Hello World!
Ms. Ileane Speaks has started a new blog (drum roll please) and now presenting – Â Basic Blog Tips!
This blog is running on WordPress – yet in spite what all the talk about being a “serious” blogger, you CAN have a successful, creative and vital blog hosted for free by WordPress.com, and the same things goes for using Google's free blog creation software Blogger!
If you're new to blogging, relax and get comfortable as I take you through the steps, verbally and visually, to get your new blog up and running on a free blogging platform.
And if by chance you're more experienced and already have a blog or two, Â most likely you have questions or you're up against a a few blogging roadblocks that you'd like to side-step. Search the archives of Basic Blog Tips for help to resolve the issue, post a comment or send me an email.
No matter where you are in your blogging career, I'm sure you'll enjoy your visit here at Basic Blog Tips!
Congrats on the new blog, it is a superior DNS name too I am shocked that such a good DNS name was available, should really help with SEO
Hi Justin, I am happy that I found a name that wasn’t taken and that really describes what I offer. Thanks for being the first visitor here!
Ileane – I am happy for this blog! And I’m just as shocked as Justin that the name was available. Go you!
Hey Tia, the blog name was like an epiphany for me. It fits me like a glove. Thanks for visiting and I hope to see you back here again soon.
Ileane,
I wanted to stop by and say Congratulations and Good Luck. I am sure this will be a very successful blog and I look forward to seeing it evolve.
Hey Dan, nice of you to stop by and show your support. You’re really a great person to have in my corner. I have to visit your blog asap. Thank you!
Thank you! I appreciate that.
Congrats! I love the look! Classy, which fits you. I, too, am amazed that name was available. I look forward to seeing what you have on here.
Melinda, how nice of you to say that. I’m so excited. The next thing I need is a logo and I’ll be all set. Thanks.
Sweeeeet site! So good to see ya still going strong!
Hey Chuck, that means a lot coming from you. Thanks so much!
Hi Ileane, this is T3CK, aka now Slik, I found out about this new site via twitter I am really looking forward to reading the tips provided on this site… 🙂
Hey there, how are you? I’m looking forward to spreading the word about what a great platform WordPress.com is and hopefully I can call on you if I get stuck for an answer! Thanks for the visit.
Hi Ileane,
Love the new blog…it’s a good fit for newbies like me. It looks good too…so clear. am I allowed to ask a question on this blog?
Hi Deanie, how was your trip? I’m glad you stopped by and you most certainly can ask away!!
China blew me away! I would go back to Beijing and Shanghai at the drop of a hat. I won’t dwell on it here, but I saw the all the “touristy” must sees like the Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors, Tianamen Square, the Forbidden City and so much more. For sure, the Chinese people were curious because they had never seen someone that looks like me, but I didn’t experience anything mean or hostile…just a lot of curiousity…which I kinda like. I hope to do more international travel soon. I’m all about Eat, Pray, Love!!! Back to business… my question today is tips on incorporating, recordkeeping for taxes and possible write offs, and changing from my employer’s assigned email account. Advice would be greatly appreciated.
Deanie814, I’m on the lookout for some resources to help you with those financial tips. Stay tuned. Thanks.
Hi Deanie,
Ileane asked me to drop by and answer your questions. I’m assuming you’re asking for your blog.
For incorporating, you can search on my blog http://www.moneyandrisk.com/resources/small-biz-tools/
for the requirements in your state and area to incorporate. It’s the licenses and permits tab.
Go to your state’s website for the Secretary of State section. That’s where all the paperwork and info about incorporating is at.
I broke out all the government resources here for small business owners.
http://www.moneyandrisk.com/be-the-boss/entrepreneurs/government-resources-for-small-business-owners/
Recordkeeping, you can use Quickbooks or create an excel spreadsheet. Keep all receipts.
Changing from employer’s email. You can either create a gmail account or your own email on your blog domain. I have my own email domain and use Google to access it for all the staff. You can have up to 50 for free.
If you have more questions, just shoot me a quick question on my site, Money and Risk, via the quick question tab.
Hi Kim!
You and Ileane have gone so far “above and beyond” my most hopeful expectations that I’m humbled. Before I make a total gushing fool of myself, please let it suffice for me to say that I appreciate this information so much. I definitely will visit your site and follow up on all of the resources you shared. I didn’t have a clue that such a supportive community existed…count me in! Thank you Kim!
Kim, I think it’s awesome that you found the time to give us a hand. When I read what Deanie was trying to do you were the first person that came to mind and I appreciate you help. Thanks!
Deanie, Kim and I are both members of the BloggerLuv community of bloggers and I’d like to invite you to come and join us. Check out my post Top 5 Reasons to Join BloggerLuv to find out more about it. Of course it’s free to join and it’s a DoFollow site.
Keep me posted and let me know if you need help with anything else. Cheers!
Great looking blog! I really like the feel of it. We should all take notice of wordpress and its abilities. Free is still good these days 🙂
Hi and welcome to Basic Blog Tips. I really enjoy blogging on WordPress.com and Blogger certainly has come a long way. Thanks for your input.
Hi, I am new to blogging and can you advise me where do i start. There is so much information at once that I can find on this website.
Thanks
Sure I can give you a hand. But first please tell me what kind of blog you have or did you decide that part yet? One of the first things you need to do read this post about the benefits of having a Gravatar. That’s a great place for anyone to start.
Hello Ileane, how are you? I didn’t know about your new blog, it’s looks really good indeed. Can’t wait to start digging it 🙂 I’m sure I’ll find lots of great and valueable information, as you always have to offer.
Good luck!
Hi Guilherme, I’m glad you found me here! Thanks for stopping by and for the kind words.
Hey buddy, congo on your new venture. Loved the domain name, and love’d your blog tips. Rock on. 🙂
Hi Kumar, thank you so much for saying that. I really appreciate your support.
clear posting great Ileane…………….cheers
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