In this series, we take a look at blogging - from the ground up - from a non-professional blogger’s point of view.
That’s right, a complete how-to in getting started blogging (and making money), from an amateur. This series is designed to take you through, step by step, what’s neccesary to get your new, amateur blog, rolling along. Starting with “What is a Blog,” and ending with “Making the Money Work,” the Amateur Blogging Series is the starting point for those who are new to the blogging game - or those who care more about the blogging, than the profits.
The Amateur Blogging Series consists of the following articles:
- What Is Blogging: an introduction to blogging
- Getting Started I: Choosing a Blogging Platform, an Introduction to Website-Based Blogs (MoveableType and WordPress)
- Getting Started II: Chossing a Blogging Platform, Hosted Solutions and Making The Final Choice
- Getting Started III: A Quick Look at External Blogging and Blogging Clients
- Setting Up Your Blog: Installing the Blogging System, and Choosing a Template
- Going Topical: What is a Niche, and Choosing Your Topics
- Writing For Your Blog I: The First Few Posts, and Setting a Schedule, and What Happens When You Can’t Blog
- Writing For Your Blog II: Types and Length of Posts
- Writing For Your Blog III: Finding Things to Write About, Citing & Quoting
- Battling Bloggers’ Block: What is Bloggers’ Block, and How to Combat It
- Drawing in Traffic I: Who Should Read your Blog, and Where to Find Traffic
- Drawing in Traffic II: Methods for Drawing in Traffic
- Drawing in Traffic III: Search Engines, Directories, and Technorati
- Why Monetize: An Introduction to Monetization, and Why You Should Consider It
- How to Monetize: Specific Programs Availible, with Complete Descriptions
- Making the Money Work: Ad Placement, Color Schemes, and Maximizing Your Revenue
- The Conclusion: So Long Grasshopper, a Few Parting Words
If you have a suggestion for future series, pleas don’t hesitate to contact me. I am always looking for dedicated bloggers with which to co-author interesting and informational series.
