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Category: Blogging Productivity

3 Time Bomb Tips for Business Blogging
You Must Know

There are three things you can do right now that will yield benefits right away, but these tips are really time bombs. What do I mean by that? Keep reading, and all will be explained.
These tips are time bombs because they don’t reach a critical mass and “blow up” for you (in a good way) [...]

Me, Interviewed by Productivity Ninja Dave Navarro, Plus Butt-Kissing Links

In Interview with Blog Consultant Michael Martine, you get to learn a little more about me beyond my about page, if you’re interested.
But you know, it just doesn’t feel right to put that there without thanking Dave somehow for the opportunity of a little publicity. So here are some obvious butt-kissing links to Dave’s [...]

Batch Blogging Tasks for Maximum Effeciency

Batching is when you do many similar tasks in one concentrated session. It saves you tons of time and helps you keep your focus. David Allen of GTD fame and Timothy Ferriss of the 4-Hour Work Week are advocates of batching. I’ve been using it myself to great effectiveness to manage my schedule (I have [...]

Tim Ferriss on Productivity

I don’t often post the work of anyone here but myself, but this is such great productivity advice that I can’t help but share it with you. Bloggers tend to be total information junkies and Tim’s radical advice for dealing with it is something I think we could all benefit from.

How to Manage Your Blog for the Long Term - Think like a Gardener

Managing a blog is like tending a garden. Once a seed is planted–a blog post is written, a comment is left, a contact is made–you cannot ignore it or it will die. It must be properly nurtured. In order to reap your harvest, you must tend your garden. If you plant seeds and tend your garden wisely, you will reap a harvest of traffic, links, subscribers, advertsing/affiliate earnings, new friendships, and new opportunities.

Are You Planting Seeds?

Are you carefully planting seeds when you post and comment, or are you just randomly scattering seeds hoping something sprouts? Read the full post for tips on how to plan for the long term with your blog.

Search like an Expert on Google

Want to search on Google like an expert? This article has the tips and techniques to get rid of the fluff and find the right stuff when you search online, including a ’secret’ way to search Google without seeing any ads!

7th Key: Personal Productivity - 7 Keys to Better Blogging in 7 Days

The 7th and final key to better blogging is Personal Productivity. Better bloggers are disciplined life hackers, and they’re always looking for an edge in getting their work done more efficiently and productively.
Blogging Success Can Lead to Life Success
 Achieving personal productivity in blogging can lead to greater productivity and success in life. By focusing on [...]

7th Key to Better Blogging on 07/07/07 at 7:07

The 7th key of better blogging, productivity, as addressed on 07/07/07.

What Have You Done for Me, Lately? 3 Clues You Should Dump a Blog

How to know when to end your blog and let it go: 3 clues you need to know.

How to Use Google Docs & Spreadsheets to Manage Your Blog

An examination of how you can use Google Docs and Spreadsheets to help you better manage your blog.

Are You Concentrating on Your MMAs?

Are you concentrating on your MMAs? MMAs are an acronym I made up for Money-Making Activities. I find I need to remind myself to spend my time more productively. Before I know it, I’ve spent far too much time checking my feeds (which can be endless because when I get to the bottom there are [...]

Using Blogs in Business

How a company internal blog can benefit everyone.

Learn How to Use Google Effectively

A brief list of excellent links to resources on maximizing the use of Google’s various search services and related tools.