First of all it important to look at why we would want to create our own blog?
A blog is your very own space on the internet to catalogue your thoughts, ideas, opinions & suggestions on absolutely anything you want.
You might ask ‘Why would anyone want to hear my opinion on xyz?’ but I would then ask you to answer this question: ‘Is there anyone else out there who has had exactly the same life as you?’
The answer is a resounding no. You are unique, which means that the your experiences and viewpoints your learning and outlook will be different to that of anyone else and therefore will be something that other people will take an interest in.
Whatever your interests are, by creating your own blog you can share your experiences of them with other people and who knows, someone might even learn something.
If you are promoting a business online a blog is a great way to increase your SEO by increasing the number of links back to your main site. It is also a place for your colleagues, affiliates and downline to visit you and is a great way to confirm your position as a leader in your field when you provide them with regular, good quality content.
There are many blogging services online and I strongly recommend that you have a look around and find the best one for you, I did and that is how I came across http://Blogger.com This is one of the easiest systems I have ever come across and you can actually have your own blog up and running in a matter of minutes. Here’s how:
Step 1 – When you arrive at the home page click on the ‘Create Your Blog Now’ link in the middle of the page – or take the quick tour first if you want to.
Step 2 – You will be redirected to the ‘Create an account’ page where you will need to supply blogger with 5 bits of very basic information. Then read and accept the terms & conditions and click on ‘continue’
Step 3 – You will then be taken to the ‘Name your Blog’ page where you will need to… that’s right, name your blog.
The name you decide to give your blog should be a simple catchy description of the purpose of your blog. If it is for business purposes then keep it clear, professional and direct; if it’s for personal/social use then you can probably afford to be a little more creative 
You will then need to decide on the blog address, again if it’s for business use then remember that you will be giving this address out to people so you want it to be something appropriate. – Once you have typed in the blog address, which will look like this: http://YOUR-ADDRESS.blogspot.com click on the ‘check availability’ to confirm that it is available. Once it has been accepted type the characters you see in the word verification field and proceed straight to the next page. (There is an option for advanced set-up, but unless you are already quite techno savvy it‘s something you can come back to later.)
Step 4 – Next you will be asked to choose a template for your blog. This is a chance for you to put some of your personality into the blog so take your time and search through all the templates. Imagine the kind of content you are going to publish and what sort of background you would like to have that framed by. There are 12 to choose from and you can make more changes at a later date if you want to.
Confirm the template you want to use and click continue.
Step 5 – Congratulate yourself! That’s it. You have just created your first blog ready to display your articles, thoughts and suggestions to the world.
Click on the start posting arrow and that will take you into your blogger back office where you can add information to you profile, upload a picture or just start writing.
Once you are ready to present you blog to the world you will need to ‘ping’ your blog. This is not a solo version of the table tennis game instead ‘pinging’ is how you let all blog sites know that your blog is ready to be listed, without this no-one will get to see it.
The great news is that pinging your blog is even simpler than creating it.
Go to http://www.Pingomatic.com and fill in your blog name and address, then scroll down and select all services to ping, then all you need to do is click on the ‘Send Pings’ link and that’s it. Now all those blog listing services will become aware of your blog and be able to list it. Every time you update your blog with another article or thought just go back and re-ping in the same way.
This very simple to set up and use system is a fantastic way to keep you and your business right in the public domain and all it costs is a few minutes of your time.
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Jonathan Hook asked:
Blogging is the day’s buzzword and you really need to get on the blogging train if you want to make some cool cash in a small time. Are you interested in finding out how you can make the most out of your blog? Keep reading then.
A blog is basically a space where you can write and post whatever you like. You can pick up a social issue like the condition of people in Africa or environmental issues like global warming. You can also share some recipes with people or just write about your personal life or some experiences. A blog is a place with literally thousands of possibilities. You just have to take a step ahead and create your own possibility.
If you are really passionate about something then your first hurdle towards effective blogging has been eliminated. Now all that you have to do is to register yourself on any of the blogging websites like wordpress etc., find a name that is available and relevant to your topic of discussion and start writing about it.
But what you write must be quality matter and not gibberish; it should attract the reader, give him or her some valuable insights into the topic being discussed and make them come back to you for again with even more visitors. Easier said than done, wouldn’t you say? Well, I totally agree but then this is how it is done. There are a certain things that you can do here and there to make this task a bit easier and get better results and return for the time that you have invested.
The first step is that your blog’s name should reflect the topic that you are blogging about. So if you are discussing about paintings, then don’t name it ‘Paula’s blog’ or ‘Scott’s blog’, etc. keep the name relevant like ‘paintingsworld’ or ‘paintingbazaar’ etc. These names will give an interested reader the first glimpse into what your blog is about.
The second thing that you must do is to pen down a few points. These should be about what all topics that you’ll discuss about paintings and what all you will avoid touching on. Once you have done that it is time to start writing a few articles. Write something about yourself, a little bio of sorts. Write about your experience in the field etc. Now once you have a short intro of yourself and a few articles ready, it is time to start posting articles. Post two or three articles everyday for a few days.
Now if you have a few people reading your material and posting comments it is time to sign up with Google AdSense. They will then place ads on your blog and every time a visitor clicks on these ads you get paid a commission. These commissions are then paid out on a weekly or a monthly basis.
Also you must ensure that the content that you have uploaded is Search Engine Optimized (SEO). You can always take the help of a professional in this regard so that your blog gets a higher ranking in the Google search engine. Also, when you setup your blog on Wordpress, you get a major advantage which is not available on most of the other blogging sites.
At Wordpress you have the option of uploading or rather to say saving many articles at a time while publishing just a few every day. This way you don’t have to login and post new content every day. It also keeps the content on your blog from becoming stale thus keeping your visitor base loyal. It also helps in saving time because you have to write all the articles just at once and then they’ll automatically keep getting posted.
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Chaze Gardner asked:
Some years back, it would be very difficult to find a free adult social network that makes adult dating easier. Unless you are a premium member of the site, it would be next to impossible to find a date. This means to get a good date or a good lay, you have to upgrade your membership and pay for it. That’s not the case today anymore.
You can now find a free adult social network that will provide you with everything to get a most satisfying date. And because a free adult site offers services that are… well, free, the number of its members is also growing. A growing number of members in a free adult social network open up lots of opportunities to catch the hottest on the site. That’s because the more people you connect with, your chances of dating someone will also increase.
The big question however is how to attract lots of members to your personal profile. The answer to this is quite simple. You have to fully utilize the tools and web services offered by the free adult social network. Here’s a step by step method of getting lots of adult friends on a free adult social network.
1. Always use the advanced search utilities of the free adult social network. Advanced search functions are usually offered only to paying members of an adult dating site. But these functions will now be available to you if you join a free adult social network.
You can search for members by locality, by age brackets, interests, or anything to really narrow down your search. Filtering your search increases the chance of finding someone that really matches your preference.
2. Use the blog facilities of the free adult social network to attract attention. Remember, it will add brownie points to your profile if you will write witty, sexy, and compelling stories about you or your experiences. Blog them and you can surely grab the hottest on the site.
While you’re into the blogging facility of the free adult social network, why not upload your photos there or feature your home made videos. In fact, photo and video uploads have a dedicated page on the free adult social network. Use these services to stand out among the multitudes. You never know, your video could become the most talked about material on the site, which could really enhance your popularity.
3. Send private messages and use the flirt functions of the free adult social network. However, don’t send mundane flirting messages like ‘hi gorgeous’ or other non-evocative one-liners. Send flirts that will surely get a conversation going. In this way, you will not end up on a dead-end communication.
You can also utilize the chat facilities or forum boards of the free adult social network. In the past, these services are normally available only to paying members. But on a free site, you can fully use these facilities to flirt and attract others to view your profile. These tools are sure date grabbers, so maximize their potential.
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