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51 Blogger Jobs Listed in the About.com Web Logs Forum

Sunday November 15, 2009

51 blogger jobs have been listed in the About.com Web Logs forum in the Blogging Jobs folder. If you need some extra money for the holidays, a paid blogging job might be perfect for you right now!

Speaking of the holidays, have you decided what presents to get the bloggers in your life this year? Take a look at my list of gifts for bloggers. If you want to spend a bit less, take a look at my list of inexpensive gifts for bloggers.

How to Make Money Selling Merchandise Through Your Blog

Friday November 13, 2009

Did you know that there are Web sites that allow you to upload your own designs and print those designs on T-shirts, mugs, bags, and more, which you can sell through your blog? You can even set up your own online store in a matter of minutes. Not only that -- you also can use designs offered by the merchandise site or uploaded by other users and sell items with those designs printed on them through your blog.

The Web site handles orders, payments, shipping, returns, production and customer service. Items are printed on demand (when a customer places an order), so you don't have to worry about inventory.

And did you know you can do it for free?

It's true! You can learn more by reading my overview of selling merchandise through your blog as well as my reviews of the top three merchandise Web sites for bloggers: CafePress, Zazzle and Printfection.

Technorati State of the Blogosphere 2009

Thursday November 12, 2009

Technorati released its annual blogger survey results recently. The 2009 State of the Blogosphere report is available on Technorati's site (follow the preceding link to view it). This year's study provides some interesting insight into the goals and habits of nearly 3,000 bloggers as well as statistics from Technorati's index and Lijit.

Perhaps most interesting in the report is the breakdown of bloggers into four primary categories: hobbyists, part-timers, self-employeds and professionals. Each group has different goals for their blogs and invests different amounts of time on their blogs.

Whether your goal for your blog is to make money, establish yourself as an expert in your field, grow your business, or just to have fun, there is a place for you in the blogosphere! I think that's one of the most insightful things we can take away from this year's report. What other medium provides a place for everyone with so few barriers to entry? Blogging truly is what you make of it!

What do you think?

Poll - What is Your Favorite Wordpress Plugin?

Wednesday November 11, 2009

Calling all Wordpress.org users! Take the poll and tell us what your favorite Wordpress plugin is. Don't see your favorite listed? Leave a comment on this post and tell us which Wordpress plugin is your favorite and why you can't live without it!


Be sure to check out the About.com Web Logs list of 55 must try Wordpress plugins!

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