Monthly Archives: November 2008

How to come up with ideas for your blog posts

Posted on November 29, 2008 by Nico

When writing a personal blog it’s usually quite easy to find subjects to write about. Things you’ve done that day or places you’ve been to are frequently encountered in personal blog posts. When writing for a niche blog, however, there’s … Continue reading →

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10 must-have WordPress plugins

Posted on November 27, 2008 by Nico

WordPress is a great software package. One of its greatest features is the plugin engine that enables programmers to easily add new functionalities or change existing ones. Many people have created great plugins, so you don’t have to. Currently there … Continue reading →

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Step 4: WordPress installation

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Nico

With your domain registered and hosting taken care of, it’s time to install your blog software. There are different software packages available for blogging, some free, some paid. The only one I have ever tried is WordPress and I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Step three: hosting

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Nico

Once you have your domain name registered, you will need to sign up for a hosting account. Hosting accounts come in many forms and sizes. Think about what you want to put on your website, so you can get a … Continue reading →

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Step two: domain registration

Posted on November 21, 2008 by Nico

There are numerous blogging services available that let you sign up and start blogging for free. They all have one important thing in common: they leave you with limited control. When seriously blogging, full control is what you want need! … Continue reading →

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Step one: find your niche

Posted on November 20, 2008 by Nico

If you want to start a money making blog, the first step is to find a niche market to serve. Don’t try to cover every subject in a single blog, but make it a blog specialized on a certain subject. … Continue reading →

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So, you want to start a blog…

Posted on November 19, 2008 by Nico

Today everyone and their mother seems to have a blog. Free blog services like Blogger, WordPress and numerous others, make it easy to start your own blog at zero cost and without any specialized knowledge. Thousands of new blogs are … Continue reading →

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