Blogging Startup Basics
I use and recommend Google's Blogger as an easy to use platform that allows even the most techno challenged to begin and grow a successful Blog. The new Beta Version @ http://beta.blogger.com is even easier to use and allows more customization than the older platform.
Here are some basics you need to consider when working on your Blog:Buy a descriptive domain name and have it point at the Blogger URL for your Blog. This let's you market your Blog as a unique entity while reflecting the tone and intent of your blog. Try something catchy and memorable.Make sure you sign up for all the RSS feed hubs that your target market is probably using. You've probably noticed these graphics, called chicklets, on most Blogs for My Yahoo, Google, My MSN, Newsgator, etc. Check out Feedburner.com as a way to setup your RSS chicklets (those little graphical icons for the various services), services and Pings. Pinging is when you post new content, the various services that check for updated Blog content get Pinged automatically when you update. This Ping notifies these services that there is something new on your Blog. Sort of like search engines for Blogs.Offer the ability to subscribe to your Blog and get posts by e-mail. Some folks just won't make it to your Blog to see what's new -- make it easy for them!When typing your posts, make sure to use a catchy title as that is the first thing folks will see when your updates are posted. You want to create a title that will attract their attention while, if possible, integrating keyword phrases about your main focus.It is very important, especially if you are Blogging for business, that you use proper sentence structure, grammar and check for typos. Blogger has a built-in spell check. Use it!Blog as often as possible and do no hesitate to show your personality! Blogs are expected to be more edgy and visitors actually want to get a an idea of who is behind the type on their screen. The more information, tips and commentary you can add the better. Do your best to post at least 3 times each week to keep your visitors and subscribers interested and coming back for more.
Those are just the basics to get your Blog up and running so that you can use it to cater to current customers, attract new customers and partners and get additional exposure for your business. And, you can have fun in the process by Blogging about what you know best!
Related Tags: blogging, online marketing, how to blog, blogging tips
Judith Kallos is an authoritative and good-humored Technology Muse who has played @ http://www.TheIStudio.com for over a decade. Check out her popular Business Start-up, Software, Programming and Web Design Cheat Sheets @ http://www.LearnAndThrive.com
Your Article Search Directory : Find in ArticlesRecent articles in this category:
- Developing A Brand Strategy With Your Blog
If you are blogging to make money it is important to have some type of brand strategy on your site. - 5 Tips To Make Blogging Easy
Many bloggers find it difficult to blog regularly. On the other hand, other bloggers find it easy to - Blogging For Cash: Guest Posting
A free and effective way to bring new readers to your blog is guest posting on other blogs. A guest - How To Increase Blog Profits In No Time
Blogging is all the rage these days, and you have probably heard of the big bucks some bloggers clai - Business And Blogs: A Unique Way To Boost Profits
Business website is definitely an incredible on the internet marketing tool that helps you to save y - Real Addiction Story Blog - Ryan Donnelly's Story
It seems as though everywhere I look today, I hear about addiction. It seems to pop up in many aspec - How To Find Reputable Online Psychics Now
Today, more people are turning to online psychics in search of what the future might hold. Also know - Blogging: Free Online Marketing Method
Blogging has been practiced by lots of individuals for many years. Nevertheless it's just recently t - Making Profits From Your Blog
Possibly the most successful techniques of creating advertising profits for your blog page is by ren - Do You Need No Limited Bandwidth?
Bandwidth procedures the amount of databases transmitted over an internet connection. You have to un
Most viewed articles in this category:
- 8 types of Companies that really benefit from having a Business Blog
While most businesses could benefit from using a Business Blog as part of their marketing and busine - Starting a Business Blog - Remember the Planning Stage
When you start to put a Business Blog together, there is one aspect which is often overlooked in the - Silicon Solar Inc Offers SHURflo Pumps for Large Applications
Silicon Solar Inc, a world leader in innovative solar technologies has just launched a line or la - Free WordPress Blogs and Adsense - A Money Maker for Anyone Who Can Type
If you own a blog that you update frequently; there is an easy way for you to monetize it and start - Podcasting From Small Town Receives Big Attention
Whatever the subject matter may be, podcasting has empowered the masses. With more than 24,000 podca - How To Get Your BLOGS Site Feed Listed In Yahoo! and MSN Within HOURS
BLOGS... they seem to be the talk of the Internet marketing world these days, and for good reason.No - Blogs: The Hidden Ace Up Your Sleeve
If it wasn't for my blog, I wouldn't make any online sales at all.It's true that I have a "regu - Using Social Bookmarking Buttons Easily For Massive Traffic Benifits
Blogs are amazing and that's been stated and proved over and over again. You can go to www.texlinkad - User-Generated Content
This review examines what impact web 2.0 type user generated content will have on business, providin - Blogging and Accountability
A keyboard, a blog and half a dozen whiskeys. It's a recipe for disaster for many bloggers in relati
