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Off Topic: Get Tickets to WNBA for Family Fun

June 10, 2010

I don’t usually use this blog to discuss anything other than how to blog, advice on blogging, or tech news of some sort. Last week, though, I participated in a marketing outreach program by One2One Network and the WNBA by attending a Tulsa Shock basketball game with my family. It was so much more than [...]

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Mashable Linked to Blogging Basics 101

May 28, 2010

So, some of you may have heard of a little website called Mashable. They’re kind of a big deal on the internet and they are THE place to go for tech news, advice, and updates. Today Mashable linked to Blogging Basics 101 as an example of what to do when you’re picking the perfect name [...]

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Blogging Basics 101′s Facebook Fan Page

April 27, 2010

Have you stopped by my new digs on Facebook? Because I assure you the new page is fancy and you won’t want to miss it. We have 148 fans so far (or Likes if we go with the new Facebook lingo, but really? I like the word “fans” better than “likers”, don’t you?). We’d love [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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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