Starting a Blog ,Bloggers help plz

Discussion in 'WordPress' started by JacobNix, Feb 21, 2008.

  1. #1
    hey folks

    i must have some more $$ or $$$ monthly to pay for my bills

    i already have a proxy network ,blog , newsletters ,...
    so whats your idea
    or could you plz answer my questions?


    what to start(warez? SEO? adult? mp3? photos? funny thing? ...)
    how and where to host my blog (blogger.com? using my own host and wordpress? ...)
    how to make money(im not managing to use adsense ,so whats the best PPC for a blog)
    how to gain a higher PR
     
    JacobNix, Feb 21, 2008 IP
  2. Staale

    Staale Peon

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    #2
    what to start
    Something that you are good at, or like writing about. This is really important, if you want an successful blog, you need to love what your doing.

    how and where to host my blog
    Get a good host and run wordpress. If you doing this seriously you better of with your own domain and a real host.

    how to make money
    Don't think so much about making money to start with. Think about content, content, marketing, content and content. When you have a decent amount of content and readership you can start thinking about monetizing. But not now.

    how to gain a higher PR
    Get links pointed to your blog. This can be done with link exchanges or better yet, write really good post which people _want_ to link to.
     
    Staale, Feb 21, 2008 IP
  3. CaffinePhil

    CaffinePhil Banned

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    #3
    Higher PR will come with more backlinks and more visitors along with regularly updated worthwhile content. Make sure you're updates are specific to the target audience to choose a topic you have an interest in.

    I would recommmend hosting the blog yourself as it gives you more freedom to the types income you can include. Plus if it gets to the point of sale you are in a better position.

    Hope this has helped.
     
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  4. JacobNix

    JacobNix Peon

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    yeah

    thanks
    but at the time im paying $$ per month
    for my proxy hosts actually cant afford to pay for another web host
    my own host is a just for proxies


    :|
     
    JacobNix, Feb 21, 2008 IP
  5. Crynos

    Crynos Peon

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    You can get an account for like 5 bucks a month that will easily cover the blog. By the time the blog gets so much traffic it needs better hosting, you should be making way more than that.
     
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  6. JacobNix

    JacobNix Peon

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    and maybe a free host with no ads


    do you know any?!
     
    JacobNix, Feb 22, 2008 IP
  7. waynelyp90

    waynelyp90 Banned

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    Well, if you really is facing problems with paying the hosting fees, you can try to start a blog with Blogger. It is free and can be monetized as well.
     
    waynelyp90, Feb 22, 2008 IP
  8. Boardwalk

    Boardwalk Well-Known Member

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    What to start
    As Staale said, start a blog about the things that interest you. That way, you won't run out of ideas (or if you do, it won't happen often).

    How and where to host my blog
    I highly suggest that you buy your own domain and pay around $2 to $5 per month for hosting. Don't rely on free hosting that much.

    How to make money
    You can make money by selling quality reviews once your blog has gained some readership. You can also sell private ads, and maybe run AdBrite or AdToll ads. :D

    How to gain a higher PR
    Basically, all you need to do is develop quality links. A good way to do this is to write "viral" posts. By doing that, you do not only get links, you also gain readers. ;)

    I'm currently writing a series regarding making money by blogging. Do check it out if you have time, I'm pretty sure that it can help you.

    ~BW
     
    Boardwalk, Feb 22, 2008 IP
  9. Crynos

    Crynos Peon

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    I really suggest you get your own host. They're not that expensive.
     
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    #10
    You need to focus on content first and money later. I suggest that you aim for a long term goal. But before you build the readership and traffic that can make you enough money, consider providing service to others. It's in my opinion the fastest and reliable way to start doing business online.

    I agree that you need your own host. You can get one for $5/mo.
     
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  11. JacobNix

    JacobNix Peon

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    #11
    ah thanks for the Replies all

    so
    paid domain name + paid hosting + wordpress
    and now

    what should i Blog about?!
    i know you would say anything i like to ...
    I like mobile phones ,mp3 ,free download ,...
    but these all seem to be warez

    so better to forget about them
    now would you plz let me know which categories are the most popular ones (not adult & warez)
     
    JacobNix, Feb 22, 2008 IP
  12. proxywhereabouts

    proxywhereabouts Notable Member

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    #12
    try hostgator $0.01 cents package.
    But there are still cheaper hosting suitable to kick start your blog.

    Blog about what you like but in the same time has a good coverage within the internet..in other words, find a good niche to blog about.

    Do not..repeat..do not start autoblog.

    if you like mobile phones, blog about the latest release..something like that.
    if people like your content, they will come often or might subscribe to your blog.
     
    proxywhereabouts, Feb 23, 2008 IP
  13. JacobNix

    JacobNix Peon

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    cool idea
    $.01 for the hosting?!

    thats awesome
    thats just for the first month yeah?
     
    JacobNix, Feb 23, 2008 IP
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    banji Well-Known Member

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    #14
    to blog. you really need to be comfortable with the content first.if you started off just to make money online, then maybe the best niche for you is making money online.

    But be warned, it's quite a populated niche.. you will have to work extra hard to outshine
     
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    I would stay away from making money online blog. Those are a dime a dozen. In my very brief experience you need really enjoy and be passionate about what you blog about to be able to write 200 words a day doesn't seem like much but it is when you have no idea what to write about. The is the bear minimum mind you.
     
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    You said you like mobile phones, thats not warez, is it? Why don't you blog about that? Seems like there would be tons of good ways to monetize that.
     
    Crynos, Feb 23, 2008 IP
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    #17
    I usually make a blog and work on its PR.
    Then linking my site with the blog for maximum exposure. :D
     
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    #18

    So absolutely true. I experience bloggers block nearly daily and I really enjoy what I blog about.

    I could only imagine if I were only doing it for the money. Blah!
     
    favhost, Feb 26, 2008 IP
  19. pipes

    pipes Prominent Member

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    #19
    I would start with what you enjoy most and know most about.

    Go with wordpress and self hosted.

    Make money through affiliate ads maybe.

    Forget about gaining PR, its easily stripped away these days, you dont need high pr to rank well or do well.
     
    pipes, Mar 14, 2008 IP
  20. Ankit_Garg

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    I do agree with Pipes on some points and beg to differ on others...

    To start with, I dont think u should be concentrating on making money. Rather put more focus on generating good content which excites people and entice them to read...

    Once that happens, money will automatically come through mentioned techniques...

    Happy blogging... :)
     
    Ankit_Garg, Mar 14, 2008 IP