Be A Pro Blogger!

21 June 2007 ~ 1826 Views

Here’s seven blogs that will help you become a pro blogger. These guys have been playing online for quite some time, and they are eager to share their expertise. I’m new to the intricacies of blog design so finding and sharing these links may help us all! There’s so much to learn – enjoy!

1. Problogger.net
The author: Darren Rowse is an Australian blogger,and has been shaping the blogging scene since 2002. He became famous for being one of the first professional bloggers around the World, and he also co-founded a blog network called b5media.

Why you must read it: Whether you are a beginner or a blogging expert you will certainly find some very useful information over Problogger. Darren covers all the facets of blogging, you just can’t go wrong reading this blog (he also makes a six figure income from his blogs, so he knows what he is talking about).
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2. Copyblogger
The author: Brian Clark is, in his own words, an Internet marketing strategist, content developer, entrepreneur, and recovering attorney. He has been playing with blogging software since 2003, and he is also involved with consulting projects and online ventures all over the web.
Why you must read it: You know what they say, content is king! If you are looking to improve the quality of your content then you should definitely read Copyblogger. The place is packed with tips about copywriting. No wonder the blog generates almost 500,000 page views monthly.
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3. SEOMoz.org
The author: Although the blog features a whole team of writers, Rand Fishkin is the anchor man. He started playing with the Internet in 1993, and today he is one of the most respected SEO experts in the world.
Why you must read it: Like it or not search engine optimization is an essential part of web development and Internet marketing today. If Google loves your blog, you are on the right path. SEOMoz has everything you need to optimize your blog for search engines, from “how-to” articles to web tools and resources.
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4. Shoemoney
The author: The man needs no presentation. Jeremey Schoemaker, aka Shoemoney, runs one of the most popular blogs on the Internet. Jeremy is a very successful affiliate marketer, and recently he launched an advertising network called AuctionAds.

Why you must read it: The blog touches on a wide variety of topics, from making money online to Internet marketing. Jeremy participates on most of the industry conferences, and he is always sharing the latest news and trends around the Web.
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5. Lorelle on WordPress
The author: Lorelle is a public speaker and consultant on web design and blogging. She is involved with the development of the WordPress software, and you can also find her articles over the Blog Herald.
Why you must read it: The blog has an extensive collection of articles about WordPress: how to customize it, how to optimize it, interesting plugins and so forth. Even if you are not running WordPress, however, you will still find most of the information useful from a web design and usability point of view.
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6. JohnChow.com
The author: Also known as the Dot Com Mogul, John Chow started playing with the Web in 1999. He owns a very popular technology site and, in 2006, he started blogging on JohnChow.com with the objective of sharing his experience.
Why you must read it: The blog itself is a case study about making money online. While some of the monetization strategies used are polemic, I am sure you will find useful tips and ideas on the blog.
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7. Pronet Advertising
About the author: Neil Patel is a SEO guru and the CTO of a consulting firm called ACS. Neil started blogging late in 2005, and currently the blog is listed among the Technorati Top 100 Popular Blogs.
Why you must read it: Apart from packing solid SEO advice, Pronet Advertising also covers the latest developments on the social media environment. If you are trying to promote your blog through social bookmarking sites, Pronet Advertising is the place to go.
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