Monthly Archives: October 2007
WordPress 2.3.1 due be released
WordPress WordPress yesterday released ‘Release Candidate 1 of 2.3.1‘ to the masses. The only new addition seems to be tagging support for Windows Live Writer. They have however fixed over twenty bugs which have been found in WordPress 2.3. If you fancy trying out the new release candidate you can download it from here however be aware of the fact that it is not sure yet if that version is stable (though in my experience it’s usually ok)
Continue readingTips on interviewing
Blogging You hear a lot of criticism of bloggers and their lack of accountability. (I notice that a lot of this criticism comes from print media, who fear us as they fear the hordes of hell.) It’s true that many blogs are just our personal opinions: they’re op-ed pieces rather than research papers. However, if you want to support your opinion (and maybe spit a little in the eyes of those media moguls), quotations, expert opinions and full-blown ...
Continue reading5 Special Reasons For You To Join A Blog Team
Writing First of all, I would like to tell you that I have joined this blog’s blogging team today and this post is a result of it. If you are wondering what the use of joining a blogging team is, then you will find the answer in a matter of few minutes. Here are reasons why you should join a blogging team: Exposure: If you are a new blogger and looking forward to get exposure, then joining a blogging team will help you a lot. Not only you get ...
Continue readingHow do you combat the block?
Blogging This is something that everyone experiences, and thus has to deal with from time to time? I’m talking about writers block. Its that period of time where our creative juices just aren’t flowing. You feel you have something to say but you just can’t get the words out. Everyone has their ideas and ways of getting around writer’s block. Lets see how many things we can come up with, leave your suggestions in the comments. ...
Continue readingWhat’s Your Story? Storytelling is Powerful Blogging
Writing Markets are conversations When you’re blogging, you’re talking to people. As it says in the Cluetrain Manifesto (a more prophetic book has not been written since): Markets are conversations. One of the most powerful forms of talking with people is telling stories. We see a lot of great advice on blogs regarding blog SEO, focusing on a niche, creating linkbait, and monetization. There is much solemn head-nodding whenever anyone says: ...
Continue readingAre You Smart ‘Cuz You Talk Big?
Blogging, Writing Question: Does having a large vocabulary make you smart? My answer is no. Having a large vocabulary means you are most likely book-smart and you have strong long-term memorization skills.You can usually sound smart, at least superficially and briefly. So while having a large vocabulary may get you in the door somewhere, it really means nothing unless you know how to use it. It is not likely (although I’m sure one of you will tell me that ...
Continue readingAn open letter to Google
Blogging Not again Google! I mean..why do it all the time? Give us something to cherish and look up to you guys. Seriously, this is going too far! First it was the “selling links” issue, now it’s a PR downgrade you are gifting us. Come on! Haven’t you guys got better things to do like protecting your credibility by doing something about the splogs and scrapers? Ah! No, don’t tell me you are working on it. Why don’t you ...
Continue readingWho Are You And Where Am I – Answer Your Reader’s Unspoken Questions
Blogging Have you ever landed on a page of a great blog, read the post, and then wanted to learn more? Of course you have. You then clicked on the blog’s About page, and oriented yourself as to the blog’s purpose, focus and history. You learned something about the blogger. Perhaps you even contacted the blogger. You’ve had the opposite experience too. You’ve read a post on a blog, wanted to learn more, and couldn’t. The blog was essentially ...
Continue reading5 Essential Time Saving Tips For Bloggers
Blogging We bloggers have funny lives. Blogging means so much to us yet people think we waste time on blogging. We virtually live in two worlds, and both these worlds can be very demanding at times. So how do you manage time to cope with the duties in both worlds and still have plenty of time left to enjoy yourself? Trust me, I’ve struggled to manage time just as you do, and I know your pains. So without further ado, here are five time saving tips ...
Continue readingBlogging Tips reaches 1,000 subscribers
Site News After 7 months we have finally crawled over the 1,000 subscriber mark. RSS feed growth has been a bit slower than I would have liked recently but I’m hoping that reaching 4 digits will help encourage more people to subscribe (ie. feed counts tend to grow exponentially if the blog is still being updated). I’d like to thank all of you who subscribed and more importantly, I’d like to thank all of the authors of Blogging Tips. They ...
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