Make The Most Of Your Time

Google Gadgets Galore!

2008-05-31T00:01:00.000-07:00

There are many reasons I love to search the many different blogs that can be found on BlogCatalog; a wonderful site that allows blog writers (including myself) the opportunity to gain more exposure while enjoying the support of a wonderful blogging community.

One of the top reasons I love checking out other people's blogs is that in doing so I get new innovative ideas, and learn about new things I can add to my blog to improve and enhance it.

And recently, I was happy to find that:

Google just keeps getting better and better.

Yes, I recently discovered that Google has a wide variety of widgets that you can add to your blog site. I just added their inspirational widget to my main home page.

"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing."
- Abraham Lincoln

This was one of the best widgets I could have added to my blog to date. Every time I click on my blog there is a new, wonderful, insightful, inspiring quote to help propel me forward toward making all my dreams a reality.

Check out Google Gadgets now! With over 42,000 widgets to choose from, you are sure to find something great to add to your blog, website or profile page. And, from the picture it appears that Google is now showing gadget stats as well. Way to go Google!

Happy Blogging!

(Photo by dannysullivan.)

Blog Page View Tips

2008-05-26T13:40:00.000-07:00

I am often looking for ways, tips to increase my page views. I know this is a common point of interest for most bloggers today.

In searching, I often end up at a new post from "ProBlogger" a blog that gives incredible advice.

Check out the recent link from this blog:

How To Increase A Blog's Page Views

I hope it's helpful to you!

Happy Blogging!

(Photo by pagedooley.)

How Many Blogs Would... ?

2008-05-25T11:31:00.000-07:00

You never know where you're going to find some of the most intriguing, important, and helpful information. For example, I love shifting through the many blogs that can be found at BlogCatalog.com. In doing so, I can learn about ways to make money online, shop for the best bargains, experience another person's trip down memory lane and learn how to live a greener lifestyle.

Because I often do not have enough time to read into everything I come across, part of what I love about having a blog is that I can catalog the sites and organize them in categories that makes sense and allow me easy, convenient access to explore them when I do have the time.

Oftentimes I used to see something I was interested in and thought I know I'll have time for that at another point in my day, week, etc, but never had a place to store them. I figure that some of the things I'm interested in reading more about, so too will my readers. So why not check out some of the links I have added to this blog? I add subject relevant articles, blogs, and websites to their matching categories. I add additional links on-going as I find links of interest!

(Photo by dullhunk.)

Blogs Galore!

2008-05-16T21:09:00.001-07:00

It's amazing how many great blogs there are on the internet these days. I signed up with BlogCatalog a site that, as it sounds, catalogs various blogs that meet with its standards. Some of those standards are number of posts, how long your blog has been around, relevant information, etc. I am proud to say that Make The Most of Your Time has been approved and is a part of this great website community. And, I am loving exploring the site.

Being new to the blogging world, I felt nervous about publishing my work in a larger forum, however, the BlogCatalog community is highly supportive and becomes the strength and foundation you need to further build your writing confidence.

Within my searches on BlogCatalog, I have found many great blogs that I continue to link to my various relevant "Make The Most... Categories". Check out the latest great blog I found that will help provide you with more blog tips:

BlogToGreat.com

Happy blogging to all!

(Photo by salendron.)

Choose the Best Font for Your Blog

2008-04-21T20:59:00.000-07:00

I trying to learn something new about the "blogging world" everyday. Today, I visited one of my favorite blogging tips websites "Daily Blog Tips" and discovered this site:

DaFont.com.

This site features the top 100 fonts available for your blog. Increase the "stickiness" = the memorability of your blog by making it as original and relevant to your readers. With 100 choices, you are sure to find a font that best conveys the look and feel you want.

Happy Blogging!

Increase Your Views

2008-04-21T00:17:00.000-07:00

Are you interested in increasing your blog views? Please take the time to check out the many links I have, and continue to add to this page. In addition, I just discovered a new site called BlogUpp!.

While I have signed up for many different "increase your view" sites, BlogUpp! is unique simply because all it requires you to do is submit your blog site url and add its html code. Most sites I have signed up with require you to fill out a full profile information page which can be time consuming when you are trying to sign up for multiple sites.

The html graphic that displays on your page from BlogUpp! will rotate and show various blogs from other users who have signed up with the site. This is exactly how others will see your site. The way BlogUpp! works is that the site takes snapshots of your blog and then for every 10 people who view your site, they will show your blog to 9 other viewers. Simple and sweet.

Happy blogging!

Focus Makes All The Difference

2008-04-16T19:32:00.000-07:00

When I have time, I try to research the best blogging tips I can find. Yesterday I read about a very important factor that will help to increase your blogging views.

According to what I learned, focus is very important. It is actually quite crucial to your success as a blogger. An article stated that, it is good to have an easily identifiable focus, one that a reader will be able to understand instantly. This is my first real blogging attempt and while I have many categories, my central focus is "Making the Most of Your Time".

If things are starting out slowly for you, be patient. Success takes time to build, but with time and perseverance your vision and dreams will be realized!

(Photo by squeakymarmot.)

Color in Internet Success

2008-04-10T13:32:00.000-07:00

Are you looking to create your own website, blog or social networking profile? Are you looking for the best creative design and look for your site?

While "looks aren't everything" they play an important role in a viewer's first impression of your site. Just like wearing the right suit or outfit for any given situation, displaying the best website appearance can do wonders for viewer retention and interest.

Where to begin?

While there are limitless backgrounds, styles and formats you can choose from, it is a good idea to first start with a thoughtful look at the demographic you are trying to appeal to. Is the population more conservative or trendy? What age range do you want to reach? It's a good idea to spend some quality time really understand what's most popular within your targeted audience.

Despite what appears to be most popular, take the time to also trust your instincts. While you want to appeal to a certain taste, you also want to remain unique and true to yourself so that what you offer stands out as one-of-a-kind among the vast sea of websites, blogs, etc.

Check out the link below to get a simple idea of how, just the importance of the colors you choose for your website can affect your viewers:

Thumbshots Article

And, always remember: "Everything is important." -Brian Tracy (self-made millionaire)

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RSS Feeds

2008-04-06T19:56:00.001-07:00

It's important to utilize all the avenues you can to increase your page views. Your blog will be more difficult to find if it does not have easy access. It's important to not only add your blog to as many blog directories as you can (please see the "Blog Directories" list on the left hand side of this blog for a list of direct links to blog directories), but to also make sure that your readers can subscribe to your blog quickly and conveniently.

Having an email subscription sign up is one great way to offer this function to your readers. Another great way is to make sure that you have RSS feed buttons.

Please check out the link below to set up these important buttons on your blog right now!

RSS buttons

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Blog Directories Will Help Increase Your Views

2008-04-02T00:12:00.000-07:00

As I continue to research the best blogging practices and tips I want to share them with my readers.

If you want to increase your blog views, it is important to spread the word about your blog. Place links to your blog in as many places as you can.

Add your blog to sites that catalogue and promote your site for free. If you have the luxury of being able to afford it, there are also many sites that advertise for you, for a monthly fee like LazyURL.

Recently, I added my blog to BlogCatalog and I've already seen how quickly it has indexed my blog into the Google search engine results.

Your blogging endeavors will take perseverance, patience and time. Think of it like a long-term investment. Just like putting away money in a 401k, your writing efforts will slowly build and build as word spreads of your work and views continue to multiply. Just keep believing all your dreams will come true and they will!

(Photo by emrysroberts.)

Increase Your Views & Earning Potential

2008-03-31T21:34:00.000-07:00

As I learn more about the "blogging" world, I have started to research some relevant articles that can help make my experience even better.

I have found some links (below) to some sites that give helpful tips, offer free advertising and allow you affiliate programs to earn more revenue from your blogs. I hope they are helpful to you.

1. Tips on How to Increase Your Blogs Page Views.

2. Zookoda.

At this site you can create a subscription form and mailing list for your blog viewers.

3. Incomestores.com

Want to increase your income? Visit this site to become an affiliate to another company.

4. HydraNetwork

Another site you may be interested in becoming an affiliate for.

5. AdLeaf.com

This site offers bloggers and website owners free advertisement opportunities. Check it out, it may be able to help you increase your views.

(Photo by liewef.)

Searching for Blogs

2008-03-31T21:16:00.000-07:00

Being new to the "blogging world" and being naturally curious, I have been searching the internet for as many helpful resources I can find to take my "blogging dreams" to the next level.

First of all, I was curious about where my blog was ending up in Google's search engine. After all, if it's not found in easy to find searches, how can anyone find and read it? If you have great work, but no one sees it, it does very little for you and others who could benefit from your knowledge, etc.

I found that there are some specific search engines that have been created specifically for "blog searching". Some of these sites follow:

1. Google Blog Search

Yes, that's right, Google just keeps getting better. That site thinks of everything and more. It's no wonder they are the #1 ranked website in THE WORLD. That is profound when you consider the internet touches the entire world. How did they manage to create an all encompassing "internet empire"? This is yet another question I am interested in, but that is a topic for another blog.

2. Blog Search

3. Blogger Dashboard

4. Blogs of Note

In addition to the main Blogger Dashboard, Blogs of Note displays Blogger.com's blog sites they deem of exceptional noteworthiness. They display the lasted noteworthy blogs as well as easy to click links to the archives of past noteworthy blogs. Every success book I have read says you must say your dreams outloud to make them come true: so I hope and believe in my heart that my blog will reach their list one day.

Use these links to find the best blogs on the internet, find your friend's blogs, and your own.

(Photo by noticias-tic)