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Video tutorial into blogging

This lens is a video tutorial on how to blog. That is: the best youtube videos about how to setup a blog, manage a blog and market it in the blogosphere.

Blogging tips in text 

Just don't like video's? Here's pretty much the same information in text:

Why you should blog if you want to be active online 

Why You Should Start Blogging Today

from http://www.seobook.com Aaron Wall discusses why new internet marketers are best off starting marketing by creating a blog.

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Blogging: my story 

I have several blogs. For my selfhosted blog (that is a blog with my own domainname) I use wordpress.

However you can (and probably should) setup a free blog first. There are various reasons to start out with a free blog.

  • Free blogs usually come with their own community. For instance if you start a blog at squidtop, you automatically connect with the community of squidoo bloggers that are also active on squidtop.

  • Free blogs are a great way to find out if you actually have what it takes to become a serious blogger. Do you have a tendency to keep writing, or does the writing juice dry out after three posts? Do your posts get comments from other readers? Or is all you end up doing talking to yourself? One reason why I did end up buying a second domain name and start my own blog there is that I found out that I do keep on writing. I do keep on having something to say. But that's not true for everyone and since it does cost money to setup a host (even if it's not a lot), it's better to test the waters first.

  • You should have a blog at the free hosts anyhow - to make sure your name is not going to be abused by others later on in the game to get famous :) Seriously: just to be safe - if your online life is strong, get your subdomain registered.

How WordPress Has Changed My Life 

How WordPress Has Changed My Life

Glenda Watson Hyatt, aka the Left Thumb Blogger, shares how blogging with WordPress has enabled her to be heard by the world and increased her circle of friends.

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How to use blogger to create your own blog. 

I'd advise using wordpress.com, but blogger is a good second choice.

How to create a blog with Blogger

Need help getting started with Blogger? Check out this quick tutorial! Please help us improve our videos by filling out this short survey: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pDGYK68-cO4v6X1lnzRuQeQ

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Picking your domain name 

Daily Blog Tips - Making Your Website Name and Domain Match

http://www.dailyblogtips.com - Video about the importance of making the name of your website and your domain match.

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Your own domainname - easy setup through blogger.com 

Purchasing and setting up a Custom Domain through Blogger

Have you ever wanted to set up your own Custom Domain through Blogger? Check out this video tutorial! Please help us improve our videos by filling out this short survey: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pDGYK68-cO4uBqTTf43LROQ

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Introducing wordpress.com (as an alternative to Blogger) 

On how to set up a blog hosted on wordpress.com. The URL for a blog here would be somethingorother.wordpress.com .

WordPress.com - Step-by-Step Tutorial on How to Blog

Chris Abraham walks you through how to join the fastest-growing and most elegant free blogging services, WordPress.com. Go from the simple acts of joining all the way through set up and administration. Become a blogger in few than 45-minutes. Most folks only need the first 15 minutes to get you started. Chris is a professional blogging instructor. Enjoy!

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About the importance of blogs as a new way for news to get made/found/spread. 

Blogs in Plain English

A video for people who wonder why blogs are such a big deal. This video comes in an unbranded "presentation quality" version that can be licensed for use in the workplace. http://www.commoncraft.com/store-item/blogs

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How to write for actual people

Write for an audience.
Write what is interesting to people.
Write from emotion.
Make a point.
Put up a question.

Make an excellent blog 

Blogging Tips From an Expert Blogger - Social Media/Web 2.0

http://www.fathomseo.com/blog/ - Blogging Tips from an Expert. What makes some blogs better than others? How important are subscribers, Google PageRank, and Technorati score? What can you do to make your blog stand out? Jim Kukral and Paul Richlovsky of http://www.fathomseo.com/blog/ discuss some blogging tips for what really makes a good blog in the age of social media/Web 2.0.

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How to make a succesful blog 

Blogging Tips From An A-Lister

Rob May of BusinessPundit.com shares insights, tips and tricks into the world of blogging in an interview with Social Media Explorer.

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Blogging for business: how personal do you want to be? 

Business Blogging: How Personal Do You Want to Be?

Blogs started as personal Web diaries but when blogging for business, you decide how much personal stuff to share. What to share and what to keep private? Remember "what's in it for readers." Patsi Krakoff of The Blog Squad says that it's best to use your stories to illustrate a point. http://www.betterbizblogging.com

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Making some $$$ 

Once your blog has an audience, you can start putting up ads on there, so you can earn some income off it. Depending on the subject the money will be slim or big - but the key here is audience. Only if there is an audience will you make money with adsense.

Blogging and Google AdSense

http://www.AskJoelComm.com Blogging is a great way to make money with Google AdSense. In part 7 of my AdSense presentation, you will learn how to get started in just a matter of minutes. To start this series at the beginning, go to http://www.askjoelcomm.com/adsense_secrets_liveindex.shtml

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Blogging platforms that fit squidoo 

What subjects should I find video's on? 

roamingrosie wrote...

Lots of great videos all in one place - Thanks!!

ReplyPosted June 15, 2009

Janiece wrote...

Thanks for this great information! 5 stars!

ReplyPosted April 14, 2009

JaguarJulie wrote...

Katinka, I've seen so many bloggers' different blogging styles that it's nice to see your tutorial. I don't think there was a tutorial when I started blogging all those years ago. Great job. Blessings my dear!

ReplyPosted October 26, 2008

Tipi wrote...

Good Golly! Excellent! Fave!
Following you on Twitter, now!
Thans, for the referrances...

ReplyPosted September 29, 2008

Barkely wrote...

What a great resource! I'm adding it to favorites for future reference. Thanks for featuring Wordpress vs Blogger:)

ReplyPosted September 28, 2008

 
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