Like many of you I have been blogging for a long time. Many of us have been blogging since long before others new it as blogging and even before it was called blogging. I cannot take credit for any of the tools and tips you will read below but these are some very helpful links I have gathered from across the web through my own searches and those of friends.
If you haven't tried it you can always post for free to http://BlogX3.com (Blog Blog Blog temporarily known as "The 24") where you favorite AR bloggers have added some great SEO juice especially Scott Schang and Katerina Gassett - now it is open to you as well!
Want to try Twitter? My twitter is http://twitter.com/thekencook (The because plain Ken Cook was taken ;) - don't worry if you don't understand Twitter, you'll find many of your AR friends there. Now here are a million more tips.
Okay, it's not really a million and it won't guarantee you an hour on cable news dedicated to you:
How to Get 6,312 Subscribers to Your Business Blog in One Day
http://www.copyblogger.com/business-blog-launch/
by Brian Clark
Excerpt
Existing businesses have incredibly valuable assets that others do not—customer and prospect lists. That being said, telling your existing customers about your new blog full of press release content and expecting them to come running is a recipe for mediocrity. If you don’t have an existing list, you can create an offer that is attractive to social media news site users and your results will be similar.
ShareThis
http://sharethis.com/
Excerpt
It is becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with the growing number of web sites and social web communities. ShareThis lets you instantly access all of your profiles, blogs, friends, and contacts for easy sharing and updating. We think users should be in control of their online world.
Topix
http://www.topix.com/
Excerpt
Topix is the leading news community on the Web, connecting people to the information and discussions that matter to them in every U.S. town and city. A Top 10 online newspaper destination (comScore, March 2008), the site links news from 50,000 sources to 360,000 lively user-generated forums. Topix also works with the nation's major media companies to grow and engage their online audiences through forums, classifieds, publishing platforms and RSS feeds.
SEO Centro
http://www.seocentro.com/
Excerpt
Having a good looking website is great if you want to show your friends, but one that actually attracts real prospects is another. If your website is not well positioned in search engines for key phrases your visitors would use to find you, your website is virtually invisible. (While you are there at least check out http://www.seocentro.com/tools/search-engines/metatag-analyzer.html ) You’ll be glad one way or the other.
10 Sure-Fire Headline Formulas That Work
http://www.copyblogger.com/10-sure-fire-headline-formulas-that-work/
by Brian Clark
Excerpt
So, you’re seeing too many of those “how to” and list headlines, and want to try a few different angles? Let’s move beyond those common headline formulas you see over and over, and add some new blood to your attention-grabbing arsenal.
Plagiarism Today
http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/
Excerpt
Plagiarism Today (PT) is a site targeted at Webmasters and copyright holders regarding the issue of plagiarism online. Though it deals with many legal issues, in particular the DMCA and copyright law, it is not a legal blog and is, instead, a blog regarding a societal ill that’s effects may never be fully understood or comprehended.
FeedBurner
http://www.feedburner.com
Excerpt
FeedBurner is the leading provider of media distribution and audience engagement services for blogs and RSS feeds. Our Web-based tools help bloggers, podcasters and commercial publishers promote, deliver and profit from their content on the Web.
40+ Most Wanted Wordpress Tricks and Hacks
http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/40-most-wanted-wordpress-tricks-and-hacks/
Excerpt
Have you ever came across a Wordpress blog, saw something you liked, and questions like ‘how they did that‘, ‘is that a plugin or hack?‘, ‘where can I get those cool mods‘ begin to pop? Well, it’s really pretty normal because most of us did the same thing. For this article we’ve spent time with some 14 Wordpress bloggers, finding out what kinda hacks and plugins they are really looking for to enhance their blog in any aspect. Here’s our outcome, 40+ most wanted Wordpress tips and hacks, including those you don’t even knew the keywords to search for.
Twitter
http://www.twitter.com
Excerpt
Twitter is a privately funded startup with offices in the SoMA neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. Started as a side project in March of 2006, Twitter has grown into a real-time short messaging service that works over multiple networks and devices.
Twitter Resources
http://www.newmediabytes.com/2008/01/18/best-twitter-tools-resources-and-clients-guide/
Excerpt
Excerpt? We don’t need no stinking excerpt (it’s a list of links and a little story – just go there).
Kinetic Knowledge
http://kineticknowledge.com/
Excerpt
Kinetic Knowledge is an application service provider focused on the delivery of business-class blogging solutions for today’s business professionals. Founded out of the Web 2.0 movement, Kinetic’s staff is deeply committed to the success of each and every one its clients. From building and hosting powerful blogs to creating and distributing related educational and business resources for those who new to blogging, Kinetic Knowledge is uniquely positioned to help today’s business professional take advantage of the ever-changing rules of marketing.
Blogging Starter Checklist
http://www.squidoo.com/blogstarter
Excerpt
Many of my close friends are entering the blogging world. I am so happy for them. I started blogging in Feb 2005 and I have learnt that we need to do a few basic things when we start a blog. I learnt it the hard way but you don't have to. I have put together a starter checklist for new bloggers. I have used this list to help my friends and now I thought I will make this public.
BlogTalkRadio
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/
Excerpt
Founded in August 2006 by Alan Levy and Bob Charish, BlogTalkRadio is the leading social radio network. We know full well you've got something to say-so we're providing you with the megaphone and the tools to do so. Create your own live talk show which can be heard around the world without the need for fancy equipment or downloads. Freedom of speech meets social networking.
BLOGGINGTIPS
http://www.bloggingtips.com/
Excerpt
BloggingTips has been online since March 2007. The blog actually started off life at BloggingTips.org but we were fortunate enough to secure the dot com version of the domain the next month. The blog has been targeted to one type of person since its inception - Bloggers! We try our best to post articles and news that interest both new and experienced bloggers with topics ranging from promoting your blog to design and coding as well as industry news and views. (Grammar and spelling corrections at my liberty.)
ProBlogger
http://www.problogger.net/
Excerpt
This site is dedicated to helping other bloggers learn the skills of blogging, share their own experiences and promote the blogging medium. I started it in September 2004 mainly because I wanted to keep a record of what I was learning about blogging for money. Since then I’ve added over well over 3500 articles, tips, tutorials and case studies to my archives here.
DailyBlogTips
http://www.dailyblogtips.com/
Excerpt
Daniel Scocco has lived and studied in several places around the world, including Italy, Chile and Brazil. After receiving a degree in International Economics and working for a year within a multinational company, he decided to quit and pursue entrepreneurial projects on the Internet. He started blogging in 2005, and the experience completely changed the way he interacted with the Internet. Throughout these years he launched several successful blogs, and Daily Blog Tips is the place where he shares what he learned along the way. The blog was nominated under the “Best Web Development Blog” category on the 2007 Weblog Awards, and currently it is ranked number 29 among the most popular blogs in the world (according to Technorati).
Propaganda
http://www.makepropaganda.com/
Excerpt
You can produce your own professional-quality audio shows with Propaganda software. It's fun, it's easy, and it includes everything you need to record, assemble, and publish your own podcasts. If you've been listening to podcasts recently and have wanted to record your own shows, now you can. If you've been making podcasts with an assortment of software that wasn't really designed to do what you need, now you have an easier way.
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Hi Ken
Great tips and insight I will try several out and look forward to having my own cable news talk show.
Good luck and success
Lou Ludwig