15 Jul
Lately I have been suffering from a bit of blog envy, or, as I’m going to call it, blogvy. It’s not a very nice feeling, in fact it feels quite childish. I may have to change my blog theme to green.
I think most of us feel blogvy from time to time when:
A ‘parent’ (A-list) blogger […]
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12 Jul
People who read blogs on a regular basis are likely to use an RSS Reader to organize their subscriptions and get updates. I use Google Reader because, unlike Bloglines which I used for years, I can open articles by clicking them on my homepage (which is also Google Homepage…) without the page closing, and they […]
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09 Jul
Daily Blog Tips has posted the final list of 113 entries for his Group Writing Project involving the number 3. The idea now is that finalists post their favorites from the list.
Below are my picks, partly based on my interests, but if you have time I recommend you click the link above and check out […]
Posted in blogging, writing by: richminx
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06 Jul
Savvy Affiliate is running a handy tutorial on using Google Webmaster Tools to improve your site.
Ryan Shamus is running a competition to be the 504th commentator on his blog and win a microbrewery. Sounds like it’s nearing the end, so get in quick!
Jane May has been a busy bee this month. She’s revamped her personal […]
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05 Jul
A few days ago I blogged about buying some shares in my favorite burger chain. The burger company found my post (presumably through Blogsearch or some such) and have now offered me vouchers!
This may seem unexciting to you but this is a first for me as a blogger. Today vouchers, tomorrow flights and gadgets! Maybe.
Anyone […]
Posted in blogging, investment by: richminx
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03 Jul
Having blogged steadily on this site for two months now, I’ve utilized a fair number of resources to help grow things. Below are my picks for the Top 30 sites/articles every newbie blogger should check out, and hopefully there are a few handy links for the more experienced bloggers too.
How To Blog Blogs
1. Problogger
2. […]
Posted in blogging, websites by: richminx
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03 Jul
Daily Blog Tips, one of my RSS staples, is running its (his?) third blogging project. View the details here. Entry posts need the number three in them, eg. 3 Reasons I Rock The Party. But better.
DBT is going to post all entries and the public will choose their favorites. There are prizes, so join in!
Here […]
Posted in blogging by: richminx
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02 Jul
So, bloggers, how was your June?
Mine wasn’t too bad, thanks. I squeezed in a fair amount of blogging.
Money earned = $85 (part ads, part affiliate links)
Rich Minx
Average daily visitors = 200. Thanks to everyone who came by!
Most popular posts =
A Wanderer’s Top 10 Travel Tips (by far, thanks to Stumbles)
How To Make 4c A […]
Posted in blogging, seo by: richminx
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25 Jun
(Inspired by the Marie Claire 2007 Sex Satisfaction Survey.)
1. How often do you blog?
Several times a day
Once a day
Several times a week
Once a week
Rarely
2. Who’s usually more adventuresome on your blog?
You
Guest writers
Commentators
3. What do you think about during blogging?
Yourself
Audience
Other bloggers
Other
(If you chose other, please elaborate)
4. When you blog, do you ever fantasize about…
Making lots of […]
Posted in blogging by: richminx
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20 Jun
How many sites do you run? I’ve noticed a lot of bloggers juggle several sites on different topics. I’m now one of them.
I’ve set up a site called Travel Minx. It’s very new and still requires some tweaking, but I wanted to create a site where I could write and share information about one of […]
Posted in blogging, websites by: richminx
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