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While I was checking some stats, I noticed traffic coming from “some websites“, at first I didn’t mind, I mean who wouldn’t want some free traffic? But after doing a little more research, I found some sites that I are kinda going against what I believe in when it comes to commenting on blogs. I believe it’s about conversations and adding value to discussions.

Ok, most of you know that this blog is “DoFollow“, meaning when you write a comment you get a link back to your site. And some PR checker tools are returning a PR5 for this blog. (don’t worry, this post is not really about PageRank)

I think you’re starting to see where I’m going….

So there is over 4,500 comments on this blog, that means I give quite a bit of link love. That I don’t mind, I think dofollow is an awesome way of rewarding people that take the time to leave comments. [Read more →]

Tags: Blogging, Conversational Blogging, Links by Jon - SmartWealthyRich
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Well, the goal was to get 1000 subscribers in the first month. Which would have been quite awesome, but it didn’t happen. Instead, it took 3 months to get 1261 RSS readers. Don’t get me wrong, I think this is pretty nice! :)

Sometimes you gotta aim high, and then re-adjust. That’s what I did.

So, since every single blogger out there has a post on how you can increase your RSS numbers, I thought I’d write one too (no “sure-fire ways” post here, just my personal experience)! :) [Read more →]

Tags: Blogging, Conversational Blogging, Social Networking by Jon - SmartWealthyRich
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Whatever it is, I’d like to know, leave a comment! :)

Tags: Blogging, Conversational Blogging, Creativity by Jon - SmartWealthyRich
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Hey folks, since my last post I’ve been thinking a lot about my blog, what I could do to get back in the mood (cause I so freakin want to!), and thought I’d write a list of things I think will help me, and hopefully help you too if you’re ever in a bad blogging mood (guess it happens to everyone from time to time).

Liz Strauss wrote an excellent post this week titled: 10 Ways to Kill the Kudzu and Get Your Blogging Mojo Back, so I thought I’d write a list of things I will do to get back into it! ;) [Read more →]

Tags: Blogging, Conversational Blogging, News by Jon - SmartWealthyRich
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Yes it does! One sure-fire way to get more attention to your own blog is to guest blog on other blogs. Sounds pretty simple, yet a lot of writers don’t do it. But why?

Writing For Free? No Way!

We all want to be rewarded for our efforts, money is one thing, but what about increasing your readership and getting more exposure? It’ll probably make you more money in the long run anyway. It sure is fun to get paid for writing a post, but it depends on your goals. [Read more →]

Tags: Blogging, Conversational Blogging, Networking, Writing by Jon - SmartWealthyRich
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Writers get writer’s block, and bloggers get blogger’s block.

But what if you do have a lot of ideas, and know what you want to write about, but don’t have time? Can you still run a blog and update it, say, 5 times a week?

Sure you can.

I find that my best posts (the ones that got the most traffic and comments) were written when I was in a rush, as in “I have to leave the house in 20 minutes, gotta write something“.

Start With Writing A Headline And Sub-Headlines

Often when you start by writing the headline, it’s easier to write the post (works for me). So, choose a topic related to your niche, write a headline (doesn’t have to be perfect yet), then write around 5 sub-headlines, so it’ll be easier to write the whole post. [Read more →]

Tags: Blogging, Conversational Blogging, Creativity, Writing by Jon - SmartWealthyRich
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Brian Gardner recently released a new wordpress theme called Revolution, which looks really really promising.

The reason I’m writing about this, is because it’s not a free wordpress theme (and no, this is not a sponsored review).

Many of you reading my blog are bloggers and web designers, so look at it this way:

You create wordpress themes, people download your themes for free, and since you put your link in the footer, you get tons of incoming links (kinda), but you make no money. So, of course, many bloggers are offering people to sponsor their themes. Which helps those designers make some money. Some agree with this, some don’t. [Read more →]

Tags: Blogging, Conversational Blogging, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Online Business, Wordpress by Jon - SmartWealthyRich
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BloggersUnite Against Abuse - September 27th

Some time ago Tony at BlogCatalog announced a new “blogging challenge“, blogging against abuse, any kind of abuse. This will take place on September 27th. You can read about it on the official BlogCatalog Blog and on the Discussion Board.

The goal is to get as many bloggers as possible to post about “abuse” on the same day, and if some feel charitable, give some money to organizations (you choose which ones). Simply a nice way to “give back“. Anyone can enter this challenge, just have to post about it on September 27th, if you’re a member of BlogCatalog, check out the discussion board. [Read more →]

Tags: Blogging, Charity, Conversational Blogging, Creativity, Fun, Life, News, Wealth by Jon - SmartWealthyRich
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As you can see I changed the design (again) on SmartWealthyRich. Yesterday I put a new design up, but, ya know, you have to listen to your people, so I decided to make some changes.

I know Snoskred was a big fan of the green arrow I had in the logo before, so I decided to put the arrow back, not green, but it’s there ;)

Rob thought the big “seal” in the logo was a little overwhelming, and looking back I have to agree, so that is gone!

Baloot said the text in the header was a little hard to read, I think it’s fixed now! [Read more →]

Tags: Blogging, Conversational Blogging, Creativity, Links, News, Site Updates by Jon - SmartWealthyRich
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“Your blog is a free sample of your brand” That’s what David Armano said at SOBCon07 a couple of months ago. And he was so right.

So, if your blog is a sample of your brand, you certainly want to make a good first impression. Think “first time visitors“, but always keep in mind the regulars. For what reasons should people read your blog? How do you greet your first time visitors?

The Way You Write Plays A Big Part

My blog is like my home on the internet, where I write about stuff I like, my experiences, or my business/company, and I share my ideas and thoughts with people.

See, this sentence is written in the 1st person. While your blog may be about yourself or your company, always writing in the 1st person can sound like you’re always talking about yourself (me, myself, and I). While it’s really ok to write this way, a blog is also a place where people can discuss and share their thoughts. People learn from you, you learn from them. [Read more →]

Tags: Blogging, Conversational Blogging, Relationship, Writing by Jon - SmartWealthyRich
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