How to create Blog

Blogs.........


Blogs are another kind of website. The content is usually organized by date and category with the most recent post/content displaying first.


Blogs are also easier to setup than websites, and because of this reason people are often lured into thinking blogs are a better option than websites.


But don't be fooled.


That doesn't mean they are easier to promote, build traffic and generate a profit (if that's your goal).


Both websites and blogs require work, patience, an understanding of Internet marketing and Search Engine Optimization (the process of getting ranked high in Google, Yahoo, etc.)


So please don't go into this thinking that creating a blog is an easier way to make money online. Even bloggers making a lot of money have put in their share of time and effort.


Another thing you should know is that blogs can be somewhat limiting compared to a website (in terms of design and data manipulation) until you learn more about how blogs are coded.




WordPress? Blogger? Which is Best?


WordPress and Blogger are hands down the two most popular blogging platforms. I honestly see no reason to consider any of the others.


Blogger is great because it's super easy to use. However, WordPress has a lot more features and plug-ins that will allow you to enhance your blog.




Remotely Hosted Blog or Self Hosted Blog?


Remotely Hosted


There are two ways to host a blog. The first way is to remotely host it-- which means your content/files literally sit on the server of the blogging platform (WordPress.com, Blogger.com, etc.)


There's always a risk involved with doing it this way because if Blogger or WordPress decide to shut your blog down (for whatever reason), you would lose all your content.


Although it doesn't look as professional to have a blog address like http://yourblog.blogspot.com or http://yourblog.wordpress.com. but for the beginners it may be better to start with..........




Self Hosted


With a self hosted blog, all your content sits on the hosting account that you own. Your blog address is more professional and easy to remember because you can have a true domain like http://yourblog.com.


As it is to say that hosting is so cheap these days that it's worth spending a few extra dollars to own your content and have a real blog address like http://yourblog.com -- for proffessional look.




My blog is a remote hosted blog with Blogger and  my blog address is http://www.taka4ubd.blogspot.com/


 
 
In Conclusion...


Whether you plan to create a stand-alone blog or use it to compliment your existing Web site, they can be a great asset to your online business.


Blog with a purpose: Give your audience useful information that will entice them to subscribe. Blogs with too many ads and no useful content are a turn-off.


Keep it relevant: Your blog's info should be relevant to your audience's needs and desires.


Blog often when you have good info to share: One of the top reasons people unsubscribe to blogs is lack of originality or the "heard it all before" syndrome.


Add personality: Crack a joke once and while. Let your audience know there's a human behind the words. Don't take yourself too seriously. Have fun and develop your unique blog voice.




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