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Planning to find a less crowded niche?

But not going into your favorite niche because it is crowded?

Well, this post might change your decision. Read how a crowded niche can be better.

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In this addendum to the Preparing to Move to WordPress series, I show you how to bypass the Blogger redirect menu. You recall the menu is basically a warning that readers are being redirected to your WP host and forces them to say ‘yes’ they want to continue. Not only does it look scary but it takes extra time since readers msut click again!

So what you really want is for Blogger to use the old url and go directly to the correct post in WP. Well, the only way to do that is with special software (plugin) since Blogger is not that cooperative when you abandon blogspot!

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10 Magnetic Techniques to Attract Ideas

by Ishan on February 21, 2011 · 48 comments

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Bloggers and Article Writer often find themselves out of Ideas. In this post, you will discover the 10 Magnetic Techniques that Attract Ideas

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4 Lessons Learned from Mommy Bloggers

by SBA on February 14, 2011 · 58 comments

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From the Archives –A few years ago professional bloggers predicted “Mom blogs are poised to become the next big “It” when it comes to the internet.. ” Well they’re right on target! Add the increasingly popular coupon blogs and you have a mega hit. Some bloggers mentioned in the original post are no longer in the niche but many more (including ‘Dads’) have climbed in.

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Blog Styling Tips: Introduction

by SBA on February 8, 2011 · 31 comments

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While Ishan is away, I’m updating posts from our Archives for your entertainment! Most bloggers’ eyes glaze over when you mention “opening up the CSS or Html code.” Although many on Blogger.com are apt to dig into the ‘HTML’ tab, WP users tend to search for a plugin or new template.

Today every blogger should know basic coding terms. Even when copying code for a coupon widget, a bad format can mess up your entire sidebar. It’s useful to know how to make an offsite link open up a new window. Your comments stand out when you can add images and other formatted text on others’ blog posts. This article has useful resources and an overview of html basics.

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Is your sidebar taking the spotlight from your blog’s content? Well don’t stand for it! Use these tricks to organize your widgets for a cleaner design. This tip shows you how to save space by using tables to put your icon ducks in a row.

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Running Behind Your Goals?

Or Running Ahead Of Them?

Both these cases are dangerous! You can lose your direction if you run too fast and lose your goals if you run too slow.

In this post, learn how you can easily use the magical “pause” button and stay with your goals.

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Are you struggling with your blog?

What are you doing to get out? More struggle!

Stop right now. You can be a complete “nobody” or a Pro Blogger. The decision is in your hands.

Find what and how in this post!

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301 Redirect

Okay, you’ve finally moved from Blogger to WordPress.

No need to look back. Just learn how to keep your readers, and of course those valuable search engine hits you worked so hard for while on Blogger!

Let’s see the videos that recorded how one blog owner did just that by properly redirecting traffic.

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How To Get More Comments On Your Posts

by Ishan on January 26, 2011 · 44 comments

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Comments are a big social proof. And most important, they generate a lot of new ideas. As blog owners, getting more comments is one of the main priorities for us. Comment If you need comments, you have to leave more comments. Most of the blog owners respond to comments these days and additionally, comment back [...]

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