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How I Quadrupled My Facebook Fan Count with One Blog Post

How I Quadrupled My Facebook Fan Count with One Blog Post

Building your Facebook fans from zero on up is incredibly hard.  You’ve gotta convince people to Like your page, but how do you command respect when you’ve got only a few fans?! The response I see too many bloggers take is to beg for Facebook likes. Do this, and you’ll... Keep on truckin »
How To Smoothly Transfer from WP.com to WP.org

How To Smoothly Transfer from WP.com to WP.org

Moving a blog from WordPress.com to WordPress.org with hosting is a wise move in any blogger’s career. You’ll benefit from new themes, options for blog monetization, and most importantly complete control of your blog. I had to do it recently, so I figured it’d be useful... Keep on truckin »
How to — Enter into Your Blogging Niche

How to — Enter into Your Blogging Niche

You’ll hear bloggers talk about their niche. That means their section of the blogosphere, with people that write about the same topic or sell the same thing or just are plain similar. Laptop reviews is a “niche”. Travel blogs are a niche. Style blogs are a niche that my... Keep on truckin »
How to — Grow A New Blog (9 Crucial Steps)

How to — Grow A New Blog (9 Crucial Steps)

I started my first blog assuming that people would read it right away. My ideas were original…right? And my content was accessible…? The problem with growing a blog is that its not nearly enough to just write great posts. Everyone does that, every hour, every minute. But noone... Keep on truckin »
How to — Pick a Domain Name That Works For Your Blog

How to — Pick a Domain Name That Works For Your Blog

To choose the right domain for your new website or blog, I recommend starting with a domain search tool. Then, start thinking about the vibe of your new site. Professional, light-hearted, warm and cozy? You’ll want to capture a few themes and also some SEO in your domain name, and... Keep on truckin »
The Blogger’s Guide to WordPress (and Blogger too!)

The Blogger’s Guide to WordPress (and Blogger too!)

About the Author: The Blogger is a 25 year old guy from Manhattan who regularly writes for blogs like ProBlogger and DailyBlogTips. With questions on blog setup email him at greg@dearblogger.org. Hey there! You probably came here because you want to start up a blog. Well, you’re in... Keep on truckin »
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