So, you have published the best post you have written so far. You’re very proud of it – shared it via Twitter, Facebook and other social networking sites and promoted it in every possible way. You surely wanted (and expected) comments to pour in. But then, it didn’t. There are simple ways on how you can get readers to comment on your blog posts. Yes, writing high quality content and promoting it are necessary. But sometimes, it may not be enough. Adding some elements to your posts can do the trick. Below are some of the techniques to get more blog comments. 1. Invite readers to comment. If you haven’t tried asking your readers to leave comments, it is now time to start doing so. Although readers can...
The features, versatility, and ease of use that are provided by Google Chrome meant that a significant number of computer users are now using it as the web browser of choice. Yet, if there is one thing that used to limit Chrome compared to its counterparts like Mozilla Firefox, it is the lack of extensions. Mozilla has a dedicated community of developers who regularly come up with add-ons, enabling it to maintain a loyal following...
As a blogger, it’s your job to keep your readers engaged with your content. One way to do that is by making it easy for them to share your content with their network. That being said, check out the social media widgets and tools you can integrate to your blog to spur networking activity. DISQUS With its powerful and user-friendly features, DISCQUS can step up your blog’s existing comment system. It allows readers to post comments using...
Are you concerned about your site’s security? You should be. Every day, there are thousands of attempts to hack into unsuspecting websites, big and small. WordPress sites, in particular, are targeted because it comes in a basic, open-source platform. It is a highly flexible platform that can be customized according to the user’s needs. Unfortunately, its features also mean it has one main weakness: security. Users are solely responsible for the security of their blogs. Fortunately,...
For every beautiful blog template currently in existence, there are 4,182 hideous themes. It can be difficult, then, to find the right template for you. Further, you can't just find a good theme — you have to find your good theme. image: http://www.mad4mobilephones.com Click it. I dare you. It has to work for your design taste, your branding, your industry, and (perhaps most importantly) your preferred color scheme. Luckily, there are themes...
When you think about the reasons that are given to support the open source initiative, the main reason would be the cost. Since open source software is offered free of charge, there are few that would deny that this is a huge reason for using open source programs. In addition to this main benefit, open source programs are also less expensive to run and support. This is due in large part to the...
I set up my first blog in 2006. Since that time I've created about a dozen blogs and contributed to dozens more. I've learned from my various mistakes over the last several years, and have probably made just about every slip-up you can imagine. Image Credit. No one needs three themes for one, one-day holiday. One of my more critical "whoops" tendencies, however, is of special note — largely because it's so common. That habit? Obsessively,...
This is a guest post by Warner Carter. Warner is interested in everything online that fuels discovery. He finds SEO a facinating puzzle so of course he works for an SEO Reseller, Endless Rise Contrary to what others think, blogs need branding, too. We all know that, as a blog becomes public on the World Wide Web, the owner bears the initial concern of attracting his or her initial readers. To gain a reader...
The iPhone is one of the most powerful gadgets for any user, whether being utilized for professional or personal use. This is especially true when your combine the immense power of this mobile powerhouse with the resources of your computer. However, sending files to and from the iPhone can be a little tricky. In this guide, we will walk you through the best ways to sync up files between your desktop platforms and the...
If you own a small business blog one of your main goals is to attract and retain visitors.What else is a blog for- let alone a small business blog. Little things, such as options for users and the interface can do wonders for bounce rates and the success of your site. You can't trust just a general analytics tool, such as Statcounter. The most successful sites are able to convert only a small...
