If you’re interested, you can pick the series up here and follow them, or start at the beginning and come forward to see where they are in the series. Either way, you will gain a ton of information and insight into the wonderful world of blogging.

I’ve been blogging now for about two years and have found it to be quite addicting. I love the interaction (especially the interaction) with the readers and the chance to project my own business opinion on topics of interest in the business world and community. I love it and wouldn’t trade it for anything. Well, almost anything.

I encourage you to follow Mary Emma’s and Yvonne’s blog postings on the blogging business. It’s easy to get started in and if you like hearing your own voice, you’re a shoe-in. Let me know how it goes for you!

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Copyright 2008 – Bridget Wright

Post from: EveryJoe

Fri-Deas: The Blogging Business

Although there are tons of information available on the internet about blogging, what I’d like to submit to you is how blogging can be a source of referrals for your business, whether you are blogging on your own business or you are a corporate blogger.

Instead of regurgitating information that is all over the ‘net, I will highlight some fine resources that focus on blogging and the business of it:

Liz and Laura over at Business and Blogging get it right consistently when they blog about how your business can benefit from the blogging lifestyle. My favorite all-time post from there is the series they did on a challenge to come up with a business that could not benefit from blogging. Very interesting read and comments that followed. Check it out. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.

Then there is the uber-blogger, Darren Rowse, whose ProBlogger site give you the nuts and bolts of starting and monetizing your business blog. Good, solid foundation for newbies and seasoned professionals.

One other blog that I subscribe to that I have found most useful is Daily Blog Tips that gives just that…tips. Highly useful information if you are a daily blogger who wants serious tips and ways to make your blog stand out.

Now, armed with these wonderful resources, what do you do with it? I’ll tell you what I do with my blogging.

I made a list of blogs that I maintain, the theme of the blog, posting schedules and frequencies. I also make a schedule to market my blogs through online medias like MySpace, Twitter, FaceBook and about a half dozen or so others. The key to effective marketing is to work the blogging platforms and socialize on a daily basis at a minimum. It’s imperative to get your blog into the blogosphere with a well-connected personal branding image.

Blogging is definitely good for business, no matter which one. If you haven’t already started a blog, it’s easy to do and can be done almost immediately. What are you waiting for?

Other resources that are from women-owned sites or blogs:

Susan Gunelius at About Weblogs gives evergreen information on the blogging life.

A prolific and infectious community-minded blogger, Liz Strauss over at Successful Blog. Be warned: You visit once, you are hooked! Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Post from: EveryJoe

Business Marketing Monday: Business Blogging