December 2009
60 posts
AOL, Demand Media, Associated Content Could Have... →
If you’re writing for a content farm (or considering it), this article is a must-read. It ties in with my Blogging Basics 101 article about bloggers and taxes.
The 50 Best Photoshop Tutorials of 2009 →
I have big plans to do more with Photoshop in ‘10. This should help.
High School Rivals Make Lip Dubs Awesome Again... →
We never had this much fun in Yearbook class….
Plan Your 2010 Blogging Calendar | Network... →
Excellent reminder (and advice) about planning next year’s success NOW. If you aren’t using an editorial calendar, it may be good time to start. I’ve found that ECs are great for keeping me on track and motivated. It also helps me organize different assignments and obligations so I can accomplish everything on time.
Protecting Your Email on Blogs | The Edublogger →
I have found lots of great info at Edublogger. This is just a sample. If you aren’t thinking about how you share your e-mail online, you should be.
Library Books (Harold’s Software) →
I’ve been using Library Books on Mac for a few years. I love it because it keeps track of what I (or my kids) have checked out from the library and lets me know when those items are due.
How to: Build a Social Media Cheat Sheet for Any... →
10 iPhone Apps to Avoid Work Disasters →
I love my apps. This list looks to be fairly useful.
Searching the Internet for Help with Tech... →
One of my colleagues at BlogHer, Virginia DeBolt, has written an article with links to helpful sites that can answer your tech questions. Handy to bookmark for the links!
[How-To] Add a FavIcon to your Wordpress Blog |... →
Favicons are a fun little way to reinforce your brand. You can definitely do this!
.htaccess Tutorial - Part 1 →
Stupid WordPress Tricks • Perishable Press →
More ways to make the most of your WordPress blog.
A List Apart: Articles: CSS Design: Taming Lists →
Help with CSS, specifically for lists.
XML in 10 points →
Wondering XML is and/or how it differs from HTML? This article will help. From the post:
XML is for structuring data Structured data includes things like spreadsheets, address books, configuration parameters, financial transactions, and technical drawings. XML is a set of rules (you may also think of them as guidelines or conventions) for designing text formats that let you structure your data....
Self Employed Success » What’s Your Learning Plan... →
If you’re looking to take it to the next level in 2010, now’s the time to start thinking about and targeting your goals for next year. This article can give you some things to consider.
What the US Media Shield Bill Means for Bloggers... →
From the article:
What is the Media Shield Bill? It offers a “shield” to protect those who provide news from potential legal action, like subpoenas requesting access to protected sources or documents. More importantly, perhaps, the bill seeks to define the very act of journalism itself, and who can be called a journalist. This could have profound implications for bloggers and citizen...
Tumblr and the Twitter API, day 2. (Scripting... →
Interesting article (and link to podcast) about Twitter, Tumblr, WP, and investors. I didn’t know a Twitter board member was also a major investor in Tumblr.
PostRank Tour: View Engagement Metrics for Any... →
I didn’t have time to read this article yet, but anything having to do with analytics is usually worth reading.
LogMeIn Express Makes Screensharing Simple -... →
Cool. I may need this for a project I have in my head.
Social Media For Dummies: Top 10 Guides to Getting... →
Wondering where to start your social media journey? This article will point you in the right direction. Lots of links to great information.
Tools of the Trade: Web Development Frameworks... →
If you’re a coder (or want to be), you might be interested in this list of web development frameworks. I’m also bookmarking this for myself because one of my new year’s resolutions is to learn PHP and build a theme.
13 Types of Posts that Always Get Lots of Comments →
Although this articles mentions just about any type of post you’d write on your blog as a way to garner comments, I suggest that you look it over anyway. If you find that you’re consistently writing one type of post (e.g., only personal stories), try mixing it up a little by writing a story or article from a different niche (e.g., a post with a question or a how-to article). See how...
How to Get People to Read Your Blog {HINT: It’s... →
Metropolitan Mama is a great woman with some great articles. If you aren’t reading her, you should be. You can start with her post on how to get people to read your blog.
Social Media and the FTC: What Businesses Need to... →
More about the new FTC regulations for online businesses.
SQL for Beginners - Nettuts+ →
I keep saying I’m going to learn SQL. This may be the push I need. Of course, I also bought a book about PHP last year and I have yet to open it. What? I’m busy!
Marketers vs. Bloggers: Why We Need to Understand... →
Bloggers and marketers still haven’t found the right way to interact with each other. It’s entirely possible for marketers and bloggers to work together, but both sides must learn more about the other before things will be better.
How I Get Speaking Engagements - Anthony... →
One of the things I love most is doing a hands-on workshop. Many times those opportunities come in the form of a speaking engagement. I’ll be interested to try out some of these suggestions and see if I can pick up a few more options here and there.
Do it yourself: 12 Wordpress Solutions Without... →
Have WordPress and want to delve a little deeper into the code? This article may help you. Learn to apply some basic options (e.g., link to related posts) without a plug-in.
SWEET: Merge All of Your Duplicate Gmail Contacts... →
E-mail clutter is something I cannot abide. I love that Gmail keeps rolling out useful features!
Don’t Wait Until January 1st to Plan Your... →
I keep trying to take a break and then I see articles like this one that remind me that I don’t have time for a break! LOL Seriously, though, I’m a huge proponent of mapping out your goals and working toward them. The key is defining how you’ll know when you’ve met a goal. If you don’t, you keep working toward something you can’t completely achieve and you burn...
Running a contest on Facebook? That'll cost you |... →
If you’ve considered using Facebook as a platform for a giveaway, you better think again. This article explains what you need to do and why.
How to Write a Press Release Part 3: Distribution... →
I don’t come from a journalism background so things like press releases boggle my mind. Deb Ng has a three-part series on press releases (this part three, but it links to the other parts) that I’ve found invaluable.
How to Create Successful Product Websites that... →
I’m always interested in what DoshDosh has to say. This article explains how you can build a web site that promotes what you’re doing and provides value to the reader so she’s more apt to buy your product or help you promote it.
Factors That Affect Usability →
When I was getting my master’s degree in technical writing, we spent a LOT of time discussing and studying usability. Online reading is very different from traditional paper, but many of the same principles apply. Check out this article for information you can use to make your own online presence the best it can be from a user/reader perspective.
Is Your Wordpress Theme Authentic and Secure? |... →
If you have a WordPress blog, you’ll want to read this article about how to tell whether or not the WP theme you’re using is authentic (safe) or not.
35 CSS-based Layouts that Look Awesome - Nettuts+ →
I’ve been working with HTML since 1995. Of course, now we have CSS and design is much easier (and no tables!). I’m linking to this article, though, for two reasons:
It’s interesting to see what can be done with CSS and garner ideas from good work.
One of the best ways to learn code is to study it. Go to these sites and look at the code. See how they’re using it, then play...
iGReader is Google Reader app for iPhone (Free... →
This application appears to be free. From the article:
iGReader allows you to read your Google Reader feeds and keep the account in sync. The app allows you to mark an item as starred, leave it unread, share it with friends or even view the original web page. iGReader can also help you organize your feeds in categories and edit or delete subscriptions easily. You also have the option to search and...
RSS Tutorial for Content Publishers and Webmasters →
Photoshop Tutorials and Flash Tutorials -... →
CSS, Accessibility and Standards Links →
CSS Basics →
Top Tips for Beginning Bloggers →
One of my favorite people is Laurie at TipJunkie.com. She has an entrepreneurial fever, y’all. She’s also just plain fun to hang out with. Here’s an article I wrote for her site with tips for beginning bloggers.
8 Must-Have Traits of Tomorrow's Journalist →
Easy to Forget Income Tax Deductions : Freelance... →
Why Can't Twitter Be More Like Facebook or Linked... →
Google Analytics Adds Goodies for Data Geeks →
10 Hints for Transitioning from Freelance Writing... →
How To Do Custom Image Bullets in Wordpress and... →
10 Simple Web Accessibility Tips You Can Do Today →
Render your Wordpress blog on Mobile Handsets with... →