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By: Michelle Salater

Michelle Salater — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:55:18 +0000

Excellent post with great advice. Another thing I would add is to get out there and comment on other blogs — that’s one reason I keep coming back to your blog. When there is a dialogue, it’s always more inticing to read the post. Thanks!

By: Laurie PK

Laurie PK — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:12:25 +0000

Debra, the bright shiny end of the tunnel is in sight…only a few more tweaks here and there, and a few more tweaks there and here, and a little tinkering here and a little tinkering there there….everywhere a little tinker tinker tinker…

Aw, let’s face it — a writer’s blog is NEVER done!

Congrats on going to WordPress, and I look forward to visiting your blog…

By: Debra Baxter

Debra Baxter — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:54:11 +0000

I’m currently wrestling with setting up a new version of my blog using WordPress software so I can have ads and more flexibility. I love this statement: Your website or blog is just like your books or articles: monsters that you’ve wrestled with until you’re bloody and exhausted and limp as a dishrag…and that you’ve suddenly triumphed over and flung out for the world to see. It’s how I feel after successfully getting it installed. I have more to do before I fling it out to the world! Your tips are very encouraging.

By: Becca

Becca — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:47:50 +0000

This is a great post, and I think very appropriate right now, with the economy the way it is. Believe it or not, I found some interesting trends (http://www.odesk.com/trends/Tech%20Writer) that show freelance writing (inclusive of blogwriting) is steadily on the rise. Who would have thought that we’d be the ones thriving during these hard times. Very exciting!

By: Jon D. Wilke

Jon D. Wilke — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:53:55 +0000

Laurie,
I’d like to add, “Think like a blog reader.” Most people won’t create content, but they will react to via reading, commenting, forwarding, etc.

To build your audience, you must make your blog as easy to share as possible. Content, writing, style, layout, programming, etc., all all important. But if that person has to open an email program, cut and paste your link into that email, assign recipients…the chances of a pass-along rate are pretty slim to none.

By: Kris

Kris — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:27:47 +0000

I keep a running text file with all different code that I might need in the future.

I put a title above each item.

Then when I need anything I go to that file and use the Find feature to search for it.

Also, I use solostream and I can attest that their themes rock! Support is great!

By: steve kennedy

steve kennedy — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:03:17 +0000

Great post…I also use the WP Glory theme from SoloStream. I agree 100% about Michael Pollock. He is a great help and very supportive. I will use some of your tips and I’d love to touch base to see how you set up and evolved your site.

By: Dean

Dean — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:43:46 +0000

Nice post. Congratulations on getting your two blogs up. It looks like you are off to a super start with this one. Good luck