I decided to make this thread because I wanted to know tricks (clean tricks) and techniques that a newbie like me should know in making a blog. And I also wanted to improve my blog and make it better when it comes to content and design.
Mission of this thread is to share blog-related information to blogger lovers. You can also post a link to your blog for reviews.
To start:
In my own words... a blog is a diary-like site of an individual that is intended for public view. Nowadays, a blog is a source of income. Many great bloggers earn money regarding their blog. We're talking about big money. Yummy
Fundamental Information:
1.
Choose a free publishing tool/site - I suggest newbie to use
blogger because based on my experience and based on what I've heard...
wordpress is for experts.
2.
Blog's URL - Your URL should be very related to your blog. (unless you're branding). When making the proper URL of your blog I suggest you use easy to remember words and you can also use "-" instead of "_".
3.
Add Meta Keywords|Description|Title - This will help your blog to be index by search engines.
4.
Sitemap (by means of Google Webmaster Tool) - Use this tool for Google's faster indexing.
5. Link-Building - Posted below are ways about link building.
- article submission
- forum posting (through signature)
- web directory submission
- blog directory submission
- participating in community sites like Yahoo Answers
- press release submission
- online group posting
- promotional ads
- link exchange
I wanted to know simple yet informative information regarding the following:
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(soon to add more)