Below is a list of resources you may find helpful as you begin blogging.
| Hosting | Web Platforms |
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| Hostgator Texas-run Hostgator is a fabulous choice for anyone who is new to blogging. Talk about customer service – they’ll transfer your existing blog right onto their servers for you – at no extra charge! I have set up several sites on Hostgator and continue to be pleased with their fast and dependable customer service. |
WordPress If you’re an author or small business and are looking for something that’s a little more advanced and offers a little more flexibility, WordPress is definitely the way you want to go. With a variety of features and plugins for almost anything you could want, you can’t go wrong! As with Blogger, our WordPress themes are all available with widget support! |
| Dreamhost My experience with Dreamhost has been fantastic. Their response time is lightning fast and their customer service is top-notch, which is extremely important to me. Shoot them an email and you’ll most likely get your reply the same day, if not within 24 hours |
Blogger Blogger is a free blogging solution for the beginner who isn’t as concerned with SEO. With little to no experience with blogging or coding required, it offers just what you need to get you started. Widgets are available for use in your sidebar if you are using the newest version of the Blogger. |
| Blogging Guides | Business Blogging |
| Blogging Basics 101 One of the BEST resources for new and intermediate bloggers – Melanie offers social media consulting, technical writing and editing skills, and hands-on workshops, and her blog is PACKED with info on how to make your blog better. |
Copyblogger The Blog Herald John Chow dot Com Jensense
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| Problogger Darren Rouse is the go-to guy for all things blogging — he has successfully chartered the choppy blogging waters and this blog is where he shares the hows and whys. |
How to become a heroic business blogger How to Promote a Blog with Social Media Blogger’s Guide to SEO 7 Deadly Sins of Blogging How to Write your About Me page |
| Statistics and Tracking | Search Engine Optimization |
| Site Meter Statcounter Google Analytics Mint Quantcast MyBlogLog |
SEO Book.com SEO Chat Search Engine Watch SEO Tools |