Merry Christmas Everyone!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has been a part of this blog.
Thanks for all your support.
Wishing you all Merry Christmas and every blogging success in 2010.
It’s Christmas.
And chances are you are out and about, doing your last minute shopping and preparations.
But, in the midst of the festive chaos, your blog gets thrown down the bottom of the to-do list as hosting family members and shovelling snow off your driveway takes priority.
You’re not alone.
Thoughts of an abandoned blog have filled me with guilt.
But then I realised it doesn’t have to be such a painful thing to do.
As an avid mobile device (BlackBerry) user, responding to comments, and keeping up to date with my favourite blogs has been a doddle.
What’s made this even more natural to do, requiring less effort has been the RSS subscription service by Viigo. It’s made keeping on top of my blogging commitments a click and a scroll away – and at the most convenient of times.
Viigo (mobile) offers the much needed one-click access to keep in touch with your favourite blogs for new content. It also gives you the ability to share your favourite posts through its social media module which includes platforms such as Twitter, Friendfeed e.t.c
See the other amazing modules Viigo has on offer
(Viigo is also available on several mobile platforms)
How do you keep informed on the move?
To continue my product review series,
I am looking at Beyond Blogging, a new book by Nathan Hangen and MikeCJ which is due to be launched in a few days.
I’ve read a draft copy of Beyond Blogging, and I have to say it’s a masterpiece.
It features some of the best and most successful bloggers in the game and how they operate their blogs as a business.
Nathan and Mike have also taken the lessons learnt from their profile bloggers to create a blueprint for any blogger wanting to achieve success.
Beyond Blogging provides an in-depth interviews and case studies with the likes of David Risley, Michael Dunlop, Gary Veynerchuk, Chris Garret, Chris Brogan John Chow, Darren Rowes and much more.
I truly believe one of the best ways to succeed in what you do is to learn from the best in your field. And in Beyond Blogging, there’s over a dozen A-List bloggers sharing inspiring experiences you’d want to apply immediately.
These guys have definitely gone Beyond Blogging in showing how to blog profitably.
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The Truth about Blogging in the Next Decade.
I have just recently completed the Beginners guide to blogging, an e-course put together by a friend of mine
Mike Clife Jones, also know as mikecj – A Professional Blogger
I’ve known Mike for several months.
I first came across him on Twitter and at a course we both did.
As part of his giving back to the community policy, Mike gave away copies of Beginners Guide To Blogging to the first 10 people who wanted it.
I think I was lucky number 7. And considering the wealth of information I’ve got from it, I still can’t believe it was free.
BGB offers newcomers insight to the world of blogging. Presenting an opportunity to lay a strong foundation for what could potentially be a profitable venture.
It is a 60 day training course which is delivered by email on a daily basis.
The course starts with the all important task of researching and finding the right market, and then moves on to the process of setting up an effective blog.
Through the course, Mike also walks you through the process of cultivating and developing good writing habits.
Another amazing thing about BGB is how it doubles as a great resource for personal development as well.
Tips on time management, reading schedules and how to have the support of your family are surprise packages in the course that not only show Mike’s experience but also how helpful the course is as an aid to new bloggers.
BGB also offers suggestions on how to build a community around a blog and generate traffic.
It also, shows ways of dealing with challenges common to bloggers.
Blog monetization is another area BGB concentrates on – from building a mailing list to launching your first product , dealing with advertisers, membership sites and more.
What I like about this course is that it seems to cover everything. Even, after completing it, I still return to it repeatedly for reference.
Well, the title gives it away- New and Learning bloggers.
Although, I strongly believe a seasoned blogger has a lot to benefit from it too.
BGB is a course that I can confidently recommend to anyone wishing to turn their passion into great rewards – it will certainly push you in that direction.
Overall, BGB has been a real eye opener, and have enjoyed the systematic approach Mike has taken deliver this course.
So far, I have experienced the benefits on this very blog.
Another point to note is this, there’s a wealth of information available on blogging scattered online.
They are almost like pieces of a puzzle – which can be very confusing for beginners. A well researched course like Beginners Guide To Blogging brings it all together. It’s the most needed one stop shop on how to blog effectively.
Try a full week of lessons completely free of charge and with no commitment!
Simply enter your email below and click the button to pre-order my free e-book.
The forthcoming e-book will walk you through the process of developing a successful blog.
