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Have a blog on Blogger using FTP? Time to weigh your options.

Stephanie Cockerl — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:30:08 +0000

Disclosure: I am a TypePad affiliate.

If you have a blog on Blogger and are FTPing to your own web host, your days are numbered.

Blogger announced that it will end its FTP support soon.

Blogger states that they introduced custom domain support 3 years ago.

This is similar to the domain mapping that TypePad does for its users. This would give users the same Blogger features without the need for web hosting.

Read more about the news here, Important Note to FTP Users.

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How I describe “reading feeds” to my Grandma.

Stephanie Cockerl — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:39:14 +0000

An online newspaper where I get to pick what writers I want to hear from , the stories I want to read and in the format I want to see them.

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nextSTEPH makes Blogging Services official

Stephanie Cockerl — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:54:55 +0000

If you have been following this blog, its no secret that I have been helping people and companies with customizing their blogs and with social media optimization (SMO) for a while now. Today, I made it official with a press release entitled “nextSTEPH Launches Blog Business Services for Every Stage of Blogging.

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Sugar Shock Blog takes blog to next STEPH

Stephanie Cockerl — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:05:37 +0000

Connie Bennett of the Sugar Shock Blog, discussed in her blog post how others and myself helped her in enhancing her blog.

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Don’t start a blog unless you can be committed to it.

Stephanie Cockerl — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 15:36:32 +0000

I received an email from a freelance project service. I went to the website to find that most of the projects calling for blog work wanted someone that not only build the blog, but can also write for the blog as well.

Most people don’t understand what they are getting into when they are starting a blog. Having a blog is not as drastic as marriage and children. Its like having your own soapbox, yet being able to have and maintain a conversation.

I understand life gets in the way, sick days, real-life social obligations, family obligations, etc. Just start simple. One can commit to posting weekly, bi-weekly , or monthly. Lately with me, its whenever the mood strikes me. Also one has to pay attention and keep up and respond to comments.

The blog designer/developer does not necessarily have the expertise or experience to write about your topic of choice. As a blog builder and developer, I admit that my writing can always use some work.

For those of you in search of inspiration and tips, Darren Rowse of ProBlogger recently had 7 Days to Rediscover your Blogging Groove.

The other option is to find a copywriter with with experience in the topic. Just make sure that they are able to convey and maintain your genuine voice in the blogosphere.

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Summer Blogging Special

Stephanie Cockerl — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 23:05:53 +0000

If you are a small business and you don’t have a blog and/or a weblog), you could be missing out on some significant organic /natural search engine visibility and traffic.

In honor of me (Stephanie M. Cockerl) speaking at BlogHer, I am offering a Summer Blogging Special for 25% off the regular set-up price.

I will build and customize your blog to fit your existing website. To view examples of custom made blogs, click here.

Be sure to mention BLOGHER when inquiring to qualify for the discount. Offer good until September 4, 2007.

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SEO through Blogs and Feeds

Stephanie Cockerl — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 03:32:25 +0000

If you are a small business and you don’t have a blog a weblog, you could be missing out on some significant organic /natural search engine visibility and traffic.

To find out how to start blogging and how to publicize it, tune in to SmallBizTechnology.com.

Tags: blog, feed, seo, blogging, smallbiztechnology, search+engine+visibility

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What is blogging

Stephanie Cockerl — Tue, 26 Aug 2003 23:58:23 +0000

Courtesy of T-3:Trends, Tips and Topics for Everyday Living
with guest Mike Everett-Lane of NYCBloggers.com
(produced and hosted by Lisa M. Tolliver)
WVOX Radio AM 1460 August 26th, 2003

Topics Discussed:
What is a blog?
Look at others blogs to learn about blogging
Keep the blog focused
Keep it updated
Only post what you want to be seen ( don’t write you deepest darkest secret)
You can choose to stay anonymous
You can allow others access to post on the blog, provided that you monitor their posts.
Provide an outlet for communication and interaction like an e-mail address or allow for comments

Tags: blog, blogging, writing, commenting

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