101 Blog Tips I learned in 2006
- if you are not, start blogging today
- write about something that you love
- if you are serious about blogging buy your own domain
- make sure your domain name is equal to your blog name
- use a short and easy to remember name
- use Wordpress
- use Wordpress plugins
- blog with consistency
- write at least 5 posts a week
- proofread
- proofread one more time
- interact with other bloggers
- leave meaningful comments
- leave funny comments
- leave the first comment
- backup your blog
- get rid of the sidebar calendar
- choose your niche wisely, not too big and not too small
- participate in online forums
- put a link on your signature
- use blog carnivals
- content is king
- customize your blog template
- use trackbacks
- simplicity is the way to go
- leverage social bookmarks
- consider joining a blog network
- write “Top 10″ lists
- use tags
- use pings
- write “How to” articles
- make your posts scannable
- list your blog on directories
- ask questions to your readers
- use Feedburner
- use sense of humor
- be generous
- encourage readers to subscribe
- have some spare posts for emergencies
- encourage readers to digg your posts
- put an RSS subscription icon on every single page
- use “series” of posts
- return comments
- return links
- use readable fonts
- gather .edu and .gov backlinks
- break long posts in more parts
- experiment with different revenue sources
- write “pillar articles“
- use Google Analytics
- study those numbers
- use email interviews
- be yourself
- avoid duplicate content
- use an RSS reader
- read as many blogs as possible
- focus on timeless content
- have an “About” page
- have a picture of yourself on the “About” page
- crate your own “Advertise Here” page
- use meta tags wisely
- learn the basics of SEO
- use pictures whenever possible
- create value for your readers
- place ads wisely
- be patient
- consider getting a co-blogger
- submit your articles to directories
- share what has worked for you
- share what has not worked for you
- read Problogger.net
- do not clutter your sidebar with icons
- get rid of looooong blogrolls
- experiment with Google Adsense
- experiment with Text-Link-Ads
- link to other blogs as often as possible
- make it easy for visitors to contact you
- use titles effectively
- offer email subscriptions
- always answer to questions
- always answer to comments
- use Technorati
- enable subscription to comments
- offer useful tools or resources
- write with a personal touch
- become an expert in your niche
- do not rely on “linking posts”
- always give your opinion
- use simple colors
- participate in blogging projects
- get to know other bloggers personally
- list your best articles
- have a voice
- organize your categories
- talk directly to your readers
- make your URL structure efficient
- put functional links on your footer
- mention your sources or references
- do monthly roundups
- consider adding podcasts
- create a “101 list”
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Well articulated. Some questions:
17, 73 - Why?
Couldn’t 2 and 18 be somewhat of a problem, taken together?
and 57 - What was that about proofreading
Yehuda
wow! thanks!
#102. Keep It Simple Stupid (KISS)
and 101 tips is keeping it simple! Well done (seriously)
I’m printing this one out now and putting it on my wall by the PC.
wow ..thats a long list and most of them are true …but i dont think i can create a lost that long ..I also participated in Darren’s writing project .
http://www.whoismadhur.com/200.....taught-me/
Drop by if you have a chance …and you got a great blog ..m subscribing to it ..
Great Tips.I will folow some of them for sure.
I also got entry in darrens project.
http://technospot.net/blogs/in.....insideout/
And i am feeding your blog.There wont be another chance to meet so many bloggers
Merry Christmas
Yehuda, just corrected item 57, now you know why I mentioned proofread twice!
jd, I agree with KISS, a good add to the list.
Ashish, thanks, I definitely feed your blog also.
Hi Daniel,
I found your post useful. I’ll add here two more lines: use social networking sites and participate in blog carnivals. While social networking can drive a hell of a traffic to your site (see an example here: http://www.alltipsandtricks.co.....your-blog/), blog carnivals help you build up links to your blog for free.
These tips are great.
103. Use Spam Karma
104. Make sure that links are nofollowed
I joined the project too, with 3 console-haikus.
simonne I agree, tips #21 and #26
Tim, spam karma and nofollowed links are good tips, I will add them to the list
Brilliant!
I wrote about a very similar subject. Maybe after reading my post you can make a 106 blogging tips article.
-Yoav
a great list I would add Be different and of course you don’t have to be a writer to be a blogger!
shameless plug for my entry in the group project
Yoav, where can I find your post?
Tim Nash, nice post, I just placed a link to it.
Excellent! Talk about getting to the point. You’re 101/101 on accuracy, too.
Great tips most of them I for sure use on a regular basis
Excellent list. I don’t know if I would ever have the patience to come up with 101 list, nice work.
If you are interested, my entry in Darren’s project is here.
All the best,
George
Have already made a mistake on 6.
Is there somehow I can do a easy migration of old posts/comments to wordpress ?
This is my prediction(or wish)!
May the Force be with you, the Blo-gedi way
glen, thanks for that
george, I already linked your entry to the writing project, nice job
tigerfish, what blogging platform are you currently using? I am sure there is plenty of information out there about “migrating to wordpress”, if you have problems drop me an email
Nice list - I like how short each entry was. If I made a list, one would be so long - about 5 lines by the time I stated exactly what I wanted to say, that the list would be actually boring instead of intriguing… kind of like this post! lol - nice list, I’ll check out your blog since someone said it rocked… VJ in Thailand
I’m using Blogger.com. But I want to migrate all my old posts/comments to Wordpress, is it possible ?
Great list! I wish I saw #4 months ago but I got caught up in having an all encompassing site. My project for early 2007 is to make my domain name my blog name. I agree whole-heartily with using Wordpress. And, I am learning so much about blogs and blogging from Darren’s project. You can check out my post at http://infomaniaworld.com/modu.....chives/276.
Daniel,
I am glad you liked my entry, thanks for the link.
George
@tigefish
If you can make a rss of your blog through feedburner , then i guess u have to upload that .In wordpress there is one feature called as upload , you should be able to find out rss in that.
Ashish
There are some things that I didnt consider. Thanks for the 101 things you’ve learnt!
Great list, thanks! =)
Awesome list, thank you!
Excellent - did you sit down and write these all in one setting or did you build a list over time? Nice list anyway…
Gdog, I wrote all the tips in one sitting, hence why there are not even capital letters on each entry! Thanks for the comment
Wow….great advice thanks so much!!
Thank you, this is a great list. I am slowly working through it and improving my blog.
Very nice list but damn! You make it sound like a lot of work!
Colin,
It is a lot of work.
I came across your site through the 2007 Bloggies list… you just got my vote.
Fantastic list.
Nice list!
The funny thing is that this list could also have done by me. Except of three points I totally agree with you.
Go on with you good job!
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I especially like the last one. 101 list do great on social bookmarking websites.
Great list. Phew! I’m happy that I’m already doing alot of these things on my site, but I still learnt some great tips. Thanks
Fabulous list! Just found your site through mybloglog.com. I’ll be back for another dose!
ops forget to ask one another things..if possible can anyone here help me in SEO tips for make my blog can rank well in search engine? Thank You.
StoryOnVideo, just use Google, there is plenty of good are free information around the Web.
I have created a mini list of blog tips including some SEO tips and quick traffic generation tricks - let me know your thoughts.
Thanks!
A test, sorry.
Wow….These are really useful tips…..enjoyed reading it…:-)
nice article
Thanks a lot for sharing these tips with us.They were very interesting!
Thank you very much for sharing. Good tips indeed.
Thanks for that bro.
cyberst0rm’s tech blog
http://cyberst0rm.blogspot.com
Hi
Thanks for your tips !!!
Few of them I already realised
But my Blog is relatively new - means
I’m still a baby in the blog sphere
Its very helpful for me
I will put a link on my blog
ok.ok. But too many rules, could you not have it made it to 5 or 10. I agree on duplicate contents, know your readers and speak looking at their eyes! Hope you provide a thorough guide for the newcomers, just plain list would not work.
bhupen, browse around the blog and you will find most of the tips explained.
Also, if you have any particular question just drop me an email and I will try to cover it.
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good,I like your web ,
I have a question :your web url is
101-blog-tips-i-learned-in-2006
please how you do it?
auto? or write it yourself?
Your adsense suggestion links to analytics… just an FYI
yongfa, seach the blog for “optimal URL structure” and you will find it.
Sam, thanks, corrected that.
Nice list of blogging tips, I’m still learning, tks
Great and thorough list!
Great information man thanks
Buda benim blogum herkesi beklerim ç.ok güzel:
http://geccetr.blogspot.com
Daniel,
Great information I’ve ever seen. Now I’m reading posts in archives from DailyBlogTips.
Keep it up
Best wishes,
Myo Kyaw Htun
WORLD BEST BLOG:
http://geccetr.blogspot.com
LANGUAGE:TURKISH
Nice blogging article …
Thanks for all these excellent tips - I’m adding a link to you from my own website as a tribute to all your great advice!
great post.
i have taken some tips from here.
Nice compilation.. One more site I think, you should add there with problogger is http://www.johnchow.com John Chow is writing superb articles on blogging and raising money through blogs. Also you have not learned how to make money online.
Thanks for all tips.
This is the most helpful list! I have read through it a couple times now and keep having those “aha” moments where I realize that such simple tips really do make a difference. Thanks!
thanks ….
I had to come back and read this. I like the way it realy unfolds. These are all true and I am still in the process of learning. Maybe by next year, I can build my own list of things that I learned.
it’s very nice , thanks your post
I am a potential future blogger….I just bookmarked your blog. There looks to be several good suggestions on the list.
102. visit http://imp.winartho.com for more tips
Sorry, why 5 posts a week?
Great list thanks!
how can i improve the traffic in my site? can somebody help me…huhuh
Thanks for the break down! Really informative!
Its good post thank you.
thank you. i have learned some thing new
- blogrtools
http://blogrtools.blogspot.com
Wow!! Great job! This must have taken you a long time to do. Thank you for all of the information, it was very helpful!
Can’t thank you enough for this post. Just when you think you are almost done, you learn that there is just about 1 million extra things you could be doing.
I guess that’s the nature of the beast though when you have to wear so many hats as a blogger. I “stumbled” on this site today and think that this is probably the most useful blogging site I’ve ever found. Thanks so much!
Scott Fusco
So, implementing these tips on my website design site should increase traffic to the site?
I don’t know why I haven’t created a blog on my website yet, but I definitely will, and I’ll be sure to go over your tips when I do. My focus is on graphics design, so these tips on the blogging aspect sure do help.
Thank you for your great idea!
This post was translated to Chinese, so your idea will be shared with more people.Here is the address:
http://www.essentialblog.cn/101-tips/
Of course, I did the translation.^_^
Thanks so very much for taking your time to create this very useful and informative site. I have learned a lot from your site. Thanks!!o
Social book marking, ping and feeds are my favorites. But the list given is quite comprehensive and learned quite a few new things. Thanks.
I browse and saw you website and I found it very interesting.Thank you for the good work, greetings
Hi, everybody
I use blogger as it is the only free one that i can customize.. will soon try wordpress after i get a hosting..
ya..me too started a new blog…waiting for some goood tips to increase my traffic…..saw nice tips…..really helping
Great Site - really useful information!
Nice blog post. Let each of us follow at least 10 of the above tips everyday.
Don’t forget to thank people for their comments. It may lead to a backlink on their site down the road.
Great list.
Thanks alot for sharing.
I am a new blogger and this is very helpful. I have read this over and over again and each time, I try to pick one thing that I will work on from the list. Once I master that, i move to the next. Thanks!
Nice list! Keep it up!
I use blogger as it is the only free one that i can customize.. will soon try wordpress after i get a hosting..
Wow!! Great job! This must have taken you a long time to do. Thank you for all of the information, it was very helpful!
Tip #2 is a must!
wow!!! but i’m using blogger..should I change to wordpress?
“write at least 5 posts a week”
I feel it is hard to do every week!
@78HG
Mostly advice to write one every day, visitors will return and you have a higer ranking in google and alexia.
download movies
use pingomatic.com or autopinger.com !
meta key word play vital role but content is king!
thanks to you I’ll start today man!!!
Another great article, some obvious tips there but also some not so obvious ones
hi Daniel,
This is really cool post..
I like most of this & will try to follow all this tips.
have a look to my blog
http://www.rahulpande.blogspot.com
thanks,nice tips nedyasafira
nice article, now funded
disagree with point 6.
wordpress isn’t the best for every blog. I use nucleus (not sow happy about it) but i had no choice.
Thanks for sharing these ideas. : )
I always proofread my posts in order to catch my many typos and mistakes before (hopefully) someone else does. There really is so much to learn about blogging, and I’ve only scratched the surface so far in my month and a half of blogging.
Agreed with your thoughts.
But the first tip confused me.
if you are not ……….., start blogging today
seemed to be a fill in the blank.
A lots of tips from this blog and thank you very much
WOW! Great list.
Thanks a bunch!
No. 66 is a good one
Matt
Nice Post…
Thnx For Sharing
This blog is very informative thank you Sir for this blog post
Nice and greate post .. thank you Man ^^
Tahnks for posting
I learned a lots from this post
I’m kinda new to blogging world. This tips must be useful to my newly blog in http://digitalenquirer.blogspot.com/
wow!! some of your tips are never cross my mind! I will definitely keep this on my bookmark and read it again and again…many thanks!
Wow, what a huge list! Now I know what we’re doing the whole day
Thanks for it!
Useful article, great tips for me and every one. thanks
I learned a lot from this post. thank you very much
I ve already read this a couple of times, but i always find my self coming back to this one and a couple of other articles here.
I have to say great work here!
WOW!!! what a great Idea!..Nice list on how to make your blog the best that you can..thanks for the list It will help us…
God bless uu!!
Very nice article, but … WHY use “Google Analytics”? Most people are already blocking *.google-analytics.com and their stats are most of the time absolutely wrong.
Google Analytics: 5000 visitors, Sitemeter: 6500 visitors and my web server says even 6700. So who just lies…
I am a teacher , Thank you for your great idea!
very very helpful article! thanks!
This post is even relevant today when we have reached the last half of 2008. This shows that you are very good at what you write.
Many thanks for sharing this list, great stuff.
Great list.. I’m not quite sure how long it took you to come up with the list. But I think if one really follows at least 50% of your ideas listed, they would be on their way to raking in the money!!!:)
I’ve just attended last week Internet Marketing workshop about how to create, post and of course earn money from blog. Your detailed list help a lot especially for the beginner like me. Hope I can receive some information about blogging. More power! Thanks.
Thanks for ideas, you never konow when they come in handy.
The best of blog tip; Wordpress. I using wordpress.
I never realised there were so many things to consider when starting a blog. Thanks for the tips. We are just about to add a blog to our website so it is very useful.
Thank you!
Majority recommend wordpress. Maybe I should make a blog site soon. Thanks!
very complete listing…..and most the tools above free….I love free……, free tool and ways for making money….great jobs, thanks
Don’t forget to thank people for their comments. It may lead to a backlink on their site down the road.
from:
peoplesoftsupport.blogspot.com
Great tips man. I am damn sure that if someone follows these points, success is must for him. Great post.
Many ways to be success
Concise and to the point. A good list and I’ve spent the last hour going through it and updating my blogs behind the scenes.
Thanks.
I would add backup to the #2 on the list… this is very important..
very complete listing. Maybe I should make a blog site soon. Thanks
What a great list.
Check your spelling on #60.
Yes, adding popular pages and newest pages has been increased my traffic. Thanks.
HA - that’s really good list mate well done!
A good list at any rate.
Brilliant!
I wrote about a very similar subject. Maybe after reading my post you can make a 106 blogging tips article.
thanks for those tips
I admitted that i could not follow all of those tips, but i want to learn some more effective methods, so that as a newbie i could inspired my self.
Excellent! Talk about getting to the point. You’re 101/101 on accuracy, too.
Some good tips and some really casual ones
Nice tips !!!! Thanks a lot
good list of tips i can now apply this thanks for those tips!
This lists is great. I also love blogging.
good tips here even this was written back in 2006, still it is applicable until now. this is really a timeless post and good job!
Just use Blogger for newbie and then Wordpress
Hi, Thanks for this great tip. I’m using most of the tips.
Great list. Some of them i already use but most not.
That’s some list! Hope I get to all of em for my new blog!
Nice tips, bro.Thank a lot.
Here is the best tips i ‘ve ever see…
Thank you
very long tips!
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing the tip. They r really great u have done a great work.
Number #3: Before buying your own domain make sure that you have been had much knowledge about wordpress, html, or php programs
Great 101 list.
Write and write that’s what I need now. I only have 85 posts as of this time. I agree, problogger is a great reference too.
Just use Blogger for newbie and then Wordpress