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6 simple steps to starting a blog

6 simple steps to starting a blog

Blogging isn’t dead. In fact, it’s still a great way for writers to showcase their interests, skills and work. Here’s how to get started.

Dear WordCount: Should I edit my blog posts?

Is it better to crank out blog posts in the white heat of inspiration, or wordsmith them a little before hitting “Publish”?

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Top 10 posts of the 2012 WordCount Blogathon

Here are the 10 posts I wrote during the 2012 Blogathon that got the most page views, reader comments or shares on social networks like Facebook and Twitter.

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The WordCount guide to guest post basics

Everyone you need to know about finding, writing and running guest posts.

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Blogathon week 4 recap: Our big fat blogging do overs

Ever want a do over? A chance to start from the beginning and make things happen a little – or a lot – differently from what you did the first time around? Yeah, me too. For the last theme day of the 2012 Blogathon, bloggers could choose to write on the same subject: “If I started blogging [...]

Dear WordCount: How do I set up an RSS feed for my blog?

Dear WordCount: How do I set up an RSS feed for my blog?

This installment of the weekly advice column tackles two basics beginning bloggers need to know : RSS feeds and labeling posts using categories and tags.

2012 Blogathon week 2 recap: Freelancers blog to hone skills

Here are some of the professional writers who have blogs and are taking part in the 2012 WordCount Blogathon. Not on the list? Add yourself in a comment.

Dear WordCount: how do I run guest posts on my blog?

Dear WordCount: how do I run guest posts on my blog?

Today’s advice column answers questions about guest posts, self-hosted WordPress blogs and finding images for posts (without running into copyright trouble).

Dear WordCount: Now that I joined the Blogathon, how do I.......?

Dear WordCount: Now that I joined the Blogathon, how do I…….?

During May, this periodic advice column will answer questions about blogging and social media basics posed by people participating in the WordCount Blogathon.

Yes, there will be a 2012 WordCount Blogathon

The annual month-long community blogging challenge returns in May. Not sure what it entails? Get all the details here. Registration opens in March.

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