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Blogging Basics 101 on Facebook

It has not escaped me that my offerings of late have been sparse. I don’t like it when people don’t post for a while, then they come back and write an I’m Sorry post about why they haven’t been posting. So I won’t apologize. What I will do, is encourage you to do two things: [...]

Off Topic: Get Tickets to WNBA for Family Fun

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 [...]

Mashable Linked to Blogging Basics 101

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 [...]

Blogging Basics 101′s Facebook Fan Page

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 [...]

Blogging Basics 101 on Tumblr

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.

Iowa Blogging Conference: November 14-15, 2009

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

Walt Disney World Moms Panel

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 [...]

TypePad for Dummies

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.

Oklahoma Women Bloggers Meet Up

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 [...]