Question: Is there a software (or a site) which can create a sitemap for my blog? I would prefer a site which is free, so i will not have to install any software (and or pay for it).
Sitemaps are good for your blog, but you probably already know that since you asked. :) Google LOVES sitemaps, in fact, if you haven’t already, head on over to Google webmaster tools and add your blog. They will ask you to submit a sitemap, and they give instructions on how to make one.
But back to the question. Are there tools to use to make a sitemap? Yes. Personally I have used a tool called Pingoat.com. It reads your site and creates an updated sitemap for you. Easy as pie, try it out. And yes, it’s free!
Question: How can you get free content for your blog. Is there a tool that can automatically feed your blog?
I have a question for you dear reader, and that is…
Why do you want free content for your blog?
I ask, because I cannot think of one legitimate reason why you would want to not write your own original, high-quality content for your blog. Can you?
It makes no sense, unless you’re looking to try and create an MFA, or “Made for Adsense” site. And personally, that’s not something I recommend, because Google is cracking down on this practice, and you will get your account banned for life.
Not to mention that “taking” content from someone else is copyright infringement. Why should you be able to take content from someone and use it for your own purposes? You shouldn’t.
Again, concentrate on writing high-quality, original content for your blog and you’ll win long-term.
Want a short cut? You won’t learn it here.
Question: How do you put Google AdSense ads in the middle of your blog post? I know how to add it to the top or bottom within the post but not sure how you put it in the middle of your posts. Thanks for the info.
Great question, and actually, the answer is much more simple than you imagine. In my experience, you can do it two ways.
The first way is to simply just do it manually. That’s how I do it here at AsktheBlogger.com. See the Adsense block above, just below the question? I manually placed it in using a simple cut and paste. The problem with that method is I have to keep a copy of my Adsense code handy for every post, and it’s unnecessary really.
The right way to do it is to use a Wordpress Adsense plugin. This one called the AdSense-Deluxe WordPress Plugin is great because it uses both Google Adsense & Yahoo! Publisher ads, your choice.
AdSense-Deluxe is an easy-to-use plugin for WordPress 1.5+ (including WP 2.0) for quickly inserting Google or Yahoo! ads into your blog posts, and managing when and where those ads are displayed.
What if I don’t use Wordpress?
Well, then I’m afraid you’re probably stuck manually pasting your code in the blog entry, or finding out from your blogging platform if they have some type of plugin you can use.
Just another reason to use Wordpress. :)
Question: I know that major ecommerce sites have their own Google adwords representatives. Arrogant Google may view me as a lowly affiliate blogger. But I still spend at least $5000 per month on adwords. Will that amount of business get little ole me an adwords rep? And if so, how do set it up?
My research has told me that while you spend $5k/month, that you’re still considered to be a very small player in the world of billions. :(
The people that I know who have Google reps are people who spend that much a day, not a month.
I think, though, that you should continue to contact Google and ask for assistance. I do believe that Google wants to help you, and as soon as they are able to they will. You have to remember there are millions of advertisers. Google can’t possibly take care of all of them.
Or, just try spending $5k a day for a month. Someone from Google will probably call you quick!
What’s the best way to find quality products and services to resell as an affiliate on my blog or website?
AsktheBlogger answered this question in the post before, but wanted to give some more ideas about how to find quality affiliate programs to promote on your blog or website.
A great trick to finding high-quality affiliate programs in your niche is to simply look at your competitors sites. Do a search on Google for websites or blogs in your industry, then look on their sites for ads. All you have to do then is simply track down the advertiser’s website and look for the affiliate sign-up link.
The point is, you should follow the competition and do and use what works for others. Chances are, the website that is running the affiliate ad has probably done the research already to choose which program works best, so why not follow their lead?
You may want to learn more about how to become an successful affiliate marketer. Check out the AsktheBlogger previous post about how you can quit your day job!
Don’t forget, you can always Ask The Blogger for help anytime!
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