Weekend Blogging Reads and Resources

weekend readingI had a productive and satisfying week and hope you did too. I kept to my schedule. I completed my month end contracted work 2 days in advance of the deadline. I used that time to clean up my computer files on all 3 computers preparatory to the big computer switch over, which was scheduled and cancelled once again. Being on call for the 3 computer switch over is nerve wracking because it means they must be ready to be carted off at a moment’s notice. Continue reading

10 Guidelines for Writing Engaging Posts

10 stepsEveryone seems to be blogging these days and getting attention, let alone, building a readership is becoming more and more challenging. During 2012 I received several requests for a how to post on writing an engaging blog post.  My long answer to the question is found in Writing  a Blog Post.  My short answer is: write for your readers.  Know who your audience is and what they want to know, then give them what they want. Continue reading

Top 7 Sure Article Types One May Benefit From

Those who are in blogging for years know that readers often get tired of one and the same content type. Even if you write brilliant articles, this doesn’t provide all-time success and recognition. Audience loves experiment, first of all experiments in article format. How many post types can you actually enumerate? Product reviews, tips, how-to’s, lists… is that all you know? Then this article is definitely for you! Have a look at proven article types which really work to engage blog audience and diversify content. Continue reading

Writing a Blog Post

Successful bloggers demonstrate ability to clarify their own values, perspectives, and opinions and to share what they learn from their life experiences by writing about them in various niches. Their posts are aimed at provoking discussion. Whether you write to inform, to entertain, to persuade or to provoke controversy,  knowing who your audience is and what your purpose is, are key to your success. Clearly defining your message and structuring your post in a logical manner will insure you convey your topic to readers in way that will hold their interest from the beginning of the post to the end. Continue reading

Technorati and Blogcritics times are a changing

Blogcritics,  one of the oldest online blog magazines and blog networks publishes contributions from bloggers on everything from music reviews to articles on politics and technology. It has been purchased by Technorati and has been part of its ad network since June.

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