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LoveToKnow:
Social Networking
Social networking sites can be a great starting portal to blogging.
LoveToKnow offers insider tips on getting the most from your social
networking. Find out exactly
what social networking is,
how to
start a blogging business and
info on
educational blogs for elementary children. |
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WordPress
An Open Source program for web developers to use on their sites. WP offers
an easy to use platform and many extras that can be downloaded. There are
also templates and
downloads available to change the look of your blog, some free and some
available for purchase |
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How to Start a
Blog
Easy to understand instructions about how to start a new blog. Outlines
things such as free blog sites, templates and blogging freebies. Also find
out
how to write a fictional blog,
how to
write a famous blog and
how
to automate blogger blogs. |
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Google AdSense
Use Google's targeted advertising system to make money from your blog. Easy
to ad to your site, some free sources, such as Blogger allow you to add
Adsense automatically. Get all the
Adsense basics and then
apply for an account to get started. |
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Working Smart: How to Start a Blog
Delves into many topics related to starting a blog, such as choosing a theme
and writing your first post. Also get some
corporate blogging guidelines. In addition to blogging specific
information, you'll find links and tips about services and extras and free
blogging sites. |
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Blogger
One of the more popular free blogging platforms available. Blogger is home
to hundreds of thousands of blog users. Recently bought out by Google, this
site is continuing to grow and add new features. You must
sign up for an account to use Blogger, but it's free. |
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ProBlogger: Making Money
In depth look at ways to make money through blogging with analysis of how
others have accomplished this task. The
making money area covers
programs like Adsense and Chitika, as well as other forms of advertising and
multiple streams of income. |
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Vlogging at
YouTube
YouTube seems to be on everyone's mind and in their mouths these days. From
teens creating videos they shouldn't to tutorials to help you learn the
latest dance craze, everyone is blogging at YouTube. Check out the
video toolbox
to get more info on putting your videos on the net. |
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Freevlog
Interested in adding a video to your blog? This is called video blogging or
vlogging. This site
will teach you how to create and upload a vlog to your blog. Read through
the
tutorial to find out how to set up the vlog. Be sure to read the article
on
compression to save space on your site. |
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Thoughts.com
Another free blog spot where you can share your most personal thoughts or
just something light and wacky. You can also
post
photos, upload videos and
share podcasts. You can even get feedback from other "thoughtful" users.
Check out the
community forum for any questions. |
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Teen Bloggers
Extensive article and resources on safe blogging sites for high school
students. Delves into
the different blogging sites for teens and how parents can keep kids safe.
Also offers
books on blogging,
a wide variety of blogging categories and the latest headlines in the
blogging world. |
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TypePad
With their many different templates and professional look, Typepad helps you
create a blog that will impress even the most experienced blog reader. Their
interface is simple to use and publish and they even offer a 14 day free
trial, so you can make sure you like their software. |
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5 Ways to Build a Better Blog
Tutorial offers ideas for improving an existing blog, increasing the number
of visitors, improving blog posts and making more money. You may also want
to read the articles "Banner
Blindness Gets Creative" and "Social
Media Marketing". |
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b2evolution
This is a blogging tool that installs right onto your website, instead of
being hosted separately. This gives you more control over features and
ownership. The site offers several
demos, so you can
see if the software is right for you. |
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Business Blogging
Blogging to promote your business is growing more and more popular. Most
businesses now have a presence on the web, so it seems quick and easy to
install a blog a well. Also offers
business blogging video tips, so your company can get started in
blogging. |
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Soul
Cast
Many users love this site because it offers them the opportunity to post
their uncensored thoughts and get feedback from other users. There is no
charge to use soulcast.com. You can even sign up to have ads on your blog
and make a
little extra money. |
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Blog Software Smackdown
Review and comparison of the top three blog programs. Check out information
on important topics, such as
how to stop blog comment spam, a pain in the neck to any blog site
owner. You'll also find more details on specific programs. |
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Free Blog Hosts
This site lists free blog hosts and breaks down what each has to offer. You
can even find out which hosts offer themes, which are easiest to use and
which are most popular. You'll also find an article covering various
Wordpress Plugins for Adsense. |
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Blog Tools
Once your blog is up and running and you have visitors surfing as fast as
they can to your pages, you'll want to begin adding in some extras and
features. This article runs down different tools for bloggers, and offers a
summary of features. |
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Clear
Blogs
A fairly new discovery, they offer some amazingly professional looking
blog templates and free accounts. The guide offers many different
tips for
building a
successful blog. Easy and free,
3-step
registration process and you're ready to publish. |
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