Top 10 tips for beginner bloggers
In this Web 2.0 world we are all beginners at something. Even though I've been blogging for 5 years, I only know what I know. The recent boom in social networking sites and technology like Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Sprout can be tempting, fun, and overwhelming. But everyone I network with says, "Ya gotta start somewhere, so just start!"
In the spirit of getting started, here's a list of my current favorite links. Add yours as a comment to make it better! It's social networking after all.
#1 Tip: Go Blog! Here are 9 other resources to assist you:
Blogging Tips for Beginners on Problogger
Why Blog on Typepad.com
Getting Started with Blogging Software on NTEN
Choosing Your Topic on Problogger
Basic HTML Tags on Problogger
Blogs in Plain English on Common Craft
How Bloggers Do It on How To Save The World
Social Media in Plain English on Common Craft
The Essential Elements of a Writer's Online Presence by Jane Friedman
Tags: blogging, how to
Topics: Social networking, Training, Web 2.0
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