27 Feb
By Mary Anne Durkee
Times Online has come up with 50 of the World’s Best Food Blogs. I have been having a feast since yesterday just blog hopping. From main dishes, side dishes, appetizers to desserts just about anything or maybe should say everything that I could think of is there here. A foodie’s wish come true. It’s all a delicious world. I am so tempted to pick up the fork and spoon and get started.
This whole thing of surfing through foodie blogs has actually got me thinking about what is it that makes a blog stand above the rest. With hundreds and thousands of food blogs with varied themes making their entry into the web world each day what is it that can make you different?
Each one of us bloggers here is passionate about food, eating, cooking, writing and want a big share of the pie. However, what should you do to make yourself heard? I have been able to come up with a few observations while surfing through the blogs:
-Content sure is king in the blogging world. A blogger adds a personal touch by sharing his/her personal experiences and this is what makes a good read. When I surf it is useful and interesting content that makes me stop by at a particular site. Some recipe that interests me, a tip that I can use or an interesting food article is what attracts my attention. The quality of content is very important.
-Speaking of quality is quantity a question that I consider. As a blogger, I know the sheer hard work that goes behind creating quality content but the key to success is being regular or quantity. When I visit a blog today and I like it, I make it a point to drop by a few days later. For me new content every time I visit is important something that keeps going. A few visits and if there is still no change or nothing new and interesting then I drop it from my list. Regular content that is of high quality and useful to the visitors is what brings them back I conclude.
-One observation of the blogging world is that inspite of each one trying to get a higher page rank and getting maximum traffic there is a camaraderie that comes out so very clearly. Each of the passionate and regular bloggers make it a point every day or every few days to visit other blogs, leave comments, try out recipes and techniques from other blogs and also the blog events. There are events held by some or the other blogs each month on a particular theme with others participating enthusiastically by sending in their entries in the form of innovative recipes and even food pictures.
Although for being high on the search engine ranking each one blogger works with search engine optimized content and link building, but the underlying strength of the blogging world is the element of fun, entertainment and camaraderie.
Mary-Anne is a featured member and regular contributor at ifood.tv, a global food network, featuring recipes from all over the world. Other popular healthy recipes videos on ifood.tv include Curry Recipes, Desert recipes and Dessert recipes
26 Feb
By Dan Miller
When blogging first began to catch on, people could create their posts, get indexed, be found, and get paid for the ads as traffic flowed through. Numerous free money making blogs were being created. It is important to blow with the winds of change in order to profit from your blogs.
Search engines have changed the manner in which they treat weblogs. It excited the engines because they found freshly updated content everywhere they turned,when they were relatively new. This was wonderful for a certain amount of time but eventually the search engines caught on. “Splogs” started popping up all over the internet. Just because there is a blog on the internet, it doesn’t mean there is any quality to it’s content. Today there are people who think that splogging is the way to go,but you are going to create a real business which will create lasting income.
The next thing that has changed is that it is now easy to get noticed. In the past, there wasn’t much competition so it wasn’t difficult to have a top rated blog. Now a days, more and more people are getting their own. The result of this is that it can get rather crowded when you are attempting to make a big entrance.
In no way does this mean you should quit just because there are tons of other people are already doing it! You need to step up your game,all it means is that. Think about what are the factors that make your content unique. Think of what you’ll do to get your visitors to return again and again. You must stand out from the crowd on today’s Internet.
The 3rd thing which changed in regards to blogging are the choices of monetization. The times of throwing up some Adsense and making big bucks are over. Making money can of course can be slightly harder. Depending on who you ask however, once you learn what’s right for your market there is a chance your returns can actually be much higher then what they used to be.
Lastly, there have been many changes in the function of a blog. In the past, people would write about items they found on the web, which become known as a “weblog”. Blogs can provide a plethora of information on every subject.
If your blog is simply commentary on what others say and sell, you need to step up your game if you’re going to survive. The best method is to write compelling and though provoking blog posts that catch the audience’s attention. You aren’t simply talking about the game that others are playing; rather, you’re creating the game as you go.
The only thing constant about Internet marketing tactics is that they are constantly changing! To become a successful blogger, you must stand out from the crowd.
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23 Feb
An Effective Cover Letter Is Your Ticket to a New Job
Nearly everyone can write a cover letter if they put their mind to it and ask for help, if needed. Effective cover letters display the real person behind the words. A hiring manage can tell at a glance if you are authentic or pretentious. So write an effective cover letter right from the start. Let the employer know that you’re well-qualified for the job, eager to fill it, and that you intend to be an asset to the company and a strong team player. Hiring managers are looking for people who will add, not detract from the mission of their organization. Be such a person starting now.
23 Feb
Logo Design Information
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23 Feb
Bible Quote
Matthew 14:14
When jesus christ picture landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.
Matthew 14:13-15 (in Context) Matthew 14