This morning I got an email from one of my good friend Tiffany over at tiffanydow.com and Tiff's email got my attention because she had just spent time, and a little bit of money too, creating a free blog over at blogger.com.  

But after putting tons of time and effort into creating this blog and getting it looking the way she wanted, she just today got an email from Google (Google owns Blogger.com) that her blog was considered SPAM and it was removed, you can read Tiffany's blogpost here.

Imagine, all your hard work all gone in a single poof!  Heartbreaking.

As much as I like Blogger.com, and I have recommended it as a free blogging service because it's super easy, the basic problem is you are at the mercy of Google.  If Google deems your blog SPAM or you violate their terms of service in some way – you're gone. [Read more...]

These are folks that give me inspiration, that I have learned from and have helped me improve profits online.  

Enjoy!

Yaro Starak and his Entrepreneur's Journey
Yaro Starak's candid advice for Bloggers and how to make your blog stand out.

Darren Rowse and ProBlogger
A Blog by seasoned blogger, Darren Rowse, that helps bloggers learn how they can add income streams to their blogs.
       
Michael Brito's Britopian
Michael Brito internet marketer and social media expert.  Down to earth writing to be enjoyed. 

Michael Fortin
Michael is the go to guy for copywriting and marketing tips and personal development.

Tiffany Dow's Internet Marketing Blog
Here's where I've learned writing techniques and social marketing

SEO Research Labs – Dan Thies
Great SEO consultant and trainer, Dan Thies is the SEO guy.

Nicole Dean of 'Nicole on the Net'
Nicoles is the PLR lady, plus just a fun gal, I love reading her personal thoughts and opinions.

Lynn Terry and Clicknews.com
Genuine mentor and great lady. Always willing to help.  Lots of good tips and advice too!

Eric's Tips
Eric loves video and mentors with his video lessons. Very comprehensive.

What's the secret to a successful blog?  That's like asking what's the secret to a successful life?  If it were that simple life would be perfect and we'd all have successful blogs. 

The secret is, there are no secrets, there are just ideas, methods and lots of suggestions. What works for me may not work for you but with a little focus and some help from your friends you can certainly find your own secrets to creating a successful blog. 

Your blog's success is dependent on several variables, for one thing, understanding what your goals are for your blog.  For example, your purpose for creating a blog might be to complement an existing website, help build expertise within your niche, connect and network with colleagues or perhaps make money, whatever it is, if you're going to the trouble of creating a blog you probably want it to be a successful one.

So how do you create a successful blog? [Read more...]