This page will be a work in progress. What I’ve attempted to do is outline where I want this blog to go. Since this blog started from scratch, I feel like it can be the perfect test bed for how successful the techniques contained within are.
I’ve found over time that by the nature of blogs, it’s sometimes hard to come in at the middle, and really understand all the foundational information that certain posts may be built on. This page will serve as a source for key posts and understanding how they fit into the overall process.
This will evolve, but I’ve taken a stab at outlining the areas that are currently on my mind. Now it’s just a matter of filling in the details. If you see something missing or have an area that you’d like to see more information on, please let me know.
How To Build A Successful Blog:
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Getting Started
- So You Want To Be A Blogger?
- Making Money Online: How Easy Is It Really?
- Why Do I Need Another MMO Blog?
- Choosing Something You Are Passionate About To Blog On
- What Is Niche Marketing?
- Do You Have A Plan To Be Successful?
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Domain Registration
- Choosing The Right Domain Name For Your Blog
- Domain Registration: The Basics
- Should I Use Public Or Private Domain Contact Information
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Web Hosting
- Choosing The Right Web Hosting Provider
- What’s The Difference Between Windows and Linux/Unix Web Hosting?
- Choosing Between Shared Hosting, VPS, and Dedicated Servers
- What Is Managed Hosting And Do I Need It?
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Installing/Configuring Your Blog
- How To Install and Configure WordPress
- Comparing WordPress To Other Blog Software Options
- Choosing And Installing The Right Theme For Your Blog
- An Introduction To WordPress Plugins
- Popular WordPress Plugin Reviews
- All In One SEO Pack
- OIOPublisher.com
- cFormsII
- WordPress Automatic Update
- Akismet
- Google XML Sitemaps
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Creating Compelling Content
- Writing Posts That People Want To Read
- How To Choose Your Topics
- Creating Compelling Blog Titles
- Posting Frequency: How Often Should I Post?
- Should I Write An Ebook?
- Inviting Guest Posts On Your Blog
- External Content
- Writing Guest Posts For Others
- Writing and Marketing Articles
- How To Write and Use Press Releases
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Marketing Your Blog
- How To Do Keyword Research
- Don’t Be A Google Snob. . . Your Blog May Depend On It!
- Link Building Strategies
- Effective (and Ethical) Link Building Techniques For Your Blog
- What Is A “NoFollow” Tag And Why Do I Care?
- Reputation Management: What it is, and how it can help your blog.
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO) – Basic Blog Optimization
- Running A Contest On Your Blog
- What’s The Difference Between SEO and SEM?
- Incorporating Local Search Engine Optimization Into Your Blog Strategy
- Should I Use An SEO Expert To Market My Blog?
- Directory Submissions: Essential To Success Or A Waste Of Time?
- Popular Directories For Submitting Your Blog
- Blog Networking: Building Relationships Builds Better Blogs
- Blog Networking: Responding To Comments
- Paid Advertising
- Should I Pay For Advertising For My Blog?
- When To Use Banner Advertising
- Should I Buy Text Links To Improve My Search Engine Rankings?
- Should I Buy Blog Posts To Market My Blog?
- What is PPC (Pay Per Click) Advertising And Should I Use It?
- Google Adwords Optimization Techniques
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Monetizing Your Blog
- An Introduction To Monetizing Your Blog
- When Should I Begin Monetizing My Blog?
- Should I Sell Text Links On My Blog?
- Evaluating Link Brokering Services For Your Blog
- Optimizing Google Adsense For Your Blog
- Top 10 WordPress Plugins For Monetizing Your Blog
- How To Incorporate Affiliate Marketing Into Your Blog
- The Big Boys Club: A Review Of Top Bloggers
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What’s Next?
- Have You Developed An Exit Strategy For Your Blog Business?
- How Many Blogs Are Too Many?
- Using Multiple Blogs As A Revenue Model
- Should I Quit My Job To Blog?
- The Future Of Blogging
See something missing? Let me know and I may add it. There’s a lot of content here, but I won’t pretend that it’s exhaustive. I’m sure this list will grow and change as I work through the articles. If you feel you have a strong background in a particular area, I’d be happy to discuss posting your guest post as well. Contact me to discuss the details.