One of the things that sometimes happens is that it becomes easy to assume things. Now if you have ever broken the word assume down into it’s pieces you know what happens then.
ASS/U/ME
To try and avoid that I will be starting a new series on blogging basics.
Still adding topics to the list and if you have one you would like to see added leave a comment below. Here is what is on the list so far.
Installation tips
Security and backup procedure
Integrating Aweber
What you need in a blog host
Adding plugins
Editing themes
Tools I like
Some of these have been covered previously but it is time to get back to basics and make sure that I am providing information that will help you.
On another note I am going to be putting together a blog tour and if you would like me as a guest on your blog send in a note to the support desk. I am looking to visit at least 6 blogs for 5 days at a time between now and the end of the year.
This summer another of my blogs was a stop on Nicole Dean’s Rockstar Blog Tour this summer and I decided it would be good for me to do the same. Nicole released a book on how to do a blog tour and you can grab a copy of Blog World Tour Guide.
Remember contact me if you would like me to visit you or if you have a new topic for the list above leave a comment.
About the author
Mike Paetzold got started blogging in 2003 and has become an expert on using WordPress. He has become known as The WordPress Guy.
After being an under ground niche marketer using his blogs he has surfaced to share some of the ways he uses blogs to enter various niches profitably.
The recent spate of upgrades from WordPress bring to the fore front the number of malicious people out there looking to take advantage of other people’s sites. The latest 2.8.5 was solely to make it harder for the miscreants to add stuff to your blog and that is a shame but the way it is.
Keeping your plugins and WordPress version up to date has become even more important but you should go a step further. It used to be I added plugins to my blogs to create added functionality but more and more I find myself adding more plugins to protect or at least detect bad things happening.
It started with spam comments but now with data base injections and other problems you have a need ot be a bit more proactive in protecting your blog. Here are some of the plugins I have added.
Askimet which comes with the WordPress install and WP-Spam Free help me with spam..
The big thing though is to have current back ups of any changes you have made to your themes along with a current data base back up. If you have the data base backup it is relatively easy to restore your site if the miscreants come for you.
Use WordPress Database Backup to automate backing your site up as you can have the backups emailed to you regularly. I still like to manually run it once a week but it may just be that I am paranoid that the plugin will quit and I won’t notice one less email than expected in my email box.
So despite the problems those are some solutions that can help you if you do have problems to at least recover.
Some day we may not need to worry about people wanting to invade your blog or a script will become hacker proof but until then make sure to take the necessary steps.
About the author
Mike Paetzold got started blogging in 2003 and has become an expert on using WordPress. He has become known as The WordPress Guy.
After being an under ground niche marketer using his blogs he has surfaced to share some of the ways he uses blogs to enter various niches profitably.
Amazing what always happens when I am busy – a new WordPress release. Course I have been busy playing plumber and getting ready for tonight’s call.
Just got a chance to upgrade and test the new release. Here is what WordPress says about the release.
The headline changes in this release are:
* A fix for the Trackback Denial-of-Service attack that is currently being seen.
* Removal of areas within the code where php code in variables was evaluated.
* Switched the file upload functionality to be whitelisted for all users including Admins.
* Retiring of the two importers of Tag data from old plugins.
Glad to see them do this new hardening rather than wait for it to be incorporated in 2.9. There have been a few malicious items running around that this should help you to avoid.
That post also announced a plugin that I am testing called WordPress Exploit Scanner. It checks your data base and plugins for strange files but only notifies you it does not correct things which is good. Mine came out clean but will be checking regularly.
Added the auto upgrade video below. Make sure you grab your data base first just in case.
It was originally done for 2.7 upgrades but nothing has changed so no need for a new video.
If you are interested in adding profits I will be doing a must not miss free call tomorrow night at 7 pm. We will discuss the various ways to add profits to your blog.
We will cover a large variety of sources to find items to promote along with various plugins that will help you. This can help you to improve the profitability of your blogging efforts.
So mark your calendar, sign up and I will talk to you tomorrow night.
Quick reminder that tomorrow will be the monthly WordPress Questions and Answers on Blog Talk Radio at 7 pm edt. Mark your calendar, set your alarm, just be there.
Still need some questions so leave your questions in the comments below.
Will have Terry Russell with me as my good friend Steve Roye is extremely busy with his comedy stuff. (Comedy always has an increased interest when the economy turns south.)
We will be discussing the various types of blogs along with answering your specific questions on using WordPress or blogging in general.
Look forward to answering your questions (as soon as you add it below ) and talking with you tomorrow.
About the author
Mike Paetzold got started blogging in 2003 and has become an expert on using WordPress. He has become known as The WordPress Guy.
After being an under ground niche marketer using his blogs he has surfaced to share some of the ways he uses blogs to enter various niches profitably.
Just trying to catch up. Seems the one thing that never happens as the more I do the more I want to do to take it up a notch.
Today I figured would be a good catch up day.
First I want your feedback on what topics and questions you would like addressed for Wednesday nights Blog Talk Radio Show. Leave your ideas and questions in the comments please.
Next I have gotten a few questions about using skaDoogle to help monetize your blog. Tim has created some cool videos where you can see how you can apply this in 15 minutes to totally transform your blog.
Finally be aware of the new FTC rules for promoting things on your blog. I addressed this on this post Things They Are A Changing.
Thats a few quick things for you today. I know wide ranging but put it down to this being an ADD day and don’t forget to leave your questions for the BTR Show on Wednesday night.
About the author
Mike Paetzold got started blogging in 2003 and has become an expert on using WordPress. He has become known as The WordPress Guy.
After being an under ground niche marketer using his blogs he has surfaced to share some of the ways he uses blogs to enter various niches profitably.
Okay time has been flying of late and I usually like to do this the first week of the month but as they say stuff happens. I have scheduled it for next Wednesday the 14th at 7 pm edt.
Now I need your help. Looking for a topic to cover and looking for questions you may have on blogging and WordPress.
Please leave your questions and topics you would like to see discussed in the comments.
Then make ure to mark next Wednesday at 7 pm on your calendar. Look forward to talking to you then.
About the author
Mike Paetzold got started blogging in 2003 and has become an expert on using WordPress. He has become known as The WordPress Guy.
After being an under ground niche marketer using his blogs he has surfaced to share some of the ways he uses blogs to enter various niches profitably.
SkaDoogle keeps improving. It is the former PayDotClickbankAlert site. It is a great place to keep current on what is changing at PayDotCcom and Clickbank, two of the bigger affiliate programs around.
They have made it bigger and better and now they added a plugin that you can use on your blog. This can be a great way to monetize a blog using these networks.
You do need to join skaDoogle to use the plugin but signing up is free.
This will allow you to add some neat features to your blog. Here are a few examples I am using on a review blog.
This was grabbed from the sidebar where I get the latest additions ot either Clickbank or Paydotcom added to my sidebar and all links have my affiliate id embedded in them.
You can also use their skaDoogle ads like you would Adsense but instead of getting paid per click you get paid for sale and all of the links have your affiliate id embedded in them.
One other way I have used these is to create text links automatically in your content. These can be done according to the variables you use that best fit your niche.
Go check out skaDoogle if you are looking for other ways to monetize your blog.
I will be talking more about monetization methods for your blog soon.
About the author
Mike Paetzold got started blogging in 2003 and has become an expert on using WordPress. He has become known as The WordPress Guy.
After being an under ground niche marketer using his blogs he has surfaced to share some of the ways he uses blogs to enter various niches profitably.
) and talking with you tomorrow.
