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Win a Copy of TypePad for Dummies and a Year of TypePad!

March 1, 2010

It’s here! After months of hard work, Shannon and I are so pleased to announce that our book, TypePad For Dummies, is now on bookshelves. Want to know what you can expect to find inside?

A basic explanation of blogging technologies, geared toward newbies to get them up to speed. We explain RSS feeds, Rich Text, [...]

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Blogging Basics 101 on Tumblr

January 7, 2010

In addition to the weekly Helpful Blogging Links feature, Blogging Basics 101 now has a Tumblr account (http://bloggingbasics101.tumblr.com) where Melanie shares links to the articles she’s reading each day. Many links include Melanie’s thoughts on the issue and invite discussion.

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Understanding the New FTC Guidelines: Your Questions Answered

October 8, 2009

If you’re blogging professionally or even semi-seriously you’ve likely heard about the new FTC guidelines regarding bloggers and how we disclose any relationships with companies who have paid us to endorse or review products. As is usually the case when something changes, rumors and misinformation are swirling. This article seeks to give you a basic [...]

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Iowa Blogging Conference: November 14-15, 2009

September 16, 2009

Melanie Nelson of Blogging Basics 101 is speaking at the I_Blog conference, November 14-15. Come get the details and register today!

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Walt Disney World Moms Panel

September 14, 2009

Do you love Disney World as much as I do? Do you love to plan and research every possible bit of your vacation to Disney World? Then you may want to apply to be part of the Disney Mom Panel (dads are welcome too!).
I don’t usually post this type of thing here at Blogging Basics [...]

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TypePad for Dummies

July 18, 2009

Melanie (BloggingBasics101.com) & Shannon (RocksInMyDryer.net) have been tapped by Wiley Publishing to write the upcoming TypePad for Dummies book due in stores early 2010.

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Beginning Blogger Checklist: 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a New Blog

June 8, 2009
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Blogging Basics 101 explains 5 of the most common mistakes beginning bloggers make. These mistakes are almost a right of passage, but why waste that time with mistakes you can easily avoid?

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Tulsa Mom’s Night Out/Blogger Meet Up

May 7, 2009

The National Mom’s Night Out Event for Tulsa has over 60 attendees! May 7 we’ll meet to talk about blogging, celebrate motherhood, and talk cute shoes.

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Oklahoma Women Bloggers Meet Up

April 15, 2009

YOU ARE INVITED TO MOM’S NIGHT OUT FOR OKLAHOMA WOMEN BLOGGERS!
UPDATE: We are completely full! Thank you to everyone who has donated swag or door prizes. Thank you to everyone who is joining us on Thursday night! We can’t wait to meet you!
What: A meet-up for female Oklahoma bloggers. (Sorry, gents, this one’s limited [...]

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Blogging Basics 101 Site News: Returning in a Month

March 15, 2009

I want to thank everyone who has stopped by lately. Things have been really great, but I’m finding that I’m taking on too many projects right now. I’ve decided to take a one-month break from Blogging Basics 101. In that time I’m going to evaluate priorities and streamline my productivity. I’m giving myself permission to [...]

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