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How to Write Better Blog Posts

by Christian Hollingsworth Writing

Blogging should attract attention and deliver value. It would be nice if every blog post was created by an author-expert, but this isn’t a perfect world. Amateurs are able to write blog posts about any topic, however, it’s hard to take them seriously when they have the English skills of a 4th grader. If you’ve [...]

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SmartBoyDesigns.com Review by Cathryne

by Christian Hollingsworth Blogging

Cathryne H. was kind enough to recently send in some thoughts in regards to the Smart Boy Designs blog. Her list of pros and cons were worthy of sharing. It’s my hope you might learn from this simple case study. Hello Christian, I truly like the navigation on the site. It’s straight-forward, you don’t have [...]

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Choose Your Blog Topic

by Christian Hollingsworth Blogging

Your blog topic will either kill or accelerate the growth of your blog. It’s extremely important. There’s been a trend the past few years for bloggers to jump into blogging and choose a topic that they believe will make them the most money. They jump into blog topics such as medical health, affiliate marketing & [...]

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Why Do You Blog? The Final Part!

by Christian Hollingsworth Blogging

Why do you blog? A simple question with millions of varying answers. Upon finishing this series, I am saddened. It’s been a brilliant ride watching the answers stream in, publishing, promoting and sharing. You all inspire me so much. I’m proud to call you all friends. I could say so much more here in regards [...]

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Bloggers Are The Bestest of Friends

by Christian Hollingsworth Blogging

A good character is the best tombstone.  Those who loved you and were helped by you will remember you when forget-me-nots have withered.  Carve your name on hearts, not on marble.  -Charles H. Spurgeon Just yesterday Marcus Sheridan of The Sales Lion was talking about online relationships on his blog. Do the relationships we make [...]

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Spring Cleaning For Your Blog

by Christian Hollingsworth Blogging

This weekend I took a break. For the most part I was offline, and as you can see in the photo; I took some time with family and friends and walked a 5k for breast cancer. Like my zebra pants? One thing I’ve come to realize is that it’s okay to take a break. It’s [...]

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Blog Diagnostics: Check Your Blog For Problems

by Christian Hollingsworth Random

Recently I’ve had some interesting health setbacks. As of now I’ve been diagnosed with Lyme’s Disease and a few other issues. It’s been a windy path. Gastroenterologists, Cardiologists and Immunologists. It sure would have been nice if they would have diagnosed me correctly in the first place. Oh well – life is life. This brings [...]

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The Wink in Leeks: #3

by Christian Hollingsworth Random

When you look at a cupcake, you’ve got to smile. Weeks are finicky little creatures. Sometimes weeks feel like days, and days feel like weeks. Other weeks are simply normal in their occurrence. This week I found a fine slew of interesting links. Great products, wonderful blogs & good people. Might your week occur at [...]

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I Don’t Blog On Sundays

by Christian Hollingsworth Random

Producing quality content for your blog, at a consistent rate, is important. Bloggers differ in the rate they produce content. Some find it’s best to focus on one, in-depth post per week. Others prefer a steady stream of a post-per-day. On most blogs I write for – I do my best to stick to the [...]

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The Wink in Leeks: #2

by Christian Hollingsworth Random

An interesting week. Lots of time spent at the doctor’s office. Still trying to figure out what’s ailing me. Pressing forward with hope. I continue doing what I love most. Ever consider what it would be like to lose every-single favorite person to you in your life? I’m grateful for friends and family. Their support [...]

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Blogging Like A Diva: Interview with Dede Watson

by Christian Hollingsworth Random

When did you first use the internet? I believe it was around 1998 or 1999 that I purchased my first computer. How did you get involved in blogging? To be honest, I wanted to become a better writer and was told that I could accomplish this through blogging. I never intended to become a blogger [...]

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Blog Tip: How To Know If A Blog Is NoFollow or DoFollow

by Christian Hollingsworth Random

This tip was suggested by Pete Lavelle of Pure FX. With the increasing use of plugins that add the “nofollow” tag to comment links, the wealth of link juice is spreading thinner.

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Create A Personal Manifesto

by Christian Hollingsworth Random

Undoubtedly, we become what we envisage. -Claude M. Bristol If I have lost confidence in myself, I have the universe against me. -Ralph Waldo Emerson The ancient Greek definition of happiness was the full use of your powers along lines of excellence. -John F. Kennedy Life comes at us day by day, whether we like [...]

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Blogging Is About Luck

by Christian Hollingsworth Random

Blogging is about luck. The harder you blog – the more luck you have. When it comes to hard work – blogging will demand all. There’s no secret to blog success. Hard work will always be the deciding factor of success.

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Better Health = Better Blog

by Christian Hollingsworth Random

If you are tired – your blog will look tired. If you lose focus – your posts will lose focus. A simple hypothesis we draw from these experiences is that your bog is an extension of your body. Treat this post as a simple reminder. Use the links as a guide. Together, let’s be a [...]

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93 Ways To Battle Writer’s Block

by Christian Hollingsworth Random

Often I’ll find myself staring blankly at my computer screen or pad of paper. I’m lost. Confused. Thoughtless. In the hopes of remedying the all-too-often state of writers block; I thought I’d share with you some ways to battle the terrible ailment.

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