IHB #009: How to use NewsGator or Google Reader

Do you spend time going from one website or blog to the next in search of a recent post? Do you know there are easier methods to subscribe and read all your blogs (and possibly podcasts)? An aggregator, is typically an application that allows one to read or subscribe to a news feed (ie blog, podcast, etc). Aggregators, such as…

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IHB #008: Domain Name Registration and Hosting Services

Before we can setup a blog that is uses a web hosting service, we need our own domain name. Examples of domain names are ihelpbloggers.com, cnn.com, wordpress.org and many others. Domain names must be purchased and registered with a legitimate registrar that has the legal authority to sell and grant ownership of a domain. Once the domain is purchased, a…

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IHB #002: Define a Niche for the Blog

Article and video about how to define a niche for a blog because narrowing your focus is key to a successful blog. Defining a nicheW is critical to attracting potential readers.  The niche or focus of the blog should be exciting and fresh. Hopefully, it offers something to the readers that is not found anywhere else on the internet or…

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