Archive for: March, 2008

Written on March 20th, 2008 at 06:03 am by Darren Rowse

Where to Connect with Darren

ProBlogger Site News 27 comments

Every now and again I like to update new readers on where they can connect with me outside of this blog. We’re living in a time where there are increasing numbers of points/tools of ‘connection’ and I’m aware that each reader of this blog has their own preferred means of keeping in touch.

So here’s where […]

Written on March 19th, 2008 at 06:03 am by Darren Rowse

More Sightings of the ProBlogger T-Shirt

ProBlogger Site News 22 comments

The ProBlogger T-Shirt has hit the slopes of Japan.

thanks to Neil Duckett.
It’s also been spotted over at 45n5 headquarters!

Share This

Written on March 19th, 2008 at 12:03 am by Darren Rowse

SEO Tip: Almost 7 Ways To Re-Optimize Your Posts

Search Engine Optimization 55 comments

The following SEO Optimization post was submitted by Linda Bustos fromElastic Path.
Smart bloggers often use keyword research tools to brainstorm “long tail” opportunities and keyword niches. These keywords are then worked into blog post titles, image attributes, headings and body copy as part of an SEO strategy, knowing that this “low hanging fruit” can drive […]

Written on March 18th, 2008 at 02:03 pm by Darren Rowse

10 Random Reflections on SXSWi 2008

Pro Blogging News 22 comments

I’ve been back from South by South West Interactive for a few days now and am slowly recovering from the jet lag. All in all it was a pretty amazing experience to attend SXSW - I had a lot of fun and learned a lot. As I didn’t get to live blog during the event […]

Written on March 18th, 2008 at 06:03 am by Darren Rowse

How to have a Constant Stream of Blogging Ideas

Writing Content 48 comments

This post on generating blogging ideas was contributed by Graham Jones from grahamjones.co.uk.
Most bloggers give up after a short while; even though there are millions of blogs online, few are updated regularly and most have been abandoned. The difference between success and failure in blogging is often down to persistence. But, when I speak at […]

Written on March 18th, 2008 at 12:03 am by Darren Rowse

If YOU Were Starting Out in Blogging from Scratch - How Would You Promote Your Blog?

Blog Promotion, Reader Questions 47 comments

Over the past week I’ve shared five strategies that I’d use to promote my blog if I were starting from scratch again today.

We started off by looking at how the majority of your efforts need to be focused upon Readers You Don’t Already Have (obvious but important) and then looked at the five strategies of:

Guest […]

Written on March 17th, 2008 at 03:03 pm by Skellie

The Top 5 Recommendations for Vista Rewired

Case Studies 7 comments

It’s time to summarize over 40 reviews of Vista Rewired as part of our ProBlogger community consultation.
Before we begin, congratulations must first go to our three winners!

First-place reviewer Troy has won our 1,700 visitor prize, plus a one-month featured link at Vista Rewired.
Second-place reviewer Jacob Share has won the runner-up 500 visitor prize, plus a […]

Written on March 17th, 2008 at 07:03 am by Darren Rowse

Create a Video Tutorial and Help Others

Miscellaneous Blog Tips 25 comments

This post on video tutorials was submitted by Lori from bloggingcents.com.
Video blogging has taken the blogosphere by storm and rightfully so. It surrounds the reader with a more personal atmosphere and provides a visual, which is always popular. Different from video blogging though, tutorials actually show you a demostration for a particular project. […]

Written on March 17th, 2008 at 12:03 am by Darren Rowse

One Animal Trait That Will Keep Your Blog From Extinction - Mimicry

Miscellaneous Blog Tips 29 comments

This post on mimicry as a blogging strategy is by Aseem Kishore from Online-Tech-Tips.com.
First, to set the tone for the rest of this post, I would like to start with a definition of mimicry from AccessExcellence.org that I want the reader to keep in mind as they read on:
Mimicry is one of several anti-predatory devices […]

Close
E-mail It