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Edward Antrobus I know there are a lot of bloggers here, so I thought this would be a good place to share this: There is a new website out there that I recently learned about. Bloggers Classifieds. Think of it as an Angie's List for blogging related services. If you have a task that you want to outsource, or have some project that you need to hire someone to do for you, take a look here. http://bloggersclassifieds.com/

14 weeks ago from Brazen Bloggers and Wordpress Bloggers

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Edward Antrobus: An online acquaintance started it up. The offerings are kind of lean, ATM, but that's because it's only a week old. The more it gets shared with ...MoreAn online acquaintance started it up. The offerings are kind of lean, ATM, but that's because it's only a week old. The more it gets shared with other bloggers, the better the resource it will become.
13 weeks ago
Nicole Bienfang: Great share!
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Jana Schuberth: Hmm that's interesting. I am sure you have found some tricks to get you into the mood by now!?
8 weeks ago
Edward Antrobus: Unfortunately, no. I have to go through the same process every time I write a post.
8 weeks ago
 
Jana Schuberth Nothing like a decent nightmare to bring some perspective on life: What would you do if you only had 4 weeks left to live? http://www.janaschuberth.com/deathbed-clarity

9 weeks ago from Ask A Coach, Brazen UK - Careerists, Coaches, Recruiters and Employers, Wordpress Bloggers and Career Changers2 more

Michael O'Mahony: Hi Jana, I really don't know and I'm not sure that I really want to think about it. I guess it is something that we will all have to face one ...MoreHi Jana, I really don't know and I'm not sure that I really want to think about it. I guess it is something that we will all have to face one day, but I'm not ready yet and would prefer to wait another very long time before I do. Michael.
8 weeks ago
Jana Schuberth: I understand! I don't want to die either :-) But i think it's important to think about this and make sure you do what you might otherwise regret ...MoreI understand! I don't want to die either :-) But i think it's important to think about this and make sure you do what you might otherwise regret not doing... We just don't know how much time we've got!
8 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Edward Antrobus In an effort to be more of a full-serve, one-stop shop, I've expanded my ebook file conversion service into a full-blown e-publisher. Not only will SEAM Publishing convert your files to ebook files capable of being read on the Kindle, Nook, iPad, etc, but now I will list them for you on Amazon & Barnes & Noble as well! Please check out http://www.seampublishing to tell me what you think of the site I put together for this project. Thanks.

20 weeks ago from Brazen Bloggers, Wordpress Bloggers, Denver Careerists and Innovators Incubation2 more

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Megan Atkinson: @Edward - I have been gone a while but I must tell you how excited I am to see this venture really coming to life for you! Beyond cool!
17 weeks ago
ken: I always shop at single website.like ebay and some jewelry store
7 weeks ago
 
Vickie Elmer Journalists are supposed to gather the facts, so do we also believe in luck? What about career luck? Check out my new blog post based on LinkedIn's research on career luck - http://workingkind.com/2012/03/luck-in-career/ . Then let's hear stories about how good luck has shown up in our careers and work.

10 weeks ago from Professional Writers and Editors, Journalism and Journalists and Wordpress Bloggers1 more

JRandom42: Of course there's luck, being the right person, at the right place and time, with the right skills and experience.

There's also preparation, ...MoreOf course there's luck, being the right person, at the right place and time, with the right skills and experience.

There's also preparation, learning, hard work, persistance and excellence in execution. They all play a part in a career.
10 weeks ago
 
Brett Kunsch Aside from www.copyblogger.com and www.problogger.net, where do you go to learn how to be a more effective blogger? Have any stellar resources you want to share with the community?

74 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers, Blogging Ideas and Professional Writers and Editors1 more

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Brett Kunsch: Good call. Strunk and White is also an invaluable resource! MoreGood call. Strunk and White is also an invaluable resource! http://amzn.to/e3xwgz
73 weeks ago
Dana Sitar: Jeff Goins is a writer who also shares a lot of great, simple blogging tips: MoreJeff Goins is a writer who also shares a lot of great, simple blogging tips: http://goinswriter.com. Brazen Life editor Alexis Grant also shares (among other things) blogging/social media tips at her blog: http://alexisgrant.com
11 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Edward Antrobus Have you ever heard of the $30,000 Challenge? I've decided to start a miniature version of it, the $3000 challenge. A race to see which small-time blogger can grow to $3k online income first. If your interested in participating, see bit.ly/xXNCwg for more information.

18 weeks ago from Brazen Bloggers, Wordpress Bloggers, Innovators Incubation and Entrepreneurs2 more

 
Brett Kunsch I'm rebranding and revamping my website/blog this month. I've heard Genesis and Thesis are great, and want something that a non-developer (i.e. ME) can use. I want to be able to basically do anything my crazy mind thinks up with with an easy to use design dash that integrates with Wordpress. Any recommendations? BIG thanks all :)

71 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Professional Writers and Editors, Wordpress Bloggers and Blogging Ideas2 more

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Edward Antrobus: Brett, What did you ultimately choose?
28 weeks ago
Page: I looove Genesis and use them in my e-courses for teaching people how to design and market themselves. After a few years of using other premium ...MoreI looove Genesis and use them in my e-courses for teaching people how to design and market themselves. After a few years of using other premium and free themes, I've found these to be the most solid. http://pageteaches.com/
18 weeks ago
 
Pete Collins Do you delete any of your blog posts? My blogging is quite variable in terms of quality, so should I get rid of some older ones that I don't really like, don't link to, and have hardly got any views? It would increase the average quality of my posts, but decrease the quantity. What do you do?

69 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Brazen Bloggers, European Bloggers and Wordpress Bloggers2 more

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seanlsyy: delete old post,good idea
28 weeks ago
Page: I think it is a good idea to go back and review your posts periodically, and update them to reflect your blog's focus. Perhaps you didn't have a ...MoreI think it is a good idea to go back and review your posts periodically, and update them to reflect your blog's focus. Perhaps you didn't have a clear goal in mind when you started blogging? Go back and re-focus those old posts, clean up the writing and add some SEO into them to bring them up to speed.
18 weeks ago
 
Edward Antrobus Wanted to get opinions on a tactic I just witnessed. First impression is that it's kind of sleazy. I write a blog about job searching. The other day, I saw "job search tips" + "commentluv" as one of the search terms in Analytics. Later, there was a comment awaiting moderation from someone with a website of free-job-search-websites.com The comment was about the post, so not obviously spam, but it didn't really add anything to the discussion either. Really just to add a backlink to their site.

21 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers and Brazen Bloggers

Alexis Dubief: And the problem is? Technically CommentLuv is to reward people for commenting, essentially providing a comment incentive yes? So somebody was ...MoreAnd the problem is? Technically CommentLuv is to reward people for commenting, essentially providing a comment incentive yes? So somebody was looking for relevant blogs to comment on. OK, fair enough. That the comment wasn't fantastic is a bummer. It did relate to the post and was left by a human which is pretty much the criteria for commenting on my site.

I will admit I WAS listed on a commentluv do follow directory and got more than a few "opportunistic commenters" so I DID remove myself from the directory. So while I think that opportunistic commenting is technically fair game, I did take action when I felt I was getting too many of these types of comments.

Another option with Comment Luv premium is to limit backlinks to people who have left X approved comments on your site (presumably a deterrent to people who aren't really going to stick around that long).
21 weeks ago
Edward Antrobus: Thanks. I guess I would feel a little better about it if he backlink didn't point to a a page that looks like spam itself.
21 weeks ago
 
Jerry McKennan Hello all! I've been writing a blog with a couple of other people and would like some feedback, if you don't mind! It's a sports blog and is mostly reactions/fantasy advice. www.sidelinescholars.com Please let me know what I may be able to do to improve and bring in more viewers. Thanks!

22 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

 
milla hello guys i am looking for partners http://mimilla.com/

22 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

 
Edward Antrobus What do you use for RSS feeds? I've been using Google Reader ever since I knew what RSS was, but am looking to switch. I could care less about the social features that it's loosing; I don't use them anyway. But the new look makes my eyes hurt. I need more contrast.

25 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers, Brazen Bloggers, Denver Careerists, Rocky Mountain Networking and Ask A Coach3 more

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Edward Antrobus: Kate, in Reader once you have the new look, you can't go back to the old look.
24 weeks ago
Kate Davids: I know, but they'll take it away eventually!
23 weeks ago
 
Edward Antrobus Anyone have an online store-front? Currently evaluating my options for an outgrowth of my ebook formatting venture. My two basic needs are handling digital downloads and integrating with Google Checkout (PayPal and I are not on good terms).

24 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers, Brazen Bloggers, Ask Penelope Trunk! and Entrepreneurs2 more

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Justin Seiler: Hi Edward. I did a quick search on their forum. It turns out breaking down tax to the city level is an issue that they've recognized and it's been ...MoreHi Edward. I did a quick search on their forum. It turns out breaking down tax to the city level is an issue that they've recognized and it's been requested for a future updated. You can follow it on Github (https://github.com/woothemes/woocommerce/issues/94) but no idea on when it would be implemented. Good luck with your search!
24 weeks ago
John: Hi Edward, Have you been to Clickbank? Its a great place for digital downloads too.
23 weeks ago
 
Al Smith, III Got your eye on the next promotion??? Follow these 3 steps to snag that role and hit the ground running!! http://wp.me/p1Xny9-x

25 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

 
Brett Kunsch If 80% of success is showing up, then the other 20% is finishing. Last month I "showed up" to write a blog post, but then I didn't finish it (I was so sick that it caused me to miss my honeymoon - no joke). Just today, I went into my drafts folder and said "I'm finishing this post!" It felt pretty awesome. How do you ensure you not only show up, but also FINISH? http://bit.ly/gBCIsv

65 weeks ago from Gen-Y Professional Bloggers, Wordpress Bloggers, GenYChat, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals and Personal Development3 more

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Scott Cofer: Brett ... with regards to blogging, the best advice I ever received (which I intend to start following right away) is to create a posting schedule ...MoreBrett ... with regards to blogging, the best advice I ever received (which I intend to start following right away) is to create a posting schedule ... ideally Mondays and/or Thursdays. For me, that means spending 30-45 minutes per day creating a post with excellent content, then posting it Monday morning. Deadlines work!
26 weeks ago
Edward Antrobus: I see the issue as a matter of intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation. I work better with extrinsic motivation. I don't mean it exactly in the common ...MoreI see the issue as a matter of intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation. I work better with extrinsic motivation. I don't mean it exactly in the common terms of "warm, fuzzy feeling of accomplishment" vs external reward. Maybe because at my heart I'm a people pleaser, but I work best when somebody else is depending on me to get the job done. I'd probably be a much better blogger if someone was paying me to do it!
26 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Jon Bishop I found a very bad call to action plugin on WordPress so I decided to create my own that made use of WordPress 3.0 custom post types and sidebar widgets. http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/call-to-action/ It is very much still in beta but I am using it on my site with great success. The plugin displays a Call to Action in your sidebar based on the current category. Just assign each Call to Action with a few categories and you are good to go. Let me know how I can make this better.

75 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers and Social Media Marketers

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Ben Donahower: Thanks for the tip
72 weeks ago
Jon Bishop: Here is another Call to Action plugin I've been working on. This one is a more All-In-One plugin for businesses. I am developing on behalf of ...MoreHere is another Call to Action plugin I've been working on. This one is a more All-In-One plugin for businesses. I am developing on behalf of HubSpot so HubSpot customers can input their Portal ID and App Domain to track analytics.

Just something worth keeping and eye on.
72 weeks ago
 
Catherine Williams Help! Last month, to get back into the groove of blogging and keeping up with my blog, I did a photo challenge post every day (mostly). Now I'd like to move all of those posts off of my main blog page and group them together. Any magic tips? Is there a way I can move posts to a different page on without copy/pasting everything? http://catherinecw.wordpress.com

67 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

Alexis Dubief: If your photo challenge posts have a common category or tag you could move them as a batch using this WP plugin (MoreIf your photo challenge posts have a common category or tag you could move them as a batch using this WP plugin (http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/advanced-category-excluder/)

I believe this would work, would not qualify myself as a WP pro but check it out.
67 weeks ago
 
Alexis Dubief Fan Page Vs. Networked Blogs - Thoughts? I realize this is not necessarily an either/or question. But should I even bother with networked blogs and have people who follow me there OR via the fan page? Or is networked blogs an unnecessary step and I should focus exclusively on building up my presence via my own page? Anybody have any experience (good/bad) with the benefits/issue of networked blogs on FB? Thanks!

64 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Wordpress Bloggers and Brazen Bloggers1 more

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Ji Hyun Lee: Can't speak for Networked but Facebook fan page has been tremendous in getting traffic to my blog. Wld love to know wht others think about ...MoreCan't speak for Networked but Facebook fan page has been tremendous in getting traffic to my blog. Wld love to know wht others think about Networked Blogs.
64 weeks ago
Vincent: I was under the impression that they (I don't know whether it is FB or Networked blogs) was no longer supporting their FB application. I have a ...MoreI was under the impression that they (I don't know whether it is FB or Networked blogs) was no longer supporting their FB application. I have a Networked Blog thing on my FB page but can't tell you whether its been working for me or not.
63 weeks ago
 
Jesse Shy I have been shying away from writing about leadership on my blog because I did not think it fit with the theme. But now I realize that is exactly what my blog is about. Being the leader of you and your life. Not letting your life lead you. Hopefully I will be able to follow Corbett Barr's advice and write epic sh!t http://bit.ly/gOrma8 . If from now on I write something that is not epic, impactful or useful, you have permission to call me on it. http://www.holdtheplan.com

63 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Wordpress Bloggers and Inspiring Leadership1 more

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Megan Atkinson: Jesse - just subscribed via my Reader. I'd be more than happy to help you stay accountable to your epic/impactful/useful goal. :)
62 weeks ago
Jesse Shy: Thanks Megan, I have you in my reader too. Your "voice" really comes through.
62 weeks ago
 
Erika Gimbel Has anyone found a good signup/download plugin? I'd like to offer a free report when people sign up for my mailing list. Does any of this functionality come w/mail chimp? I'm a mailing-list newbie.

60 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

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Rebecca Thorman: That should be easy to do with MailChimp - just set up an autoresponder. You can live chat them with questions. If people are signing up for your ...MoreThat should be easy to do with MailChimp - just set up an autoresponder. You can live chat them with questions. If people are signing up for your site, you can connect their sign-up with the mailing list with the AutoChimp plugin, but otherwise, an Autoresponder or customizing the welcome email should do the trick.
60 weeks ago
Erika Gimbel: Thank you both so much! I signed up for MailChimp but need to sit down & figure it out. Not exactly intuitive. Josh, I will also check out ...MoreThank you both so much! I signed up for MailChimp but need to sit down & figure it out. Not exactly intuitive. Josh, I will also check out that plugin.
60 weeks ago
 
Cameron Plommer Are Wordpress blogs on the downfall? What's your take on leverage Tumblr and YouTube as a vehicle to spread your brand, company and ideas?

59 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Wordpress Bloggers and Personal Branding1 more

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Andrew Shell: There does seem to be an increased willingness for people to become digital sharecroppers. I personally believe that people should take ownership ...MoreThere does seem to be an increased willingness for people to become digital sharecroppers. I personally believe that people should take ownership of their content and running their own blog whether that's WordPress, Drupal or whatever. It's just important not to create all your content inside of corporate silos. It's better for someone to publish on a WordPress blog with a plugin that pushes their posts to Tumblr, Facebook and Twitter.

YouTube is a little different because 1) it's hard for average people to encode and publish video on the web without the help of a YouTube, Vimeo, or the like. 2) They aren't creating their content on YouTube, but rather they are just publishing it. In theory they could cross post to Vimeo if YouTube banned them.
59 weeks ago
Ricardo: I think they are getting better
59 weeks ago
 
Mike Ambassador Bruny Looking for video blogging design and technique inspiration. Hit me with your favorite video blogging site--"Yes, I already know about Gary V and Wine Library T.V. What else you got. I just started www.ambassadorbruny.com. work in progress :-)

58 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers and Blogging Ideas

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Melissa Breau: @Mike - the founder, Eric, is a pretty cool guy generally willing to chat. I'd recommend shooting him an email and telling him you were interested ...More@Mike - the founder, Eric, is a pretty cool guy generally willing to chat. I'd recommend shooting him an email and telling him you were interested in his process. Feel free to mention that I recommended you check him out.
58 weeks ago
Mike Ambassador Bruny: Thanks @Melissa!
58 weeks ago
 
Matthew Gratt Free (Public) SEO Site Reviews - Hi all, I'm Matt and I'm a professional SEO/marketer. I'm trying to get some new content for my blog (grattisfaction.com, about SEO and marketing), and I wanted to do some SEO audits for sites. If you would like a professional SEO audit of your site, comment on this post or shoot me an email at matt (at) mattgratt dot com. I will post the audit on my blog - so it will be public. I'm not sure how much interest there will be, so let me know if I can help!

77 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

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Peter Dudek: Hi, I'd like an SEO audit at MoreHi, I'd like an SEO audit at www.christian-fantasy.com. I'm interested in SEO as well and actually have a post about it on my blog at http://bit.ly/gSRS17
55 weeks ago
Sadya Siddiqui: @Matthew- Is this offer still on?
55 weeks ago
 
Megan Atkinson I have a few questions during my attempt to integrate some things into my blogging adventure. Any Wordpress proficient Brazenites out there that speak fluent 'moron'ese? I really need some help/answers and the forums are a bit over my head. Please don't make me give you puppy dog eyes - it's been known to be fatal.

47 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

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Megan Atkinson: I think I got all straightened away between you wonderful folks. Thanks so much, especially to Mehul!
47 weeks ago
Matthew Everett: Like Edward said, WP.com is pretty limited in what they let you do. Also, I agree with Kelly. GoDaddy just didn't do it for me as far as hosting ...MoreLike Edward said, WP.com is pretty limited in what they let you do. Also, I agree with Kelly. GoDaddy just didn't do it for me as far as hosting was concerned.

If you want a recommendation, I moved my sites to a Baby Plan on HostGator and I'm quite happy with it. It's much more flexible than my previous GoDaddy hosting and cheaper. It does add-on domains and supports a lot of popular software like Wordpress and Drupal.

I set up a 25% off coupon for interested parties. Just enter BCGET25OFF on step 1.
47 weeks ago
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