-ready http://www.artwoo.com/article/one-adsense-website-people-get-ready#comments Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:25:01 +0000 substantial residual incomeincome provideradsense websitespage websitesgoogledomain websitesubstantial income http://www.artwoo.com/article/one-adsense-website-people-get-ready Google Adsense.

If You have adsense ads on your website you know that it can be a good residual without having to do a lot of extra work. It depends on how good your site is and how much traffic you get. You are also aware by now that one website is simply not enough to create a . What good is $2 a day? it is not much of a residual income, and how long did it take you to get the site up an running?

We all know that when it comes to adsense that it's a numbers game i.e. the more websites you have out there means more revenue gained. One way of squeezing more revenue from adsense is to create more and more . The idea is to keep building adsense websites and get them out there until you are satisfied with your monthly income, it might take 10, 20, or even 50 adsense websites until you are earning a from adsense alone.

You are probably thinking right now - How in the world am I supposed to create 50 websites with adsense on them when it took me 3 months to create one? Well there is a way and it is so cool that you will laugh an be amazed when you are doing it. You don't even need a domain, well, you need one domain and just create folders for the other ones based on your . You only need to create one with adsense on them, and they are all hosted with your web host within your one real domain.

You can create an adsense website in 15 minutes, and as time goes on and you become more efficient you'll be turning out adsense websites in 5 minutes, as many as you like to turn out a day. It is so simple.

Now you are probably thinking - Tell me how I can create an adsense website in 15 minutes and have it up and running generating revenue for me?

Here is a quote that I came up with a few years ago that you may be able to use and make sense of, It certainly helped me to get things done. It's called "DO IT" - It's better to do it than not to do it, because if you don't do it, you'll be sorry you didn't, but when you've done it, you'll be glad you did it - So Do IT.

Like anything in life, the thought of doing something worth while and constructive is much worst than the actual application. The trick is to just do ahead and do it, you'll be glad you did it.

By now you are probably thinking - enough of the nonsense talk just tell me how I can create so many adsense websites without domains?

Okay I'll tell you, you're very impatient. Just follow the Google Cash link below after my name and if you like what you see, then get going. It's time you started to increase your adsense earnings 10 fold and beyond. Here we go. David O Connell - How would you like to earn an extra $500 to $1000 a week http://www.googlecash.bloggers-guide.com How to create successful revenue pulling blogs http://www.bloggers-guide.com ]]> Blogging For Money Tips For Beginner Bloggers http://www.artwoo.com/article/blogging-for-money-tips-for-beginner-bloggers http://www.artwoo.com/article/blogging-for-money-tips-for-beginner-bloggers#comments Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:57:20 +0000 bloggers make moneyswing of thingsmoney tipscontinual basisblogging for moneymoneymakingaffiliate programs http://www.artwoo.com/article/blogging-for-money-tips-for-beginner-bloggers swing of things and garner a regular income. However, if you do it correctly, you should be making money on a once you get the hang of it. If you are new to the world of blogging and want to get started in this type of activity, the following will provide some helpful blogging for for beginner bloggers to consider.

Blog About What You Know

For all of the beginner bloggers out there, one of the biggest mistakes which those new to this online type of industry make is to blog about topics foreign to them. It is best to blog about what you know. Doing so will help to ensure that you bring more and more site traffic to your blog and help to keep them there. Also, if you are hoping to make money via your blog, the best way to do so is to stick with well-known topics as you will have more visitors and therefore more opportunities to sell your associated products or acquire commission from outside companies using your blog.

Involve Outside Companies in Your Blogging Ventures

Although some on their own through their blog, others like to involve outside companies when . Revenue building activities such as and pay per click programs involve the use of outside companies with your blog content. If blogging for money, one of the best things you can do as a new blogger is to involve outside companies via one of these aforementioned programs. You really do not have to know too much about blogging at this point as these programs are pretty self-explanatory and the outside companies handle most of the transactions. Therefore, while you are getting used to blogging you can still be making money at the same time.

Use More Than One Venture When Blogging for Money

Beginner bloggers should also be aware of the fact that blogging for money may take a few different moneymaking ventures in order to gain enough monthly income from doing so. Therefore, it is best to take advantage of more than one moneymaking venture when you blog for money. For example, you may want to sell your own products via your blog all the while partnering with outside companies to make money through that route.

Know That It Will Take Time to Acquire a Steady Income

As a beginner blogger who is interested in blogging for money, you should know that you will not become rich after two weeks of earning money through your blog. It will take quite a few months in many cases before you see a steady income coming in. With that said, do not get discouraged as blogging for money can be quite a lucrative job opportunity and one which may just take a little time to get started. In the end, blogging for money is a great way to set your own hours, work from home and bring money in while engaging in a thought provoking activity.Subscribe to The Web Development Central Blog and receive MORE expert articles and tips on How-To build and drive Traffic to your website. ==> Blogging For Money | Plus... don't forget to check out this blog coaching program called Blog Mastermind ==> http://makemoneyblogging.corythrelfall.com]]> Pitching Bloggers: 15 Rules To Obey http://www.artwoo.com/article/pitching-bloggers-15-rules-to-obey http://www.artwoo.com/article/pitching-bloggers-15-rules-to-obey#comments Fri, 29 Sep 2006 12:27:11 +0000 bloggerpersonal emailpitchtechnoratigoogletargetblog http://www.artwoo.com/article/pitching-bloggers-15-rules-to-obey blogger" rel="tag">blogger relations) instead of PR is practically a new profession, as more publicity buzz gets started by prominent bloggers. Publicists trying to get media attention for a new product, book or service are now ing bloggers in addition to journalists and the press.

But pitching bloggers is vastly different from traditional press relations. New rules apply. If you pitch a blogger the wrong way, you could get written up and publicly slammed by the blogger for everyone on the Internet to see. So how do you go about getting a publicity explosion without it blowing up in your face? Here are a few andquot;do'sandquot; and andquot;don'tsandquot; for getting good blog attention.

1. Don't leave your pitch in the comments of a blog post. Send a . Leave comments on blog posts, but only to participate in the conversation, not to pitch or talk about you and your products, services or book.

2. Do your pitch to the interests and niche covered by the blogger. There's nothing a blogger hates more than receiving pitches completely unrelated to their subject.

3. Don't send a mass mailing press release.

4. Do personalize any pitch or press release with the blogger's name, spelled correctly of course.

5. Don't ask for links. Invite the blogger to review your material. They'll do the rest if they think your pitch is right for their audience.

6. Do develop a relationship with bloggers by reading and commenting on their blogs before you ever pitch them. Subscribe to the RSS feed so you'll stay current on blog posts.

7. Know who else is talking about you. Research your area of expertise through blog searches on .com, Blogsearch..com, and Google alerts.

8. Offer valuable content. Don't announce your product, book, or services as if they were the greatest thing to be created. Instead tell the blogger how you can solve a problem for their readers. Then mention the book, product or service.

9. Build relationships. Do this over the course of a couple of weeks by participating in the conversations on the bloggers' blogs.

10. Have your own blog to show bloggers you andquot;get it.andquot; And use trackbacks so they know you're commenting about them at your own blog before you pitch them. (Trackbacks are an automated blogging feature that notifies a blog when another blog talks about them.)

11. Don't waste bloggers' time on something that isn't relevant to their blog.

12. Don't use crude language or four-letter words. We see this in a lot in blogs written by professionals who would never dream of using this same language in their clients' offices.

13. Remember that anything you say to a blogger might be seen by journalists because many journalists read blogs on topics they cover.

14. Certainly, never chastise a blogger for not accepting comments at their blog. Contact them by email if you have comments, feedback or praise about their content.

15. Don't point out typos at a blogger's blog. When we find our own typos, we sometimes don't bother correcting them, because it would go out into the RSS feed again. For more leading edge Internet Marketing tips go to http://www.biztipsblog.com. Subscribe to The Blog Squad's ezine Savvy eBiz Tips at http://www.savvyebiztips.com. To learn about using social media tools like blogs, go to http://www.buildabetterblog.com. Denise Wakeman andamp; Patsi Krakoff are known as The Blog Squad. ]]> An Easy Guide To Blogs http://www.artwoo.com/article/an-easy-guide-to-blogs http://www.artwoo.com/article/an-easy-guide-to-blogs#comments Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:15:00 +0000 blogsblogginggive your opinionblogsearch enginesbloggersadsense http://www.artwoo.com/article/an-easy-guide-to-blogs blog these days and with good reason: a lot of money can be made with . If they're not for fun they're blogging for cash It has become so popular that a lot of people now use blogs instead of traditional website to get things done. Blogs can be used to promote businesses get information about anything or about anything. The good thing about blogs is that they are constantly updated with fresh info and ideas =96 This is what makes them so popular with the . Blogs usually get high ranking on the search engines because of the constant update of information.

A Few Advantages of Blogs

1. Blogging is an excellent form of advertising

2. Free to set up.

3. Usually get very high rankings in the search engines

4. Constant updates with relevant information

5. Cash Generator

Anyone doing business online should by now have a blog and if not they should start blogging ASAP. It's an excellent way to get your business out there and be noticed. Increases in sales usually follow. There are a lot of ways to make a lot of money using only blogs You can sell products related to your blog. You can advertise for someone else. You can use to generate extra income.

Creating and starting a blog is very easy and is a lot of fun and exciting, especially when you start making money from it.

Remember to update your blog often; every day is good or every other day. Your blog has to be filled with useful information. Write about your topic or business area.

But like everything else you will need to learn about blogging if you are a complete newbie at it, but it is so easy to learn. If you want to know all you need to know about blogging then I would recommend you take a look here www.-guide.com Dave O Connell =96 How to Start and Maintain Successful Revenue pulling Blogs =96 http://www.bloggers-guide.com ]]> What Makes A Good Blog http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-makes-a-good-blog http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-makes-a-good-blog#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2007 19:52:01 +0000 bloggingblogospherebloggersnicheweb surfersdemographicpersonality http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-makes-a-good-blog blogging web site from all of the others. Whether you are starting up a new web site aimed at or whether you are looking to make your existing blogging site more distinctive, the key to building and maintaining a site that will capture the interest and attention of the blogging community is finding your . If you can fill a unique need in a way that no other web site does, you'll be able to build a lasting readership among . Once you have discovered a niche, you will still have a lot to do, but finding your place in the is the place to begin.

Every great blogging web site starts with a great idea, and you can't build a successful site that will last without one. There are many great sites aimed at today's bloggers, and competition for the attention of this growing is fierce. To make your blogging web site stand out from the pack, you will need to offer something that no other site is currently offering, or you will need to do the same thing that an already popular site does but in a more impressive or valuable way.

One way to discover an ideal model for your blogging web site is to look at the sites that have successfully captured a blogging audience already to determine if you can appropriate some of their strategies to help realize your vision. Of course, you will also need to add a unique flair to your project in order to stand apart from your competition. Many people agree that the web sites that do the best in today's market are the sites that have the most . The fiercely individual surfers who are bloggers are a demographic that responds especially strongly to personality, so consider how you can give your site a unique and attractive feeling by lending your own voice and sensibility to your site's design and content.

Once you have a great idea for your site, have pinpointed a special niche that you are well equipped to fill, and have infused the site with personality, the next step is figuring out how to get the word out to bloggers. In the long run, a great idea just isn't enough to propel your blogging web site to success. You will need to draft a smart and realistic marketing plan in order to draw readers to your site. Once you hook a blogger, your great content will keep them coming back, but it is vital to get that first glance or your site won't have a chance to shine. Chris Kameir is the CEO of San Diego's Web Marketing Company, Colizer Inc. His Search Engine Blog can be found at http://www.kameir.com. ]]> Myths About Blogging http://www.artwoo.com/article/myths-about-blogging http://www.artwoo.com/article/myths-about-blogging#comments Sat, 17 Jun 2006 12:32:33 +0000 main stream mediablogsblogblogospherebloggersbloggerblogging http://www.artwoo.com/article/myths-about-blogging blogs" rel="tag">blogs, s" rel="tag">bloggers and the in general. Here are just some of them and some clarifications:

Anyone can start a blog! Not just anyone! There are some requirements, some more obvious than others. Obviously, you need a computer that you know how to use, an Internet connection and some experience using the Internet. You also need a host for your blog; there are blog hosts that are free and some that cost a small amount per month. One last requirement is not just an ability to communicate your thoughts but also a willingness to do so.

Anyone can set up a blog! Some blogs are much easier to set up and use than others, this depends on your blog host (e.g., blogger, iblogs, typepad, tblog, etc.). Some blog hosts take you through a couple simple set-up steps and you're off writing your first post but there are others that get far more technical than the average user may be ready for.

doesn't take up that much time! That depends! Some posts, when you have a clear idea of what you want to say, may take just a few minutes while you may struggle for days (literally) with others that involve complex issues or thoughts. In general, blogging is a daily activity for the serious blogger (some bloggers write up to ten posts a day) and a once-a-week activity for the casual blogger.

Most blogs are political! Many blogs focus on political topics but most blogs are just bloggers discussing their lives, loves and travels. A list of the 50 most visited blogs at BlogHub (http://www.bloghub.com/top50blogs.htm) shows very few political blogs.

Blogs are in competition with the main-stream media! This is true in a few cases (not as many cases as bloggers would have you think). Just recently, there have been some very popular and influential social and politically-oriented blogs that have caused main-stream media outlets to back-track and change their coverage of important events.

Bloggers just criticize and have no new information to add! This may be true in some cases but blogging today is much more than the personal activity it used to be. Corporations, media outlets, public personalities, politicians and experts in almost every field have now joined the ranks of blog producers. Considering all this expertise, one would have to say that bloggers have a lot of new information to add to any debate.

You can't believe anything you read in a blog! That's a bit of an overstatement. You'll run across bad information and even intentional untruths in blogs but, for the most part, bloggers who state facts are stating what they honestly believe to be fact. It is always up to the readers to verify that any information they receive is accurate information.

The blogosphere is a meritocracy! Does the cream rise to the top? Of course it does but outside of the world of the dairy, a lot depends on how you define cream. If you consider the those bloggers who have the highest readership to be the "best" than yes, the blogosphere is a meritocracy with readership being the 'payoff' for being the best. The best, however, is not always the most popular. You will, while surfing, run across some extremely intelligent, extremely poignant and extremely erudite bloggers who have a very small readerships, as evidenced by very few, if any, comments to their posts. That can be explained by those blogger's lack of willingness to 'play the game' that must be played to attract a large readership, e.g., aggressively promoting their blogs, spending many times more hours reading and commenting on other's blogs than they spend writing for their own, listing their blog on every available directory, etc.. Every one of us has a different definition of success, to some, a large readership is adequate success, to some using their blog as a money-making device and actually making some money is the ultimate success while to others, like those with an intentionally low profile, feel that simply creating posts that are perfect expressions of what they want to say is reward enough.

Need a laugh? Speaking of myths, if you need a good laugh, go and read the post titled: "Blog Myths and Facts" posted by 'Frank J' at the IMAO blog

(imao. us/archives/002581.html). Discover How YOU - Or Anyone - Can Easily Create Your Own Professional eCover In Just A Few Minutes without Having To Hire An Expensive Web Designer OR Use A Third Party Software! http://www.photoshopecoversoftware.com You may reproduce this article as long as it is accompanied with a hyperlink. ]]> Super Easy Steps To Blogging Success! http://www.artwoo.com/article/super-easy-steps-to-blogging-success http://www.artwoo.com/article/super-easy-steps-to-blogging-success#comments Sat, 17 Jun 2006 15:32:33 +0000 personal blogblogospherebloggerbloggersfree hoststechnical expertisetechnical knowledge http://www.artwoo.com/article/super-easy-steps-to-blogging-success blogger? A blogger is a cross between an educator, an entertainer and an orator; each blogger 'owns these three hats' and 'wears' each of them while in different moods. One other commonality between is: each blogger is in search of an audience.

Pack your bags! If you recognize yourself in the preceding paragraph you are ready to begin your journey into the . There are only a few things you need to do to make your journey a success:

Find a home for your blog

Find a focus for your posts

Learn "Bletiquette"

Persevere

Find a home for your blog! You need a host for your blog, some are free, some charge a small amount per month for their service, some are simple to use and some require more , some have more features than others; choose carefully, once you've established your blog and have a few regular readers you may not want to change your address (your URL).

Start by surfing the Internet and the blogs to see what bloggers have to say about their hosting programs. Don't get in over your head by picking a blog host that requires a that is beyond your current capabilities. There are many that are more than adequate to start you off and are customizable -- as you gain new technical skills you can edit your blog template to make your blog look like you want it to look and do almost anything you want it to do, all without changing your URL.

If you are using free hosts start blogs at two or three host sites just to see which one you like best and which one gives you the most capabilities right 'out of the box.' When you find one you are happy with, be nice and go back and cancel your other blogs.

Find a focus for your posts! Most every blog has a theme, a theme that sets the tone for most (not necessarily all) of the posts on that blog. Your blog can be a topical blog that focuses on a special interest of yours (politics, religion, health care, science, engineering, cooking etc.); a that focuses on what you are doing that day, where you have been, where you are going or any aspect of your life's journey; or a showcase blog that displays your writing, art, photography, or etc.. Some posts will not fall into your blogs main theme and that's OK -- your blog is a reflection of you, and we all have different moods . . . we all 'wear different hats;' don't decide not to post just because you feel like writing 'something different.'

"Bletiquette!" The objective of most bloggers is to attract a regular readership; to do that you need to display some basic (really common sense) blog etiquette (bletiquette!):

When commenting on a post, stick to the point, don't get personal or abusive.

Never comment as "Anonymous;" if you are ashamed to use your actual blogger name, don't comment.

Try to respond to all comments on your post, even if it is just to say "thanks for commenting" (but don't expect all bloggers to do this).

Don't get personal by asking personal questions unless you have a long-standing relationship with the other blogger; bloggers enjoy the relative anonymity of a blog and a blogger name.

If you are "flamed" (verbally attacked for something you wrote) don't get into a "flame war;" respond politely or not at all.

Never take a block of text, a unique phrase, a picture, a graphic or anything else from another blog or from any web page and use it in your post as is, without clearly indicating where it came from.

Persevere! Bloggers blog! That's what they do! If you post every day you will improve not only your technique but also your readership; don't give up.

Bloggers are very much like novelists. Novelists write every day and finally reach the end of the novel. Then they submit the novel to publishers, file their rejection notices and resubmit to other publishers. Eventually, every novelist who perseveres gets published . . . eventually every blogger who perseveres gets a loyal readership and his or her own measure of success. Discover How YOU - Or Anyone - Can Easily Create Your Own Professional eCover In Just A Few Minutes without Having To Hire An Expensive Web Designer OR Use A Third Party Software! http://www.photoshopecoversoftware.com You may reproduce this article as long as it is accompanied with a hyperlink. ]]> Blogging Ideas, Do They Make Money? http://www.artwoo.com/article/blogging-ideas-do-they-make-money http://www.artwoo.com/article/blogging-ideas-do-they-make-money#comments Sun, 01 Jul 2007 19:30:00 +0000 bloggingmake your existingadsensebloggersweb surfersblogosphereniche http://www.artwoo.com/article/blogging-ideas-do-they-make-money Blogging Web Site is No Longer Enough

Because there are so many blogs and web sites about blogs on the internet, it can be tough to distinguish your blogging web site from all of the others. Whether you are starting up a new web site aimed at or whether you are looking to blogging site more distinctive, the key to building and maintaining a site that will capture the interest and attention of the blogging community is finding your .

If you can fill a unique need in a way that no other web site does, you'll be able to build a lasting readership among . Once you have discovered a niche, you will still have a lot to do, but finding your place in the is the place to begin.

Every great blogging web site starts with a great idea, and you can't build a successful site that will last without one. There are many great sites aimed at today's bloggers, and competition for the attention of this growing demographic is fierce. To make your blogging web site stand out from the pack, you will need to offer something that no other site is currently offering, or you will need to do the same thing that an already popular site does but in a more impressive or valuable way.

One way to discover an ideal model for your blogging web site is to look at the sites that have successfully captured a blogging audience already to determine if you can appropriate some of their strategies to help realize your vision. Of course, you will also need to add a unique flair to your project in order to stand apart from your competition.Setting up on your Blog is a breeze, and you can complete the whole process in less then an hour. Free $97 Adsense Secret Ebook on Adsense Tips here.

Many people agree that the web sites that do the best in today's market are the sites that have the most personality. The fiercely individual surfers who are bloggers are a demographic that responds especially strongly to personality, so consider how you can give your site a unique and attractive feeling by lending your own voice and sensibility to your site's design and content.

Once you have a great idea for your site, have pinpointed a special niche that you are well equipped to fill, and have infused the site with personality, the next step is figuring out how to get the word out to bloggers. In the long run, a great idea just isn't enough to propel your blogging web site to success. You will need to draft a smart and realistic marketing plan in order to draw readers to your site. Once you hook a blogger, your great content will keep them coming back, but it is vital to get that first glance or your site won't have a chance to shine. Most people can make their AdSense Blog sites veritable cash cows! Free $97 Secret Adsense Book at http://www.honestreview.info/adsense/index.html ]]> Using Blog PR To Promote Your Site http://www.artwoo.com/article/using-blog-pr-to-promote-your-site http://www.artwoo.com/article/using-blog-pr-to-promote-your-site#comments Tue, 15 Aug 2006 10:27:17 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/article/using-blog-pr-to-promote-your-site The recent trend of using the press release to promote an online business has emerged with good reason -- good press costs very little and can do more for a business than thousands of dollars of marketing. Most businesses use press distribution services like PR Web or PRFree to get the word out about their news. While distribution services certainly can be effective, they tend to miss out on arguably the most influential group of the press -- bloggers.

Bloggers mold and shape the opinions of their readers, who are normally the most important in their particular industry, many of whom are also bloggers. Not long after a post from an influential blogger, your news has been picked up by several other bloggers and within days you are all over the blogsphere. Before you know it your site is getting more attention than it would if a story ran in the local newspaper! So how do you get the influential bloggers in your industry to run a story about your business?

Why Would Anyone Do a Story About Your Business?

Are you a new company? Did you just launch a new product that they could review? Did your business win an award? Are you a group of college kids who started a company on savings from your summer jobs? You get the idea. There needs to be a reason that someone would want to read about you. Bloggers take pride in the content they feed their readers. You don't stand a chance of getting a blogger to write about you if you don't have a story that their readers will be interested in.

Research Bloggers in Your Industry

More is less when it comes to contacting bloggers. Buy a list of 1,000 bloggers and send out a generic email to all of them and you'll likely get no response. But send a small amount of personalized emails to the appropriate bloggers and you'll be shocked at how many positive responses you get.

The first step is to make a list of the bloggers that would be interested in your story. You can generally get a feel for whether or not a blogger would be interested in your story by reading a couple of posts and checking out their bio. If they've done a few similar stories in the past or they are heavily involved in your industry, there is a good chance they'll want to hear your story. If not, leave them off your list and move on.

The single best method that I have found to research blogs is the Technorati Blog Directory http://www.technorati.com/blogs/. You can peruse blogs in your industry in order of "authority" - how important Technorati thinks a blog is. This is extremely useful. For example, if you are in the travel industry, you can view a list of the most influential blogs in the world of travel.

Another great way to find the right bloggers is to search through your competitors press sections on their websites to see what blogs have mentioned them. You can also find out who has mentioned your competitors by looking at the sites that have linked to them (type in "links:www.theirsite.com" on Yahoo!). There's a good chance that if they found your competitors story interesting, they'll find your story interesting as well.

Compose Your Email

The best way to contact bloggers is by email. The good news is that most bloggers make themselves easy to access and provide their email addresses on their blogs. The bad news is that most people don't know what to do with said email address once they get it. Use the following outline for your email and you'll see amazing results:

- Have a simple subject. You probably won't get many responses by treating your email like a press release and writing RELEASE in the subject line. Try something simple like "fan of your blog" or "comment about your blog." You want to make sure they actually read your email and don't mentally mark it as SPAM when they see the subject.

- Start by complementing them. Since you've read their blog and learned about them from their bio, you know quite a bit about them. Use it to your advantage. Complement them on your favorite post, or how cool it is that they worked for XYZ company.

- Request them to post about you (be direct). In three sentences or less, tell them your story, why you think it would be of interest to them and their readers, and respectfully ask that they write a post about it. Be direct and to the point. They will respect that.

- Offer something in return. You have something that could help them. Maybe it's a link back to their blog from your personal blog, or maybe you could provide them with a free product or service that could help them or their business. One way or another, there's something you have to offer them in return for the time spent on a post about you.

- Close with something nice. Thank them for their time and wish them luck with their blog and/or business ventures.

Notice that of the five components of the email, only one is about your story. The rest of the email is spent complimenting them and offering them something. Your chances of getting a positive response have just gone through the roof. Every blogger, no matter how large, likes to hear that people are enjoying their posts.

Respond Promptly and Respectfully

Not everyone is going to agree to run your story. Some will say that they don't do that type of thing or that they don't have time. Since you have been so nice as to compliment them, they will still usually reply either way. Regardless of the response, be sure to thank them for their time and wish them luck with their ventures. You never know when they will encounter someone who needs your product or service in the future (remember, they are in your industry) and if they have a positive image of you and your company they will undoubtedly give you a good recommendation.

Sit Back and Watch the Traffic Roll In

Over the course of the next few weeks you will see post after post appear about your business. Be sure to send another thank you email to the blogger after the post and also be sure to promptly provide whatever you offered them in return. At this point you have developed a mutually beneficial relationship with someone important in your industry that can become invaluable over time.

That wasn't that hard was it? With a little research and a carefully crafted email, any business can effectively use blog PR to drive traffic to their site. Adam McFarland owns iPrioritize (http://www.iPrioritize.com) - simple to-do lists that can be edited at any time from any place in the world. Email, print, check from your mobile phone, subscribe via RSS, and share with others. ]]> Getting Blog Links http://www.artwoo.com/article/getting-blog-links http://www.artwoo.com/article/getting-blog-links#comments Sun, 25 Jun 2006 06:32:22 +0000 blogspeople findblogbloggerbloggersbloggingtraffic issues http://www.artwoo.com/article/getting-blog-links bloggers trying to get other to link to them. A lot of traffic can be gained by doing this with blogs that are both related to your topic and blogs that have a lot of readers.

This can sometimes be very difficult for new s because they do not yet have enough readers or page rank to interest the bigger blogs.

Talk to other who are in the same position as you right now and develop a lasting relationship. You link to them, they link to you and as both of your blogs grow those links will pay off for you.

Many a blog they like, then will take suggestions from that blog about other blogs they might like. So someone goes to a blog you have traded links with and likes them, then they follow your link and if your content is good, they add you to their reading list. The same happens in reverse for the one you link back to.

Sooner than you think both of your blogs will become ones that a circle of people read. The more blogs you do this with, the more your circle will eventually grow.

Don't be too concerned with page rank. Many of the established blogs with good page rank are not going to link to you until you build up your readership at least a little. There is a reason for this and it isn't arrogance, though it may feel that way at times.

The reason is that many people start blogs, but few people actually become bloggers. daily takes a commitment that many are not willing to make. The established blogs might link to you regardless of page rank and if they see you are committed to writing your blog and becoming a blogger.

They don't want to link to someone's blog that may or may not be around next month. It is a disservice to their readers and a hassle to remove your link later or check and see if you are actually still blogging. They do not have the time to hold your hand on it.

If they check out your blog and you have been posting to it every day for quite awhile, say 6 months at least, then they might give you a helping hand and welcome you to the blogosphere.

Put it into your schedule to make a post every single day, even if it has to be a short one due to lack of time. When there is a time you know you will not be able to post for a few days, make a post for each of those days and if you are using wordpress you can timestamp the posts so that each one appears on the scheduled day. That is one way to keep your blog fresh for your readers every day.

Another tip is, as we post to our blogs daily, there are times when you have two or three things you want to blog, but if you are finding it hard to post daily, timestamp the second or third post for other days rather than posting them right now unless it is something time sensitive. Try to stay two or three days ahead so that if you miss a day, it won't hurt you.

If you are using blogger or other blogging software that doesn't have the timestamp feature, save them as drafts, then log in when you have little time and post your draft. If you have time to blog a post, then leave the draft there until you need it.

Don't let yourself get frustrated if everyone doesn't want to link to you right away. If you are blogging good content, you may find they are linking to you before you even ask! Chris McElroy AKA NameCritic writes six blogs daily and manages blogs for several companies. He consults with clients about their projects and can help with ways to increase their visibility. His blog about blogging is at http://www.blogs.pn His humor blog is at http://www.wholettheblogout.com Start your own blog at http://www.thingsthatjustpissmeoff.com ]]> Technorati And Associated Press Merger - How This Affects The Blogsphere http://www.artwoo.com/article/technorati-and-associated-press-merger-how-this-affects-the-blogsphere http://www.artwoo.com/article/technorati-and-associated-press-merger-how-this-affects-the-blogsphere#comments Wed, 23 Aug 2006 12:27:23 +0000 ap articlesap articletechnoratiblogsblogosphereblogblogger http://www.artwoo.com/article/technorati-and-associated-press-merger-how-this-affects-the-blogsphere
In the morning of May 23, 2006, and Associated Press (AP) initiated a new service that was guaranteed to make news in the osphere" rel="tag">blogosphere and give more PR for . The service includes having Technorati search for blogs that link to s. Those blogs will then appear on websites that use the AP Hosted Custom News and who opt for the new feature. The new feature includes having a Blog Roundup section that consists of the links to blogs containing the most relevant information on the "Top Five Most Blogged About" AP articles in the past 48 hours. Under each most relevant blog there is also a link to a list of the next 24 relevant blogs for people who want to read more on what the blogosphere have to say about the article. In addition to the Blog Roundup section clicking on a particular AP article will prompt Technorati to produce a list of "Who's Blogging About" that article.

The Effect to the Blogosphere

This new service is undoubtedly beneficial to the blogosphere. As a Digital Grit article mentioned, the new partnership would be of much interest for those who want better visibility for their blogs or for those s who are SEO-minded. For those in the know being linked back by the press is a bonus for your page rank. However, it has always been a challenge for bloggers, even for the popular bloggers, to be noticed by the press much less get link back by them. The Technorati-AP partnership changes all that. Instead of having to think of ways and gimmicks to get noticed by the press and still just end up with nothing all a blogger has to do now is to write posts in connection to current AP articles and link back to those articles. Technorati then submits that post along with other relevant posts to AP for affiliate websites to display on the blog roundup. Note, however, that the number of blogs that will be linked back to is limited. This means that for your blog to be linked back by AP your post has to be perceived by Technorati as among the most relevant posts in blogosphere. So for blogger that think that simply linking to AP articles will do the job for them is seriously deluded. As always good content is still the key to rising in popularity in the blogosphere.

Aside from making it easier for some bloggers to get a higher page rank, the Technorati-AP merger has a more universal effect on bloggers. Even if only selected bloggers will appear on AP stories, the arrangement will still result in more awareness of the blogosphere as a whole. People who previously had no knowledge at all about the existence of the blogosphere or at least do not read blogs as part of their regular ritual will not only be exposed to the idea of the blogosphere as an additional or supplementary source of information regarding current events. The links, which are updated regularly and are always relevant to current issues, will also encourage news readers to regularly read the blogs as well. This will undoubtedly suck in some of the news readers to be regulars in the world of blog and thus create more audience for bloggers.

The Technorati-AP partnership also does much for the blogosphere's credibility as a news source. Not only will it create awareness of blogs' ability to supplement the news it will also show that blogs have something more to contribute to the story. As Peter Hirshberg wrote in the Technorati weblog, "Increasingly, what the blogosphere says about a news story becomes part of a more complete story, lending diverse perspectives and often expert commentary. The AP believed it was increasingly important to deliver the living blogosphere as a compliment to their core professional news product." The new service that AP offers to its readers is a nod to the blogosphere's ever increasing contribution to the news network. In fact the motivation behind the partnership is actually AP's belief that "citizen-generated media could enhance the AP in their mission to be the essential global news network." The service has caused much excitement in the blogosphere and as Hirshberg put it, "is a deep validation of the power of citizen media and how each person is gaining more power - power to have their opinions and thoughts heard, in a truly democratic process."

As the deal legitimizes blogging even more it also blurs further the line between press and bloggers. Some journalists are offended that some bloggers feel that what they do amounts to journalism. According to the journalists what bloggers do isn't journalism but simply collecting stories that are reported by the real journalists who do the hard work of actually going out there to catch stories. They resent the idea that bloggers, who do their story telling in just one place should be given recognition as journalists for delivering commentaries on new stories. However, according to Jane Seagrave, AP's vice president of new media "The truth is there are not that many of us who are breaking news anymore, that have people on the ground ... the whole notion here is to spotlight those who are real content creators and not make news such a generic commodity on the Web." This means that they are focusing on worthy bloggers out there who produce quality content and have something of real value to offer and add to the telling of news stories.

What it Does for AP

As for AP, the move itself is also strategic since more and more bloggers are sure to link more to their articles instead of their competitors'. There are currently many news sources out there that bloggers individually follow and comment on. AP's new service will surely encourage bloggers to make AP articles their primary source of new stories and link to them, which would lead to greater traffic to AP affiliated sites from the blog world.

In terms of monetary returns, however, the project isn't expected to generate revenue for either AP or Technorati. The two companies will be sharing the profit made from the ads on the web pages but this profit is expected to cover only the cost of the project. This says something about both companies in terms of their desire to give better service to their users and in furthering the sharing of information in the Internet. http://www.theinternetone.net ]]> Blogging For Profit: Is It Hard? http://www.artwoo.com/article/blogging-for-profit-is-it-hard http://www.artwoo.com/article/blogging-for-profit-is-it-hard#comments Sun, 04 Mar 2007 06:27:04 +0000 bloggingtechnoratisearch enginesbloggersblogblogsunrealistic expectations http://www.artwoo.com/article/blogging-for-profit-is-it-hard blogging" rel="tag">blogging for fun, blogging for politics, blogging for the good of others, blogging for popularity, and now many are getting an economic boost by blogging for profit.

Blogging for profit is a goal within reach of anyone with average intelligence, a willingness to work hard, and a basic grasp of blogging technology. However, very few people manage to reap the rewards they seek from their blog. Most people who attempt to make money with their fail for two reasons. often have of how fast their readership will grow and how much money they will make. When these expectations are not met, the disappointment can crush the desire to continue blogging. The other trap that many bloggers fall into has to do with a lack of foresight. If bloggers want to turn a profit, the key to success is to make a realistic plan and stick with it.

To succeed at blogging for profit, the main thing that you will need to do is to first establish a large readership. The higher your readership traffic, the more advertisers will agree to pay you. However, cultivating the number of regular visitors you'll need in order to make a profit isn't easy. As more and more blogs appear each day, having a unique idea or a wonderful writing style is no longer enough to get attention. You need to be able to effectively market your blog.

Too many bloggers spend most of their time writing posts, and very little time marketing their project. Updating your content as often as possible is a great way to keep your blog high on blogrolls and high in blog like . Once your readers know that you update frequently, they will return to your site on a regular basis. However, it doesn't matter how often you update if nobody is reading your page, so don't skimp on the time that you spend drawing visitors to your site. To make your dream of blogging for profit a reality, try decreasing your number of posts, and using some of that time to market your blog. You can draw new visitors by setting up link exchanges with other bloggers, making contacts in the blog community, and following other established modes of winning traffic.

Of course, even if you are a marketing genius, or you have a really great idea for a blog, success will not happen overnight. It takes time to build the kind of readership that blogging for profit requires, and it will likely take several months before you begin to turn a profit. Try to stay committed and to your blogging project and keep a positive attitude during this initial rough period. Set goals for how often you will update and how many readers you want to attract, and then reward yourself for sticking with your plan.

Blogging for profit is only one reason to jump into the blog pool. You should pick a topic that interests you, because as with any project or profession, doing something you love brings its own set of rewards. And it is far easier to market and write about something you believe in and enjoy. Charles Taylor contributes articles to several web sites, most recently http://mudof.com, http://www.driversneeded.com, and http://dilut.com ]]> Beginners Guide To Blogging, Get Started Right! http://www.artwoo.com/article/beginners-guide-to-blogging-get-started-right http://www.artwoo.com/article/beginners-guide-to-blogging-get-started-right#comments Sat, 22 Jul 2006 20:27:06 +0000 bloggingblogsblogbloggerstemplatesbasicallythemes http://www.artwoo.com/article/beginners-guide-to-blogging-get-started-right blog is an online journal wherein you can digitally pen down your thoughts, ideas, opinions and practically anything that you want people to read. come in different styles, formats, and settings, depending on the preference of the user. Many sites, offer built in features such as hyperlink, straight texts, pictures etc. Some blogging sites, even allow you to put video and mp3's on your blogs.

Instead of writing texts, some choose to make their blogs more audio friendly, by using spoken word entries. This is called audio blogging.

Basically a blog contains these features:

title- which allows you to label your post body- this is the content of your post trackback- other sites can be linked back to your blog permanent link- every article that you write has a URL comments- this allow readers to post comments on your blog.

One of the advantages of blogging, is that it is made of only a few . Unlike, other websites that is made up of numerous individual pages. This make it easier for blog users to create new pages, because it already has a fix setting that include: slots for title, body of the post, category, etc.

This is especially useful for first time users, since they can start blogging right away. They can chose from a number of templates that blogging websites provide.

Anyone who wants to start a blog can do so by becoming a member of a blogging website of their choice. Once they've become members, they automatically become a part of that particular blogging community. They can browse through other bloggers pages, and link them back to their own blogs. They can also make comments on other members' blogs.

Blogging is not just limited to personal usage. There are a lot of blogs that follow a theme such as: sports, politics, philosophy, social commentary, etc. These blogs espouse on their specific . This way blogging becomes a medium in which people can share their knowledge and opinions about a variety of themes and topics.

Some bloggers even use their blogs as a means to advertise. Some authors advertise their books on their blogs. While other bloggers, use their blogs to shed light to currents issues, events, news and catastrophes.

Nowadays in education, blogs also play an important part. Professors use blogging to document the lessons that they have discussed and taught. This way, students who who have missed classes, can easily catch up with their assignments.

A lot of entrepreneurs benefit from blogging by promoting their businesses on their blogs, with millions and millions of people logging onto the net everyday, blogging has become a lucrative move. Some bloggers who run online businesses promote their merchandise online. While others profit through advertisement.

But by far, the most popular blog type is the one that takes the form of a personal journal. This is the kind that is usually used by first time bloggers. Individuals who want to document the daily struggle of their everyday lives, poems, rants, opinions, find that blogging offers them a medium in which to express themselves.

Bloggers usually communicate within themselves. This is one of the appeals of blogging. It creates a community of people sharing their ideas, thoughts, and comments with each other.

Blogs varying in topics, themes, and set-ups, can be found in blog directories. First time users who want to get an idea of what the blogging world is all about can browse through a number of blogs using these directories. This way they'd get an idea of what these blogging communities are like.

Blogging is popular all over the world. Blog is short for the term weblog. There are no rules when it comes to blogging. Bloggers have the freedom to express themselves how ever way they want, and the best thing about blogging, is that most blogging sites are free.

There are numerous blogging websites to choose from in the net. This give first time users the option of joining a blogging community that appeals to their interests.

Just search any blogging directory and you'd get a listing of a lot of blogging sites that are available on the net. It's easy to search a blogging directory, because it is organized according to category. This way you would get exactly what you are after. Blogging is really for everyone. It is fun, simple and easy. The 12 Month Millionaire Will Show You Everything you did and didn't want to know about making One Million Dollars by this time next year... revealed LIVE! Visit http://www.millionairemarketingseminar.com Active hyperlink must remain w/article. ]]> Choose Your Blog Type - A Bloggers Choice http://www.artwoo.com/article/choose-your-blog-type-a-bloggers-choice http://www.artwoo.com/article/choose-your-blog-type-a-bloggers-choice#comments Sun, 09 Dec 2007 12:25:02 +0000 travel gossippersonal reflectionsnetworking businesslucrative sourceenormous effectsocial networkingfitness travel http://www.artwoo.com/article/choose-your-blog-type-a-bloggers-choice
If your primary interest is in monetizing your blog, a blog with a narrow focus, in terms of generating traffic, is more likely to generate clicks from your readers as well as actual sales.

Almost every blog will fall into one of eleven categories: politics, religion, , business, travel, science, physical or emotional health, sports and fitness, travel, gossip, or .

And while blog directories, where you can post links to your blog, may have other names for their classifications, you will have no trouble picking the ones which are the best fit for your blog's contents.

Social networking blogs have become insanely popular, as sites like MySpace have allowed their members to connect through their blogs' functions. MySpace has had an on the number of people now blogging, and there are an estimated eighty million blogs now online, with almost one hundred and twenty thousand new ones being added each day.

The enormous member base of MySpace has brought it to the attention of marketers, who see it as a potentially of advertising revenue.

Blog directories will also categorize your blog according to the program with which you built it. http://Blogger.com and WordPress are two of the leading blogging platforms, and directories will often put all the blogs from one platform in a single category, with a system which allows users to surf them at will.

If you want to hook up with bloggers from your part of the world, some blog directories like Blog Wise permit you to search for blogs according to where they originate. You can start a blog covering the things you want to share about your city or country, and submit your link to these sites.

Finally, there are the vlogs, or video logs. To create a video log, you'll have to learn to shoot and upload video to your blog, but most blogging platforms make the uploading part very simple. Most vlogs, however, allow their readers to contribute their own videos, and you may not always like what you get! Author: Matt Garrett =A9 2007 http://www.BlogTactics.com | Blog Tutorials and Videos Grab Your Free Step By Step Guide to Setting Up Your First Blog Now!! http://www.blogtactics.com/newsletter.html ]]> What Does A Blogging Consultant Look Like? http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-does-a-blogging-consultant-look-like http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-does-a-blogging-consultant-look-like#comments Sun, 11 Jun 2006 15:32:09 +0000 bloggingtechnoratigoogleblogblogslotlets talk http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-does-a-blogging-consultant-look-like google and come up with a of results. Currently there are millions of s and there are hundreds of people who call themselves "Blog or Consultants", yet when you type "define: Blogging Consultant or Blogging Consultant" into google you get no definition.

That is probably a good thing for most blogging consultants because without a definition, there is no standard to hold them to. I'm not claiming to be the blogging guru of all time or anything of the sort. So before you "blogging consultants" out there start getting defensive about this, think before you write. If you get too nasty about the post I may ask you to define "blogging consultant" and without google many of you couldn't do it.

Now that is out of the way, business. Every business should have a blog. There are so many reasons for your business to have a blog it would be hard to write them all in one blog post, so lets assume you know your company needs a blog.

So do you hire a blogging consultant? What qualifications do you look for in a blogging consultant? What does a blogging consultant look like? How much should I pay a blogging consultant?

Lets start with "Should you hire a blogging consultant?"

The quick answer is yes, but lets go into why first. There are a lot of things that go into making a blog popular. tags, submissions and pings to bloglists and earch websites, learning how to get on the right blogrolls, etc.

If you are new to blogging it takes awhile to catch on to most of these things and most blogging consultants say that all of the above is necessary if you are going to have a successful blog.

There are more things to add to the list but this article isn't about how to run a successful blog, it's about blogging consultants. Hiring a blogging consultant can save you from making a lot of early mistakes and get your blog found a lot quicker than trying to do it on your own.

Now all the blogging consultants are liking me again. I can tell. But will it last?

What qualifications do you look for in a blogging consultant?

Here is where things get ugly between me and the blogging consultants. Most blogging consultants are . . . well . . . bloggers. Many of them have what they think is a successful blog although many bloggers have different ideas for what success is.

Some think it's defined as how much they made on google adnonsense last month. Others count success by number of visitors to their website or the number of comments that appear on their blog. Still others measure their success by what the other bloggers think about them.

What do all of those bloggers who are blogging consultants have in common? They all think that having a successful blog automatically makes you a qualified blogging consultant. I told you it was going to get nasty. After this article if I measured my success by what the other bloggers think of me then I'm doomed!

Fortunately I don't measure my success in terms of what the other bloggers and blogging consultants think. Lets get back to those qualifications for a blogging consultant.

First of all a blog is a website. It is a website that is updated often in most cases, but it is still a website. Each blogpost becomes a page of that website. So with a blog you are creating more webpages to your website as often as you post to your blog.

Now I have a question for you. Would you first look to hire a blogger to do search engine optimization for your website? Would you first look to hire a blogger to handle your AdWords campaign? Would you first look for a blogger to build your website for you?

The answer to all of the above is probably no, unless the blogger also has experience in those fields and not just for their blog. Actual websites they have built, optimized, and marketed for themselves and for clients.

A blogging consultant should not just be a blogger. They should also have all of the skills necessary to run a website. Now the blogging consultants are all mad at me again. But think about it. Many bloggers know how to write. They know how to get into the right circle of blogger friends who will link to them. They know about blogging.

So if all you need to know is how to write a blog, then hiring a blogger who knows how to write is the answer, but if you need someone who is going to manage your blog for you including posting to the blog, search engine optimization, link popularity, (and not just from blogrolls), and marketing, then you need to hire a webmaster who also blogs.

Okay, How much should I pay a blogging consultant?

How much do you have? Just kidding. A lot depends on the type of blog you want or have. A corporation blog has to pay more, not because they have more, but because there are all kinds of legal and policy matters that have to be considered with every single blog post and every single link to or from another blog or website. A small business blog doesn't have many of the same issues as the corporate blog, but still has certain standards that need to be met.

If you have ever hired a webmaster, not a web designer, a webmaster, (Thats another article), or a Search Engine Optimization Company, or a Search Engine Marketer, or even just a Marketing Consultant, (The just was in there just so I could make consultants mad again.), then you have an idea of what a blogging consultant should cost.

Now keep in mind, if you are hiring a blogging consultant to strictly teach you how to blog, then it's not worth as much money as when you hire a blogging consultant who is also going to perform all of the services a Webmaster and Internet Marketer would provide plus search engine optimization.

Ha ha! I still didn't say how much it costs. It's coming. Read on.

What does a Blogging Consultant look like?

He or she looks like someone who has more than just a blog or blogs. Someone who also owns and manages several websites for themselves and for clients. As I said before a blog is still a website. Now back to that cost thing. NameCritic, will manage your blog for you for as low as $150 per month including all of the things necessary to run a successful website or blog. According to the description, NameCritic what a blogging consultant looks like. Visit http://www.blogs.pn for information on blogging or email namecritic@blogs.pn ]]> 5 Tips On Finding The Best Topics For Your http://www.artwoo.com/article/5-tips-on-finding-the-best-topics-for-your http://www.artwoo.com/article/5-tips-on-finding-the-best-topics-for-your#comments Fri, 09 Jun 2006 09:32:11 +0000 blogbloggersbloggersearch termstrafficaskinteresting people http://www.artwoo.com/article/5-tips-on-finding-the-best-topics-for-your Blog topics are an important part of a successful blog. Some s" rel="tag">bloggers simply write about whatever is on their mind, creating an online journal of sorts. Successful bloggers know however that to have a great blog, you cannot always write about what you want to write about. You must also keep the interests of your readers in mind when writing. After all, if you want a successful blog, you have to depend on the readers to show up often. To keep your blog as fresh as possible, consider using these five ways to find winning ideas for your blog topics.

Do Your Research

Smart bloggers know that each day there are popular listed on large search sites. Bloggers can use these search terms to help them get more to their blogs. Each day a blogger can look at these popular search terms and creating posts using them. If the blogger is lucky, they will increase their traffic due to more people looking for that term. By researching the topics that are hot with readers each day, bloggers can create things specifically for the readers. Doing research may take a little time and you might never be writing about what you want to write about, but you will likely have more traffic than ever.

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If you have been blogging a while you might have began to hit low points where you really have no more topic ideas left. Some writers call this "writer's block" while others just see it as a small hurdle to be surpassed. When you have come to this difficult point, the best thing to do is ask around. Talk to you know. You can ask them what topics they find most interesting at the time. If you would rather be a little more subtle, simply bounce a few topics off of them to see which ones they respond strongly to. Use the topics that they respond strongly to in order to gather ideas for posts.

Use the News

The news is a great place to gather topic information for your blog. News teams research and investigate for hours to gather their topics. By using similar topics, you can skip all of the hard research work and still be a success. Never use their ideas exactly, just take them and use them to develop your own. For instance, if there is a major political issue going on in the news, consider creating a post about what you think about it. You don't have to use the news story, just the topic idea along with your own words.

Follow the Lead of Others

When you are looking for great blog topics, consider visiting popular blogs to see what they are talking about. Don't steal their ideas, but use the visit to stir up great ideas of your own. Sometimes when you see others working at their highest potential it can spark new potential in yourself. You can see which topics get the best response for their blog and decide if you could get the same response with a similar topic.

Sleep On It

If all else fails and you are still trying to come up with a list of interesting blog topics, consider this interesting strategy. Go to sleep each night with a clear head. In the morning, before you even open your eyes, target the first thing on your mind. Write it down immediately so you don't quickly forget. Then use these things to develop interesting blog topics. You would be shocked at how inspiring our first thoughts can be. They are so interesting because they are not clouded with any outside stressors from reality. They are simple thoughts typically that can be used successfully on a blog.

These five ways to find winning blog topics are proven to be among the best. A blog topic is one of the basic important aspects of your blog. Be sure that you pay attention to which topics get the best response on your blog so you will know which ones are most effective. Use all or some of these tips to help you get on your way to better blog topics right away! Finally! You Can Start Profiting From One Of The Hottest Types Of Products Available In All Of The Internet...And Have Your Business Up And Running In A Matter Of Hours! http://www.resellrightsguru.com You may reproduce this article as long as an active hyperlink is accompanied. ]]> Is It Worth Getting An Affordable Blog Hosting? http://www.artwoo.com/article/is-it-worth-getting-an-affordable-blog-hosting http://www.artwoo.com/article/is-it-worth-getting-an-affordable-blog-hosting#comments Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:27:08 +0000 free blogbloggerfree hostingbloggersfrustratingbloggingextra services http://www.artwoo.com/article/is-it-worth-getting-an-affordable-blog-hosting bloggers start writing content for personal reasons and use a blog to write online journals. However, when evolved and merged into the business field, many switched to paid blog hosting to maximize their site's potential.

When bloggers upgrade their hosting, they usually choose affordable blog hosting packages to make their blogs professional looking or add . Since most providers offer limited features, switching to an affordable blog hosting service is the next great deal.

However, you have to consider several factors when choosing an affordable blog hosting because your income or success as a blogger will rely on your hosting provider. While affordable blog hosting packages can be a good way to save money, it can also hold major drawbacks, especially when you wish to make a living out of your blog.

Pros and Cons of an Affordable Blog Hosting

The greatest advantage of affordable blog hosting packages is that they offer you with money-saving ways of bringing your content online. However, since you pay a small fee for these services, expect a limited features and unavailability to configure the site the way you prefer. If you have been blogging for years, choosing an affordable blog hosting can be because of limited options for blog customization.

Compared to exclusive blog hosting or stand along hosting providers, an affordable blog hosting is very user-friendly in terms of setting up or managing accounts. However, the drawback of these kinds of hosting providers is that because of limited template options, your blog could end up looking very similar to another blog.

The good thing about affordable blog hosting services is that they design blog platforms to update automatically, making it easier for you to keep your content updated all the time. However, having a low-cost blog hosting can be frustrating because you share a web server with hundreds of other bloggers. Because of this, you may experience plenty of downtimes, which could make an updated blog useless due to lack of online visibility.

One of the most rewarding benefits of affordable blog hosting providers is that major search engines can easily index your blog. This is possible because the hosting provider have great page ranks even before you register with them, allowing your site to get ranked very quickly.

When you wish to upgrade your blog hosting with a paid hosting service, you should weigh the pros and cons of an affordable blog hosting to prepare you on what to expect with these kinds of hosting providers. Hyun Kim is a freelance writer. He visits http://Branica.com since it offers: hosting - http://www.branica.com/hosting.html, blog counters - http://www.branica.com and seo tips - http://www.branica.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151. ]]>