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Mastering the Art of Listening: A Blogger’s Guide to Success

ProBlogger

When I began blogging in 2002 I made a lot of mistakes and had a lot of false assumptions about blogging. As I mentioned a couple of weeks back – it’s not enough just to build a good blog with great content in order to find readers for your blog.

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How to Start a Blog in 5 Steps

ProBlogger

There are many reasons to start a blog, but the challenge that faces all aspiring bloggers (including me back in 2002) is: how to start a blog? Start creating useful content that serves readers. To start a blog you’ll need to select a blogging platform – or a tool that helps you to get your content up onto the web.

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The 5 C’s of Blogging (What I’ve Learned Over 6 Years at ProBlogger)

ProBlogger

I started in 2002, and I wanted to reflect on some of the lessons that I’ve learned and particularly how I’d go about it if I was starting out again today. The first one is content. These are problems that you can be solving with your content. Your content needs to be useful in some way.

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PB173: How to Use Quotes in Your Blog Content Legally and Ethically

ProBlogger

I’m regularly asked – particularly by new bloggers – what the etiquette and legalities are around using content that others have written in your own content – or the practice of quoting others. Further Resources on How to Use Quotes in Your Blog Content Legally and Ethically.

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PB173: How to Use Quotes in Your Blog Content Legally and Ethically

ProBlogger

I’m regularly asked – particularly by new bloggers – what the etiquette and legalities are around using content that others have written in your own content – or the practice of quoting others. Further Resources on How to Use Quotes in Your Blog Content Legally and Ethically.

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eLearning & Deliberative Moments: The present and future of Personal Learning Environments (PLE)

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Contents Introduction Towards a Definition Driving Forces Developments to Date Barriers Future Potential References Web Links Introduction A definition for the term Personal Learning Environment ( PLE ), remains elusive. This article has been compiled after tracking recent conversations in the blogosphere and following social bookmarks.

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3 Ways to Make More Affiliate Income as Bloggers

ProBlogger

The Blogosphere is a crowded space these days. In 2002, Darren read an article about “blogging.” Write definitive and knowledgeable content on the related topic. Now, build content around that product. Content winners. This allows you to influence and drive users to buy what you are promoting.

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