8 Mistakes That Make Your Blog Look Highly Unprofessional

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There are so many things to do with a blog, both in terms of design and textual content that sometimes, bloggers (particularly the newbies) get overwhelmed with the options and in desperation to make some extra cash, they make plenty of mistakes. If you are not very clear on the essentials of successful blogging, you can easily get into trouble and make your blog look unprofessional or less professional to readers. …continue reading…

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How to Deal With Traffic Drops Post PANDA

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Whenever Google changes its algorithm (known as the Google dance), some sites see a traffic drop, others see a traffic increase, and the majority see little or no difference. So how do you deal with traffic drops during this difficult time? The “content-scraping” and “duplication-detecting” changes that Google made to its algorithm during December 2010-January 2011 affected many websites. …continue reading…

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Blogger Interview: Brian Hawkins of Hot Blog Tips

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Just last week I wrote a piece reflecting on life before blogging and haven’t decided if I’ll make it public yet but it really made me realize just how long it’s been. I’d like to thank Ms. Ileane for taking the time to interview me and I’d especially like to thank her readers for taking the time to read it. I’m a big fan of Basic Blog Tips and I’m so glad we live in a time, and work within a niche, that blogs like ours can become allies rather than cold competitors.…continue reading…

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Record A YouTube Video with Screencast-o-matic

101 Comments / Tech, YouTube / /

Screencast-o-matic is a powerful recording platform that can be used for screen capture and screencasting. You can use the free version Screencast-o-matic to record YouTube videos, but your creation will include their branded watermark on the lower left hand side of the finished product. I highly recommend that you invest in the Pro version, and for the price it’s very affordable and should fit in everyone’s budget. I have relied on this service for the last two years and I’m truly amazed with the flexibility of features and user friendly interface they provide.…continue reading…

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How To Promote Your Content on YouTube

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If you signed up for a YouTube account but you haven’t figured out what to do with it, here’s your answer – start promoting your content! I know, I know…you have a list of excuses for why you didn’t make a video yet, but I’m prepared to address each one of your fears so you can get started with promoting your blog, your website and even your ebooks on YouTube! …continue reading…

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