Comments on: 6 Things I Tell People Who Are Looking To Start A Blog http://wpbloghost.com/blog/tips-to-starting-a-blog/ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:37:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: John Hoff http://wpbloghost.com/blog/tips-to-starting-a-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-942 John Hoff Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:04:10 +0000 http://wpbloghost.com/blog/?p=2341#comment-942 LOL Barbara. It is fun and can be addicting, can't it. I suppose blogging can also be discouraging when you see others do so well for themselves and you cannot (not yet anyway). For me, I know what I need to do next. I need to create a newsletter. I've been really slacking in that area. LOL Barbara. It is fun and can be addicting, can’t it.

I suppose blogging can also be discouraging when you see others do so well for themselves and you cannot (not yet anyway).

For me, I know what I need to do next. I need to create a newsletter. I’ve been really slacking in that area.

]]> By: Barbara Swafford http://wpbloghost.com/blog/tips-to-starting-a-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-939 Barbara Swafford Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:51:50 +0000 http://wpbloghost.com/blog/?p=2341#comment-939 Hi John, That's true about asking a new blogger why they want to start a blog. Granted, some do hear of how they can make six figures by blogging, but they forget to read the "fine print" that shows those six figure bloggers have been doing it for many years. With that said, making money was one of my motives when I started blogging, and in some aspects I'm happy it was as now I'm a blogoholic and can't see my life without the blog. Hmmmmm! .-= Barbara Swafford´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bloggingwithoutablog/DWWZ/~3/Ki7t-nUnAbs/" rel="nofollow">Write Responsibly Right From The Start</a> =-. Hi John,

That’s true about asking a new blogger why they want to start a blog. Granted, some do hear of how they can make six figures by blogging, but they forget to read the “fine print” that shows those six figure bloggers have been doing it for many years.

With that said, making money was one of my motives when I started blogging, and in some aspects I’m happy it was as now I’m a blogoholic and can’t see my life without the blog. Hmmmmm!
Barbara Swafford´s last blog ..Write Responsibly Right From The Start My ComLuv Profile

]]> By: John Hoff http://wpbloghost.com/blog/tips-to-starting-a-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-938 John Hoff Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:11:24 +0000 http://wpbloghost.com/blog/?p=2341#comment-938 "Do as I say, not as I do." I hear you Vered. It's like learning to play the guitar (I've played since I was 11). You could learn how to play without any guitar lessons, but if you take lessons, you'll probably learn quicker. Likewise, if you develop a blogging plan from the start, you'll probably achieve your goal quicker. Not always the case, but the odds are more in your favor. “Do as I say, not as I do.”

I hear you Vered. It’s like learning to play the guitar (I’ve played since I was 11). You could learn how to play without any guitar lessons, but if you take lessons, you’ll probably learn quicker.

Likewise, if you develop a blogging plan from the start, you’ll probably achieve your goal quicker.

Not always the case, but the odds are more in your favor.

]]> By: vered - blogger for hire http://wpbloghost.com/blog/tips-to-starting-a-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-935 vered - blogger for hire Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:10:21 +0000 http://wpbloghost.com/blog/?p=2341#comment-935 Many bloggers (including me) start a blog without ever asking themselves, "why am I starting a blog? What are my goals?" It seems to have worked for me, but these days when people ask me about starting a blog, I always tell them they should answer that question first. Many bloggers (including me) start a blog without ever asking themselves, “why am I starting a blog? What are my goals?” It seems to have worked for me, but these days when people ask me about starting a blog, I always tell them they should answer that question first.

]]> By: John Hoff http://wpbloghost.com/blog/tips-to-starting-a-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-931 John Hoff Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:46:27 +0000 http://wpbloghost.com/blog/?p=2341#comment-931 Anytime, Davina ;) The key to upgrades are backups. Upgrades have broken sites, plugins, themes, etc. A good backup is a necessity. Anytime, Davina ;)

The key to upgrades are backups. Upgrades have broken sites, plugins, themes, etc. A good backup is a necessity.

]]> By: Davina http://wpbloghost.com/blog/tips-to-starting-a-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-930 Davina Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:35:57 +0000 http://wpbloghost.com/blog/?p=2341#comment-930 John, I can't tell you how pleased I am with your support. I'm technically challenged and something as simple as upgrading to the latest WordPress version makes me wary. I'd much rather leave it in your capable hands. Thank you! .-= Davina´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ShadesOfCrimson/~3/UaP6plHvbeE/" rel="nofollow">The Key To Vacation Thyme</a> =-. John, I can’t tell you how pleased I am with your support. I’m technically challenged and something as simple as upgrading to the latest WordPress version makes me wary. I’d much rather leave it in your capable hands. Thank you!
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]]> By: John Hoff http://wpbloghost.com/blog/tips-to-starting-a-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-929 John Hoff Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:44:57 +0000 http://wpbloghost.com/blog/?p=2341#comment-929 Hi Cath. Good to see you! At least if you're going to be one in a zillion you <em>better</em> be passionate about it, right? Thanks for your kind words about our company. We definitely try our best. Hi Cath. Good to see you!

At least if you’re going to be one in a zillion you better be passionate about it, right?

Thanks for your kind words about our company. We definitely try our best.

]]> By: Cath Lawson http://wpbloghost.com/blog/tips-to-starting-a-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-928 Cath Lawson Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:08:11 +0000 http://wpbloghost.com/blog/?p=2341#comment-928 Hi John - I love your updated theme. Ditto what Betsy says. Before I used your hosting company, I used one that offered Fantastico - unfortunately their service sucked. Now - I will only use your hosting company. People really need to listen to what you say about writing what you're passionate about. Too many people start writing about "how to make money blogging" and become one of the zillions of other crappy blogs writing about the same thing. Hi John – I love your updated theme. Ditto what Betsy says. Before I used your hosting company, I used one that offered Fantastico – unfortunately their service sucked. Now – I will only use your hosting company.

People really need to listen to what you say about writing what you’re passionate about. Too many people start writing about “how to make money blogging” and become one of the zillions of other crappy blogs writing about the same thing.

]]> By: John Hoff http://wpbloghost.com/blog/tips-to-starting-a-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-925 John Hoff Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:56:39 +0000 http://wpbloghost.com/blog/?p=2341#comment-925 <strong>Betsy</strong> Thank you very much for the kind words. Hey I might toss that quote in somewhere if you don't mind. True I might speak English, but I dream in 0's and 1's LOL. <strong>Ching Ya</strong> My problem when I first began blogging was that I already knew a lot about web development and web marketing. While that can be a good thing, it can also be a bad thing because you *think* you know everything. I really didn't though. If anyone looks back into my archives what you'll see is I started blogging about entrepreneurial and general web development topics and then gradually as I learned more about WordPress focused more on blogging and using WordPress (wow that was a long sentence). Ah the good ol' days. Betsy
Thank you very much for the kind words. Hey I might toss that quote in somewhere if you don’t mind. True I might speak English, but I dream in 0′s and 1′s LOL.

Ching Ya
My problem when I first began blogging was that I already knew a lot about web development and web marketing. While that can be a good thing, it can also be a bad thing because you *think* you know everything. I really didn’t though. If anyone looks back into my archives what you’ll see is I started blogging about entrepreneurial and general web development topics and then gradually as I learned more about WordPress focused more on blogging and using WordPress (wow that was a long sentence).

Ah the good ol’ days.

]]> By: Ching Ya http://wpbloghost.com/blog/tips-to-starting-a-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-924 Ching Ya Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:26:56 +0000 http://wpbloghost.com/blog/?p=2341#comment-924 This post reminds me so much the time I started blogging. All the questions and doubts, from a personal blog to a niche blog.. it's not an easy process but an enjoyable one. I must agree with the suggestions given above. If you ever plan to go serious with your blogging, always go for self-hosting. Wordpress can assure you with much relevance and convenience; multiple plugins to choose from and full control of your site. @wchingya Social/Blogging Tracker This post reminds me so much the time I started blogging. All the questions and doubts, from a personal blog to a niche blog.. it’s not an easy process but an enjoyable one. I must agree with the suggestions given above. If you ever plan to go serious with your blogging, always go for self-hosting. WordPress can assure you with much relevance and convenience; multiple plugins to choose from and full control of your site.

@wchingya
Social/Blogging Tracker

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