by Nick Throlson | Nov 11, 2011 | Guest Post
With the world now more web savvy than ever before, it's no surprise that more and more people are creating their own blogs. And why not? It's quick, easy, and free. But look past those hugely popular blogs with thousands of readers and you'll find a more sobering reality: countless blogs that have been posted to once or twice, then left to remain unattended forevermore.What did these people do wrong? Was it a simple matter of losing motivation and inspiration? Perhaps. But more likely is that these people simply failed to see the sorts of traffic they expected, due in large part to the fact that they didn't market their blog properly. So what can you do to avoid the blog graveyard? Well, lots, actually. Let's take a look at the five secrets of very successful bloggers (or how to market your blog the right way).5. Launch a blogger outreach campaignNetworking is at the core of all successful business ventures, no matter what the industry. You can look at your blog in the same way, meaning you need to get the 'feelers' out and get in touch with bloggers who you think have an audience that is relevant to your own. A blog outreach campaign can help you gain backlinks, as well as make valuable contacts within the blogosphere. Almost all of the most successful blogs on the web have been marketed this way, making it one of the most reliable means of boosting your profile and your traffic.4. PPC campaigns can give you a jump-startA lot of bloggers seem hesitant to open their wallets in order to make headway when marketing their blog, which is unusual. Consider the mantra: 'you have to spend money to make money' - and the same goes for blogs. If you really want your blog to be a success, you need to stimulate that first flow of traffic. Once they're on your blog you can dazzle them with your quality content, but don't be afraid to use Pay Per Click solutions like Google Adwords?to give your traffic a boost in the early days.3. Get your SEO rightIf there?s one language you need to speak in order to make a success of marketing your blog, it?s search engine optimisation. It?s absolutely vital for all blogs that want to maintain a good amount of organic traffic to optimise all of their content for SEO. That means that you should research keyword niches, find out which keywords and phrases have low competition, then target those. This doesn?t mean you should compromise on quality, of course, simply that you need to plan each of your posts to make the biggest splash with search engines.2. Make your content easy to accessBefore you even think about hitting the dizzy heights of blogging success, you need to be sure that all of your content is easily accessible. Part of this lies with our previous point, SEO, but it also depends on how you distribute your content, and how you let visitors know that there?s something new to read. That?s where RSS, or Really Simple Syndication, feeds come in. An RSS feed will allow your readers to subscribe to your blog, and be notified whenever you post something new. If you?re not too savvy on RSS, check out the Google-owned Feedburner ? it can be incredibly useful when marketing your blog.1. Harness the power of social mediaPerhaps it goes without saying, but your blog will not succeed if you don?t make the most of social media. That means you?ll need a Twitter feed, a Facebook page, and even be prepared to post to user-edited sites like Digg and Reddit. You would also benefit from including an ?Add This? option so that users can share your posts with their friends. The future really is all about social media sharing, so make sure that your blog is fully prepared and you?ll be preparing for success.So there you have it: the five secrets to marketing your blog the right way. If you can tick every one of these boxes, you?ll be well on your way to creating the next big thing in the blogosphere ? just be sure that you remember the golden rule ? quality content is king! by Nick Throlson | Oct 10, 2011 | Guest Post
As someone who has been guest blogging on other blogs for 2 years now, I have observed a lot of cool things about my guest posts on other blogs and the results they deliver. One of those things is how erratic traffic from guest posts can be. For example, I once wrote a guest post for a big blog in my field which sent me around 50 visitors in one month. I wrote another guest post for the same blog and that other guest post sent me over 400 visitors in one month. As a result, I have done a lot of experiments to see which kind of guest post bring about visitors and which kind of guest post doesn?t. In this article I will be giving you a few tips to help you ensure you are always getting a lot of traffic from your guest posts on other blogs.Always Deliver Your Best ContentThe first step you should take when it comes to guest blogging, so as to get a lot of results, is to always deliver your best content. It can sometimes be very tough to submit your guest post to be published on another blog, but on the long run you will see that it is a smart decision from your part.Make sure you spend enough time crafting the perfect guest post, looking for the right title, editing your guest post and formatting it to ensure your message is properly passed across. When people see the kind of effort you went through to contribute value to their lives, they will be very happy to visit your blog so that they can learn from you.
Think about the Long RunWhile getting a lot of traffic from your guest post the day it is published is cool, thinking about the long term is very important. Whenever you submit a guest post to another blog make sure you look for ways to ensure you enjoy the benefit of that guest post for years to come. For example, you can easily use SEO anchor texts to link back to your blog in the author bio of your guest posts. That way, aside from your guest post sending you a few visitors when it is published, it will also contribute to an increase in your search engine rankings, and as a result lead to more traffic for you on the long run.Engage with the Readers of the Blog You Submit Your Guest Post toWhile this sounds ridiculous, I have actually noticed it to contribute significantly to the amount of traffic I get from a guest post. One thing about engaging with commenters and readers of your guest post on another blog is that they come to see you as someone who is personal, and who really cares about them, and as a result they will be very happy to learn from you and tell their friends about you.Also make sure you spread the word about your guest posts and tell your friends about it. That way, they will also comment on the post and lead to an increase in social proof making people to see you as someone whose writing is able to attract comments.
Onibalusi Bamidele is a 17 year old writer and guest blogger. He teaches people how to write on his blog, YoungPrePro. He also has a page dedicated to teaching people about guest blogging.
by Nick Throlson | Sep 26, 2011 | Guest Post
As broadband at home becomes a staple part of our tech diets, more and more of us are wanting to take that experience out of the home and onto our commutes, our holidays and our general downtime on the move. But with so many options now, which is the best for you?
The Swiss army smartphone
The simplest way to get online on the move is via a smartphone. And best of all, it?s also the best way to get cheap internet deals too. Smartphones do tend to dumb down the internet experience a little, reducing the quality of images and using more basic versions of websites, but with the small screens this is a blessing, not a curse.Also, it drastically cuts down on the amount of kit you have to lug around. A smartphone will take your calls, texts and emails, as well as check weather, be a sat nav and give you access to YouTube, Twitter and the rest. If you can handle the small screen and fiddly size, you?re onto a real winner in terms of convenience and cash savings.
The new hotness: tablet PCs
If you?re happy to pay an extra charge on top of your mobile phone bill, but don?t want to hulk around a big laptop, tablet PCs are now a great option. With touchscreens of seven to 10 inches they should still slip into most bags, but the extra screen size makes for a much better internet experience.They also have the wow factor, perfect for business meetings, while having the simple app-driven interfaces you?ll already be used to from a smartphone. Plus, as their popularity grows, more and more tablet-specific apps are coming along to help differentiate the experience from the simple smartphone apps that have been most common until now.
Good old laptops
For many though, the laptop is still the best option. Bigger and bulkier yes, but the benefit of having your full home PC/Mac experience with you on the move is invaluable to many. With many great broadband deals out there you should find data isn?t really an issue either, while many of us simply can?t live without that full QWERTY keyboard.You?ll also have much more onboard memory for storage and a better processor, meaning tougher tasks beyond a smartphone or tablet are made simple. And with up to a 20-inch screen, there?s no better way to watch video. Plus, if you need to do some serious computing, the laptop is still the best option.
The future, now: hybrids
Of course, hybrids are hitting the market and making life even more confusing! There are both smartphones and tablet PCs available now that have full QWERTY keyboard accessories, as well as ways to plug into a TV for that big screen experience.You need to think hard about exactly what you want to do online on the move, consider your budget, then narrow down your search. But look on the bright side ? with so much choice, you?re bound to find the right combination that meets your needs in your price range.About the author: Chris Marling writes on behalf of www.broadbandgenie.co.uk, the online price comparison site for broadband, mobile broadband, smartphones and tablets. by Nick Throlson | Sep 8, 2011 | Guest Post
A lot of us are bloggers and we write a lot of blog posts every week, and as a result we?re always in need
of constant ideas on what to write about.If you?re a blogger the success of your blog will to a great extent depend on the quality of the articles
you are able to write for your blog and other blogs in your niche and that is why you need to spend
more time researching types of blog posts to write.I used to struggle to find ideas on what to write on my blog where I give tips on nutrisystem and
medifast but ever since focusing on more of these kinds of blog posts it has been extremely easy for me
to write blog posts.Top 10 PostsOne of the best types of blog post that has been of major influence on my blog is top 10 posts. These
kinds of blog posts are often posts listing the top 10 ways for readers to achieve a particular goal and in
my own experience it seems the number 10 resonates a lot with readers. Almost every kind of this blog
post I have written has gone viral.Even though top 10 posts work well for me, I have also seen this kind of blog post flop on other blogs.
One thing I noticed as the reason why a top 10 post might not succeed is because it is not unique.
Whenever you write a top 10 post make sure to include as many new tips you have learned into it and
you will be amazed to see how successful it can be.How to PostsPeople love how to posts, and they love them a lot.How to posts have been instrumental to my success by helping me get more traffic and make more
money on my blog where I talk about nutrisystem and medifast. That doesn?t mean they aren?t effective
in other niches. In fact, I see this kind of blog post used effectively in the tech niche and I think that?s a
smart idea.Ask the Readers PostsSometimes you might just be too busy to write or you might not be in the mood. It is in situations like
this that you need to get creative and let your readers do the work for you.This strategy will only be very effective if your readers already see you as an expert in your field.It is important to realize that to use this technique for the best results you shouldn?t just ask any
question you want, instead you should only ask questions relating to your field.InterviewsThe final type of blog post you can write that requires little to no effort from your part is interviews. Allyou need to do is come up with some smart questions and send it to some influential people in your
niche. Try to ask the best questions and publish the interviews on your blog ? whenever your readers
read interviews of these successful people on your blog their opinion of you will increase significantly.John Smith?s site is WeightLossTriumph, a fitness and diet blog where he publishes all 4 types of blog posts mentioned above. He publishes interviews of people who dropped excess pounds and improved their health by following proven weight loss programs, such as Medifat and Nutrisystem, two clinically studied home delivery diets. by Nick Throlson | Aug 31, 2011 | Guest Post
Having a laptop computer can be great due to the speed, flexibility and portability it offers and that no doubt explain why more and more people are buying a laptop computer every day.The fun in having a laptop isn't just in having a laptop, it is in making effective use of it, it is in having the right applications installed and it is in doing the best to enjoy your laptop. Based on my research and experience below are 3 great applications every laptop owner must have installed on his/her laptop.PreyWe live in a more advanced world today where a lot of things that could never have been dreamt of decades ago are starting to happen. Our technology keeps on increasing and it becomes easier for us to get things done. The problem with this is that with every new solution comes a new problem and with every development comes a challenge.There are now thieves and looters in today's world especially since technology is making it extremely easy for them to do their evil task.Instead of having to worry about spending your hard earned money on insurance for your laptop you can easily secure it by installing a tracking application on it. One such application is the Prey application that makes it easy to track and locate your laptop wherever it is.With the prey application all you need to do is register an account on the prey website, download and install the prey software on your computer and configure it with your details. If your laptop gets lost or stolen you can easily report it on the prey website and the tracking will be activated.The prey application also has a lot of features including the ability to track the current location of the laptop, the ability to use the webcam of the laptop to take screen-shots around it and the ability to display logs of where your laptop was last used.Open OfficeThe Open Office software is an application I recommend to every laptop owner and it is also a free alternative to Microsoft Office. It has a lot of great features like the Word feature, the spreadsheet feature and many other features you can get with Microsoft Office.Another great thing about Open Office is that it makes formatting your word documents extremely easy and it also has a feature that makes it extremely easy for you to turn any file into a pdf file with the click of a button.WinRarThe final application on this list is the WinRar application. If you use your laptop regularly and you download files and attachments from the internet regularly then there is every probability you will be dealing with zip and rar files. While the default windows operating system can open a zip file it doesn?t have the capability to open rar files and the Winrar application makes this extremely easy. Another thing about winrar is that it presents your files to you in an organized way and it also makes it easy for you to choose where you want your files to be extracted to.This guest post is written by Paul T who helps people find free laptop deals. by Nick Throlson | Aug 17, 2011 | Guest Post
Paying for broadband service and then struggling with a sluggish connection is a very frustrating experience. It?s also a common one, as any broadband expert will tell you. The most common question they field is, how do I increase Internet speed? What?s interesting, however, is that the solutions tend to be local. So before calling your provider for a service call, try these 10 local steps to increasing speed on the Internet.1. Protect against viruses.Install antivirus software. If you own Windows, you can install Microsoft Security Essentials free. Keep it active and updated, and this will prevent sluggishness caused by malicious code.2. Protect against spyware.Spyware isn?t as malicious as viruses are, but it can be just as detrimental to Internet speed and more so in some cases. Microsoft Windows Defender is a free program that monitors your computer, protects against threats and can even remove existing threats. Since browsers are the primary source of spyware, Defender monitors as you surf as well but without interfering with surf speed.3. Increase the browser cache.Whenever a browser fetches a webpage, it stores images and other resources in the cache. If those items are already in the cache, the page loads and displays faster. Most browser caches are small by default, so you can greatly improve speed over a large array of sites by increasing this capacity.4. Disable graphics and other features while browsing.As a temporary solution, disable graphics and other advanced features, including browser plugins. This will reduce necessary bandwidth, so pages will load and perform faster and smoother.5. When sending emails, reduce signature sizes, and use Contact Groups.Most users who experience Internet speed problems experience them worst when sending emails. Keep email sizes as small as possible by avoid images and large signatures. If sending many emails, use Contact Groups or a comparable feature because this reduces bandwidth overhead for each individual email.6. Clear disk space.When hard drives are at or near capacity, they do not perform efficiently. For optimal performance, you should maintain at least 10% free space, but the more the better. Clear disk space in order to get below that threshold. If you struggle to do so, consider upgrading to a larger drive.7. Maintain healthy drives.When using mechanical hard drives, use a CHKDSK utility regularly to find and repair errors. If your HDD is S.M.A.R.T. capable, log into your BIOS regularly and check the status reports.8. Maximize disk access.Regularly uninstall applications you no longer need. Run a disk defragmenter on a regular basis. It is best to use one that runs automatically when it senses that the computer is idle.9. Upgrade your operating system and all drivers.Always upgrade to the newest drivers and versions of applications as they become available. This is especially true when it comes to your OS. Modern apps accessing outdated functions can cause sluggishness across the board.10. Add memory or use ReadyBoost.Along with the upgrade the OS and upgrading/cleaning your hard drives, you may want to upgrade your memory. Opening the case can be a scary proposition for some, so ReadyBoost is an alternative that allows you to use a USB flash card to boost system memory. About Author: This is a guest post by Ralph Johnson, who writes for Broad Band Expert where you can find great deals on internet tv phone.
With the world now more web savvy than ever before, it's no surprise that more and more people are creating their own blogs. And why not? It's quick, easy, and free. But look past those hugely popular blogs with thousands of readers and you'll find a more sobering reality: countless blogs that have been posted to once or twice, then left to remain unattended forevermore.What did these people do wrong? Was it a simple matter of losing motivation and inspiration? Perhaps. But more likely is that these people simply failed to see the sorts of traffic they expected, due in large part to the fact that they didn't market their blog properly. So what can you do to avoid the blog graveyard? Well, lots, actually. Let's take a look at the five secrets of very successful bloggers (or how to market your blog the right way).5. Launch a blogger outreach campaignNetworking is at the core of all successful business ventures, no matter what the industry. You can look at your blog in the same way, meaning you need to get the 'feelers' out and get in touch with bloggers who you think have an audience that is relevant to your own. A blog outreach campaign can help you gain backlinks, as well as make valuable contacts within the blogosphere. Almost all of the most successful blogs on the web have been marketed this way, making it one of the most reliable means of boosting your profile and your traffic.4. PPC campaigns can give you a jump-startA lot of bloggers seem hesitant to open their wallets in order to make headway when marketing their blog, which is unusual. Consider the mantra: 'you have to spend money to make money' - and the same goes for blogs. If you really want your blog to be a success, you need to stimulate that first flow of traffic. Once they're on your blog you can dazzle them with your quality content, but don't be afraid to use Pay Per Click solutions like Google Adwords?to give your traffic a boost in the early days.3. Get your SEO rightIf there?s one language you need to speak in order to make a success of marketing your blog, it?s search engine optimisation. It?s absolutely vital for all blogs that want to maintain a good amount of organic traffic to optimise all of their content for SEO. That means that you should research keyword niches, find out which keywords and phrases have low competition, then target those. This doesn?t mean you should compromise on quality, of course, simply that you need to plan each of your posts to make the biggest splash with search engines.2. Make your content easy to accessBefore you even think about hitting the dizzy heights of blogging success, you need to be sure that all of your content is easily accessible. Part of this lies with our previous point, SEO, but it also depends on how you distribute your content, and how you let visitors know that there?s something new to read. That?s where RSS, or Really Simple Syndication, feeds come in. An RSS feed will allow your readers to subscribe to your blog, and be notified whenever you post something new. If you?re not too savvy on RSS, check out the Google-owned Feedburner ? it can be incredibly useful when marketing your blog.1. Harness the power of social mediaPerhaps it goes without saying, but your blog will not succeed if you don?t make the most of social media. That means you?ll need a Twitter feed, a Facebook page, and even be prepared to post to user-edited sites like Digg and Reddit. You would also benefit from including an ?Add This? option so that users can share your posts with their friends. The future really is all about social media sharing, so make sure that your blog is fully prepared and you?ll be preparing for success.So there you have it: the five secrets to marketing your blog the right way. If you can tick every one of these boxes, you?ll be well on your way to creating the next big thing in the blogosphere ? just be sure that you remember the golden rule ? quality content is king!
Think about the Long RunWhile getting a lot of traffic from your guest post the day it is published is cool, thinking about the long term is very important. Whenever you submit a guest post to another blog make sure you look for ways to ensure you enjoy the benefit of that guest post for years to come. For example, you can easily use 
The Swiss army smartphone
The new hotness: tablet PCs
Good old laptops
The future, now: hybrids
Having a laptop computer can be great due to the speed, flexibility and portability it offers and that no doubt explain why more and more people are buying a laptop computer every day.The fun in having a laptop isn't just in having a laptop, it is in making effective use of it, it is in having the right applications installed and it is in doing the best to enjoy your laptop. Based on my research and experience below are 3 great applications every laptop owner must have installed on his/her laptop.
