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The Right Blogging Platform


Thinking of starting a blog? Here are a few things you should think about when choosing a platform:
Author: tech n roll
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 […]

Search Engine Optimization 101


Continuing this week’s Web-entrepreneur theme, this recent post from Dream Jobs Dialog discusses a recent Orlando Sentinel article on the absolute essentials of search engine optimization and how you can implement them.
The list:

1. For the main search terms your site is targeting, use the biggest headlines.
2. Make sure your […]

How To Create a Podcast


Recently we posted some tips for writing a good podcast, intended for those who are already experienced podcasters.
By popular demand, here’s an easy “how-to” on creating a podcast from scratch:
First, you will need some basic hardware. For an audio podcast, all you’ll need is your computer and a microphone. Microphones come in many styles, […]

Know The Easiest Way To Go Freelance?


By Eden Paul
Ever sat at your desk and thought that you would love to go freelance but didn’t know where to start? Maybe even been afraid that you didn’t have the freelance experience to make it as a new freelance professional?
The easiest way to go freelance and make it a success is to start small […]

On Staying Positive


Today I was fortunate enough to hear Stephen Hopson speak. Stephen is, to use his own words, “a former Wall Street stockbroker turned motivational speaker, author and pilot”. He details his experiences with adversity and how an understanding and acceptance of self can allow you to overcome obstacles.
You can visit his blog at http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com. If […]

Eight Steps to Writing an Outstanding Podcast


by: Courtland Bovee
Podcasts are on the cutting edge of business communication, allowing you to speak with your own voice directly to your audience. They add variety to your blog or website and prove that you know how to stay ahead of the pack.
But hitting “record” without putting some thought into what you’re going to say […]

Reject!


Rachel Toor of the Chronicle of Higher Education writes on what it’s like to reject writers, and to be rejected:
“Reject!” meant just send the form letter. You would thank those writers for submitting, say that “after careful consideration” their project wasn’t appropriate for our list, and then thank them again for thinking of us and […]