Category: Blogging
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How to share your blog reading list
One of the most powerful aspects of Google Reader that almost no one knows about is its ability to create reading lists, or bundles, that other people can share and enjoy. Today, we’re going to look at how to share the best of the best with your friends. First and foremost, there’s no obvious way…
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Can you successfully blog without lots of traffic?
A friend posted a fascinating question yesterday that are worth sharing publicly: “Is it really possible to run a blog for the sake of financial independence and not write for traffic?” The short answer to this question is yes. The long answer is that there are two fundamental models for earning money in publishing. The…
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Join the 9/11 Day Movement
A message of positive deeds and dedication to honor the fallen. Check them out on the web or on Facebook. The regularly scheduled marketing content will return tomorrow.
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Why I force myself to blog daily
One of the discussion topics recently at Blogworld was, “How often should you blog?”. As you know if you’re reading this, I force myself to blog daily both for work and for myself. A lot of people including some very good friends flat out tell me that I’m doing it wrong, that I could easily…
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5 Takeaways from Day 1 of Blogworld NYC
I’m speaking this week at Blogworld NYC (#BWENY), but one of my favorite things to do is to go attend other sessions to see what I can learn. There’s always something good to be shared, and even in the “101” sessions, there are usually new tools and new methods to be found for old practices.…
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Unsolicited Review: Mr. Reader
I posted yesterday that Mr. Reader on the iPad was my new favorite RSS reader. A bunch of folks had a bunch of questions as to why, so I thought I’d take the time to explain it more clearly. The basic interface is quite straightforward: Once you read an article, if in the settings you’ve…
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Use analytics to find hidden content gems
Every now and again, you have to phone it in. That’s the unpleasant truth of people with busy lives. It should ideally be highly infrequent, but if you’re busy, I guarantee it will happen. When you have to phone it in, one of the best things to do is find something of yours that’s high…