blogging

May 28, 2009

I am generally interested in how things work or why things happen the way they do.

On my list of things to mentally explore is how this blog got to where it is today. Not that it is hugely popular, but I get my share of page views and unique visitors plus enough links to the site to get a Google page rank of 5. A modest achievement on the web, but decent relative to the amount of effort involved.

And when I look back on how things evolved, there was a good deal of luck involved. Things could have gone different. How much different is tough question. How do I measure it? Baca Lanjutanya..

Trimming the Training Budget During a Recession? You Will Pay Later

May 28, 2009

I just ran across a well-written article that sums up the reason why you should never cut your training budget in a recession. I know it’s tempting. Training and Organizational Development have always been challenged to show ROI. After all, the activities involved in training do not tie directly to the bottom line, and soft skills training is tough to measure.
However, the statistics on this topic are clear. Michael Haberman, the author of the article, makes the point very clearly: Baca Lanjutanya..

Marketing Tips

May 27, 2009

Most bloggers are obsessed with their individual blog stats. Market your blog and the stats will come. That sounds very similar to Kevin Costner in Field Of Dreams. “Build it and they will come”. I enjoy seeing my stats move in a positive way but I have not reached the point of obsession yet. When I began my journey as a hyperlocal blogger, I tried to train myself that this is a long road to travel. I didn’t want to get caught up in the day-to-day web traffic and possibly get discouraged by some stupid numbers. Baca Lanjutanya..

What You Will Need to Get Started

May 25, 2009

Expressing your opinions on the topic you are interested about is a lot of fun, especially if you do it over the internet. The whole world can hear you while you enjoy your couch at home. How people do that today is made possible through a variety of blog platforms. Yes, blogs have been identified as a money-making tool these days. They are a great way to earn a decent income, say a six figure income of staying online. Now the question is: how one creates a profitable blog. Baca Lanjutanya..

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