Tag Archives: Blogging

The Secret to Making Money Online

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Barry Wheeler

Is there a secret to making money online?  Is it possible to get rich while making money online?  The answer to both of these questions is a resounding “yes”.  There is a secret to making money online and it is possible to get rich but it unlikely to happen for those who are looking for a way to get rich without working. Regardless of what … Continue reading →

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How to Start Your Own Blog

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Barry Wheeler

Blogging has become a very popular hobby within the last 5 years. Websites such as blogspot.com and wordpress.org have provided free space on the Internet for people of all shapes and sizes to put their mind on the web. I want to help you get your blog running and looking good. First you need a good computer–Dell, HP, and Macs all get the job done. … Continue reading →

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Are Micro Niche Adsense Sites Viable Revenue Sources?

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Barry Wheeler

One of the most popular questions received through my blog is about making money online using Google Adsense.  Some of the questions has come from my series on building profitable websites while others have come from people criticizing me about the value some place on Adsense revenue. There are many people having great success with Google Adsense and micro niche sites.  They target small niches … Continue reading →

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There is no Next Big Thing

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Barry Wheeler

Many people jump into making money online hoping to develop the next big thing or develop a strategy to help them get rich overnight. In the online world there will always be something better, bigger and faster.  There will always be a new gimmick, new make money online method or a more profitable way to develop your online businesses. Making money online isn’t impossible.  There … Continue reading →

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Post Panda Blogging Realities

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Barry Wheeler

Many bloggers are lazy and try to take the easy way out when developing their sites.  They ignore their readers, have little or no focus and are blinded by high paying keywords. In a post-Panda era, these are bloggers that are destined to fail. The success of any blog comes from gaining an understanding about what your readers want.  Knowing how people are finding your … Continue reading →

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Harnessing Social Media Opportunities

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Barry Wheeler

Social media has become the game changer in many aspects of life today.  Businesses and organizations have been reluctantly forced into using this medium.  Others have embraced the benefits offered. In its simplest form, social media has changed how people connect with friends, family and businesses.  However, it has also changed the world by helping topple governments and shape society in an instant. It has … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Quality vs. Quantity in Blogging

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Barry Wheeler

One of the more popular questions I’ve been receiving lately has centred on posting frequency and how many times a day or week content should be published. What’s more important, quantity or quality? Many bloggers struggle with post frequency and there’s a desire by many to write and publish something new every day.  This is driven primarily by the mantra “Content is King” and the … Continue reading →

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What Impression are you Leaving with your Blog?

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Barry Wheeler

What’s type of impression are you leaving with readers when they visit your blog?  Is it one of desperation?  It is one that says you’re a knowledgeable blogger? Blogging is a social activity.  People who visit your site form opinions within the first few seconds after arriving.  It is no different than what happens when someone meets you in real life. As much as you … Continue reading →

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4 Ways to Build Relationships on Twitter

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Barry Wheeler

Where can you reach out to web designers, SEOs, bloggers, marketers and business owners with a single message in real time?  Where can you follow what’s happening in a celebrity’s life right now?  Where can you read about the latest happenings on the world stage?  Where can you deliver a marketing message directly to a consumer’s cell phone? The answer is Twitter. Twitter is one … Continue reading →

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3 Ways to Improve Your Bounce Rate

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Barry Wheeler

Are you noticing people are coming to your site but leaving after reading just a single page? This is what is referred to a bounce.  Visitors to a site leave without visiting another page on your website.  The more people leaving your site after viewing just one page often alarms novice webmasters. Webmasters typically use this bounce rate metric to measure how well they are … Continue reading →

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