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Blog Growth Strategy: Evolve

August 27th, 2007

By Adii

Blogging is about evolution

So many of the popular bloggers suggest different strategies and plans to become a better - and successful - blogger (none more so than Blogsolid) and even though I believe that one can find value in these suggestions / recommendations, I’m a big fan of unique strategies, which are specific to an individual blogger’s needs. But in the spirit of generic blogging strategies, I’d like to propose another one… Read the rest of this entry »

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31 Minutes To Building A Better Blog

August 15th, 2007

By Imar at Blogsolid

Darren Rowse of ProBlogger.net is running a campaign called 31 Days to Building a Better Blog. The idea is that bloggers are challenged to participate in a practical blogging tip every day of August. By the end of of the month you are bound to have a much better blog!

*Update (16 August 2007) Just to clarify, the rest of this entry is my attempt at some humour, so take it with a pinch of salt! For some tongue-in-cheek blogging advice, read on… Read the rest of this entry »

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If Your Blog Were A Restaurant

August 6th, 2007

By Imar at Blogsolid

Food, glorious food! If you’re anything like me, you’ll agree that eating is very important. Even a humble cheese sandwich gets me smiling, and since I really enjoy good food, I am pretty particular about where I eat. This got me thinking about blogging; if your blog were a restaurant, would you eat there?

Here are a few thoughts about what good blogs and good restaurants have in common: Read the rest of this entry »

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5 Ideas for Better Blogging With Pictures

August 1st, 2007

By Imar at Blogsolid

Everyone loves pictures and lately, with the abundance of digital cameras going around, everyman and his dog are posting photos on their blogs. I read a new article on A List Apart today called Reviving Anorexic Web Writing. I thought it was an enjoyable and thought-provoking piece, well worth reading - especially for bloggers. The article was mainly about writing, but the author touched on an important issue regarding pictures on the internet - “alt text”. This inspired me to share a few thoughts about using pictures when blogging: Read the rest of this entry »

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Blog Legibility Makeover In 5 Steps

July 11th, 2007

By Imar at Blogsolid

Do people complain that their eyes hurt after reading your blog? Well, even if they don’t, it may be wise to give your blog a legibility makeover. Here are some ideas that will make reading your blog even more of a pleasure than it already is: Read the rest of this entry »

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The 7 Cs Of Effective Blogging

June 13th, 2007

By Imar at Blogsolid

These ideas are borrowed from a document I received by e-mail. They have been adapted from thoughts of Malcolm Forbes, Founder of Forbes Magazine. Read the rest of this entry »

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