If you already have blog, you probably know about the following bloggers. If not, it is the time you should know and follow them in order to build an effective and memorable blog.
The resources mentioned below are gathered during the course of my blogging, using which I learned (still learning) a lot about blogging. I would like to bring them all to one place for easy reference.
The list from 1 to 5 are about ‘writing tips‘ and more focused into content generation for your blog.
6 to 8 help you understand more about freelancing and working from home.
9 and 10 are wealthy resources for monetizing, more focused into marketing your blog and making money from it.
1# ProBlogger Blog Tips by Darren Rowse
Blog tips to help you make money blogging. Darren started blogging in 2002. He built his blogging into an income source and became a full time blogger.
In his own words,
This site is dedicated to helping other bloggers learn the skills of blogging, share their own experiences and promote the blogging medium.
I started it in September 2004 mainly because I wanted to keep a record of what I was learning about blogging for money. Since then I’ve added over well over 3500 articles, tips, tutorials and case studies to my archives here.
2# Daily Blog Tips by Daniel Scocco
He started blogging in 2005, and the experience completely changed the way he interacted with the Internet.
Through out these years he launched several successful blogs, and Daily Blog Tips is the place where he shares what he learned along the way.
The blog was nominated under the “Best Web Development Blog” category on the 2007 Weblog Awards, and currently it is ranked number 29 among the most popular blogs in the world (according to Technorati). And a must follow blog for every blogger.
I love the ‘Blogging Idol’ contest run by DailyBlogTips. Right now ‘Blogging Idol 2′ is running and you can catch it here.
3# CopyBlogger by Brian Clark
Copywriting tips for online marketing success.
With nearly 45000 subscribers, CopyBlogger helps bloggers learn how important the content is and teaches how to write great content.
Content drives the Internet, and using the right words in the right way will determine not only how well your site converts visitors into sales, but also how well you rank in search engines and how many links you get.
Now that blogging has become the smartest strategy for growing an authoritative web site, it’s your copywriting skills that will set you apart and help you succeed. Copyblogger is all about helping you:
- get traffic
- gain subscribers
- attract links
- sell something!
All you need to do is write in a strategic, persuasive, compelling manner.
As a fan of branding and advertising, CopyBlogger is my favorite mentor for blogging.
4# Men With Pens
The three men with pens behind this blog are James, Harry and Charlie, the Pen Men.
Men with pens provides writing tips, blog design tips and many more including an excellent discussion forum and periodic contests.
Here are some of the fast facts,
- Men with Pens is #2 in the Top Ten Best Blogs for Writers 2008/2009.
- Our old blog, Web Content Writer Tips, was #4 in the Top Ten Best Blogs for Writers 2007/2008.
- James is a regular featured Copyblogger writer. Copyblogger is the largest copywriting blog with over 40,000 daily readers.
5# Write To Done by Leo Babauta
Write to done is about the craft and art of writing. Leo Babauta of ZenHabits has put everything he learned about writing in one place called ‘Write To Done’.
Also follow ZenHabits for inspiration, motivation and life lessons.
6# Freelance Folder
The blog for freelancers and web-workers, providing writing tips, work from home tips, freelancing tips.
Freelance Folder is a multi-authored blog dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and freelancers. Whether you’re a blogger, writer, publisher, designer, artist, small business owner or entrepreneur, Freelance Folder is for you. At Freelance Folder you will find articles that provides you with the tools and information you need to succeed!
7# Freelance Switch
FreelanceSwitch is a site for freelancers. Whether you’ve been freelancing for years, have just started or are considering making the switch, this is the place to get all the information and support you need.
FreelanceSwitch covers all the topics freelancers need to know about in our daily posts. We run a freelance job board and have regular podcasts so you can learn a little something while you work or commute….
8# Smashing Magazine
Smashing Magazine is really smashing, founded in 2006, delivers useful and innovative content for designers and developers. Ok, then what for a blogger from other niche. Yes, there is much for you also. You can find writing tips and many wordpress plugins and themes, also many useful freebies.
9# Entrepreneurs Journey by Yaro Starak
Entrepreneurs Journey is an Internet business blog by Yaro Starak. He is the man behind the great blog mastermind mentoring program.
Entrepreneur-Journey.com is a blog (weblog) website aimed at those interested in Internet business and Blogging.
You will find:
- A repository of useful articles for web entrepreneurs. The articles are aimed to help you with all aspects of starting and running your own Internet business and making money online.
- A collection of audio podcast recordings about Internet business. You can listen to the recordings at any time on your MP3 player or through your computer speakers.
10# Strategic Profits by Rich Schefren
Strategic Profits helps you run your blog like a small business, giving you tips on Internet marketing and making money from it.
Have happy reading and happy blogging. You can add more blogging resources you know in the comments below.
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