Posted on
March 17, 2011 by
GuestBlogger

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When you first sign up for a blog on a site like Blogger, there is a wide variety of options made available that allow you to reach out to your readers.
From customizable templates to imbedded videos, audio and advertising, the new blogger seemingly has the world at his or her fingertips.
That warm and fuzzy feeling eventually starts to wear off though as new ideas pop up that may not be immediately covered by Blogger’s built-in features.
Luckily, Blogger and essentially any other blogging platform allows its writers to add any number of open source add-ons to their blogs for enhanced features and interaction with readers.
AdSense
The single greatest thing you can do for your blog is turn it into a profitable outlet for your daily writing. Google’s very own AdSense add-on is one of the easiest and most effective ways to do this. The best part is that it is incredibly easy to add AdSense to your blog through the interface provided by Google in Blogger. Read the rest of this entry →
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Blog Construction, Blog Content, Blog Promotion, Blogger.com, Blogroll
Posted on
March 09, 2011 by
GuestBlogger
In order to set up your free blogger blog, just follow these four simple steps and you will see a completed blog. Here it goes.
1. Create your Google account – enter your email, password, display name, and click continue
If you already have a Google account, just sign in.
2. Name your blog – enter blog title, blog address and click continue. Your blog address will be www.yourdomainname.blogspot.com
3. Choose a template from the existing templates. You can preview the template before you choose it too and it is very easy to change at anytime you want it.
4. Start writing your first post on your niche market. Read the rest of this entry →
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Blog Construction, Blog Content
Posted on
February 20, 2011 by
Blog Design Journal

Susan asks…
I need blog title ideas?
My name is Ursula and I need some clever fun blog titles. There’s no real theme to my blogs, just whatever is on my mind gets typed up.
So I’m up for anything.

Blog Design Journal answers:
This post might help you decide : http://techathand.net/tips-best-domain-name/

Mark asks…
Title ideas for children’s literature blog?
I am creating a children’s literature blog where I have to review 20 3rd-5th grade level books. I am having trouble coming up with a witty but appropriate name or theme that can tie the whole thing together. Any ideas?

Blog Design Journal answers:
I got it “THE BOOKWORM”
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Blog Construction, Blog Content, Design, News
Posted on
February 17, 2011 by
Blog Design Journal

Blog Design Journal answers:
Find the following in your Dashboard:
body {
background: #000 url(“http://static.tumblr.com/3driglx/i3Jl2tjfs/themocritybodybackground.png”) fixed;
color: #fff;
text-transform: lowercase;
font: normal 11px/14px Helvetica, Arial;
-webkit-text-stroke: 1px transparent;
word-wrap: break-word;
etc…
Change these to the fonts you want to use in order of preference:
font: normal 11px/14px Helvetica, Arial;
Be sure to pick fonts that are on all computers. Since “baby ruthless is a link:
baby ruthless*</a
You may have to find the link styling and change the fonts used.

Mandy asks…
What Are Some Christmas Topics That I Can Write About For My Blog?
I have a Christmas blog, and I write and share things that are Christmas related. Here are some topics I’ve already done: Recipes, Christmas Tree Themes, Stocking Stuffer Ideas.

Blog Design Journal answers:
Best Gift/Worst Gift
Fav Christmas candy
Most missed Christmas tradition
Most missed Christmas memory
If you could go back to one particular year’s Christmas, which one?
Weirdest gift
Favorite Christmas movies
Childhood Christmas memory
Favorite Childhood gift
Weirdest Stocking you have seen–there are some really out there ones
How do you display Christmas cards
Homemade ornaments
Smells that makes you think of Christmas
Favorite Holiday Drink-alcoholic or non
Christmas songs
That’s all I can think of lol.

Michael asks…
What should I do to make my harry potter blog interesting?
I have started a new blog on Harry Potter. I know its a very common theme but I want to make it a success. Please give me some ideas as to make it good, fresh and engaging. I am not very experienced at blogging either, so I seek your support. Please help.

Blog Design Journal answers:
Fun facts and information
How about speculating on things we are not told about the characters or Harry Potter’s world in the novels? What happens to various characters between books or after the series ends? You could ask for comments from your readers and get a discussion going.
Remember to write some link-bait posts like “6 Most Annoying Things About Hermione” or “5 Most Interesting Magic Spells in [name of book].” (That would give you several posts right there—one for each book.) There is really a lot of material to work with if you start thinking that way. Good luck!
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Blog Content, Design
Posted on
February 01, 2011 by
Blog Design Journal

Lizzie asks…
BlogHelp: I need some ideas to base a blog about?
I really am looking forward to starting a blog, but I would appreciate your help if you had any ideas on what to write about…? Like if you have a blog, what idea/theme is it centered around? What attracts a lot of traffic? Also, any other helpful hints would be great! Thanks!

Blog Design Journal answers:
Well what are your interests: as long as write it well any blog will attract lots of people interested in that topic. There is no universal topic that will attract everyone.
You are most likely to do best at what you are interested in: cars, sports, styles, acting, art, music, cooking-pick something that has personal relevance to you and go with it.

Michael asks…
Blog Theme??????????????????????????
For school we have to come up with a blog theme and i was just wondering if you had any ideas??

Blog Design Journal answers:
Underwater will be nice
or something quite naturistic

Thomas asks…
Ideas for my blog avatar and logo theme?
I have opened a fashion blog, here: http://blancexpressions.tumblr.com/ and I am completely stumped on what to make as the logo and blog avatar, it would be great if you checked the blog out and could maybe recommended or suggest and idea of what I should make. Thanks much ! btw, its a male fashion blog.

Blog Design Journal answers:
What I do when making logos and stuff along those lines, I would go on other websites that are just like mine and get some ideas from their logo and things. Think of some stuff that will be on your blog, fashion and such, so think of stuff that comes to mind when you think of fashion and what ever else. Then incorporate some of it into your logo, don’t go to over board with the stuff though. Simple is good. Hope this helps.

Nancy asks…
Starting a blog: Topic ideas?
I’m 13 and i just signed up for a blog at wordpress.com.
I don’t know what to make my blog about though! Sooo…i was wondering if you had any ideas for a blog theme/topic.
Anything you would like to read about or see a blog about?

Blog Design Journal answers:
This is your blog. It will only be good if it is a subject that is of interest to you.
What are your hobbies what do you like to do, what do you love or hate, what needs change or what shouldn’t change?
The best ideas are your own!

William asks…
Looking For Christmas Topics To Write About & Give Ideas On My Blog?
I have a Christmas blog, and I write and share things that are Christmas related. Here are some topics I’ve already done: Recipes, Christmas Tree Themes, Stocking Stuffer Ideas.

Blog Design Journal answers:
You could talk about how commercial Christmas is, how there are fewer Christmas shows on every year, decorating one’s yard with Christmas decorations, what to buy for people who are hard to buy for (e.g. Gift cards)?, some Christmas books (children’s and adults), holiday websites?, Christmas music, or homemade ornaments/decorations.
Hope I helped!
54 Days ’til Christmas
What is the address to your blog? I’d like to read it.
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Blog Content, Design
Posted on
July 05, 2010 by
GuestBlogger
Considering that business blogs are created with the intent to make money doesn’t it make sense to make them user friendly? The blogging business can be and is very competitive therefore it stands to reason that the site should be developed with the blog reader in mind. Their visits should be positive experiences that include making the site easy to navigate.
Site visitors should also be greeted with a layout that shouts ‘welcome’ or ‘come back’ since their loyalty will be what determines the success of the business itself.
Here are 5 details that need to be considered when creating a blog with the intention of earning an income from it. Read the rest of this entry →
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Blog Construction, Blog Content
Posted on
May 25, 2010 by
Blog Design Journal
When I first got interested in blog design, Blogging to the Bank was one of my first purchases. It was great advice on making a lot of money from blogging. My only complaint is that there was not quite enough information on building blogs for a complete beginner.
Blogging to the Bank has gone through several valuable upgrades over the years. The author keeps adding and updating information to keep up with changes in the business climate and the internet.
I still like the package, and I recommend taking a look if you want to make money with blogging:
http://www.blogdesignjournal.com/likes/Blog2Bank3/
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Blog Construction, Blog Content, Blog Promotion, Blog Traffic, Money-Making