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Good question. And guess what, there’s a simple answer to it. No really, you’ll learn everything you need about blogs to get going and get pointed in the right direction to having your own self hosted blog all on this page!
I get asked a lot “what’s the difference between a blog and a website that [...]

These days in the state of the global economy everyone is flocking online in their own personal attempts at grabbing their share of the modern gold rush. The vast majority of these people put all their hopes into MLM companies and get rich quick schemes. The smarter ones turn their attention to blogging to fulfill [...]

When things aren’t going your way and it feels like the gray sky and gloomy clouds are closing in on top of you, these are make or break times. One resonating point throughout this post is that the only way you can “fail” at your online adventures is simply by quitting. Getting discouraged enough to just quit is how everyone fails.

This is my 100th post here on Create with Nate and I have to say this side project of mine has shown me some great success. Over the past 6 months I have written some great content one some up and coming hot trends like Twitter, Wordpress tips, Social Media Marketing and more.

It’s well known nowadays that blogging is one of the best ways to brand your business and promote yourself as a reputable resource. I have done a post before entitled 10 Quick Tips to Boost Your Blogging Skills and this post is a bit of a continuation of that list.

In the post, “I Want to Blog but I’m No Expert on Anything and I Don’t Know What to Blog About…” I discuss how when picking a topic you should ask yourself – can I see myself writing about this 12 months down the road? This is crucial to ask about your topic because in [...]

I was talking to a reader on Facebook one day. She asked me how long my blog had been up, how much money I make every day with it, how long I spend blogging and all the usual questions I get from someone who eventually asks the golden question, “how do I start my own blog?” A lot of people who want to start their own blog face two major obstacles in their way.

If you’re currently blogging with the platform Blogger and you wish to transfer over to Wordpress (self hosted or not) this can present a bit of a problem. If you don’t know how to transfer smoothly you’ll find yourself copying and pasting each of your blog posts onto Wordpress.

The simple fact is we are not all made out to be SEO (search engine optimization) gurus. Thankfully we’re not left to fend for ourselves. There are a ton of tools out there designed to make SEO and life in general that much easier.

There is a myth out there, this myth is that “great content markets itself”. This whole idea of build it and they will come really doesn’t apply online. The truth is unless you have a pre existing loyal audience of dedicated readers ready to determine your content is amazing and carry it on their backs to the rest of the world; then you’re going to need to personally take action to ensure the world knows about your content.

Choosing a new theme for your Wordpress blog is something that needs to be taken seriously. Some people take it too seriously, spend too much time and obsess over it way too much. I know this because I used to be one of them.

How to Make Money with a Website. This is a simple question with not so simple answers. In fact, you won’t find very concrete and precise answers to this question in very many place on the Internet. Most people answer this with a hidden agenda for sale behind their biased information. Let me share exactly how you can start making money with your very own website today.

So which is it? Which should you choose? Which has the better features? Which is going to fit my needs best? These are all valid and important questions to be asking yourself when it comes to creating a new, or your first, website or blog.

How to Set Up Your First Self Hosted Blog | GoDaddy HostGator and Wordpress. This is an incredibly easy process that consists of three simple steps that I will be breaking down for you so that even the most technologically challenged person can do it.

When it comes to blogging, writing articles or just producing content in general, quality is king. Without quality what’s the point? No one likes to read something that they can’t understand, is misleading, or generally sucks.

A lot of people like to think they are accomplishing something when they are commenting on blogs that are reputable, similar to their site and high ranking. They like to believe that because they can leave their URL at the comment that they are helping out their site by providing quality back links. But it might not be the way it seems…

Let me borrow your imagination for a bit and let me show you the huge correlation between the Gold Rush of the 1800’s and the one that’s happening right now, online.

What’s the difference between a free Wordpress site and one that requires you to buy a domain and hosting? How is Wordpress.org different from Wordpress.com? What does having a self-hosted blog mean and which should I choose? These are just a few of the many questions surrounding the issues of setting up a Wordpress blog.

When it comes to starting a new blog a lot of people make the same mistakes. Do not get caught up in the looks of your blog and remember that posting quality content should be your main concern.

Why the hell not? Google Analytics is a blogger’s best friend. It breaks down the traffic coming to your blog in ways you never thought you’d need. It is free, amazingly powerful and easy to use. Now that I think of it, those 3 qualities make Google one of the highest valued companies in the world. Let’s get on with analytics.

PlugIns are essential for any Wordpress Blog. But be careful not to load up your site with too much junk! Loading up your site with more than what is needed results in long load times and can lead your readers astray. The following are the top 10 plug-ins I use and highly recommend for your site or blog.

This is a blog post about the importance of and how to get quality content up on your blog. This is in continuation of Part 1 in which I explain the basics of how to create eye appealing content using headings, fonts and good multi media built around quality topics. So let’s continue with this topic and discuss writing quality stuff and how to avoid writer’s block.

A dirty and cluttered blog will simply distract the viewer from your content. Your sidebar is the number one culpret for clutter and garbage. Bloggers will often times enthusiastically fill their sidebar up in an attempt to make their blog look full – realize that a messy blog equates to a messy user experience. So clean your blog! Cleaning it takes no time at all and can make all the difference in the world.