November 2010

13 Ideas for Writing Better than the Next Guy

by Tia Peterson November 29, 2010
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Very few things separate your blog’s content from the other hundred or so blogs that talk about the same thing. One of the similarities I’ve noticed in posts that are shared over and over is that they are complete, self-standing posts that are written very well. People will share your content if it rocks.

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The Four Absolute Best Ways to Thank Blog Readers

by Tia Peterson November 25, 2010

In February, when BizChickBlogs launched, I certainly did not imagine that I would get to know the people that I have, or that I would learn so much, or be able to teach so much. I’m grateful for everyone who reads the blog, passes it on, or continues to involve me in their endeavors and [...]

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3 Ways to Bring Power to Your Blog

by Tia Peterson November 23, 2010
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Fresh ideas on how you can use humanity, universal messages, and change to make your blog more powerful.

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10 Holiday Travel Planning Tips

by TheSaltyChef November 22, 2010

Planning holiday travel can be a major headache, from choosing a flight to finding the best rental car price. Here are some tips to help you prepare for a smoother, more hassle-free holiday trip.

10 Holiday Travel Planning Tips is a post from: J&S Travel

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Hire Bloggers Using the FamousBloggers Job Board!

by Tia Peterson November 19, 2010

I just have a quick update before getting into great articles to catch up with this week. FamousBloggers now has a blogger job board, where you can post a blogging job, free, for 7 days. There are also opportunities to post the job longer for a small fee, or feature it on FamousBloggers’ home page for maximum visibility.

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Manage 404 Errors Elegantly with Smart 404

by Tia Peterson November 18, 2010
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There’s a plugin that you can install which will attempt to match a URL that would normally create a 404 error to a URL that actually exists on your blog.

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The Upside of Being a Late-Blooming Blogger

by Tia Peterson November 16, 2010
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Don’t get discouraged if you’re just now starting a blog – whether it is one for personal use, or one that supports business objectives. Even if your subject has already been talked about, you can always do it better than the people who have discussed it.

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5 Ways to Improve Blog Readership With Simple Design Changes

by Tia Peterson November 12, 2010
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Here’s the funny thing about looks – they don’t matter and they do matter. Content = your message, including its design & layout. Your design is supposed to support your message. Bad design can negatively impact good writing. However, good design cannot save bad writing. Assuming that your writing is fabulous, here are some things to remember about blog design and layout so that your message reaches its full potential.

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2010 Mashable Awards Gala January 6, 2011

by Tia Peterson November 6, 2010

UPDATE: Check out the Winners (and congrats to our favorite – Hootsuite!!) Get ready to party at the 2010 Mashable Awards Gala, January 6, 2011 in Las Vegas (7P to 10PM). This is an annual event created by Mashable to honor the winners of the 2010 Mashable Awards, a collection of people, brands, and companies [...]

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Things that Inspire Us

by Tia Peterson November 5, 2010

Take a few moments to watch it and be inspired, and then think about things that inspire you. I’m assuming there is at least one thing that you are interested in outside of business, blogging, making money, being successful, etc. It shouldn’t take getting sick to slow us down enough to re-focus on our passions.

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Two Cents Tuesday: Dealing with Uphill Climbs in Blogging

by Tia Peterson November 2, 2010
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When it’s not getting any better, it’s important to do something different, because whatever you’re doing isn’t working, no matter how fun it is or that everyone else is doing it.

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