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Blogging: Let’s Get Started!

February 28th, 2009 Ricardo V No comments
    Choosing a topic/niche?

  • Content is king.
    1. If you want to have faithful readers you have to establish your topic from the start. Many blogs take shape as either business or personal. The choice is up to you, but remember it’s easier to write about something your truly passionate about.
      Content is king, posting unique information is the best way to get noticed by others. The way you can make sure your information is relevant and unique is by searching the web. Allowing yourself to stand apart from others will increase your subscribers and will keep you motivated to keep your blog active.

What is a Weblog?

February 28th, 2009 Ricardo V 1 comment

  A weblog, also known as a blog, is basically an online journal where you can type your thoughts, ideas, opinions, and practically anything that you want to share. The information you share on a blog can be kept private, like a diary, or made public. A blogger has, at their sole discretion, the choice to talk about and share anything they want. A blog can be seen as many things, many blogs fall into the category of personal or business/corporate. Some blogs also take a more media proactive approach, with web cams, videos, and audio recordings. The below information should prove useful.


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  I have put together a small guide for prospective and current bloggers which may shed some light on building, maintaining, and updating a blog. Information will continue be added as the days pass.

  Part 1. Blogging: Let’s Get Started!
  Part 2. Blogging: Appearance is Key!
  Part 3. Blogging: Widgets and Plugins!
  Part 4. Blogging: Comments and Spam!
  Part 5. Blogging: Authors, Guest Authors, and Coauthors!
  Part 6. Blogging: Pages and Links!