Tips and tutorials to help increase your proficiency with free blogging software from Wordpress.com and Blogger.
Hey we have moments when we go backwards so if anyone tells you blogging is easy they’re crazy! By far blogging has been the most engaging and interactive activity I’ve done online. If I was asked right now, Brian if you had to start over would you do it all again; I would say – yes. …continue reading…
The Emotional Roller Coaster of Blogging “Keep Your Head Up” Read More »
In just five SEO steps, you can build a site that will lead the search results for its keyword by the end of its first month. The key is good preparation—so although you’ll see results quickly, you’ll still have to work hard for them.
Lately I have been writing about different methods I use to create websites built on solid foundations. It is a huge step when you first open your blog to the worldand preparation is the key. The blood, sweat and tears I mention in this article will pay off handsomely in the end. …continue reading…
From Zero To #1 In A Month: 5 SEO Steps For New Sites Read More »
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…
8 Mistakes That Make Your Blog Look Highly Unprofessional Read More »
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…
How to Deal With Traffic Drops Post PANDA Read More »
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…
Blogger Interview: Brian Hawkins of Hot Blog Tips Read More »
Emails also serve the purpose of newsletters. There are both ethical and non-ethical practices of email marketing. Let me focus on ethical email marketing that comes quite naturally from the good guys.
Good Guys Go for Ethical Email Marketing Read More »
I don’t mind guest posting on new blogs that don’t have a lot of comments. I’ve been there – and still am with some of my newer web properties. What I DO mind is when comments are disabled on every post. What’s the matter – don’t you want to talk to other bloggers? I do. Half the fun of blogging is finding out what other people think or have experienced about the topic you’re discussing.…continue reading…
Six Reasons Why I Won’t Be Blogging on Your Site Read More »
