ColorCodePurple Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Hey guys,as an initiative to make my free time more productive I decided to start a blog,but the problem is I am confused on how to start there are so many blogging platforms,and then I thought it would be cool to monetize my blog as well. So whats like the best choice? should I go for a blogging platform,or my own site,i noticed that hosting is cheap so I can probably pay for it myself or maybe ask my relative to sponsor it for me. Thanks Blogs maintained by our fellow IVG members 1.http://arkadious.wordpress.com/ by ColorCodePurple 2.SlackerNinja.com by milo 3.http://umangm1992.blogspot.com/ by Shakaram der noob 4.http://alismanifesto.posterous.com/ by the joker 5.www. ghuj .com by Khani if I missed anyone out PM me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ne0 Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 to start with, IMO, better focus on content rather than the platform. So use the most simplest platform - blogger/wordpress. Blogger is relatively simpler among the two. Once you are into the habit of updating your content daily and have decided your focus area and stuff, then shift to your own website. If you are planning to write your diary kind of blog, then better stick to the ready made platforms. Host your own website if you want to share something which is really useful to others (like engadget/kotaku etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctrl_alt_del Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 ...and don't think about money from the get-go. Generate enough content to have regular visitors and then slowly start putting ads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel81x Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I'd just second what was said above, focus on getting enough content out there and if you haven't written items that follow a set-path or genre then take some time and experiment first. Once you've got all your writing kinks worked out and your content flow is steady [doesn't have to be everyday but consistent enough] then you can start thinking about whether your ready to do your own hosting if you even choose that option. Don't worry too much about looks as well because a nice looking blog doesn't necessarily offer the best information. Monetizing is nice too but after seeing it work once and then seeing your blog become an overloaded neon-board it will make things looks cluttered if not done right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megzworld Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Cool.. I wanted to know the same about blogging.. I write stuff and I wanted to enter a blog too.. I was also confused as what will be a good platform to blog.. And no I write to pass time, so not looking at monetizing it.. (not that I think, my writing will accumulate "chillar" anyway!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColorCodePurple Posted February 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Does blogger allow streaming of music files? its PITA to do it on wordpress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shantz Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 ^^ if u have plans to monetize, then choose wisely from beginning itself, because it's a pain to move later on and you also lose lot of search points. wordpress is a much better platform. Also, self-hosted wordpress is even better. So buy a domain and hosting and setup wordpress on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Right Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Shantz himself has a very informative blog, I follow it quite regularly. SlackerNinja's is also very very cool... I mean, there are many good bloggers over here to take cues from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 after reading that ^^ went to slacker ninja's blog and yes, it is full of win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CM Sunny Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I had a blog which was minting monies but then google got jealous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeehunter Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I had created one blog last year about making money online - www.earnrupeesonlineindia.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solitaire Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I had a blog which was minting monies but then google got jealous Lemme guess.. you clicked your own ads from multiple IPs ?? I actually have google ads on my blog (on blogger). I write plenty of crap on it but not quite getting the time or inclination to focus on it. Besides despite plenty of visits on my blog, all Google ads has earned me is a measly $27. I can't even withdraw said amount cos you have to hit $100 before Google pays you (i think). Getting better dividends elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CM Sunny Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Lemme guess.. you clicked your own ads from multiple IPs ?? I actually have google ads on my blog (on blogger). I write plenty of crap on it but not quite getting the time or inclination to focus on it. Besides despite plenty of visits on my blog, all Google ads has earned me is a measly $27. I can't even withdraw said amount cos you have to hit $100 before Google pays you (i think). Getting better dividends elsewhere. a warez blog short term money minter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColorCodePurple Posted February 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I've used both blogger and wordpress. I prefer WP simply because of the spam tech. In fact I went from blogger (www.chronostop.blogspot.com) to Wordpress (slackerninja.com) and the transition was flawless. Go with either and don't spend for a domain until you have the funds. Nice blog you are my idol now Have you bought a custom domain or are you using your own host? have you bought upgrade's? on the other note How in gods name are you supposed to put music on the blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Tigre Chino Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 on the other note How in gods name are you supposed to put music on the blog What do you mean? Music as in something playing in the background when someone opens your blog (which is bloody fukin annoying btw) or something like this. http://squeegiesounds.com/ ? There are plugins on WP for the later. Mashable seems to be down for me atm.. but yeah check this later http://mashable.com/2007/07/27/50-wordpress-plugins-for-multimedia/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
★ Kani ★ Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Before even you start to think about blogging you need to choose your niche. Have a specific niche and let your writing revolving it. here are few questions that you should ask yourself before you write the first post.. 1) what will I be blogging about ? 2) How much new information can I add to my blog ? 3) How regularly can I update my blog ? 4) What unique information that I will be providing that someone would be interested to view it ? Research : Check similiar successful blogs from your niche to get an idea on what type of topics people like.. check problogger.net for blogging tips! Setting up your blog.. 1) Platform : Wordpress, hands down! Nothing much to think about here.. It is extremely power and flexible platform. 2) Domain & Hosting : Get the paid stuff! no free hosting crap. 3) Monitizing : Not yet.. let people drop in.. 4) Seo friendly : Hell yeah! Future Goals : 1) Building a community around your blog.. when people start comment on your blog you will know that you are on the right path. 2) Regular Back Up's. Wordpress plugin can do it for you.. Just make sure you set it up 3) Monitize it.. don't plaster your visitors will alll the ads you can.. 4) Keep innovating.. You can always pm me for help.. I will be more than happy to help you guys out.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeehunter Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Jeba add me as a friend I will strt blogging after regularly after my exams r over I had used blogger earlier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solitaire Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 a warez blog short term money minter That's not how I roll though, you can write how-to's on a variety of slightly technical topics - both about computers and gadgets in general and engineering ones - and earn a few dollars here and there. Only thing is you'll need an American paypal account and have an SSN and stuff. You'll also need to submit tax documents before they start putting money into your paypal account. Besides writing reviews and articles can help you win stuff.. remember that too You don't need to debase yourself and write about warez to earn money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColorCodePurple Posted February 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Before even you start to think about blogging you need to choose your niche. Have a specific niche and let your writing revolving it. here are few questions that you should ask yourself before you write the first post.. 1) what will I be blogging about ? 2) How much new information can I add to my blog ? 3) How regularly can I update my blog ? 4) What unique information that I will be providing that someone would be interested to view it ? Research : Check similiar successful blogs from your niche to get an idea on what type of topics people like.. check problogger.net for blogging tips! Setting up your blog.. 1) Platform : Wordpress, hands down! Nothing much to think about here.. It is extremely power and flexible platform. 2) Domain & Hosting : Get the paid stuff! no free hosting crap. 3) Monitizing : Not yet.. let people drop in.. 4) Seo friendly : Hell yeah! Future Goals : 1) Building a community around your blog.. when people start comment on your blog you will know that you are on the right path. 2) Regular Back Up's. Wordpress plugin can do it for you.. Just make sure you set it up 3) Monitize it.. don't plaster your visitors will alll the ads you can.. 4) Keep innovating.. You can always pm me for help.. I will be more than happy to help you guys out.. Well my niche is going to be mixed really,I am going to write about music,gaming give my opinions on gadgets and some controversial political views as well as far as platform goes do you mean buying a custom domain from wordpress.com or my own hosting through wordpress.org? I had a talk with my dad he is ready to pay for it,but I have to show him I am getting some traffic first Thanks m8 Jeba add me as a friend I will strt blogging after regularly after my exams r over I had used blogger earlier dude thats seriously freaky,even I am giving my exams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColorCodePurple Posted February 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 What do you mean? Music as in something playing in the background when someone opens your blog (which is bloody fukin annoying btw) or something like this. http://squeegiesounds.com/ ? There are plugins on WP for the later. Mashable seems to be down for me atm.. but yeah check this later http://mashable.com/2007/07/27/50-wordpress-plugins-for-multimedia/ Yeah i meant embedding music,say if I want to write on music I like I thought plugins dont work on wordpress.com? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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