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BLOG - "weB" + "LOG"
You've probably hear about 'em - Blogs! Coming soon to an Internet near you! Gosh, when I first wrote this page years ago, they were the exception and not the norm...but nowadays, wow! You can build an entire business site with them, run a personal hobby with them ...the possibilities are unlimited.
Well, actually, they're closer than that - you could get your own personal blog up and running within 2 minutes. Blogs are web journals - they're places where you can you put up your own thoughts, reflections, links to your sites/friends' sites, etc.etc.etc.etc.
But why would you want to do that?
Excellent question! Let's dive into:
Before You Begin - Benefits of Blogs
People seem to love blogs nowadays because they allow them a soapbox upon which to emote. In other words, you can write about anything and everything and have your views published to the entire world.
You can even change the course of history! See the following resources for more on that...
Blogs are also fun and useful to record your memories, personal insights and the like. If your friends/family are hundreds of miles away, it's a nice way to stay in touch.
So now you know why a blog can be beneficial... but how can you get one for free?
Easily! Step right on up to:
Step 1 - Get a Free Blog
Visit any of the following to get a free blog. You'll probably have to provide a username (like "FootballIsCool" or "HealthNutWise" or "TXCowHearder" etc.), a contact email, and your name.
Once you have your blog, start posting and telling your friends about it.
But what if you already have a website and want to install one yourself? It's time for:
Step 2 - Free Blog Software
You can download and install professional blogging software for free. The most popular are:
Great help is available at:
Download and install. Voila, you're done! All you have to do is start, well, blogging.
Blogs you want to check out include:
Step 3 - For More Information
Want more help with blogs? Consider:
- If I had to start my blog over... - nice take on what experts say
- WordPress Theme Browser - change the look/feel of your WordPress blog.
- Blog Addons - neat packages you can include with your blog.
- 31 Days to Building a Better Blog Headquarters - excellent list of tips for improving traffic to one's blog
And some nifty tools:
- 21 Days to a More Profitable Blog - blueprint, step-by-step instructions on how to set your blog up for profits
- Rapid Niche Websites - not your average blog....
Looking for books? Consider:
ProBlogger: Secrets for Blogging Your Way to a Six-Figure Income
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-05-23 Summary: Great Resource for Succeeding in the Blogosphere ... I recommend this book for any serious blogger. Casual bloggers may not be interested, but if you have big plans for your blog, this book will steer you in the right direction. Though it's not a big book, it's chock-full of great ideas to help you monetize your blog, optimize it to attract more traffic and generally improve its overall look and feel. Although I'm fairly new to blogging, I have several blogs and this book was just what the doctor ordered to help me improve them. I have pages of notes and am currently ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2009-04-01 Summary: Medicine for Blogging Blues ... I started blogging earlier in the year to: - gain hands on experience to apply in my job - provide some insight in a couple of niche topics. Recently, I purchased ProBlogger by Darren Rowse and Chris Garrett to source some inspiration to renew my commitment to blogging. After reading the following chapters, I'm back on track, more motivated then when I started my blogging hobby. * Chapter 2: Niche Blogging * Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Blog * Chapter 4: Blog Writing. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Problogger.net is where bloggers worldwide go for advice and information on enhancing their blog's presence. Whether you're just starting out or have been blogging for years, these two professional bloggers show you how to turn your passion for blogging into extra revenue. This practical guide to creating and marketing a blog with the potential for generating a six-figure income shows you how to choose subject matter that works for you, handle technical issues, and evaluate your blogs...more
The Huffington Post Complete Guide to Blogging
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2009-04-15 Summary: Huffington Post Rules for Great Blogging ... An important part of your online publishing strategy is to constantly create new content. This can take many forms. Some online publishing activities we recommend are: ezines, email campaigns, newsletters, and blogging. Let's focus on maximizing your blog. There are a few rules that will guide you in this process. The authors of The Huffington Post: A Complete Guide to Blogging offer these words of wisdom: 1. Blog Often 2. `Perfect' is the enemy of done 3. Write like you speak 4. Focus on specific details 5. Own your ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2009-03-31 Summary: The Huffington Post Complete Guide to Blogging ... Excellent guide for new and even experienced bloggers, from one of the best in the business ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | The editors of The Huffington Post -- the most linked-to blog on the web -- offer an A-Z guide to all things blog, with information for everyone from the tech-challenged newbie looking to get a handle on this new way of communicating to the experienced blogger looking to break through the clutter of the Internet. With an introduction by Arianna Huffington, the site's cofounder and editor in chief, this book is everything you want to know about blogging, but didn't know who to ask.As entertaining...more
[2] ... Review | Book Description The editors of The Huffington Post--the most linked-to blog on the web--offer an A-Z guide to all things blog, with information for everyone from the tech-challenged newbie looking to get a handle on this new way of communicating to the experienced blogger looking to break through the clutter of the Internet. With an introduction by Arianna Huffington, the site's cofounder and editor in chief, this book is everything you want to know about blogging, but didn't know who to ask. As...more
Blogging For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2009-04-06 Summary: Needs Revision ... I first checked out the 2005 version of this book from the library, found it helpful, as a complete novice interested in starting a blog. I bought my own copy of the 2008 version, thinking it would be updated. On the one hand, I can say that this book helped me toward starting a blog. On the other hand, once I had actually started a blog and knew more, I saw the book's shortcomings. There are a lot of typos in the book. It was not adequately proofread. Which means some of the content may also be unreliable. The newer ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-03-30 Summary: Just the Thing I Needed ... The Essential Family Guide to Borderline Personality Disorder: New Tools and Techniques to Stop Walking on Eggshells This is the best "Dummies" book I've ever read. Its best feature is that it gives readers both the big picture (why are you blogging?) and fine detail (links to vital info). I am planning a blog for my web site and books, and thanks to this book I went from knowing nothing to feeling fairly confident I know what I'm getting into. I got my copy from the library, but am considering buying a copy of my ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Everybody’s doing it! And while that logic never got far with your mother, it’s a fine reason to start blogging, especially if you have a business to build or a cause to promote. Well-run blogs do more than offer an outlet for your thoughts. They’ve actually influenced everything from a company’s image to the outcome of a local election. Because the blogosphere is pretty crowded, it’s a good idea to find out a bit about the anatomy of a blog, what makes a good one, and what it...more
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