Because blogging is a popular Internet practice, it is fully open to public exposure unless the one creating the blog places specific limits on who can read it. There are at least several types of blogs a person can make, including the use of audio, video, and discussion boards. This is an ideal way for people of various ages to read, report, and/or make an analysis of news found in broadcasting media, share valuable information, write journal entries, or keep in touch with friends and loved ones located any distance away. At the same time, it cannot be assumed that the entire world population is computer literate, let alone knows how to use any Internet services, or that everyone is interested in communicating this way. But bloggers are likely to keep a list of contacts who can communicate in real time, whether they use chat services that may be available on blogging sites or just prefer old-fashioned methods.
Blogging is not meant primarily as a substitute for face-to-face interaction, but can certainly keep interesting conversations going without any apparent interruptions so the topic can be done justice. This way, there is unlimited flexibility for the participants to continue with their everyday lives and, in this process, think of possible contributions of their own to make to the forum while the topic is fresh in their minds. This is crucial to developing a sense of community beyond what each participant may be familiar with already. All users, by participating in the forum, can in time break down barriers easily caused by varying personality traits.
The blogger, by being too general in a discussion, may have problems reaching the desired audience to produce a desired response. For this reason, bloggers should use specific categories to make friends who have various interests, hopefully bringing them together by revealing what they might share in common. The blogs can be especially useful to anyone working on research projects, for which references need only be sought out and examined for credibility.
If there is any abuse taking place on the blogging site, taking the appropriate action is usually simple. It is the responsibility of all users to make sure that this abuse is prevented, especially in light of possible termination of employment. Blogging sites themselves may offer work-from-home employment opportunities. To make sure that the offers being made are legitimate, one should first be able to recognize scams immediately. Some of the most promising jobs may need bloggers to be proficient in skills used in the average workplace environment, such as navigating office programs and developing websites.
It is essential for bloggers to understand what safety procedures to follow in their use of blogs and how not to take undue advantage of anyone. From this point, they can turn the Internet into a productive resource wherever they may be. Knowing how to operate with more than one brand of computer software is also certain to work to their advantage. By staying up-to-date on the latest technology, they can continually improve their skills in serving the public cause.
By: Jesse Parsons
Edited By: Bruce A. Tucker
About the Author: Jesse Parsons is a Free Lance Writer seeking writing opportunities and wrote this article for http://www.Indocquent.com, an online resource that allows businesses and individuals to post their products and services for sale on over 20,000 blogs.
Jesse Parsons can be contacted at jd_parsons83@yahoo.com.
Showing posts with label internet marketing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label internet marketing. Show all posts
Monday, December 31, 2007
Saturday, December 22, 2007
The value of webstats
It is important to monitor your webstat's. Not only will this provide you with tangible proof of your marketing endeavours,if used properly, webstats will also provide you with information on how to better promote yourself.
Personally, I use statscounter.com. There are both paid and free versions of this service. In the free version you can see who came, where they came from, how long they stayed and if they came from a search engine, you can even see what keywords brought them to your site.
Now, the use of that knowledge. If you noticed, Statscounter will give you the keywords which brought them to you. Well, say for example, your blog is about the risks of breast implants and you noticed alot of hits for porn related topics and very few on the health aspects. Yes you are getting traffic, however is it your target market? At that point, you may wish to consider the writing and keywords within your posts.
Many years ago, pre my blog whoring days, a writer friend who was teaching a series of courses on writing for the web, told me website content had different rules from regular paper style writing. Of course, this made instant sense as key words are important. At the time, I found the thought rather disheartening as it pointed out the weaknesses in the quality of content from search engines and how they could be manipulated. This then got me thinking and my security alarm website, is now on the first page for most security alarm related topics.
Personally, I use statscounter.com. There are both paid and free versions of this service. In the free version you can see who came, where they came from, how long they stayed and if they came from a search engine, you can even see what keywords brought them to your site.
Now, the use of that knowledge. If you noticed, Statscounter will give you the keywords which brought them to you. Well, say for example, your blog is about the risks of breast implants and you noticed alot of hits for porn related topics and very few on the health aspects. Yes you are getting traffic, however is it your target market? At that point, you may wish to consider the writing and keywords within your posts.
Many years ago, pre my blog whoring days, a writer friend who was teaching a series of courses on writing for the web, told me website content had different rules from regular paper style writing. Of course, this made instant sense as key words are important. At the time, I found the thought rather disheartening as it pointed out the weaknesses in the quality of content from search engines and how they could be manipulated. This then got me thinking and my security alarm website, is now on the first page for most security alarm related topics.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Promoting Your Website With Newsgroups
Did you know that there are over three-billion pages indexed by Google? Even more surprisingly, Google indexes do not even come close to encompassing the entire Internet. The bottom line here is that there is a lot of competition out there, so it’s wise to use a variety of methods to market your e-business. If you do, it is very possible to promote your website successfully. One of the techniques you can use is Newsgroups. Properly used, Newsgroups can represent an extremely powerful and important tool in your web-promotion armory.
What are Newsgroups?
Newsgroups are essentially Internet message boards where Newsgroup users come to discuss topics that are of mutual interest. Usually, each particular Newsgroup is dedicated to a single topic or subject matter. Content consists of messages posted by its participants. It is possible to find several active or ongoing discussions about a range of subjects within a single Newsgroup. These discussions are referred to as “Threads”. Any user can start a thread, post messages to an existing thread and comment or reply to the postings of others within the Newsgroup.
Newsgroups evolved by consolidating the old style electronic bulletin boards that existed on the internet when it first came into vogue. The resulting Newsgroups of today are simply a collection of these bulletin boards. Today, just those Usenet discussion forums or Newsgroups indexed by Google, comprise over 800 million messages. It is estimated that over ten-million people regularly participate in Newsgroups. Usually, Newsgroups are formed with a certain mission in mind, and its purpose is typically outlined in the Newsgroup’s Charter. Again, most Newsgroups focus upon a single subject. But, there can be many individual Newsgroups that share an independent focus upon the same topic. While some Newsgroups may be moderated, which means that somebody controls the postings, most are not.
Using Newsgroups to promote your website
There are many, many Newsgroups, so no matter what you’re promoting, you are very likely to find a Newsgroup that will be a good fit. Perform a search using a keyword related to your online business from the Newsgroup’s Search Page. The result will appear in inverse chronological order, with the most recent at the top. As an online business, you can benefit from the effective use of Newsgroups in a number of ways. For example; you can establish yourself as an expert in your field and discuss your online business.
People tend to prefer doing business with someone they regard as an expert. Make postings in these relevant Newsgroups on the topic you choose, and answer to the questions posted. After awhile, you will find that many people begin to regard you as an expert. Always sign your posting, using your name, and include your URL. This will encourage participants to visit your website. Remember, you can represent yourself as an “expert” in any almost any subject you choose. But you will need to offer reasonable answers to questions you may be asked. Most importantly, have fun and make friends. Incidentally, friends would rather make purchases from friends.
The idea is to make valuable contribution to the Newsgroup and in doing so, promote your online business. Ask questions that you feel may be useful to others and post responses to messages that are informative and thought-provoking. After awhile, you could build credibility among your fellow Newsgroup members and start seeing a steady flow of loyal customers.
Another useful technique is to use Newsgroups to conduct surveys. And, Newsgroups can be a great way to exchange marketing information. By asking questions in relevant Newsgroups you can find a way to figure out what people think about your website and your products. This can result in new customers.
You can also find Newsgroups that are dedicated solely to announcements and promotions. Use these to increase visitor interest in your website that can result in new customers. Promote your website by discussing its interesting features, functionality, products or services.
Newsgroup dos and dont's
Exercise care in what you post to Newsgroups. Prior to making your first post, read through the Newsgroup’s posting rules and perhaps some of the postings too. Some Newsgroup users can be very protective of their group, so never post non-relevant messages. This will be considered Spamming. If you give the other users the impression that you are spamming their Newsgroup, you are likely to be promptly censured.
Here are some basic Newsgroup guidelines:
When posting a response, do not deviate from the original topic.
Don’t post commercials, advertisements or press releases unless the Newsgroup specifically allows them.
Do not post the same message in multiple relevant Newsgroups (cross-posting). This may be considered spamming!
Quote only the portion of the message you intend to respond to, not the entire message.
Before posting a message, double-check spelling and grammar.
Do not post non-relevant messages. This may be considered spamming!
While posting a message, be specific, concise and intelligent in your subject line.
Include your signature with each posting. This is one of the ways you promote YOUR website!
What are Newsgroups?
Newsgroups are essentially Internet message boards where Newsgroup users come to discuss topics that are of mutual interest. Usually, each particular Newsgroup is dedicated to a single topic or subject matter. Content consists of messages posted by its participants. It is possible to find several active or ongoing discussions about a range of subjects within a single Newsgroup. These discussions are referred to as “Threads”. Any user can start a thread, post messages to an existing thread and comment or reply to the postings of others within the Newsgroup.
Newsgroups evolved by consolidating the old style electronic bulletin boards that existed on the internet when it first came into vogue. The resulting Newsgroups of today are simply a collection of these bulletin boards. Today, just those Usenet discussion forums or Newsgroups indexed by Google, comprise over 800 million messages. It is estimated that over ten-million people regularly participate in Newsgroups. Usually, Newsgroups are formed with a certain mission in mind, and its purpose is typically outlined in the Newsgroup’s Charter. Again, most Newsgroups focus upon a single subject. But, there can be many individual Newsgroups that share an independent focus upon the same topic. While some Newsgroups may be moderated, which means that somebody controls the postings, most are not.
Using Newsgroups to promote your website
There are many, many Newsgroups, so no matter what you’re promoting, you are very likely to find a Newsgroup that will be a good fit. Perform a search using a keyword related to your online business from the Newsgroup’s Search Page. The result will appear in inverse chronological order, with the most recent at the top. As an online business, you can benefit from the effective use of Newsgroups in a number of ways. For example; you can establish yourself as an expert in your field and discuss your online business.
People tend to prefer doing business with someone they regard as an expert. Make postings in these relevant Newsgroups on the topic you choose, and answer to the questions posted. After awhile, you will find that many people begin to regard you as an expert. Always sign your posting, using your name, and include your URL. This will encourage participants to visit your website. Remember, you can represent yourself as an “expert” in any almost any subject you choose. But you will need to offer reasonable answers to questions you may be asked. Most importantly, have fun and make friends. Incidentally, friends would rather make purchases from friends.
The idea is to make valuable contribution to the Newsgroup and in doing so, promote your online business. Ask questions that you feel may be useful to others and post responses to messages that are informative and thought-provoking. After awhile, you could build credibility among your fellow Newsgroup members and start seeing a steady flow of loyal customers.
Another useful technique is to use Newsgroups to conduct surveys. And, Newsgroups can be a great way to exchange marketing information. By asking questions in relevant Newsgroups you can find a way to figure out what people think about your website and your products. This can result in new customers.
You can also find Newsgroups that are dedicated solely to announcements and promotions. Use these to increase visitor interest in your website that can result in new customers. Promote your website by discussing its interesting features, functionality, products or services.
Newsgroup dos and dont's
Exercise care in what you post to Newsgroups. Prior to making your first post, read through the Newsgroup’s posting rules and perhaps some of the postings too. Some Newsgroup users can be very protective of their group, so never post non-relevant messages. This will be considered Spamming. If you give the other users the impression that you are spamming their Newsgroup, you are likely to be promptly censured.
Here are some basic Newsgroup guidelines:
When posting a response, do not deviate from the original topic.
Don’t post commercials, advertisements or press releases unless the Newsgroup specifically allows them.
Do not post the same message in multiple relevant Newsgroups (cross-posting). This may be considered spamming!
Quote only the portion of the message you intend to respond to, not the entire message.
Before posting a message, double-check spelling and grammar.
Do not post non-relevant messages. This may be considered spamming!
While posting a message, be specific, concise and intelligent in your subject line.
Include your signature with each posting. This is one of the ways you promote YOUR website!
Friday, September 14, 2007
Promoting your Blog
OK, you found this blog in the tangled web we call the internet. Keep tuned over the next few days and this space will be filled up with valuable information on how to promote your blog. These website promotion techniques are also transferable to regular websites. Anything you want anyone to find on the internet.
Sure there are books on the topic, but they cost money, this is free. If you want to save a step, check out this book Search Engine Marketing a deal at twice the price, I spend more for the same thing in a local bookstore. Another great book is Search Engine Optimization For Dummies
Here are some links for search engine submissions:
Google: http://www.google.com/addurl/?continue=/addurl
Yahoo: https://siteexplorer.search.yahoo.com/submit
DMOZ: http://www.dmoz.org/add.html
MSN: http://search.live.com/docs/submit.aspx?FORM=SUNO
Sure there are books on the topic, but they cost money, this is free. If you want to save a step, check out this book Search Engine Marketing a deal at twice the price, I spend more for the same thing in a local bookstore. Another great book is Search Engine Optimization For Dummies
Here are some links for search engine submissions:
Google: http://www.google.com/addurl/?continue=/addurl
Yahoo: https://siteexplorer.search.yahoo.com/submit
DMOZ: http://www.dmoz.org/add.html
MSN: http://search.live.com/docs/submit.aspx?FORM=SUNO
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Introduction
OK, so I'm not an expert on the topic YET, but I have figured out a few things.
First of all, Blogging can either be a great pass-time or hobby or it can be a colosal waste of time which does nothing except encourage obesity and lack of activity. The key to successful blogging is balance, after all a successful blog is written from personal experience which cannot be gained by slugging behind the computer.
I have a number of blogs on various topics which are in various stages of development. There are many blogs out there which are basically full of crap. These people take information from other websites and paste them into their own blog pretending it is their own. Sometimes they give credit where credit is due, however many do not. This kind of dishonesty, although it does bring in some hits, does shine through and valuable blog loyalty is missed out on.
Examples would be a blog I created on a hobby of mine (Winemaking) I'm not an expert, but I do enjoy the art and I am always experimenting with different wines. Another would be a friend of mine who, after going through an incredible ordeal with weight gain due to drugs she was on leading to and after a surgery, created a blog for people who were fighting weight problems. Although different in content, these blogs have one thing in common... Passion. This is not something which can easily be faked, sure you can try, but people will notice and you can join the ranks of "just another porn blogger" pimping ads for penis enlargement devices.
Speaking of ads, see those things over to the side as well as the various highlighted words in my text? Well those links pay me everytime someone clicks on them. So feel free to help a fellow blogger out and click away. In addition, these links tend to be targetted towards the content of this site. You will notice alot of them on Blogs. In fact some of those links could be very valuable in helping you make more money from Blogging. I have also done some looking around and found various products which can help you in your quest for the almighty Blog dollar, those can also be found on the side.
First of all, Blogging can either be a great pass-time or hobby or it can be a colosal waste of time which does nothing except encourage obesity and lack of activity. The key to successful blogging is balance, after all a successful blog is written from personal experience which cannot be gained by slugging behind the computer.
I have a number of blogs on various topics which are in various stages of development. There are many blogs out there which are basically full of crap. These people take information from other websites and paste them into their own blog pretending it is their own. Sometimes they give credit where credit is due, however many do not. This kind of dishonesty, although it does bring in some hits, does shine through and valuable blog loyalty is missed out on.
Examples would be a blog I created on a hobby of mine (Winemaking) I'm not an expert, but I do enjoy the art and I am always experimenting with different wines. Another would be a friend of mine who, after going through an incredible ordeal with weight gain due to drugs she was on leading to and after a surgery, created a blog for people who were fighting weight problems. Although different in content, these blogs have one thing in common... Passion. This is not something which can easily be faked, sure you can try, but people will notice and you can join the ranks of "just another porn blogger" pimping ads for penis enlargement devices.
Speaking of ads, see those things over to the side as well as the various highlighted words in my text? Well those links pay me everytime someone clicks on them. So feel free to help a fellow blogger out and click away. In addition, these links tend to be targetted towards the content of this site. You will notice alot of them on Blogs. In fact some of those links could be very valuable in helping you make more money from Blogging. I have also done some looking around and found various products which can help you in your quest for the almighty Blog dollar, those can also be found on the side.
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