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In this post, we’ll look at blogging with integrity. Now not all bloggers value integrity. Granted. But you should because your readers are looking for it. Blogging with integrity will add to your credibility and bring your readers back for more. The key concept emerging in the past couple of posts is influence. I repeat [...] Continue reading → 
The potential to monetize (= make money from) your website(s) you create on the internet is huge. Whether your website is designed for a small audience or large market, you can make money with your site in a number of ways. Here are a few of the simplest and profitable. Advertising Selling advertising on your [...] Continue reading → 
Social media rules the day. When will the sun set on social media? I’m not sure it will anytime in my lifetime, to be honest, though I’m certain it will morph in one way or another. What’s in it (social media) for Bloggers In my last post, I claimed that “if the content an author/blogger [...] Continue reading → 
For the past several years I’ve tried to keep an eye on media trends, especially social media trends. Back in 2009 I read an interesting post by Thomas Baekdal concerning media trends. I recently reflected on this and thought it helpful to pull the article back out and consider how understand recent media trends might help [...] Continue reading → 
Why pay for hosting and your own domain name when you can build a nice website for free? There are at least five huge advantages to buying a domain and paying for an inexpensive hosting plan—I mean less money than dining out once a month! Added Credibility First, purchasing your own domain name adds credibility [...] Continue reading → 
When trying to select a good domain (.com, .net., etc.) name, there are a number considerations you’ll want to make. Know Your Purpose The first thing you need to do is consider the purpose of your website. For example, if you’re creating a family blog, the amount of traffic that Google searches bring to your [...] Continue reading → 
Though I’ve had an online presence in one form or another since the 90s, it was much more recently that I made my .com site. After experimenting with various free blog sites for some time, I decided to get my own domain and create a website for use with wordpress. So in 2008 I created [...] Continue reading → 
When selecting a web host service for hosting your website, I suggest using the following criteria to evaluate the multitude of hosting options that are out there. 1. Needs First, does the web host offer services that meet your needs? This seems like an obvious question, but its essential to ask. Some web hosting companies [...] Continue reading → 
It is relatively easy to create a .com website. You need three basic things to begin building your site: a domain name (assuming you want your own name),* a hosting service (e.g., bluehost), and content (what you want to say). 1. Domain Name First, you need a domain name. This functions as your website address. [...] Continue reading →