I think most readers of this blog already have a blog of their own, but in case you don't, here's a page I just found that gives a good overview of how to start a blog on blogger.
The "How to create a blog with blogger" video that you'll find linked on that page is 2 minutes long and, while ever so slightly out of date, is a very good overview.
If you don't have a blog yet, I'd highly recommend you get one started. A blog is a good place to post your new Squidoo lenses in order to provide a backlink. I don't necessarily recommend a blog just to post your lenses. Instead, start a personal blog or a business blog and add posts occasionally (once or twice a week is good) to share interesting, related information about what you like personally or what you do professionally, including your new lens links. Consider the purpose of your blog before you give it a name and consider a name that reflects your "brand." In fact, if you're going to use your name online, might as well grab the URL for your name and use that for your blog.
Not sure what else to write about? Holidays like today (President's Day in the U.S.) are a great excuse for a blog post. For example, here's my post for today on my personal blog.
Checking out other people's blog is a really good way to get ideas for your own. Do you have a blog? Feel free to leave the link on a comment below so we can take a look. If you don't, click here to learn how to start a blog today!
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Monday, February 21, 2011
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Should You Own Your Own Blog? Join the Debate
I've been following a rather intense discussion the last couple of days having to do with the differences in owning your own blog versus using a free blogging platform or participating in a multi-user blogging community. It's been a very lively debate and quite informative from a technical standpoint. The two main participants have their own definite preferences, but they've remained quite gentlemanly in the discussion.
The bottom line sticking point between the two is retention of total control of the individual blogger's content, layout, promotion, and rules. One prefers to maintain total and complete control; the other is satisfied that each individual blogger in the community that he established and oversees does have complete control over his or her own blog (within certain guidelines). Both have conceded, while standing firm in his own beliefs, that each method has its benefits and that it's up to the individual to decide which type of hosting arrangement is right for him/her.
So now I'm wondering: What do you think? Do you have experience, good or bad, with multi-user blogs? Are you happy with simply using a free Blogger blog or have you moved on to hosting your own? What is your preference and why? Click on the comment link and join the debate.
The bottom line sticking point between the two is retention of total control of the individual blogger's content, layout, promotion, and rules. One prefers to maintain total and complete control; the other is satisfied that each individual blogger in the community that he established and oversees does have complete control over his or her own blog (within certain guidelines). Both have conceded, while standing firm in his own beliefs, that each method has its benefits and that it's up to the individual to decide which type of hosting arrangement is right for him/her.
So now I'm wondering: What do you think? Do you have experience, good or bad, with multi-user blogs? Are you happy with simply using a free Blogger blog or have you moved on to hosting your own? What is your preference and why? Click on the comment link and join the debate.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
How to Get Squidoo Traffic From Big-Name Websites
Tip: Set up google news alerts for subjects that you write about on your lenses. News outlets online often have blogs that allow readers to leave comments. Some even allow you to leave a link via a URL field which is linked through your name when the comment is published.
When you receive a news alert, check the source and see if there is a place to leave a comment. If the subject is relevant to yours and you have an appropriate comment to leave, do so. Make your comment interesting and on topic. Don't spam or your comment likely will be removed. Don't put the link in your comment, only in the URL field. Use your lensmaster ID in the name field.
This works for blog alerts as well, but news outlets usually receive more traffic and, thus, your chances of someone finding your comment and clicking through on your link are better on those bigger sites.
As an example, check out my comment on the Newsday.com American Idol blog. I'm anxious to check my stats to see if it brings my lens any traffic. If the right person clicks through, it could be someone who ends up leaving me with a nice commission on that lens. Woo-hoo!
When you receive a news alert, check the source and see if there is a place to leave a comment. If the subject is relevant to yours and you have an appropriate comment to leave, do so. Make your comment interesting and on topic. Don't spam or your comment likely will be removed. Don't put the link in your comment, only in the URL field. Use your lensmaster ID in the name field.
This works for blog alerts as well, but news outlets usually receive more traffic and, thus, your chances of someone finding your comment and clicking through on your link are better on those bigger sites.
As an example, check out my comment on the Newsday.com American Idol blog. I'm anxious to check my stats to see if it brings my lens any traffic. If the right person clicks through, it could be someone who ends up leaving me with a nice commission on that lens. Woo-hoo!
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