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Question: A client would like to integrate a blog into its site in which an expert would write about relevant topics to this particular industry. The client’s site developer doesn’t have database servers that support Movable Type. Is there a basic blogging tool that you recommend for a professional site that would work on what seems to be outdated equipment?
If you cannot make a database on your server, then you’re not going to be able to use blogging software like Movable Type or Wordpress.org.
Instead, what you should be doing is…
A. Get the blog hosted on new server. The problem with that is you cannot integrate the blog directly into your clients domain name. (xyz.com/blog)
B. Get a “hosted” blog at someplace like Wordpress.com. Again, you can’t directly integrate your blog on your domain. You can, however, link to it off of your domain in a forward.
C. Get a new webhost. If your host can’t make a simple database, then well, it’s time to find a new one, seriously. :)
Question: I have a blog on Blogger (blogspot). How do I put a RSS feed icon to let people subscribe on my blog template?
The best, and easiest way to do this is to create a free account at www.feedburner.com.
1. Login and burn a feed
2. Go to “publicize” tab
3. Click on “chicklet chooser” in the left hand side navigation
4. Choose the icon you wish and grab the code
5. Open blogger.com and login
6. Find your template, edit it, and place the code in the template (usually in your sidebar)
7. Save changes and republish
You’re done!
Question: How much money can I earn in my first month blogging?
It pains me to have to tell you what you don’t want to hear, but here goes. You’re not going to make much of anything for the first month of blogging and probably months and months after that.
To make money blogging you have to build a loyal audience of trusted readers who generate page views or affiliate sales or leads or tips, and that takes time.
My best advice to a new blogger is to spend the first six months writing as much high-quality niche content as possible, and don’t stop writing. Participate on other blogs in your niche and leave comments and introduce yourself via email to other bloggers and tell them about your blog. Don’t ask for a link, just make friends.
Soon enough, others will begin to do the same on your blog and you’ll be on your way. Then, and only then, can you start thinking about making money from your blog.
Note: There are exceptions. If you already have another site or list of readers (maybe newsletter subscribers) that you can immediately expose the blog to, then you could make money right away. But again, without traffic and readers, it’s going to be very hard to do.
Write great content and the readers will come.
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