This year one of the focuses I’m planning for AngEngland.com is another big blog series. I still get emails and comments about Ten Habits of Successful Blogging. So this year I’m going to focus this series less on the attitudes of successful blogging and more on the action steps we can take. These are twelve […]
Examining Your Blog’s Content – Does it Fit Your Purpose?
In Day 1 of 31 Days to Build a Better Blog Darren has you create your elevator pitch for your blog. Go back through this elevator pitch exercise if you haven’t done so already. This has really helped me in the past year hone in on what my websites are really about. So then you […]
Improving Your Blog Design and Content with a Magazine – Day 24
Image via Wikipedia A good magazine can be a great way to garner blog design ideas and other ways to improve your blog. Read through this post and then be prepared to STEP AWAY from the computer. Take your notepad, pencil, sticky notes, and a couple favorite magazines (preferably in your topic area) and go […]
Assess How Your Site Appears to a First-Time Reader – Day 17 of Build a Better Blog
I love this idea. I will definitely have someone do this with the redesign of Untrained Housewife next time I connect with a friend offline. The challenge for day 17 of Build a Better Blog in 31 Days (affiliate link) revolves around assessing the user-friendliness of your site through a new visitor’s eyes. Send your […]
Improve Your Blog While Window Shopping – Day 13
Day 13 of Darren’s 31 Days to Build a Better Blog suggests a trip to mall for blog improvement. A trip to the mall? Really? Yes, really. Stepping away for a day can help clear your mind and refresh your purpose – not to mention keep your eyes from drying up and sticking to your […]
Analyze a Top Blog in Your Niche – Day 4 Build a Better Blog
Spying on your competitors? It’s not dirty – it’s another type of market research. Plus you make new friends and connect with others in your niche or topic area. Day 4 of 31 Days to Build a Better Blog (affiliate link) focuses on how to find out more about other sites in your niche. Not […]
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