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
April 27, 2010 By 1 Comment
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 [...]
Iowa Blogging Conference: November 14-15, 2009
September 16, 2009 By 2 Comments
Melanie Nelson of Blogging Basics 101 is speaking at the I_Blog conference, November 14-15. Come get the details and register today!
Win 500 Postcards from UPrinting.com!
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Win 500 printed postcards from UPrinting.com! This is a great way to promote your business and start that new marketing campaign!
New Gig at BlogHer.com
September 23, 2008 By 29 Comments
Over the past year or so I’ve been working very hard to make Blogging Basics 101 a helpful and informative site for beginning bloggers. I have a back-log of e-mails, but I’m forging ahead–researching answers, distilling the information, writing instructions, and trying to promote the site. I’m finally starting to see a return on my [...]
Helpful Blogging Links
December 7, 2007 By 4 Comments
This week I’m starting a new feature at Blogging Basics 101 called Helpful Blogging Links (catchy, huh?). I have been hoarding links to interesting articles that I know will be of use to you and now I’m going to share them! They weren’t really doing anyone any good just sitting in my Clippings folder on [...]
When writing instructions for HTML, how do you show the HTML in your post without having the browser “read” it?
August 24, 2007 By 3 Comments
When you are typing instructions for how to do something on your blog, it’s extremely helpful to show the actual HTML tags that your readers will need to find and change. Sometimes, though, this is easier said than done. Let’s see if we can help you out. Typepad The easiest way I know of to [...]
When I view my Blogger blog I see on my side bar little tools on each item I’ve added to the template. Is this something I can get rid of?
August 22, 2007 By 1 Comment
Don’t worry, your readers can’t see the tools that show up when you look at your site. The tools show up because you are logged in to Blogger and it recognizes that you are the owner of the site. The tools are there so you can easily click and edit. Readers who aren’t you won’t [...]
I would like to add a blog roll to my site, will you please post step-by-step instructions on doing this?
August 17, 2007 By 2 Comments
Before you begin making your blog roll, it may be helpful to type up a list of the blog names (and their URLs) you want to include. Blogger: Sign in to your Blogger account and click on Layout. On the Template tab choose Page Elements. On your sidebar click Add a Page Element. Find the [...]
Helpful Blogging Links: June 26, 2009
This week’s Helpful Blogging Links roundup includes information on how to find out who Stumbled your article, why designers need to learn coding basics, and a reminder on how to make sure a blogger can respond to your comments!