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How to Choose Blogging Platform

Administrator — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 03:28:52 +0000

The choice of a blogging platform is one the most important decisions a blogger/webmaster will make in the course of their business. Blogging can be made easier or more difficult, depending on the decision that is made. For example, user-friendly features must be carefully balanced with those techniques that are being utilized to the specific weblog site. This is but one aspect of the decision to be considered.

Customizable platforms allow for greater leeway in the formation and production of a blog site; however, a novice blogger/webmaster may want to start off with a program that is easier to navigate and use, then upgrade to a more complex platform as experience is gained. Veteran blog site owners may wish to go ahead and use a customizable platform in order to project the creativity and originality they desire. Using a simpler program may prove frustrating to an "old hand".

No blogging platform can be considered the "best", because each platform’s "personality" and individuality is as varied as those using the platforms. There are advantages to having numerous choices, as it is likely that there is a specific platform available to meet the needs of each and every blogger.

Bloggers/webmasters should keep the goals and priorities of their weblog site uppermost in mind when searching for the right blogging platform. Reviews of platforms should be taken in context with the reviewer’s position. What may look like a negative review to an experienced weblog owner may be exactly what the beginning weblogger needs.

Where Do I Blog Now That I Know What Blogging Is?

Administrator — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 03:22:32 +0000

What is social networking doing in the marketing world? Social Networking on sites such as Myspace, FaceBook and Multiply were originally intended as a way for us to network with friends, create new ones and catch up with old ones. So why all the fuss in the marketing world over it? Social Networking has become a valuable marketing tool for any business whether marketing a product or service. Here are some tips that should be followed in order to get the most out of your marketing opportunities in this venue.

A. Profile
Many business ventures that attempt to go into the social networking sites do not take the time to fill out a profile. This is a huge mistake. Profiles are one the best ways to introduce yourself or your company to the world. It is important to include links to your website for further information but just as important is a short bio listed here. Tell potential clients about you and your company. Make them feel as though they know you as a friend. Why? To become for example "The source you can trust" you must build that trust somewhere.

B. Allow everyone who requests to be added to your network be added. You never know where your next client may come from. It is sort of like when a consumer walks into a brick and mortar store and they bring a friend who brings a friend who brings a friend. You get the idea.

C. Comments - allow both those on your list and those just visiting to leave comments. Even more important, every time someone leaves you a comment, reply. This builds communication between yourself and your consumers. Again building trust.

D. Blogs - This is a great way for you to self promote your service or product. The key here is not to use it as an advertisement. Let`s say that you sell strawberries. A great blog would be recipes that use strawberries. Your signature box will one more time have your website address on it so they will know where to go buy the strawberries. Let`s say your service is writing business plans. Why not write a blog on the importance of competitive analysis. Blogging is a free way to draw attention to your clients. By ensuring that key words are inserted into your blogs, they will become search able by potential consumers.

E. Groups and Forums - Every social networking site has a group or forum section on it. Join the groups or forums that are relative to your product or service. Post intelligently in either of these and often. See how quickly you will become an authority in your field. The person whom people look to as "a source they can trust".

A few key reminders:
Write intelligently
Include keywords in all content to ensure search engines will find you Update daily or at very least weekly to keep your name fresh Be sure your web site link is in all signature boxes

Happy networking.

By: Ashira
Edited By: Bruce A. Tucker

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Administrator — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 02:50:06 +0000

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