Can You Imagine If There Is No Blog From Tomorrow Onwards? (Infographic)

Blog was been here for since 1997 and it will continue to be in existence in the foreseeable future. In fact, some of the authoritative blogs (like Mashable, TechCrunch etc.) have over-shadowed the mainstream media for many years.

 

So, can you imagine one day if all the blogs gone holidays and MIA (Missing-In-Action)? I can't either.

 

In fact, there is a whole Blogconomy currently brewing "silently" in the online space and many of the professional bloggers are living out of it, comfortably. Recently, Ignite Spot produced a brilliant infographic that will answer all your doubts and queries about Blogconomy.

 

Enjoy!

 

 

Cheers!  

Let's Go Back To Basic Of Blogging [Infographic]

Today I am feeling a bit nostalgic and thus like to share a bit of the history of BLOG. Of course, I will not dwell with too much historical details here but just wanted to share the answers to the following two basic questions:

1. When was the term BLOG being coined and by who?

2. How is the term BLOG formed?

 

First, the one that responsible for the term Blog is Jorn Barger. In December 1997, he first coined the term Weblog and the term Blog was derived from the combination of these 2 words (Web + Log), which is the answer to question number 2.

Courtesy of Blogskinny, they have generated a simple yet meaningful Infographic about the history of Blogging which answer the similar questions.

Now, enjoy the Infographic below:

blogskinny.com

Are you a blogger? If not, you may want to jump into the bandwagon as it is fun and profitable (to some) to be a blogger. ;-)

Cheers!

Blogs Doing Better Than Social Networks In Influencing Purchase [Research Report Review]

At the current social commerce age, when comes to identifying the most influential channels for purchase, many of you might be pointing towards the Social Networks like Facebook, Youtube and Twitter etc... However, basing on the latest Digital Influence Report conducted by Technorati Media, it is a surprise to note that blogs outrank Social Network in influencing the purchase. Shock?

Of course, Social Networks (especially Facebook, Youtube and Twitter) are fairing quite well in other aspects of the equation too. Following are some the key highlights of the report.

10 Paid To Blog Networks For Your Blogging Venture

Sorry for being  MIA for the past few weeks, I am back now. The reason for my MIA is due to my eye condition which I shared it in my personal blog post : I am back with almost fully recovered vision. 

Time flies and we are already in the beginning of Aug 2012. How is your internet marketing or blogging venture goes? I hope you have a great first half of the year and have nicely planned out the remaining  months of the year.

I am pretty sure many bloggers started out their blogging venture out of interest, i.e. the hobbyist bloggers. Along the way, after getting the hang of it, they started to get more involved into it and started to look into ways to monetize their blog(s) i.e. becomes the professional bloggers. Blogging is a long term venture and you need to like what you are doing and writing in order to enjoy it and out run it.

So, if you are blogging for money, do check out the following Paid-To-Blog Networks which might come in handy for your venture:

1. Blogvertise

2. PayU2blog

3. BuyBlogReviews

4. InPostlinks

5. LinkVehicle

6. PayPerPost

7. SponsoredReviews

8. PostsGenius

9. SocialSpark

10. Contextual-style

Except Blogvertise which I have done a few paid blog posts, I have no partnership with the other networks yet. Thus, please read through their T&C and FAQ before signing-up any of the above networks.

Do you have any other Paid-To-Blog networks to recommend? If yes, do share them with us in the comment section.

Cheers!

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Infographics Way To Help You Choose The Blogging Platform

Are you new to the blogophere or planning to kick off your blogging venture? If yes, whether you are planning to blog as a hobby or aiming to become a professional blogger and use it as a platform for passive income stream, one of the first few things that should come to your mind is: Which blogging platform to use?

There is not hard and fast rule in selecting the best blogging platform that suit your needs. Of course, if you asked around, the most popular ones will be: Wordpress, Blogger, Typad, Tumblr etc...Each of these platforms has its pros and cons and most of the more popular platforms like Wordpress and Blogger have the Hosted version, which is FREE. However, most professional bloggers will recommend you to go for self-hosted version as it looks more professional and more customizable (which is true). Of course, self-hosted version comes with a price i.e. you need to purchase the Domain Name (annual cost), Hosting services (annual or monthly cost) and customized template (if deemed necessary). It is a small investment though.

As you might already noticed, this blog is in FREE hosted version (Blogger) and so far I am still satisfied with the result. Thus, it is really up to the individual but if you are newbie to blogging (and not sure whether blogging is something you like to do in the long run), my recommendation is to start with the FREE hosted version first (be it in Wordpress or Blogger).

I've collated 3 infographics on Blogging platforms which hopefully will help you in finding your suitable blogging platform. Enjoy!

1. Comparison among the popular blogging platforms:

2. Survey from 3,000 bloggers for the chosen blogging platform:

3. Wordpress being the most popular platform, this infographic helps you with the pros and cons of the FREE version (Wordpress.com) vs the Self-Hosted version (Wordpress.org):

 

Cheers!

10 Authority Blogs/Websites That Will Fire Up Your Blogging Venture

Are you looking to start your blogging venture or a proud owner of blog(s)? If yes, then this blog post is meant for you. Whether you are a newbie in blogging or are looking for way(s) to expand your existing blog(s) further, one of the way is to learn from the experts (no, I am not an expert in blogging yet!). If you Google Search on the topics like “professional blogging”, “Blogging Guides” etc…, you will receive countless results. The issue is which ones are the real gems?

Throughout my 1 year plus Internet Marketing venture, I have came across quite a numbers of reputable and authority blogs/websites which are very useful. The coverages are ranging from blogging tips, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Social Media to Content Marketing and many other related topics. Thus, I’ve decided to compile the list and share it here:

1. ProBlogger
2. TopRankBlog
3. CopyBlogger
4. DailyBlogTips
5. BloggingTips
6. John Chow
7. SEOMoz.org
8. SiteProNews
9. SocialMediaExaminer
10. DailySEOTip

Bonus: If you are looking for the latest technology and/or Social Media related news and tips, do check out the following authority websites:

1. Mashable
2. TechCrunch
3. ReadWriteWeb
4. MakeUseOf

I am sure this is only a small fraction of the overall list and new authority blogs/websites are sprouting out every now and then. Thus, if you happen to come across any reputable blogs/websites, do share it with us here (in the comment section).

Cheers!

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22 Ways To Create Compelling Content [NFOGRAPHIC]

Are you a blogger, author or webmaster whom need to write regular quality content for your websites/blogs or publications? If yes, I am sure you have been through the common nightmarish experience of writer block of which you are tearing your hair as the muse has abandoned you for no apparent reason. In short, you simply ran out of idea on what to write.

Fret not, here come the help! CopyBlogger has generated a colourful and practical infographic on ways to write compelling content (22 ways to be exact). I personally find that most of the ideas in this infographic are very easy to apply and they can unblock your mind immediately. Thus, I am keeping this practical infographic as reference too, just in case. ;-)

If you are interested to read the detailed article of the above, check out 21 Ways to Create Compelling Content When You Don’t Have a Clue from CopyBlogger.

Cheers!

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What's Inside A New Blogger's Mind? [INFOGRAPHIC]

To all my fellow bloggers, either you are a newbie or a professional blogger, I am sure you are going through (or have been through) some dilemmas when you kick-start your blogging venture. Blogging is a great and fun way to express yourself in the virtual world. That's what most hobby bloggers are doing. Of course, if you do it rightly, blogging can be another substantial passive income stream as well. That's what most professional bloggers are doing (or trying to achieve).

If you are in the Blogophere long enough, I am sure you know some of the pioneer professional bloggers made millions just by blogging alone, for example John Chow Dot Com and Quick Sprout (Neil Patel). Of course, they are not making it big overnight and I am sure they have been through lots of hard work and learning (relearning). You can't possibly get rich overnight by blogging but it is a potential avenue to earn sizeable income in a long run (with hard work and learning, of course).  

Infolinks, the authoritative in-text advertising provider, has just released a colourful and meaningful Infographic entitled "The Brain Of A Blogger". I attest to it as it is pretty much what has went through my mind when I starting out my own blogging venture.

I am resharing the infographic here (click on the image to enlarge). Enjoy the good stuff..

The Brain Of A Blogger

Do you agree with thea bove findings i.e. is that what's went through your mind too?

Cheers!   

Where To Network With Peer Bloggers?

Whether you are a newbie to the blogphere or a veteran professional blogger, one of the key activities in blogging is to get connected with other liked minded peers (online or offline). Whether you are blogging for fun or for money, you are encouraged to mingle around with other bloggers as you never know what you are going to learn from them.

If you do a Google Search, you will find many sites/platforms that allow bloggers to network with each other, learn from each other and also expose your blog(s) to other liked minded bloggers. This is especially important if you are blogging for money as the saying goes, online marketing is all about "relationship building"! Same thing applies to blogging too. So, to be successful in the blogging space, besides creating unique and interesting content, do make connection with other bloggers as part of your venture as well. Just treat it as another channel of social networking (like in the facebook or twitter).

Today, I am going to share some of the popular bloggers communities which are free to join:

1. Blogggers - A social network for blog writers (in fact, if you do not own any blog, you can join the network too). It does looks like any other social network, besides promoting your blogs, you can request and accept other bloggers as your friends as well as writing on another blogger's wall. In the "Talk" section, you can connect with other bloggers by posting or answering queries.

2. Blogcatalog - Another social network site like Bloggers.com but the UI (user interface) is more tuned towards twitter whereby you can follow other bloggers and other bloggers can start to follow you. It's "Discuss" section is for you to connect with the rest. Also, there is a Paid membership as well to feature your blogs on the first page

3. Famous Bloggers - On top of getting connected with other bloggers, you can write guest posts for publishing them on this site. Of course, one of the main reason for writing guest posts is to expose your blog and it will definitely increase the traffics potential of your blog.  This community is more focusing on how to make money by blogging

4. Link Referral - Link Referral is focusing more on promoting/advertising your blog to other bloggers. There is a "Forum" section whereby you can learn and share the knowledge on any topic under the sun.

5. BlogHer - BloHer is an authority community built mainly for female bloggers from around the world. It was established since 2006. If you are a female blogger, do not miss this community!     

I am sure there are many other such communities around, do share with me if you have some other such communities worth recommending.

Meanwhile, enjoy the blogging and networking!

Cheers!

How To Write Killer Blog Post Title?

If you are earning money through blogging (i.e. either a professional or semi-professional blogger), good for you as Content Marketing will be here to stay (at least this is what most authority marketing sites/blogs are predicting for 2012 and beyond). Content marketing covers blog marketing, article marketing, press release etc... Basing on the 2011 research, most participated company plan to increase their marketing budget on content marketing in 2012 and the outsourcing of content marketing effort is on the rise (especially the blog marketing).

Today, I am going to focus on the blog marketing aspect. When come to blog, I believed most of you will tell me that the most important part of blogging is the quality content. This is not wrong as "Content Is King" as far as online space is concerned. However, there is another equally (if not more) important aspect of a blog whereby the bloggers should pay equal attention to, that is the Blog Title. It is important as usually visitors will base on the few words of the  blog title to determine whether to read further. Thus, blog title is likened to the window display of a boutique shop, it plays an important part in attracting the new customers to go inside the shop (and spend).

So, what makes a killer blog titles that will attract most audience? Here are my 5 simple tips on how to write a killer blog title:

You need to create Blog Title that....

1. Creates Controversy/Curiosity. Most people like controversy or curious topics. For example "Why is Apple NOT as good as you think it is?", "Who kills Facebook?" etc...

2. Quotes the Number. People like those posts with top x lists. For example "Top 10 bloggers to watch out for in 2012", "10 Mistakes to avoid in blogging" etc...

3. Uses words that teach the visitors something. People come to your blog to learn something, so, give the gist  to them upfront. For example "Important guide for IOS5", "How To Write Killer Blog Post Title?" (looks familiar?) etc...

4. Uses positive and/or catchy words that appeal to most people. People usually like to get inspired, so, if you have an inspiring blog titles, chances are they will read further. For example "Awesomely simple ways to lost weight", "Free tips on how to earn money online" etc... 

5. Creates personal connection. People like to think from their own perspective, thus, if the blog title can trigger them to initiate the thinking process about themselves, it will create enough pull factor for them to continue reading. For example "Is Blogging for YOU?", "Are YOU ready for 2012?" etc...

I am sure there are many other tips being shared by other bloggers on this topic, there is no hard and fast rules but you can definitely practice one or more tactics to test out the response.

Cheers!

The World's Most Popular/Visited Sites?

Information is KING, especially in the Internet Marketing world. The entire web/Internet is our market. Thus, any information/resources gained  pertaining to the web/Internet will be an added advantage to us.

If you are a beginner in Internet Marketing, I believed your daily routine will involve searching the web for resources related to your venture. Ever wonder which are the most popular/most visited sites in the world? In your own country or in any specific country of your choice? If you were given a specific site (for example "warriorforum"), do you know how popular is this site?

Fret not, the FREE resource is here! You can find all the above answers on the spot through an authority site called Alexa. It's ranking system is basing on the past 3 months' traffics of the entire web.

If you were to visit Alexa now, you will notice that the current top 5 global sites are:
1. Google.com
2. Facebook.com
3. Youtube.com
4. Yahoo.com
5. Blogger.com (no wonder blogging is so popular!)

In Singapore, the top 5 sites are:

1.Facebook.com
2. Google.com.sg
3. Google.com
4. Youtube.com
5. Yahoo.com

As for the specific site like warriorforum.com (which is the bible forum for Internet marketers), it has a global ranking of 192 and US ranking of 67 (see below), which is not too bad at all.

On top of such free real time information, you can register and incorporate the traffic widget into your site/blog to showcase your site/blog's Alexa ranking. 

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