Step 4: What’s Next?

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Okay. You’ve read my introductorye-book on blogging, decided on a niche, and gotten yourself a web host.

You’ve even set up your blog and all systems are go.

But you ask yourself, how do you proceed for here? How do you write content, spread the word around and build up readership?

You could start by reading this blog. Look over at the sidebar and check out recently posted articles, popular posts and the categories. Explore the blog!

But, you won’t find EVERYTHING you need on this blog alone. The blogosphere is filled with helpful, fantastic articles and tutorials. I’ve compiled a list for you:

Blogs about Blogging

These blogs, like this one, provide valuable advice on better blogging. Good enough to be added to your daily read.

  • ProBlogger - One of the most authoritative blogs about blogging around. Darren(owner), has been blogging for over 4 years, and therefore knows quite a bit about blogging.
  • DailyBlogTips - Tips ranging from blog design to content production.
  • DoshDosh - A popular and respected blog which provides tips on internet marketing and blogging
  • Performancing - One of the most authoritative blogs you’ll find. A group collaborative website, giving interesting tips on blogging.
  • Blogging Tips - Another collaborative blog, this one also provides advice on blogging and web development tips and tricks.
  • Chris Garrett - A great blog about internet marketing and new media.
  • Skellie Wag - Productivity tips, blogging tips and social media.
  • Lorelle - One of the most authoritative bloggers you’ll ever find. Blogging tips, WordPress tips and tricks… what not!
  • NorthxEast - Weekly articles about blogging. A must go-in-RSS-reader! :lol:

    Blog Design

  • Vandelay Design - Tips on good and bad design practices, advice on cleaner and attractive design.
  • ProBlogDesign - Design tips, blogging tips, great tips :D.
  • UniqueBlogDesign

    • Making Money Online

    Ahh. the sweet smell of money! :lol:

  • John Chow - The mastermind of making money online; you seriously need to be from Mars if you didn’t know who John Chow is :lol:. Anyways, your first stop for money making tips. Go bookmark!
  • Another great make-money-online blog.
  • Carl Ocab - One of my favourite blogs on making money online

NOTE:That was by no means an exhaustive list. There are thousands of great blogs out there, many of which could definitely make it into this list. But, I am after all, only human and now even the slightest sniff of lists will make me vomit. :sick:

Anyways, I’ll be updating this list with more links. If you feel your blog could make it here, or you know of a blog that could make it here, contact me, or shoot me an email at siyab{at}puttingblogsfirst{dot}.com

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