Sorry everybody: WordCount’s November mini-blogathon is a no go
At the end of May, when enthusiasm for the WordCount Blogathon was running high, I was persuaded by bloggers who’d loved the experience to consider holding another event. I agreed, and announced plans for a mini-blogathon to take place in November. Time passed. And while I’m no less enthusiastic about blogging, this blog and the [...]
6 reasons your blog is begging for a ‘Greatest Hits’ page
Running a list of your best-ever posts is great for driving traffic or introducing yourself to new readers. Read on for more reasons and how to create your own.
Poll: How can we build a better blogathon?
Take this poll to make suggestions for making the next WordCount Blogathon month-long blogging challenge even better.
WordCount’s 101 top posts on writing, blogging & freelancing
It’s the ultimate Best of WordCount – a recap of my most popular posts ever on blogging, writing and running a freelance business.
Dear WordCount: Someone linked to my blog, is that bad?
In the latest installment of the Dear WordCount advice column, a new blogger wonders why someone added her to their blogroll, and what she should do about it.
Blogging tips from the 2011 ASJA writer’s conference
You don’t need to be a professional writer to act on this blogging advice from the 2011 American Society of Journalists and Authors writer’s conference.
Bad beginnings: 10 newbie blogging mistakes & how to fix them
A lot can go wrong when you’re starting a blog. Here are 10 common mistakes beginning bloggers make – and how you can avoid them.
2011 WordCount Blogathon is here: Get started blogging
Here are tips taken from previous WordCount posts you can use to make a blog look professional from the get go.
Recommended reading for writers for April 28, 2011
This week’s essential reading – 2 guest posts I did recently, one on why it pays to blog, and another on the secrets about editors every writer needs to know.
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Sept. 28 #wclw chat – How to get more blog comments
By Michelle V. Rafter on September 26, 2011 | 3 Responses
On the Sept. 28 chat, we’ll share tips for picking up more blog comments, and what to do when the feedback you get isn’t what you wanted. Join us at 10 a.m. PT.
Posted in Blogs | Tagged blog comments, blogging tips, how to handle blog comments | 3 Responses