Impossible! No! It can't be! You're telling me if I follow what you say to do next I can have as much blog material as I want for the rest of my life?
Yes you can!
So how do I do this magical feat you're so brazenly letting out of the box?
It's simple:
Keep detailed notes of your processes.
Now what exactly does that mean? And why should I do that?
Well let me start with the why -
What is it that most people seek online?
Information.
And not just information - how-to!
They want to know how to apply something to their own lives.
Here's a great example:
Let's say you wake up one day and you decide you wanna learn how to row a boat (ok how about learn to water ski, who rows boats anymore - I feel the need for speed!)
So here you are sitting at home. You turn on your computer and open an internet browser. What do you do next? You type into a search engine: "How to ski"
Why? Because, that's what you want to find out.
So how can your blog posting be the page they find when they click enter on that search?
Very simple. If you've ever water skied you just write down the process of how you learned to do it yourself. This goes for anything you have learned and you can also apply this to anything you want to learn - yes that's right folks - you can become an expert almost instantly on any topic you want to blog about with just a little leg work and a little brainstorming.
Remember even if you're a beginner blogger that doesn't mean you have to have the mindset that keeps you at the beginner level! How fast you progress is up to you!
I'm going to give you a specific example related to blogging.
Say you want to learn how to write fantastic blogs!
Well you too are going to begin a search on finding that information.
This is where your "process" begins:
1. First you ask questions.
2. Then you seek answers.
3. Then you get information which you can apply.
4. Then you try out this information.
5. Then you improve upon this information with new ideas/methods.
It's these "new" ideas that you're going to use for your writing material.
This is what people want to know - how to do everything:
1. Better.
2. Easier.
3. Faster.
It you accomplish those three things then you've got it made baby! lol
And if you REALLY want to succeed I suggest you cite the original sources you used because they were key to your being able to write your own post.
So what are you waiting for? Start asking questions right now!
Endearingly yours,
CB Webmaster
P.S. Here's a link to a post I wrote which outlines the process I use for coming up with my blog posting ideas.
Showing posts with label Authoritative Advice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Authoritative Advice. Show all posts
Sunday, December 21, 2008
101 Things I Learned about Blogging in my First 12 Days of Blogging
1. Set yourself up to succeed. It starts with your attitude that you will succeed.
2. Writing a blog post can trigger a new post! So start writing!
3. You have to be more than just excited about what you're writing - it has to be like - "If I can't write about this then I wouldn't know what to do with myself"
4. Approach blogging like you would a new job which you have no previous training in. When you start a job you don't start off trying to get the "partners" to make you a partner right off the back. You earn the recognition by performing well - in blogging this means you write the best you can and you do it often.
5. You don't need any special training to become a blogger.
6. Learn the Rules then Break Them!
7. Blogger.com makes it very easy for anyone to create and effectively use their blog almost instantaneously!
8. Blogging takes a lot of time. (Hence why #3 is so important)
9. Getting people to your blog takes a lot of work.
10. Tips on blogging are really scattered - it's hard to find an all-in-one blog tip website for the information you need.
11. Finding Your Niche is not just an abstract concept or piece of useless advice.
12. Being yourself matters.
13. One of the number one concerns of bloggers is how to get readers to their blog.
14. If there's money in blogging it's like how there's money in modeling. Most of us fit into the category of advertisement models for weekly circulars as opposed to Top Supermodels.
15. Blogging is an intimate experience.
16. Blogging is the new form of a personal website.
17. Blogging takes very little technical know how.
18. Blogging is more interactive than social networking sites.
19. If you have any background in HTML code your blogging life is going to be a sweet experience.
20. Many Bloggers are very protective of their "ideas." They don't want you stealing them!
21. It's hard to contact many bloggers because they simply forgot to put an email address on their blog!
22. The majority of blogs out there are individually run as opposed to group blogs.
23. Bloggers have a tendency to think what they write is always prime rib.
24. If one of your blog posts ever disappears and you didn't back it up you're going to pee your pants.
25. Blogger.com doesn't put the word: permalink next to the permalinks for your posts!
26. Some bloggers will actually personally respond to you if you contact them.
27. Writing into the night is very productive (no interruptions).
28. Obsessive personalities will excel at blogging.
29. Perfectionists will be frustrated with blogging.
30. Your list of blog chores never seems to get any shorter.
31. If you have no social life then blogging will fit into your lifestyle very easily.
32. Readers who don't comment are like ghosts in the rain.
33. The attitude of self-interests seems to consume a lot of bloggers.
34. Finding a site that creates a sitemap that works on Google is really hard to find!
35. Google's blog search engine often gives an error and doesn't work!
36. Linking has somehow gotten way outta hand! I think the original intention of linking somehow got lost!
37. Bloggers have personalities (just like people in the "real" world!) Just remember people are not their behavior.
38. Getting linked by someone has become almost like a rite of passage.
39. The whole drama encircling blogging is like standing in the middle of a cafeteria filled with different cliques deciding which table won't reject you if you try and sit down.
40. Any research you want to do to improve your writing, your blog, or any aspect of your life can be found for free online. (Beware of people trying to sell you information!)
41. You don't need to sell anything on your blog to be successful.
42. There's a rise in "Professional blogging"
43. If you bring up the word "blogging" in your everyday conversations you'd be surprised how recognizable it has become.
44. Google promises much....I'm not sure it delivers it all though.
45. Everyone wishes they could make money from their blog!
46. There's a lot of advice out there that sounds like cliches but are really practical advice. (i.e. Know your audience, Be passionate about what you write, Content is King, etc.)
47. Authoritative Advice is a rare find.
48. The number of hours you need to churn out a high quality blog is more than you could ever get good paid for! (Don't quit your day job)
49. You can't just sign up for a forum and begin sharing your blog link right away! (That one shocked me - when did people make it so hard to let people know about their blogs?)
50. Don't let "statistics" discourage you.
51. Many blogs comment areas require approval from a moderator before your comment gets a chance to be heard.
52. You can really get trapped in the muddy waters surrounding blogs and forget your blog in the mess of trying to figure out what keywords you should use to get people to notice your blog.
53. Once you get into the groove of creating thoughtful clear blog postings it isn't that hard to repeat.
54. Blogging is like life - you never stop learning.
55. You're going to make errors. It's ok. Just go back and fix them.
56. If you don't know how to hyperlink you're going to want to learn that ASAP.
57. Blogging is supposed to be fun. Remember that!
58. If you wake up and think "oh man I have to write a blog posting today" - then it's time to stop blogging. Or join a group blog so you don't have to blog as much.
59. Traffic Exchanges take a lot of dedication - that means you've got to do it a lot! And doing it doesn't guarantee you targeted traffic
60. You should never feel an obligation to reciprocate a link.
61. Writing for an audience is important, but so is writing for yourself.
62. It's okay to pat yourself on the back when you write a really good blog posting. In fact if you ever say something really interesting you may want to consider submitting your quote to: CB Blogger Quotes - which exhibits quotes made by bloggers
63. Ads can be detrimental to your blog.
64. People can spot insincerity - so keep it real at all times.
65. No one knows about your blog? Don't worry you're in good company! lol Have patience and always keep your reason for blogging at the front of your mind - and if your desire to blog fades then it's okay - just because you began a blog doesn't mean you're chained
to it for life! lol
66. If you center your blog around trying to please everyone else you're never going to be satisfied - I guess the same goes for life as well!
67. Not every blog has to be "informative."
68. You can't forget to attend to your physical needs when blogging (showering, sleeping, eating, drinking enough water, taking breaks from staring at a computer screen for hours, going outside - there's an outside?)
69. There's a weird imbalance in the relationship between bloggers and their commentators. The need for validation and the emotional aspect of feeling appreciated vs. the need for finding an in to getting the ever so unreachable backlink!
70. Pretty much any value or principal you have in "real" life is applicable in the world of blogging. Don't abandon your principles out of desperation.
71. If you can't find your blog on Google neither can anyone else!
72. No one will ever really remember the URL for your blog off the top of their heads.
73. What matters to you matters to you. Don't expect it to matter to someone else.
74. If you think blogging is easy think again. It takes a lot of effort on your part. Yes that's right I said on your part.
75. You don't have to assimilate every little aspect of blogging from the onset - thinking you can will drive you crazy! And trying to will skip the driving part of that equation.
76. If you're a person who needs constant reassurance then blogging isn't for you - cause you're going to have to rely on your instincts and your intuition.
77. Confidence isn't just a state of mind - it's a state of action. In this case the actual act of blogging is in itself an act of bravery! You're telling the world watch out here I come whether you like what I have to say or not. Don't apologize for what you have to say. Speak your mind.
78. Blogging isn't about reaching an end goal - it is the process.
79. Blogging can be whatever you want it to be! Find out what you want then make it that!
80. If you use labels and make a list of those labels appear on your blog, people can readily find blog posts they're interested in by clicking on a topic rather than feeling overwhelmed by having to weed through a multitude of varying posts to find what they're looking for.
81. You may start off thinking you're going to stick to one topic but then find yourself writing posts that are "off-topic." That's okay no one ever said you had to lock yourself into one box. Branch out - heck even create another blog if your interest in another topic is that great! Or create labels so people can easily locate those different topics in your blog.
82. Writing well is important.
83. You can link your related blog postings to each other - it's okay. And it's good.
84. What You Write is Not Written in Stone!
85. You can become a successful blogger overnight.
86. With blogging you can reach for the stars but you'll never reach perfection.
87. If you make going back through your posts a habit you'll be able to improve your posts.
88. You can write long posts, just don't expect anyone to read them unless you make it worth their time.
89. Your readers will appreciate it if you find related links for them and place them within the context of your blog posts.
90. You can make changes to your blog template!
91. Check your hyperlinks. No one wants to stick around a blog that's "broken"
92. Give your readers more than what they asked for!
93. Most 101 lists only give a handful or really good tips. Why? Because people whip them out just trying to get linkbait. instead of trying to create 101 useful tips.
94. If you can, make your site an authority in its subject matter.
95. You don't have to go at blogging alone! You can create a group blog and invite people to join!
96. If you really immerse yourself in blogging you'll be able to write 101 tips on it in no-time flat!
97. Don't push yourself or you won't be able to move forward.
98. Don't forget to tell your readers why your blog is different! How many blogs do you think are out there on the exact same topic as your blog? Well let's not think about that we do want to keep our spirits up afterall! lol
99. Whenever you ask someone to link to one of your posts make sure you give them the permalink to the post not just the URL for your blog.
100. Be courteous to your fellow bloggers.
101. If I was able to write over 80 high quality blog posts in 12 days anything is possible!
102. If you type google with a lowercase g your internet spell check will underline it, but when you type it with a capital G then it recognizes it as a word. Freaky!
103. Blogger.com allows you to write your blog in different languages! Soon they're updating their available languages to 40 different languages!
104. People have different writing habits. Find out what works for you and then do that.
105. With media the way it is now you don't even have to know how to type to start a blog! You can create a video blog (vblog) or an audio blog called a podcast.
106. Become introspective. That's how I'm able to write my posts for CB Blog Success and that's how I came up with this list of 101 Tips for Blogging.
107. When you see your page appear in Google for the first time you may actually tear up!
108. Proofreading is a step you cannot delete - trust me I graduated college with a degree in writing and even I proofread my work.
109. You gain a new vocabulary as a blogger - SEO (Search Engine Optimization!), permalink (a permanent link), blogosphere (the world of blogging), linkbait (something that entices people to read your blog), ping (a computer action that allows sites to take into account new blog posts), Rss (Real Simple Syndication aka a Feed - a digest of a blog's posts which readers subscribe to).
110. You can find blog material for life as long as you follow a process which takes your idea from its inception to its completion.
111. Hey why is this list 111? I thought you said it was 101 Tips? Like I say always give people more than what they expect and you can't go wrong!
-CB Webmaster
P.S. I almost forgot one very important tip! Use a tape recorder to capture your ideas and to do lists. Once you start blogging you'll have plenty of both!
2. Writing a blog post can trigger a new post! So start writing!
3. You have to be more than just excited about what you're writing - it has to be like - "If I can't write about this then I wouldn't know what to do with myself"
4. Approach blogging like you would a new job which you have no previous training in. When you start a job you don't start off trying to get the "partners" to make you a partner right off the back. You earn the recognition by performing well - in blogging this means you write the best you can and you do it often.
5. You don't need any special training to become a blogger.
6. Learn the Rules then Break Them!
7. Blogger.com makes it very easy for anyone to create and effectively use their blog almost instantaneously!
8. Blogging takes a lot of time. (Hence why #3 is so important)
9. Getting people to your blog takes a lot of work.
10. Tips on blogging are really scattered - it's hard to find an all-in-one blog tip website for the information you need.
11. Finding Your Niche is not just an abstract concept or piece of useless advice.
12. Being yourself matters.
13. One of the number one concerns of bloggers is how to get readers to their blog.
14. If there's money in blogging it's like how there's money in modeling. Most of us fit into the category of advertisement models for weekly circulars as opposed to Top Supermodels.
15. Blogging is an intimate experience.
16. Blogging is the new form of a personal website.
17. Blogging takes very little technical know how.
18. Blogging is more interactive than social networking sites.
19. If you have any background in HTML code your blogging life is going to be a sweet experience.
20. Many Bloggers are very protective of their "ideas." They don't want you stealing them!
21. It's hard to contact many bloggers because they simply forgot to put an email address on their blog!
22. The majority of blogs out there are individually run as opposed to group blogs.
23. Bloggers have a tendency to think what they write is always prime rib.
24. If one of your blog posts ever disappears and you didn't back it up you're going to pee your pants.
25. Blogger.com doesn't put the word: permalink next to the permalinks for your posts!
26. Some bloggers will actually personally respond to you if you contact them.
27. Writing into the night is very productive (no interruptions).
28. Obsessive personalities will excel at blogging.
29. Perfectionists will be frustrated with blogging.
30. Your list of blog chores never seems to get any shorter.
31. If you have no social life then blogging will fit into your lifestyle very easily.
32. Readers who don't comment are like ghosts in the rain.
33. The attitude of self-interests seems to consume a lot of bloggers.
34. Finding a site that creates a sitemap that works on Google is really hard to find!
35. Google's blog search engine often gives an error and doesn't work!
36. Linking has somehow gotten way outta hand! I think the original intention of linking somehow got lost!
37. Bloggers have personalities (just like people in the "real" world!) Just remember people are not their behavior.
38. Getting linked by someone has become almost like a rite of passage.
39. The whole drama encircling blogging is like standing in the middle of a cafeteria filled with different cliques deciding which table won't reject you if you try and sit down.
40. Any research you want to do to improve your writing, your blog, or any aspect of your life can be found for free online. (Beware of people trying to sell you information!)
41. You don't need to sell anything on your blog to be successful.
42. There's a rise in "Professional blogging"
43. If you bring up the word "blogging" in your everyday conversations you'd be surprised how recognizable it has become.
44. Google promises much....I'm not sure it delivers it all though.
45. Everyone wishes they could make money from their blog!
46. There's a lot of advice out there that sounds like cliches but are really practical advice. (i.e. Know your audience, Be passionate about what you write, Content is King, etc.)
47. Authoritative Advice is a rare find.
48. The number of hours you need to churn out a high quality blog is more than you could ever get good paid for! (Don't quit your day job)
49. You can't just sign up for a forum and begin sharing your blog link right away! (That one shocked me - when did people make it so hard to let people know about their blogs?)
50. Don't let "statistics" discourage you.
51. Many blogs comment areas require approval from a moderator before your comment gets a chance to be heard.
52. You can really get trapped in the muddy waters surrounding blogs and forget your blog in the mess of trying to figure out what keywords you should use to get people to notice your blog.
53. Once you get into the groove of creating thoughtful clear blog postings it isn't that hard to repeat.
54. Blogging is like life - you never stop learning.
55. You're going to make errors. It's ok. Just go back and fix them.
56. If you don't know how to hyperlink you're going to want to learn that ASAP.
57. Blogging is supposed to be fun. Remember that!
58. If you wake up and think "oh man I have to write a blog posting today" - then it's time to stop blogging. Or join a group blog so you don't have to blog as much.
59. Traffic Exchanges take a lot of dedication - that means you've got to do it a lot! And doing it doesn't guarantee you targeted traffic
60. You should never feel an obligation to reciprocate a link.
61. Writing for an audience is important, but so is writing for yourself.
62. It's okay to pat yourself on the back when you write a really good blog posting. In fact if you ever say something really interesting you may want to consider submitting your quote to: CB Blogger Quotes - which exhibits quotes made by bloggers
63. Ads can be detrimental to your blog.
64. People can spot insincerity - so keep it real at all times.
65. No one knows about your blog? Don't worry you're in good company! lol Have patience and always keep your reason for blogging at the front of your mind - and if your desire to blog fades then it's okay - just because you began a blog doesn't mean you're chained
to it for life! lol
66. If you center your blog around trying to please everyone else you're never going to be satisfied - I guess the same goes for life as well!
67. Not every blog has to be "informative."
68. You can't forget to attend to your physical needs when blogging (showering, sleeping, eating, drinking enough water, taking breaks from staring at a computer screen for hours, going outside - there's an outside?)
69. There's a weird imbalance in the relationship between bloggers and their commentators. The need for validation and the emotional aspect of feeling appreciated vs. the need for finding an in to getting the ever so unreachable backlink!
70. Pretty much any value or principal you have in "real" life is applicable in the world of blogging. Don't abandon your principles out of desperation.
71. If you can't find your blog on Google neither can anyone else!
72. No one will ever really remember the URL for your blog off the top of their heads.
73. What matters to you matters to you. Don't expect it to matter to someone else.
74. If you think blogging is easy think again. It takes a lot of effort on your part. Yes that's right I said on your part.
75. You don't have to assimilate every little aspect of blogging from the onset - thinking you can will drive you crazy! And trying to will skip the driving part of that equation.
76. If you're a person who needs constant reassurance then blogging isn't for you - cause you're going to have to rely on your instincts and your intuition.
77. Confidence isn't just a state of mind - it's a state of action. In this case the actual act of blogging is in itself an act of bravery! You're telling the world watch out here I come whether you like what I have to say or not. Don't apologize for what you have to say. Speak your mind.
78. Blogging isn't about reaching an end goal - it is the process.
79. Blogging can be whatever you want it to be! Find out what you want then make it that!
80. If you use labels and make a list of those labels appear on your blog, people can readily find blog posts they're interested in by clicking on a topic rather than feeling overwhelmed by having to weed through a multitude of varying posts to find what they're looking for.
81. You may start off thinking you're going to stick to one topic but then find yourself writing posts that are "off-topic." That's okay no one ever said you had to lock yourself into one box. Branch out - heck even create another blog if your interest in another topic is that great! Or create labels so people can easily locate those different topics in your blog.
82. Writing well is important.
83. You can link your related blog postings to each other - it's okay. And it's good.
84. What You Write is Not Written in Stone!
85. You can become a successful blogger overnight.
86. With blogging you can reach for the stars but you'll never reach perfection.
87. If you make going back through your posts a habit you'll be able to improve your posts.
88. You can write long posts, just don't expect anyone to read them unless you make it worth their time.
89. Your readers will appreciate it if you find related links for them and place them within the context of your blog posts.
90. You can make changes to your blog template!
91. Check your hyperlinks. No one wants to stick around a blog that's "broken"
92. Give your readers more than what they asked for!
93. Most 101 lists only give a handful or really good tips. Why? Because people whip them out just trying to get linkbait. instead of trying to create 101 useful tips.
94. If you can, make your site an authority in its subject matter.
95. You don't have to go at blogging alone! You can create a group blog and invite people to join!
96. If you really immerse yourself in blogging you'll be able to write 101 tips on it in no-time flat!
97. Don't push yourself or you won't be able to move forward.
98. Don't forget to tell your readers why your blog is different! How many blogs do you think are out there on the exact same topic as your blog? Well let's not think about that we do want to keep our spirits up afterall! lol
99. Whenever you ask someone to link to one of your posts make sure you give them the permalink to the post not just the URL for your blog.
100. Be courteous to your fellow bloggers.
101. If I was able to write over 80 high quality blog posts in 12 days anything is possible!
102. If you type google with a lowercase g your internet spell check will underline it, but when you type it with a capital G then it recognizes it as a word. Freaky!
103. Blogger.com allows you to write your blog in different languages! Soon they're updating their available languages to 40 different languages!
104. People have different writing habits. Find out what works for you and then do that.
105. With media the way it is now you don't even have to know how to type to start a blog! You can create a video blog (vblog) or an audio blog called a podcast.
106. Become introspective. That's how I'm able to write my posts for CB Blog Success and that's how I came up with this list of 101 Tips for Blogging.
107. When you see your page appear in Google for the first time you may actually tear up!
108. Proofreading is a step you cannot delete - trust me I graduated college with a degree in writing and even I proofread my work.
109. You gain a new vocabulary as a blogger - SEO (Search Engine Optimization!), permalink (a permanent link), blogosphere (the world of blogging), linkbait (something that entices people to read your blog), ping (a computer action that allows sites to take into account new blog posts), Rss (Real Simple Syndication aka a Feed - a digest of a blog's posts which readers subscribe to).
110. You can find blog material for life as long as you follow a process which takes your idea from its inception to its completion.
111. Hey why is this list 111? I thought you said it was 101 Tips? Like I say always give people more than what they expect and you can't go wrong!
-CB Webmaster
P.S. I almost forgot one very important tip! Use a tape recorder to capture your ideas and to do lists. Once you start blogging you'll have plenty of both!
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Authoritative Advice
The world of ideas that you enter into when you blog is pretty expansive.
In fact, many people, come across the same idea time and time again only encased in different wrapping paper.
Somtimes it's good to get all those different perspectives on the same topic, but sometimes you want to read something that no one has written about (ok maybe not no one - how bout - no one has extensively and with expert knowledge written about ok)
So that's why I've decided to put postings that are the "new writing on the wall" under the heading Authoritative Advice.
This doesn't just apply to Chatblog posts alone - but to any post we come across on the internet that is talking about something that no one else has really addressed yet.
And of course, many of these authoritative posts will probably be related to the topic of blogging because that's my passion and it's what I'm researching the most.
But feel free to send me any links to any blog posts you come across (or have even written yourself) that you feel are relevant to people's needs and offers some new authoritative advice.
Awaiting your response (and not with baited breath - or linkbaited breath lol),
CB Webmaster
In fact, many people, come across the same idea time and time again only encased in different wrapping paper.
Somtimes it's good to get all those different perspectives on the same topic, but sometimes you want to read something that no one has written about (ok maybe not no one - how bout - no one has extensively and with expert knowledge written about ok)
So that's why I've decided to put postings that are the "new writing on the wall" under the heading Authoritative Advice.
This doesn't just apply to Chatblog posts alone - but to any post we come across on the internet that is talking about something that no one else has really addressed yet.
And of course, many of these authoritative posts will probably be related to the topic of blogging because that's my passion and it's what I'm researching the most.
But feel free to send me any links to any blog posts you come across (or have even written yourself) that you feel are relevant to people's needs and offers some new authoritative advice.
Awaiting your response (and not with baited breath - or linkbaited breath lol),
CB Webmaster
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Keep a To Do List
Anyone who's ever blogged knows it isn't as simple as just typing some thoughts into a post and voila that's it!
There's a lot that goes into it and your blogging life will be much happier if you stay organized!
To keep your sanity I suggest you create a "To Do List" text file on your computer.
If you have a Windows Computer just click on: Start, programs, accessories, and open: Notepad.
Then enter things you plan to do on your blog in the new text file.
And of course since this list will grow and grow - you may want to prioritize the tasks you want to do first at the top of the list.
The great thing is you can copy and paste and delete text to move it around to easiily arrange what you want to be priority tasks at the top of your text file.
Note: If you need to learn how to copy and paste scroll to the bottom of Quote Posting Guidelines for instructions (it's right under the text: How to Hyperlink).
Things you may want to consider priority tasks:
1. Errors you come across on your site.
Especially broken links, improperly loading "widgets", etc.
People get flustered easily - and if your site doesn't "appear" in order they may not return.
Just remember every day your blog and blog postings have an oppotunity to appeal to new readers!
So basic upkeep like this will safeguard you against people's impulses to find another site that isn't "broken"
2. Optimizing your blog settings.
Don't delay doing this! You'll save a lot more time in the long run if you label your posts up front instead of doing it down the road.
Your blog probably has tons of features you're not even aware of!
At blogger.com you can subscribe to their Rss Feed of their New Features called: Blogger Buzz
And remember you can always check your blog's help files
Some blog sites even have forums where users exchange tips for improving the functionality of their blogs.
One of the most important features you want to display on your blog posts is an RSS feed.
3. Self-Promote
Once you have at least 5 or more quality blog posts you're going to want to get the word out to people about your blog!
Check this out:
The Importance of Linking Your Blog Posts!
4. Things you want to research
5. Things you need to finish
And the best way to avoid more tasks accumulating on your ever-to-do list is to prevent them from accumulating in the first place!
Also I keep a text file called Blogs to Post - where I write down any ideas I have for blog posts - even if it's just one line describing what I want to write about - that way I don't forget it. And if I don't have time to write the post right now I'll have something to trigger me to remember what I wanted to write about. I also like to make notes to myself about what labels I should add to the post - to make it easier for myself later when I'm posting it and selecting labels for it!
And to keep things really organized I even have a text file called Blog Posts to Edit. This is a list of posts I've already posted that I have something new to add to (either a new thought or a link). Because I usually don't remember the title of the post off the top of my head I just write down the thought/link for each post I want to update. Then I use a dotted line to distinguish that the information below each line is for a different post that needs to be edited. Can't decide if your new thought should go in a New Post or Add to Previous Post?
You can even create a seperate list just for URLS that you want to reference in your posts - remember you can go back anytime and edit your posts and add hyperlinks to relevant blog postings or articles you come across.
Phew,
CB Webmaster
There's a lot that goes into it and your blogging life will be much happier if you stay organized!
To keep your sanity I suggest you create a "To Do List" text file on your computer.
If you have a Windows Computer just click on: Start, programs, accessories, and open: Notepad.
Then enter things you plan to do on your blog in the new text file.
And of course since this list will grow and grow - you may want to prioritize the tasks you want to do first at the top of the list.
The great thing is you can copy and paste and delete text to move it around to easiily arrange what you want to be priority tasks at the top of your text file.
Note: If you need to learn how to copy and paste scroll to the bottom of Quote Posting Guidelines for instructions (it's right under the text: How to Hyperlink).
Things you may want to consider priority tasks:
1. Errors you come across on your site.
Especially broken links, improperly loading "widgets", etc.
People get flustered easily - and if your site doesn't "appear" in order they may not return.
Just remember every day your blog and blog postings have an oppotunity to appeal to new readers!
So basic upkeep like this will safeguard you against people's impulses to find another site that isn't "broken"
2. Optimizing your blog settings.
Don't delay doing this! You'll save a lot more time in the long run if you label your posts up front instead of doing it down the road.
Your blog probably has tons of features you're not even aware of!
At blogger.com you can subscribe to their Rss Feed of their New Features called: Blogger Buzz
And remember you can always check your blog's help files
Some blog sites even have forums where users exchange tips for improving the functionality of their blogs.
One of the most important features you want to display on your blog posts is an RSS feed.
3. Self-Promote
Once you have at least 5 or more quality blog posts you're going to want to get the word out to people about your blog!
Check this out:
The Importance of Linking Your Blog Posts!
4. Things you want to research
5. Things you need to finish
And the best way to avoid more tasks accumulating on your ever-to-do list is to prevent them from accumulating in the first place!
Also I keep a text file called Blogs to Post - where I write down any ideas I have for blog posts - even if it's just one line describing what I want to write about - that way I don't forget it. And if I don't have time to write the post right now I'll have something to trigger me to remember what I wanted to write about. I also like to make notes to myself about what labels I should add to the post - to make it easier for myself later when I'm posting it and selecting labels for it!
And to keep things really organized I even have a text file called Blog Posts to Edit. This is a list of posts I've already posted that I have something new to add to (either a new thought or a link). Because I usually don't remember the title of the post off the top of my head I just write down the thought/link for each post I want to update. Then I use a dotted line to distinguish that the information below each line is for a different post that needs to be edited. Can't decide if your new thought should go in a New Post or Add to Previous Post?
You can even create a seperate list just for URLS that you want to reference in your posts - remember you can go back anytime and edit your posts and add hyperlinks to relevant blog postings or articles you come across.
Phew,
CB Webmaster
Permalink How To in Blogger.com
At this time Blogger.com does not clearly display the permalink on each blog posting for your readers to easily view.
You can fix this!
This is the method I came up with to show people how to find the permalink on my blogger.com blog postings.
First off, in case you didn't know the permalink for your blog postings IS actually at the bottom of the post - the problem is blogger.com has it labeled as the timestamp!
And trust me most people won't realize that if they click on the timestamp they'll be brought to the permalink for that post.
So here's how you can edit the text of your to timestamp to state it's a permalink.
In case you're thinking of using another word/phrase such as "Link to my blog post" -you should be aware that the reason I suggest the word "Permalink" is because it is the word most people will be looking for on your page when they want to link to your posts.
Steps:
Go to your layout page
In the center of that page it will have a large box labeled
"Blog Posts" and in the bottom right corner of this box it will
say: Edit
Click on that.
A window will pop up with a list of settings you can change (by
the way you can change any of these! Cool, huh)
Under: Select Items
Go to the third item on the list
By default it will say: at
and then there'll be a box next to it with the date/time options
Click into the box with the word: at
Now erase the word "at"
Then copy or type in this: <br><b>Permalink =></b>
Note: By default on my blog the comments were displayed right next the timestamp making it even harder for readers to distinguish the permalink.
At the bottom of this pop-up window you're in look for this phrase:
Arrange items
Then simply drag the comments box down to make it appear below the permalink instead of next to it.
I also dragged my labels down so they appear on their own line.
Then scroll to the bottom and click on: SAVE.
Then make sure you also click on the SAVE button on the Layout page.
Then your changes will be saved successfully.
Although it doesn't actually create a hyperlink for the word "Permalink" like most sites do - the little arrow we've created using the equal sign => should make it clear enough to people that the permalink is to the right.
When people place their mouse cursor over the timestamp a little label will pop up saying: permanent link
That will confirm to your readers that you're not making it up - that yes the time stamp is the permalink they need to use.
So who knew life could be this complicated? Maybe someday blogger.com will give us the option to clearly display permalinks at the bottom of our blog posts and then I'll celebrate being able to delete this post as it's purpose will become obsolete!
"Destruction, hence, like creation, is one of Nature's mandates." Marquis De Sade
Being bold as ever,
CB Webmaster
You can fix this!
This is the method I came up with to show people how to find the permalink on my blogger.com blog postings.
First off, in case you didn't know the permalink for your blog postings IS actually at the bottom of the post - the problem is blogger.com has it labeled as the timestamp!
And trust me most people won't realize that if they click on the timestamp they'll be brought to the permalink for that post.
So here's how you can edit the text of your to timestamp to state it's a permalink.
In case you're thinking of using another word/phrase such as "Link to my blog post" -you should be aware that the reason I suggest the word "Permalink" is because it is the word most people will be looking for on your page when they want to link to your posts.
Steps:
Go to your layout page
In the center of that page it will have a large box labeled
"Blog Posts" and in the bottom right corner of this box it will
say: Edit
Click on that.
A window will pop up with a list of settings you can change (by
the way you can change any of these! Cool, huh)
Under: Select Items
Go to the third item on the list
By default it will say: at
and then there'll be a box next to it with the date/time options
Click into the box with the word: at
Now erase the word "at"
Then copy or type in this: <br><b>Permalink =></b>
Note: By default on my blog the comments were displayed right next the timestamp making it even harder for readers to distinguish the permalink.
At the bottom of this pop-up window you're in look for this phrase:
Arrange items
Then simply drag the comments box down to make it appear below the permalink instead of next to it.
I also dragged my labels down so they appear on their own line.
Then scroll to the bottom and click on: SAVE.
Then make sure you also click on the SAVE button on the Layout page.
Then your changes will be saved successfully.
Although it doesn't actually create a hyperlink for the word "Permalink" like most sites do - the little arrow we've created using the equal sign => should make it clear enough to people that the permalink is to the right.
When people place their mouse cursor over the timestamp a little label will pop up saying: permanent link
That will confirm to your readers that you're not making it up - that yes the time stamp is the permalink they need to use.
So who knew life could be this complicated? Maybe someday blogger.com will give us the option to clearly display permalinks at the bottom of our blog posts and then I'll celebrate being able to delete this post as it's purpose will become obsolete!
"Destruction, hence, like creation, is one of Nature's mandates." Marquis De Sade
Being bold as ever,
CB Webmaster
Don't Worry About Pissing Off Your Readers
What? Shouldn't I care about that?
Well what I mean to say is - you don't have to tip toe around your readers.
You have the right to express your opinions as you choose - and trust me if you do express it the way that's most natural for you then your blog postings will become much more reader friendly than reader repulsive!
People are more likely to read a post by someone who is confident than someone who's so concerned about pissing them off that they never have any stimulating remarks to make at all!
BORING!!! Zzzzzzzzzzzz.....wake me up when you have an actual opinion!
People can pretty much get whatever information they are seeking anywhere online for free - so why would they choose to read what you have to say over that other guy?
Because you've got spunk, hutspa, an original comment, a quirky sense of humor - whatever it is you've got - you've gotta share it!
Thats all folks!
Your sparkling genius,
CB Webmaster
Well what I mean to say is - you don't have to tip toe around your readers.
You have the right to express your opinions as you choose - and trust me if you do express it the way that's most natural for you then your blog postings will become much more reader friendly than reader repulsive!
People are more likely to read a post by someone who is confident than someone who's so concerned about pissing them off that they never have any stimulating remarks to make at all!
BORING!!! Zzzzzzzzzzzz.....wake me up when you have an actual opinion!
People can pretty much get whatever information they are seeking anywhere online for free - so why would they choose to read what you have to say over that other guy?
Because you've got spunk, hutspa, an original comment, a quirky sense of humor - whatever it is you've got - you've gotta share it!
Thats all folks!
Your sparkling genius,
CB Webmaster
Friday, December 12, 2008
Best Internet Tip of Your Life!
How do I know this is the best internet tip of your life? I tried it! So am I the smartest person in the world? Nope. But when I see a good thing I check it out and see if it lives up to its hype!
Important note: If you have Vista Home or XP Home this tip will not work for you! I'm soooooo sorry!
So what's the tip?
Well first off I didn't come up with this tip I found it on another person's blog.
Here's the link: Get 20% More Internet Browsing Speed from Windows!
So I followed the clear steps this person outlined and completed it in less than 2 minutes. Then I went online. I have a cable connection and I thought it was fairly fast because it usually loads pages within 3-10 seconds.
But right after I performed this task when I did an internet search I got the results back in 1/4 second flat! I was absolutely floored!
And just to make sure my results were accurate I then clicked on one of the search results and it took 3 seconds to load the page fully. To compare this I tried it on another computer I have connected to the internet - it took 7 seconds! So I'm definitely going to change this setting on all my computers!
In all honesty I didn't think this tip was going to do anything - I mean why would Microsoft deliberately slow everyone's internet speed down by 20% by default? What could they possibly gain by this?
I don't know and I don't really want to know. But I am fully aware of the repercussions this Internet Tip is going to have for millions of users! That's why the second after I did it I wrote this post - I can't imagine holding onto this gem and not telling anyone about it immediately!
It's probably the best thing that has happened to me this year. (Yes I'm an avid internet user as you can probably tell from that statement) But if you use the internet even semi-frequently then you cannot afford to miss out on this tip!
So what are you waiting for? Set it up now and you'll be broswing 20% faster in 2 minutes!
Clock it!
Your VERY exuberant,
CB Webmaster
P.S. I know the first thing you're going to want to do is optimize all your computers that are connected to the internet. And then you're going to want to tell all your friends. So here's how you can do that. You can either link to the permalink for this article or you can click on the envelope icon at the bottom of this posting.
P.P.S. For tons more useful tips for Bloggers make sure and check out CB Blog Success
Important note: If you have Vista Home or XP Home this tip will not work for you! I'm soooooo sorry!
So what's the tip?
Well first off I didn't come up with this tip I found it on another person's blog.
Here's the link: Get 20% More Internet Browsing Speed from Windows!
So I followed the clear steps this person outlined and completed it in less than 2 minutes. Then I went online. I have a cable connection and I thought it was fairly fast because it usually loads pages within 3-10 seconds.
But right after I performed this task when I did an internet search I got the results back in 1/4 second flat! I was absolutely floored!
And just to make sure my results were accurate I then clicked on one of the search results and it took 3 seconds to load the page fully. To compare this I tried it on another computer I have connected to the internet - it took 7 seconds! So I'm definitely going to change this setting on all my computers!
In all honesty I didn't think this tip was going to do anything - I mean why would Microsoft deliberately slow everyone's internet speed down by 20% by default? What could they possibly gain by this?
I don't know and I don't really want to know. But I am fully aware of the repercussions this Internet Tip is going to have for millions of users! That's why the second after I did it I wrote this post - I can't imagine holding onto this gem and not telling anyone about it immediately!
It's probably the best thing that has happened to me this year. (Yes I'm an avid internet user as you can probably tell from that statement) But if you use the internet even semi-frequently then you cannot afford to miss out on this tip!
So what are you waiting for? Set it up now and you'll be broswing 20% faster in 2 minutes!
Clock it!
Your VERY exuberant,
CB Webmaster
P.S. I know the first thing you're going to want to do is optimize all your computers that are connected to the internet. And then you're going to want to tell all your friends. So here's how you can do that. You can either link to the permalink for this article or you can click on the envelope icon at the bottom of this posting.
P.P.S. For tons more useful tips for Bloggers make sure and check out CB Blog Success
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Group Blogging = No More Pressure
I predict that within the next two years we're going to see a major growth in group blogging.
So what is group blogging anyway?
It's a blog in which more than one person can create posts. Cool, huh? Talk about an interactive approach to sharing information!
So how is a group blog different from a forum?
Well forums are generally used for people to make brief comments on a question which creates a thread of comments.
So what are the benefits of group blogging?
1. It takes the pressure off of you to write posts every day! This reason alone is enough to make it worthwhile to join a group blog!
2. It allows people a venue to communicate about one topic they all love! Haven't you always wanted a place online where you could talk with other people from all over the world about your favorite things?
Sure there are newsgroups which have offered a place for people to talk about topics. Yet newsgroups are very similar to forums in that the users basically ask a question and get feedback from other users.
3. A group blog is unique in that it allows each person to create blog posts thereby creating a collection of informative "mini-articles" making it a hub for anyone interested in a one-stop site where they can stay updated on articles on their favorite subjects.
Not only that, at blogger.com you can search the group blog postings just like you search for things in search engines like yahoo or google. That means you can find all postings related to what you seek instantly!
Blogger.com even has a feature called post labels which allow the bloggers to categorize all related blogs onto one page!
At the very bottom of a blog posting the person who wrote the blog has the option to label their post - so you can find it under a common heading. Just click on the label to see the rest of the related posts.
What's great about a group blog is the related posts may come from different people - meaning you get many "different takes" instead of just one person's perspective on a topic.
Also each blogger has the option to create hyperlinks to related blog posts directly within their own post. Cool!
At blogger.com their group blogs (they call them "team blogs") allow 100 people to join! Isn't that fabulous?
4. A group blog means you don't have to create the blog or keep it updated yourself. Swell! No set up involved - you just get to join the existing group and start blogging right away! You can sign up right now and begin sharing your own blog tips!
5. Group blogs allow for group members and the public to make comments about each blog posting! Here at CB Success we moderate the comments. That means CB Webmaster will personally review them to make sure they are "actual" comments as opposed to people just serving their own self-interests.
CB Success is also enabled with instant reaction which lets people say whether or not they liked your posting with one click.
6. Our blog has RSS feeds - a great way to stay up to date with recent blog posts in one digest. If you're a blogger.com member you can "follow" our blog - which means at the bottom of your Dashboard you can see all new posts for CB Success in short form.
7. Group blogs can provide links to useful sites on the same topic.
What more could you ask for?
CB Creator,
CB Webmaster
P.S. At CB we even link to your personal blog - so if you already have a blog you don't have to give it up.
So what is group blogging anyway?
It's a blog in which more than one person can create posts. Cool, huh? Talk about an interactive approach to sharing information!
So how is a group blog different from a forum?
Well forums are generally used for people to make brief comments on a question which creates a thread of comments.
So what are the benefits of group blogging?
1. It takes the pressure off of you to write posts every day! This reason alone is enough to make it worthwhile to join a group blog!
2. It allows people a venue to communicate about one topic they all love! Haven't you always wanted a place online where you could talk with other people from all over the world about your favorite things?
Sure there are newsgroups which have offered a place for people to talk about topics. Yet newsgroups are very similar to forums in that the users basically ask a question and get feedback from other users.
3. A group blog is unique in that it allows each person to create blog posts thereby creating a collection of informative "mini-articles" making it a hub for anyone interested in a one-stop site where they can stay updated on articles on their favorite subjects.
Not only that, at blogger.com you can search the group blog postings just like you search for things in search engines like yahoo or google. That means you can find all postings related to what you seek instantly!
Blogger.com even has a feature called post labels which allow the bloggers to categorize all related blogs onto one page!
At the very bottom of a blog posting the person who wrote the blog has the option to label their post - so you can find it under a common heading. Just click on the label to see the rest of the related posts.
What's great about a group blog is the related posts may come from different people - meaning you get many "different takes" instead of just one person's perspective on a topic.
Also each blogger has the option to create hyperlinks to related blog posts directly within their own post. Cool!
At blogger.com their group blogs (they call them "team blogs") allow 100 people to join! Isn't that fabulous?
4. A group blog means you don't have to create the blog or keep it updated yourself. Swell! No set up involved - you just get to join the existing group and start blogging right away! You can sign up right now and begin sharing your own blog tips!
5. Group blogs allow for group members and the public to make comments about each blog posting! Here at CB Success we moderate the comments. That means CB Webmaster will personally review them to make sure they are "actual" comments as opposed to people just serving their own self-interests.
CB Success is also enabled with instant reaction which lets people say whether or not they liked your posting with one click.
6. Our blog has RSS feeds - a great way to stay up to date with recent blog posts in one digest. If you're a blogger.com member you can "follow" our blog - which means at the bottom of your Dashboard you can see all new posts for CB Success in short form.
7. Group blogs can provide links to useful sites on the same topic.
What more could you ask for?
CB Creator,
CB Webmaster
P.S. At CB we even link to your personal blog - so if you already have a blog you don't have to give it up.
The Blog Posting Machine Effect
Well you've written an intelligible funny blog posting that is original and......are you sure it's original? Well of course it's original I just thought it up...sounds great in theory...but....
In actuality an idea you had for a blog posting in all probability already exists somewhere online
WHAT?!?!?! Are you kidding me? Nope.
It's OKAY - don't worry - it's a GOOD THING!
How can that be a good thing?
Well I'm glad you asked!
It just means you now have the opportunity to add hyperlinks in your blog posting.
How did this happen?? I mean two people with the same thought?
Well, you got an idea that happens to be on the verge of becoming a hot topic - how? How on earth did you get this idea? Well it's rather simple actually.
I call it: The blog posting machine effect.
Once you start posting passionately about something you keep cycling through the process.
Questions....answers..trials..new thoughts...new blog posting by you...
And you get into this groove where the ideas keep spilling out!
Now some of these ideas may already have hit mainstream and you are finding out about it at the same time someone else is - that's fine.
All it means is you get to become one of those forerunners in your topic field - remember my motto - there's enough success for everyone to go around.
What I do when I come across similar blog posts by other people is link directly to their posts in my own blog post.
It doesn't matter if I had the idea first or if they did - the important thing is passing on the information to the readers - and by adding your "competitors" link to your own blog post - you're giving your readers what they want and giving them more for their money - they get a more comphrensive view of the topic for one low price lol
Your Definitively thinking,
CB Webmaster
In actuality an idea you had for a blog posting in all probability already exists somewhere online
WHAT?!?!?! Are you kidding me? Nope.
It's OKAY - don't worry - it's a GOOD THING!
How can that be a good thing?
Well I'm glad you asked!
It just means you now have the opportunity to add hyperlinks in your blog posting.
How did this happen?? I mean two people with the same thought?
Well, you got an idea that happens to be on the verge of becoming a hot topic - how? How on earth did you get this idea? Well it's rather simple actually.
I call it: The blog posting machine effect.
Once you start posting passionately about something you keep cycling through the process.
Questions....answers..trials..new thoughts...new blog posting by you...
And you get into this groove where the ideas keep spilling out!
Now some of these ideas may already have hit mainstream and you are finding out about it at the same time someone else is - that's fine.
All it means is you get to become one of those forerunners in your topic field - remember my motto - there's enough success for everyone to go around.
What I do when I come across similar blog posts by other people is link directly to their posts in my own blog post.
It doesn't matter if I had the idea first or if they did - the important thing is passing on the information to the readers - and by adding your "competitors" link to your own blog post - you're giving your readers what they want and giving them more for their money - they get a more comphrensive view of the topic for one low price lol
Your Definitively thinking,
CB Webmaster
Thursday, December 4, 2008
How to Get Great Ideas for Your Blog Posts Every Day!
Since most people focus on just one blog - make it great! How does a blog become great? Content - or in other words many many posts! Be a blog posting machine! lol
But I don't know what to write about? No problem. It's easy all you have to do is brainstorm a little.
Open up a document on your computer or if you like doing things the old school way grab a pen and paper (actually you may want to try this method because there is something powerful about the physical act of writing down your ideas - I don't know how to describe it - I only know from DOING - that it can bring out a new level of creativity in you).
Now that you're armed with your writing media stare off into space! What??!? lol Seriously - you want to just sit there and IMAGINE. That's what you're going to do. Don't worry if you feel silly at first, trust me once it works once you'll never doubt this method again!
So what should I imagine? lol That is a funny question but an apt one no less!
Imagine yourself asking questions - to begin with all you need is one little idea or question.
Let's say your question is: How can I make money selling dog toys online?
Instead of going - I have no idea how to go about answering this question and just giving up - give yourself a chance first.
Let's try your question out for a stroll down a busy city street.
So here you are walking down store fronts and there's one that's selling dog toys! Wow! What a coincidence! lol
Now peer in the window - what do you see? A store owner behind the register smiling and counting big wads of cash...okay...let's keep looking around....a variety of dog collars on a rack some with different features and some even on sale.
BAM! This is what I call your first jump off point....are you ready to fly? Here we go!
Right away these questions pop into your mind:
How many collars should I sell?
What collars should I sell?
What collars are popular?
What color collars are popular?
Does my dog like his collar?
What features do I like in my dog's collar?
Can I make my own collars to sell?
How much do collars cost?
How much could I sell collars for and still be reasonable for my clients?
How many collars should I buy and keep in stock?
Can I purchase some dog collars wholesale and then be able to sell them for cheaper than my competitors?
What about people who have several dogs - what are the best collars for them to walk their dogs at the same time?
What about decorations? What are the current trends in dog bling?
Should I cater to girl's dogs because a lot of girls like to dress up their toy dogs?
Should I only sell toy dog collars?
Is their a better market out there right now for toy dog collars instead of just all collars in general?
If I specialize in toy dog collars what would be the benefits? The repercussions? etc.
How can I become the specialist everyone turns to to buy their toy dog collars?
Well....you get my point....zooom zooooom zooooooooooooom! It flies by really fast - if you're not a fast typist or writer I suggest you get a tape recorder and tape your ideas as they fly out of your mouth!
So now what? I've got all these great questions which can help me but what do I do with them????
It's so simple it's staring you right in the face - pick the question that is the highest priority to you in the moment and do a straightforward internet search on it - such as in google or yahoo.
Don't be surprised if you immediately come across some helpful tips, answers, or information which can aid you in your decision to specialize in toy dog collars or not.
Have fun! Just make sure you do this when you won't be interrupted - trust me - when you're on a roll and someone says "Hey it's time for dinner" You're going to dread that meal! lol
What if I don't have any free time? Nice try! We all have to go to the bathroom sometime during the day and most of us (I hope) take a shower or bath daily - just put your tape recorder and a towel nearby and you'll have at least 10-30 minutes a day of uninterrupted time to brainstorm!
Get going I want to read your great blog postings!
Your friendly,
CB Webmaster
P.S. Hey if you've got any left over free time you might wanna try this technique too!
But I don't know what to write about? No problem. It's easy all you have to do is brainstorm a little.
Open up a document on your computer or if you like doing things the old school way grab a pen and paper (actually you may want to try this method because there is something powerful about the physical act of writing down your ideas - I don't know how to describe it - I only know from DOING - that it can bring out a new level of creativity in you).
Now that you're armed with your writing media stare off into space! What??!? lol Seriously - you want to just sit there and IMAGINE. That's what you're going to do. Don't worry if you feel silly at first, trust me once it works once you'll never doubt this method again!
So what should I imagine? lol That is a funny question but an apt one no less!
Imagine yourself asking questions - to begin with all you need is one little idea or question.
Let's say your question is: How can I make money selling dog toys online?
Instead of going - I have no idea how to go about answering this question and just giving up - give yourself a chance first.
Let's try your question out for a stroll down a busy city street.
So here you are walking down store fronts and there's one that's selling dog toys! Wow! What a coincidence! lol
Now peer in the window - what do you see? A store owner behind the register smiling and counting big wads of cash...okay...let's keep looking around....a variety of dog collars on a rack some with different features and some even on sale.
BAM! This is what I call your first jump off point....are you ready to fly? Here we go!
Right away these questions pop into your mind:
How many collars should I sell?
What collars should I sell?
What collars are popular?
What color collars are popular?
Does my dog like his collar?
What features do I like in my dog's collar?
Can I make my own collars to sell?
How much do collars cost?
How much could I sell collars for and still be reasonable for my clients?
How many collars should I buy and keep in stock?
Can I purchase some dog collars wholesale and then be able to sell them for cheaper than my competitors?
What about people who have several dogs - what are the best collars for them to walk their dogs at the same time?
What about decorations? What are the current trends in dog bling?
Should I cater to girl's dogs because a lot of girls like to dress up their toy dogs?
Should I only sell toy dog collars?
Is their a better market out there right now for toy dog collars instead of just all collars in general?
If I specialize in toy dog collars what would be the benefits? The repercussions? etc.
How can I become the specialist everyone turns to to buy their toy dog collars?
Well....you get my point....zooom zooooom zooooooooooooom! It flies by really fast - if you're not a fast typist or writer I suggest you get a tape recorder and tape your ideas as they fly out of your mouth!
So now what? I've got all these great questions which can help me but what do I do with them????
It's so simple it's staring you right in the face - pick the question that is the highest priority to you in the moment and do a straightforward internet search on it - such as in google or yahoo.
Don't be surprised if you immediately come across some helpful tips, answers, or information which can aid you in your decision to specialize in toy dog collars or not.
Have fun! Just make sure you do this when you won't be interrupted - trust me - when you're on a roll and someone says "Hey it's time for dinner" You're going to dread that meal! lol
What if I don't have any free time? Nice try! We all have to go to the bathroom sometime during the day and most of us (I hope) take a shower or bath daily - just put your tape recorder and a towel nearby and you'll have at least 10-30 minutes a day of uninterrupted time to brainstorm!
Get going I want to read your great blog postings!
Your friendly,
CB Webmaster
P.S. Hey if you've got any left over free time you might wanna try this technique too!
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