Blogging Without an Active Internet Connection

Posted on November 14, 2015November 15, 2015 by sitemanager

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The secret to running a successful blog is to publish fresh, high-quality content on a regular basis. Content is the heart and soul behind every successful blog, as it gives both humans and search engines a reason to visit the blog. But what if you don't have access to the Internet? Can you still blog? Yes, You Can Still Blog The good news is that you can still blog without an active Internet connection, although there are some caveats that you need to be aware of. For starters, you won't be able to publish new posts "live," until you connect to the Internet. Instead, you must create and pre...

How to Blog When You Don’t Have Much Time

Posted on November 11, 2015March 11, 2016 by sitemanager

Want to know the secret to running a successful blog? It's publishing fresh, high-quality content on a regular basis. Content will drive both search engines and human visitors to your blog, boosting its search rankings in the process. But what happens if you work a full-time job or have other responsibilities that restrict your time allowance for blogging? Schedule Posts in Advance Even if you are unable to log into your blog every other day to publish a new post, you can still schedule posts in advance. Most of the major blogging platforms, including WordPress, have a built-in post scheduli...

5 Easy Ways to Boost Your Blog’s Traffic

Posted on November 7, 2015November 8, 2015 by sitemanager

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Traffic is a direct indication of a blog's success. If a blog receives little-to-no traffic, it's not going to gain any momentum for its respective niche. But how exactly do you encourage people to visit and engage themselves on your blog? Share Posts on Social Media One of the easiest ways to boost your blog's traffic is to share new posts on social media. Whenever you publish a new post, log into your Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ profiles and link back to it. Assuming you have a decent number of followers, this will give your new posts an initial burst of traffic. And in some cases it ma...

Best Title and Description Length for Blog Posts?

Posted on October 30, 2015November 7, 2015 by sitemanager

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Title and meta descriptions are an essential component of on-site SEO. When optimizing your blog for higher search rankings, you should create unique titles and meta descriptions for each page. The meta description is used to describe the content of a webpage to search engines -- and it's also used when creating search listings -- whereas the title tag is generally used by search engines to create a snippet of the page as part of its search listing. But how long should you make the title and meta descriptions for your blog posts and pages? Why Title and Description Length is Impor...

How Many Pages Should My Blog Have?

Posted on October 24, 2015November 1, 2015 by sitemanager

Frequently Asked Questions, number of blog pages

This is a question that many first-time bloggers ask. Conventional wisdom should lead you to believe that bigger blogs are better than smaller ones. However, you must also consider the work and time requirements that go into creating a blog. So, how many pages should your blog have? Let me first start off by saying that there's no easy answer to this question. Because every blog is unique, lengths are going to vary depending on a number of different factors. If your blog is new, for instance, it may only have a half a dozen pages, which is perfectly fine as long as you continue to build n...

Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My First Blog

Posted on October 23, 2015October 25, 2015 by sitemanager

You Can Schedule Posts for Future Publishing We all know the importance of publishing new blog posts on a regular basis -- well, most people know this, at least. But what if you are unable to log into your blog to create a new post every couple of days? Thankfully, WordPress, Blogger, Tumblr, and other popular blogging platforms have a post scheduling feature. Using this feature, you can schedule your posts to be published at a later date, eliminating the need to manually log into your blog to publish them. Visitor Comments Matter Blogs are unique in the sense that they place an emphasis on...

Should I Make My Blog Private?

Posted on October 16, 2015October 18, 2015 by sitemanager

There are certain cases in which a blogger may wish to make his or her blog private. If you are a new parent, for instance, you may wish to post photos of your newborn on your blog for friends and family members to see, but not the general public. Private blogs are also used for collaboration projects in which two or more people work on a single project together. Of course, there are just a few of the many reasons why bloggers prefer to maintain private blogs instead of open/public blogs. Search Rankings and Privacy It should go without saying that you won't be able to effectively rank a pri...

How to Make Your Blog Stand Out

Posted on October 10, 2015October 18, 2015 by sitemanager

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While the exact number remains unknown, some sources have estimated there to be roughly 152 million blogs on the Internet. Whether it's in the automotive niche, healthcare, e-commerce, fitness, fashion, etc., you can find a blog covering just about every topic under the sun. Unfortunately, the massive amount of competition makes it difficult for newcomers to make a name for themselves, which is why it's important to distinguish your blog from the rest. So, what can you do to make your blog stand out? Be Personal The term "blog" was initially used to describe a person's online journal. Wh...

How to Create an Effective ‘About the Author’ Page

Posted on October 2, 2015October 3, 2015 by sitemanager

The key to maintaining a popular, successful blog is to establish a strong relationship with your readers. If readers view your blog as being nothing more than generic source of the same rehashed content that's found elsewhere on the web, you will ultimately fail to gain any notable traction. If your readers don't know much about you, you have less chance of connecting with them. This Is Where An 'About the Author' Page Proves Useful. With an 'About the Author' page, you can show readers that you are a real person, giving them a sneak peek at your personal side. Use a Head-Shot Photo When ...

Blogging Tips for Travelers

Posted on September 26, 2015October 3, 2015 by sitemanager

One of the perks of blogging is the simple fact that it can be done anytime, anywhere. As long as you have a laptop and Internet connection, you can blog. This has allowed many road-bound travelers to enter the realm of blogger. However, there are a few things you should know if you plan on blogging from the road. Beware of Public WiFi When blogging on the road, you'll have to rely largely on public WiFi for Internet access. In doing so, however, you place yourself at risk for hacking and cyber attacks. Hackers may intercept outgoing traffic on unencrypted wireless networks, viewing users' p...

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