I Love Blogging

2008-02-26T03:27:00.000-05:00

Blogger's blog

2008-02-02T09:11:00.000-05:00

Expression Engine

2008-01-15T00:26:00.000-05:00

powerful content management system that grew out of blogging
has all of the blogging bells and whistles: moblogging, Trackbacks, archiving and so on.
incorporated modules for image galleries and a mailing list.
you can crop, resize, and rotate images, in addition to batch processing a set of images.
people and search engine friendly URLs
you can run multiple Weblogs through the same installation
each "new post" page can be customized exactly to fit the use
templates are editable online through a simple textbox interface
technically speaking, it's not for the faint of heart.
expect to spend several hours learning how to use this system
incredible flexibility in building a site that has constant updating needs, blog or not.
ideal for handling hundreds of members, multiple user groups, different editing privileges, and sites with several blogs.
Free trial

Movable Type (varies)

2008-01-15T00:25:00.000-05:00

best known of all blogging software tools
not simple to install or use
nearly every feature you might desire, and continues to add more
additional plug-ins can be added to the standard installation
installation for the non-technically inclined
no trial period for Movable Type, but there is a free (personal use) version
paid license entitles you to support, some promotion, and discounts on future upgrades.

Blogware (Prices Vary)

2008-01-15T00:08:00.000-05:00

difficult to customize, even for an experienced HTML
lets you set up layouts and styles without getting into the templates.
buy through reseller e.g. Blog Harbor http://www.blogharbor.com
publish your blog in your own web space, helpful when you have a few non-blog pages
free trial

Wbloggar (FREE)

2008-01-14T22:39:00.000-05:00

Freeware for windows.

Square Space

2008-01-14T22:15:00.000-05:00

Free trial, but sites that are operated for commercial or for-profit purposes are required to purchase a Business Licensed Package which costs $7-$17/month depending on which features you require.

EZGenerator Web Site Builder 3.0.0.17

2008-01-14T21:53:00.000-05:00

Click on the title above to go to EZGenerator Web Site Builder's website, or read why http://www.tucows.com/preview/330447. Cost $129 as at 2008-01-14.

BestOfBlog.com

2008-01-14T21:50:00.000-05:00

Word Press (FREE)

2008-01-14T20:46:00.000-05:00

powerful blogging system
lots of functionality
ability to handle heavy traffic loads
search engine friendly URLs
moderated comments
built-in blogroll management tool allows you to categorize blogs
allows you to import an existing blogroll from some link manager services
many plugins and extra features have been developed for use with WordPress e.g. photo galleries, a music player, an event calendar, and even geo mapping
5-minute installation

Why Blog? Learn the hows and whys of blogging Oct. 9 and 20

2007-10-09T01:25:00.000-04:00

DURHAM REGION, ON -- SEPT. 11, 2007: Every minute, 83 new blogs burst into life; every second, 17 new posts are entered. Will blogging gain importance over the next five years? - 89% of businesses say yes.

Businesses and organizations are scrambling to turn these powerful new media tools to their advantage, by using blogs and podcasts to raise their public profile, create and interact with online customer communities, market products and services, and motivate and attract employees. Communications expert Susan Scott of Full Circle Communications and web guru Sue Sutcliffe of aWEBthatWORKS have teamed up to present two seminars to help you get started with these new media tools.

You'll receive practical tips, strategies and resources in an Introduction to Blogging October 9 at Whitby Marina, then design and customize a blog of your own in a Hands-On Blogging Workshop October 20 at Durham College. Choice of times: 9:30-12:00 or 2:00-4:30. The introduction workshop is $75, the hands-on session is $125, with both for just $150. Group and early bird discounts are available. Register online at www.bloggingpodcasting.com or by phone toll-free at:1-800-579-9253. Sponsored by the Small Business, Big Ideas Radio Show and ShopAware.

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Susan Scott, ABC, owner of Full Circle Communications (www.fullcirclecommunications.ca), is an award-winning communications professional with 15 years experience. She creates clear, consistent messages so clients communicate with one voice person-to-person, in print or broadcast, and on the web.

Sue Sutcliffe is a recognized Internet pioneer and web-marketing guru. Her company, A Web That Works (www.AWEBthatWORKS.com), has been helping organizations market their products and services on the web since 1993. Her business offers a full line of website marketing services including website design, hosting and promotion. Sue is a leader in her industry, the business world and her community.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Susan Scott, ABC
Full Circle Communications
(905) 720-1647

Sue Sutcliffe
aWEBthatWORKS
(800) 579-9253

Google picks up this blog in less than two days!

2007-09-17T09:43:00.000-04:00

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Thoughts For The Beginning Blogger

2007-09-15T02:44:00.001-04:00

This gentleman makes some valid points about it being ideal to choose a blog name, tagline, categories, commonly-used phrases, a feed, and a page about the author including picture. To build traffic he suggests linking to other blogs. Definately worth the read!

What can you do with a blog?

2007-09-15T02:43:00.001-04:00

Presell a product/service that doesn't yet exist
Promote a product/service that does exist
Actually SELL (as in the transaction takes place right then and there)
Support a product or service
Etc. (Check back soon for more)

Blogging Builds Self Esteem

2007-09-15T02:39:00.001-04:00

Improve blog ratings on Blogger.com

2007-09-15T02:36:00.001-04:00

Tweak blogger settings as follows:

Submitted blog address to Google.com's Google Blog Search
Activated settings to ping weblogs.com when the blog is updated, which in turn should automatically notify Google Blog Search
Activated NavBar and set it to be blue, as the 'Next Blog' button will bring more traffic and enables visitors to search within the blog
Turned on Post Pages, which increases searchability by giving each post its individual page, using the Subject line in the title bar
Turned on Site Feed, which enables visitors to opt into having updates displayed with on their newsreaders.

17 posts are made every second

2007-09-15T02:32:00.001-04:00

Blog Software Comparison

2007-09-15T02:26:00.001-04:00

Blogosphere Doubles Every Six Months

2007-09-15T02:21:00.000-04:00

Tips for posting

2007-09-15T02:18:00.001-04:00

http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/company-blogging-101/

The easiest time to make a blogging gaffe is when you’re starting out.
Don’t criticize other companies or people.
Don’t post when you’re angry.
Learn which stories matter and which ones don’t.
If you make a mistake, don’t clam up.
Include a datestamp on all your posts.

Blog Community Strong in Canada

2007-09-15T00:53:00.000-04:00

Did you know that 51% of Canadian Youth read blogs on a regular basis and that this is more than twice the national average?

Blogging a Real Job in Canada

2007-09-15T00:49:00.001-04:00

blogosphere is over 60 times bigger than it was only 3 years ago

2007-09-15T00:44:00.000-04:00

Typepad ($4.95-89.95)

2007-09-15T00:38:00.000-04:00

five packages
free trial
hosted solution allows you to get started quickly

Blogger (FREE)

2007-09-14T21:05:00.000-04:00

In 1998 when Google launched, I knew they were on to a good thing. It got better when they acquired BLOGGER.COM, a popular FREE BLOGGING SOLUTION. BLOGGER.COM offers a smooth and easy interface, is fast to learn and priced for all markets, get's in Google Search Engine Results sooner and to top that off, it's 100% free!

the simplest one around
start blogging within 10 minutes
hosted blogging tool
need to know HTML and Cascading Style Sheets to customize template
provides some attractive skins to choose from
Integrates with Audioblogger service (put audio recordings on your blog quickly by simply making a call and recording yourself
allows you to publish your blog in your own website
customization of the Blogger template
your readers may never realize that you are using Blogger
you can publicize your own domain name, rather than the more usual Blogger URL: blogname.blogspot.com.

What do you think about BLOGGER.COM?