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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.
5 weeks ago from Brazen Bloggers, Wordpress Bloggers, Denver Careerists and Innovators Incubation2 more
Noel Rozny recommended this
Edward Antrobus:
Apparently I forgot the .com Oops. Try MoreApparently I forgot the .com Oops. Try http://www.seampublishing.com
3 weeks ago
3 weeks ago
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!
2 weeks ago
2 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.
3 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 :)
56 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Professional Writers and Editors, Wordpress Bloggers and Blogging Ideas2 more
Rebecca Thorman and Jim Armstrong recommended this
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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/
3 weeks ago
3 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?
54 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Brazen Bloggers, European Bloggers and Wordpress Bloggers2 more
Mehul Kar recommended this
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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.
3 weeks ago
3 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.
6 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).
6 weeks ago
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).
6 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.
5 weeks ago
5 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!
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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.
10 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers, Brazen Bloggers, Denver Careerists, Rocky Mountain Networking and Ask A Coach3 more
Edward Antrobus:
Kate, in Reader once you have the new look, you can't go back to the old look.
9 weeks ago
9 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).
9 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!
9 weeks ago
9 weeks ago
John:
Hi Edward, Have you been to Clickbank? Its a great place for digital downloads too.
8 weeks ago
8 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
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
50 weeks ago from Gen-Y Professional Bloggers, Wordpress Bloggers, GenYChat, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals and Personal Development3 more
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!
11 weeks ago
11 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!
11 weeks ago
11 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?
59 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers, Blogging Ideas and Professional Writers and Editors1 more
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
58 weeks ago
58 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.
60 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers and Social Media Marketers
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.
57 weeks ago
Just something worth keeping and eye on.
57 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
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.
51 weeks ago
I believe this would work, would not qualify myself as a WP pro but check it out.
51 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!
48 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Wordpress Bloggers and Brazen Bloggers1 more
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.
48 weeks ago
48 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.
48 weeks ago
48 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
47 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Wordpress Bloggers and Inspiring Leadership1 more
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. :)
47 weeks ago
47 weeks ago
Jesse Shy:
Thanks Megan, I have you in my reader too. Your "voice" really comes through.
46 weeks ago
46 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.
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.
45 weeks ago
45 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.
45 weeks ago
45 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?
44 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Wordpress Bloggers and Personal Branding1 more
Rebecca Thorman recommended this
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.
44 weeks ago
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.
44 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 :-)
43 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers and Blogging Ideas
Rebecca Thorman recommended this
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.
43 weeks ago
43 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!
Jason H. Parker recommended this
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
40 weeks ago
40 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.
Megan Atkinson:
I think I got all straightened away between you wonderful folks. Thanks so much, especially to Mehul!
32 weeks ago
32 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.
32 weeks ago
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.
32 weeks ago
Firoz
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Jana Schuberth
Is your goal pretty big and not straight forward? A life-changing one maybe? Here is how I am LEARNING my way towards my big goal at the moment: http://www.janaschuberth.com/blog
20 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers, Career Changers, Creating a Life You Love, Ask A Coach and Young Professional Women (YPW)3 more
Blay Whitby:
Good for you Jana but if your friend Jim (and some other fitness coaches) had said: "I think you are uncoachable, Jana." what would you have done ...MoreGood for you Jana but if your friend Jim (and some other fitness coaches) had said: "I think you are uncoachable, Jana." what would you have done then? It's an thing easy to say you could do by yourself from the books. Can you honestly say that you would find the motivation after a rejection like that?
20 weeks ago
20 weeks ago
Jana Schuberth:
Hi Blay, I have had many rejections in my life so I understand what you mean, but in this case my biggest one came from myself: That I didn't ...MoreHi Blay, I have had many rejections in my life so I understand what you mean, but in this case my biggest one came from myself: That I didn't think I could ever do it. So rather than relying on other or even my own opinion I still decided not to give up on my goals. Also, I am not being coached on this topic. Coaching isn't necessarily the right help for every circumstance.
20 weeks ago
20 weeks ago
Kyle Hendrickson
Men are stupid. That's what the media constantly tells me: http://bit.ly/b0Z7ts
79 weeks ago from Social Media, Personal Development, Blogging Ideas, I am Gen Y and Wordpress Bloggers3 more
William Bryan, Vinnie Bergl, Bryson Saez and Emily Moore and 1 others recommended this
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ety who have come to base their culture on what they see on TV, I think the main reason people watch these shows is that it shows something that ...Moreety who have come to base their culture on what they see on TV, I think the main reason people watch these shows is that it shows something that is "less than" what most people think of themselves as. People like to point and laugh at "stupid people". We're not allowed to do it in the "real world", so we turn to TV to provide a source of stupid people to laugh at.
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