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Chapter 1 Planning and Creating Your Blog |
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It All Starts with a Great Idea |
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Choosing a Profitable Topic |
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Blogs Focusing on an Organization |
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Personal Blogs Can Generate Huge Followings |
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Blog about a Publicity Stunt |
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Blogs Based on Hobbies or Special Interests |
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Continuous Stream of Content |
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Your Credibility as a Blogger |
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Your Interest and Passion |
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Choose the Best Way to Present Your Content |
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Create a Posting Schedule and Stick to It |
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24 | (5) |
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Strategies for Producing Quality Videos (Vlogs) |
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Choosing a Platform for Growth |
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Hosted Blogging Services vs. Installed Server Applications |
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Installed Server Applications |
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Suitability for Your Content |
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Bringing On Staff or Contributors |
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40 | (3) |
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Inviting Other People to Contribute to Your Blog |
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Don't Forget About Building Your Audience |
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Chapter 2 Publishing Your Blog or Vlog |
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Consider Hiring a Freelancer to Help You Get Started |
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Community Blogging Services |
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Web-Based Blogging Services |
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50 | (3) |
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There Are Many More Options to Choose From |
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Installed Server Applications |
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YouTube: The Premier Online Service for Vloggers |
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Twitter: The Primary Tool for Microbloggers |
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A Few More Thoughts About Blog Publishing |
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Chapter 3 Promoting Your Blog and Building Your Audience |
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67 | (6) |
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Focus On Descriptive Titles and Filenames |
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The First Months of Blogging |
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71 | (1) |
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72 | (1) |
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Attracting Traffic to Your Blog |
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Submission Pages for Top Search Engines |
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78 | (1) |
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Search Engine Advertising |
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80 | (3) |
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83 | (1) |
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Get Your Blog Listed within Blog Directories |
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Become a Guest Blogger on Other Blogs |
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Post Reviews on Bookselling Sites |
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Don't Forget to Use Public Relations |
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Don't Forget About Real-World Promotional Opportunities |
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Get Started Now, But Keep It Going |
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Chapter 4 Generating Revenue Directly from Your Blog |
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91 | (26) |
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93 | (3) |
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94 | (1) |
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Other Easy-to-Set-Up Merchant Account Options |
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96 | (1) |
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96 | (6) |
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Memberships or Subscriptions |
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100 | (1) |
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101 | (1) |
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102 | (3) |
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105 | (4) |
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105 | (2) |
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Wait, You Still Have More Choices |
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110 | (5) |
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Traffic Level and Analysis Services |
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112 | (2) |
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Chapter 5 Transitioning from a Hobbyist into a Professional Business |
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117 | (8) |
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118 | (2) |
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118 | (1) |
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119 | (1) |
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Limited Liability Corporation |
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120 | (1) |
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Registering Your Business Name |
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121 | (2) |
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Chapter 6 Meet Established Bloggers and Learn from Their Success |
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Liz Cony, Blogger, MySubscriptionAddiction.com |
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Micah Warren, Blogger, OffTheRecordSports.com |
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Janet Barclay, Blogger and Blogging Consultant, www.OrganizedAssistant.com |
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Christina Zila, Blogger and Executive with Textbroker International, www.textbroker.com |
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141 | (4) |
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Six Strategies for Improving Your Blog |
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1 Define the Target Audience for Your Blog and Cater to That Audience |
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2 Put a Unique Twist on Your Blog's Topic and Content |
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3 Add New Content on a Regular Basis |
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148 | (1) |
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4 Focus on Engagement: Transform Your Blog into an Interactive Online Community |
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148 | (1) |
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5 Adopt a Multifaceted Approach to Promoting Your Blog Continuously |
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149 | (1) |
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6 Keep the Blog's Look, Overall Design, and Content Professional |
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Additional Things to Consider |
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Take Advantage of Technology to Help You Blog |
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150 | (1) |
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151 | (2) |
| Glossary |
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153 | (4) |
| About the Author |
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157 | (1) |
| Additional Books Written |
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158 | (1) |
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| Entrepreneur Magazine's Personal Finance Pocket Guides |
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159 | (1) |
| Entrepreneur Magazine's Business Traveler Series |
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159 | (2) |
| Index |
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