This week, unlike the last week, was so productive.
I’ve laid out an outline for a course that I will be developing over the next few months. Since the course is in its very raw state, I cannot reveal much details about it as of now.
In addition to that, I’ve recruited a new VA (I already have one). I’m so happy that I’ve got a new hand - which means more work can be done and more money (of course, right?). And the VA happens to be one of my family members which is a double plus!
And, a new series is going to be up soon at the blog (yes I want to be accountable, so I’m announcing it to you; enough of putting that off!). Stay tuned!
On the coming Monday, there will be a giveaway. So don’t miss out Monday’s post! If you want to stay tuned you can subscribe to updates of this blog by email here (will also be useful to keep up with the series post!).
Moving on.
I have compiled below the interesting reads I found this week. Hope you will find them interesting too.
Blogging
boingboing.net4/14/12
I was invited to give a talk at Washington & Jefferson College about careers in blogging. Clearly, this would entail explaining why …
Email List Marketing Tips – How to Quadruple Your Email Opt In Rate
www.johnchow.com4/16/12
If you’ve been doing email marketing for over a week, you’ve probably heard all about split testing: why you should, easy split tests you can implement today, split testing your web forms and calls to action, and so on. If people …
Let Your Critics Be Your Best Friends : @ProBlogger
www.problogger.net4/14/12
When I first started to write professionally, I hated people editing my work. To deal with these personal attacks, I would rant, cry, drink too much, and otherwise freak …
7 Simple Ways Bloggers Can Learn From — and Earn Like — the Superstars
www.makealivingwriting.com4/16/12
Are there bloggers you admire, who make a full-time living from their blog? You may have wondered how they got where they are — and how you could join them in the favored ranks of those who have figured out how to make a living …
How to Successfully Launch Your Small Business Blog
pushingsocial.com4/13/12
Launching a new blog is an amazing, scary, and exciting time. I’ve helped quite a few businesses launch their blog and the mixture of emotion is always the same …
Link Building/SEO/Social Media
How Authorship (and Google+) Will Change Linkbuilding | SEOmoz
www.seomoz.org4/15/12
Google’s relationship with links has changed over the last 15 years - it started out as a love affair but nowadays the Facebook status would probably read: “It’s Complicated”. I think Google are beginning to suffer from trust …
Why Squeeze To Top 10 In Google While You Can Breathe A Bit More? - Famous Bloggers
www.famousbloggers.net4/17/12
Why should you bother about optimizing images? Here’s where it gets interesting. Compared to text listings (where only top 10 links are listed) image listing accommodates more number of images (up to 150). Websites owners have ample chance to win through image search.
Putting the Social Back into Social Media: 40 Ways to Build a Loyal …
www.copyblogger.com4/17/12
Is your blog a lonely place? Maybe no one is visiting. Or, if they visit, maybe they don’t comment. Maybe they don’t share your post on social networking sites. Or they don’t subscribe to your email list.
Facebook Custom Tabs Are Not Dead, They’re More Alive Than Ever
socialmouths.com4/12/12
As we all know, Facebook deployed the new Timeline Pages last month and, as expected, the first public reaction was a waterfall of rants about the new approach for Tabs. Marketers have been in a period of adaptation for the …
How to Improve Your Rankings with Semantic Keyword Research …
www.seomoz.org4/16/12
Basically, semantic search is technology that tries to determine what users mean when they type in a certain keyword. They explore the semantics of those words…or the meaning behind them.
Your Website Might Be Over Optimized If … - Search Engine Watch …
searchenginewatch.com4/19/12
There has been a great deal of speculation about Google’s forthcoming penalty for “over-optimized” or “overly SEOed” sites. Please place your tongue in your cheek as you read some thoughts on how to recognize a website …
As always, I appreciate your comments!
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Hi Jane,
I’m really curious about the blog on: “Why squeeze to a top ten position when you can breathe a little more? ” Thanks for sharing that one, I think I will go read that next. Glad to hear about your new VA, sounds like things are going well! Thanks again.
And… that happens to be my guest post David. Hope you enjoyed the post!
Yes, I saw that when I got over there. That was a good post too!
Good NEWS that you have recruited new VA !! Hope we will see more productive work from you in future !!
Hoping the same Kulwant! Thanks for stopping by
How’s your new job?
I appreciate your work and way of working in the field of blogging. We are anxiously waiting for the course that want to release in future
Thanks Azam
I’ll keep you guys posted 
Your blogging journey with new ideas and commitment is very much inspiring. Waiting for your new course.
Thanks Pratap. Sure I’ll keep you posted on my progress with course creation
Great, what will be the upcoming new series on ProbloggingSuccess ?
Thanks.
Hey Nandita, the title of the series is “Create Killer Content For Your Blog” and I’ll try to cover (almost) every aspect needed for creating killer blog content
Today, I visited your website and found it to be very informative. I’m highly pleased to see the comprehensive resources being offered by your site.
hurry ! i have lot of articles to read now . Thanks for giving me a work
Hi Jane,
I’m really curious about the blog on: “Why squeeze to a top ten position when you can breathe a little more? ” Thanks for sharing that one, I think I will go read that next. Glad to hear about your new VA, sounds like things are going well! Thanks again.
Jane,
Another amazing list of blog posts… This is rapidly becoming one of my favorite posts on the Internet every week.
That copyblogger article is very good as well… Highly recommend that one.
Thanks,
Ryan H.
Gregory Amweg says
Thanks for such a great list - that post from ProBlogger about making your critics into friends is gold. I’ve sometimes got to remind myself to not take criticisms personally. Once I get my emotions out of the picture, I realize that even the harshest critic is basically offering me free advice!
Hi Jane,
nice collection of sites you run. i not manage my own 2-3 sites and you are designer as well as blogging and many more.
thank you for this informative tips.
Thanks Gautam!
Awesome JaneSheeba your blog is full of precious information. I am still new to blogging but i am sure that if visit your blog regularly than i am learn alot.