Be A Better Blogger

I am reading this great book, 10 Quick Steps to Chris Pirillo's Blog Traffic School, by Chris Pirillo and David Lawrence. I downloaded it from Audible.

I am still getting the hang of this blog thing. One thing mentioned in this book are "group blogs," I have never red a group blog before. Know of any good ones?

Here are my notes for steps one through five.

1. Have a reason to blogg- Don’t just post to post. Don’t be a textual exibitionist!

2. find a chassis that suits you- Find the colors you like. Learn the html or the specialized strings. Get your hands dirty to find the “look,” you like.

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3. know your driving style- Blogger know yourself. Be consistent in your style and be true to your inner voice.

4. remember to signal and watch for pedestrians- What news matters to you? What bloggs have your respect and do you enjoy? Create a blogg roll.
I don't quite get this one yet, but the book says that one can be set up at Blog Rolling

It is also a good idea to go to other people's blogs to comment once and a while. This builds community and encourages people to come to your site to comment on your blog. Remember though--- - be careful what you say, these words may follow you around FOREVER!

5. Watch the Roads- look at the topography of your space. Who is reading your blog? What are others reading?
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