Tag Archives: Blogging

Week One Assignment: Blog Bests (Sept 08 Session)

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Bean

In the first week of Blogging for Fun, Fame and Fortune, we spend a lot of time looking at different blogs. We look at little blogs, big blogs, indie blogs, corporate blogs and everything in between. Part of the reason … Continue reading →

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Writing tips for Journal Blogs

Posted on August 10, 2008 by Bean

Feeling stuck with your blog? Want to start a blog but not sure where to start? Journal blogs can be really helpful, even cathartic at times. People have benefitted from journal writing for years and now online journals give you … Continue reading →

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Blogging for Fun, Fame & Fortune class update

Posted on August 3, 2008 by Bean

Thank you for all of you that took the time to give your suggestions to the blogging course. LVS Online has found an instructor that will create a beginning hobby blogging class but it is still in the works. This … Continue reading →

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Controversy in Conversation

Posted on June 15, 2008 by Bean

Controversy Taking on a controversal topic in your blog requires a clear opinion or a keen awareness of your own ambivalence and indecision. Some of us shy away from controversy while others may crave the energy and attention that stirring … Continue reading →

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Social Networking: How much exposure to promote your blog?

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Bean

Do not put anything online that you wouldn’t put on a grocery store bulletin board That is basically the advice of the Women’s Dish Blog about how much information to disclose online when searching for a new job. When it … Continue reading →

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TrackBacks & Pingbacks: Building the Blogosphere

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Bean

Why in the world would I want to talk about someone else’s blog on MY blog? Pingbacks or trackbacks are vital aspects of blogging because: It provides additional context to your own opinions and ideas Other blogs are a source … Continue reading →

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Blog naked? Blog privacy and vulnerability

Posted on May 9, 2008 by Bean

Blog naked? I am not talking about you wear or don’t wear while in front of your computer, but how much do you choose to expose of yourself to the world as you blog. On the class message board, several … Continue reading →

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Daily Life Blogging: How to handle writer’s block

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Bean

It happens to every writer. There are those days when your creative fountain of ideas has run dry and you are confronted with an empty screen.  Journal or diary bloggers could just detail their errands and comings and going, but that … Continue reading →

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Prizes as Blog Promotion: Contests & Give-aways

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Bean

Prizes are a time honored gimmick to promote events and businesses, but do they work? The short answer is sometimes. Recently Rachelle Chase did an online promotion by giving away three copies of Blogging Tips: What Bloggers Won’t Tell You … Continue reading →

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Death by Blogging? Professional bloggers paying the price.

Posted on April 6, 2008 by Bean

Professional bloggers work around the clock to stay on top of their competition. Often the first person to post the scoop is the one that wins. That is the post that makes the top of the list and garners thousands,  … Continue reading →

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