Just recently at the SXSW Conference we were at a networking event and the question came up, how do you get your blog to cross post over to Facebook Fan Pages? Well, it's really easy, so I figured it would be a great post for our Bloggers in BlogU. Before starting this tutorial, it is figured … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Blogging Basics
December 18, 2009 By 5 Comments
Blogging is many things to many people. Whether it’s a public diary or a celebrity site, it takes an investment of time and energy to make it successful. Here is a list of the most important things to do when starting a blog. First 10 things to do when starting a blog 1. Sign up for a … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Essential Keys to Become a Successful Blogger
December 18, 2009 By 8 Comments
When I started blogging I knew nothing about it, nothing about html codes, nothing about social networking, literally...NOTHING! My blog, Free Sample Freak, has been around for almost a year now and I receive over 200,000 page views monthly, have over 6,000 subscribers and it continues to grow … [Read more...]
Guest Post: For the Love of Blogging
December 18, 2009 By 20 Comments
For those who keep blogs just to keep friends and family updated, blogging is not at all a stressful venture. They hop on when they can, don’t worry if lapses of time occur between posts, and could care less about how many followers they have. Then, there are some of us who take blogging … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Tips For Starting The Path to Product Reviews and Giveaways
December 18, 2009 By 8 Comments
One day after getting addicted on how to save money with coupons and following three “mommy saving” bloggers, I realized a fun and interesting world was passing me by. This world was exciting because I knew absolutely nothing about blogs or blogging. As usual true form, I jumped in as quickly … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Building A Bond With PR Companies: The Forgotten Art of Etiquette
December 16, 2009 By 8 Comments
Establishing a positive relationship with Public Relation companies and contacts is one of the most important things in a blogger's world (whether or not you are a newbie or a veteran). Although the art of appropriate interaction and general good business often seems like a lost skill in this day … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Ethics and Blogging
December 16, 2009 By 2 Comments
Over the past few years the blogging community has grown by leaps and bounds. Similar to reality television we see an increased number of people tuned into watch "real"people instead of trained actors. In the blogosphere we see the same thing. People look toward "real" people or consumers to help … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Being a “Good Blogger”
December 16, 2009 By 2 Comments
When I first started blogging, I quickly realized that the blogosphere was like its own universe and I didn't know the rules. In life, your taught from a young age what is right and what is wrong and most of us choose to follow the main rules. It's how society stays orderly. In the blogosphere, … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Blogging Basics Everyone Should Remember
December 16, 2009 By 4 Comments
I recently had an acquaintance ask me how to get started blogging. She loves cosmetics and wanted to write and share her knowledge with others who have a similar interest. The tips I gave her can apply to any level of blogging. In fact, remembering the basics is important even to seasoned … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Blogging Basics
December 16, 2009 By 12 Comments
When you start writing a blog, your intentions may be to just create a space that’s easily accessible by those near and far. Saving you from sending out multiple emails of photo’s and/or family updates. You may also have hopes of pulling in a few new readers and making some ‘blogging’ … [Read more...]
Discussions