SixApart has just announced the release of MovableType 4 Beta. Many have known MT as the definitive blogging software that has forever changed the way people blog. Beyond WordPress Those who are well-versed with the history of blogging will know that the boom did not start with WordPress. The first wave came with MovableType. Few […]
Are Your Blog Visitors Too Lazy To Comment? Try ClickComments
April 25, 2024 by
Blogs are nothing without the communities surrounding them. Listing your blog in directories and other social sites, as well as linking and trackbacking to get noticed may be good and all, but without reader feedback in the form of comments, you’re essentially talking to the wind. The good news is, it’s not always your fault. […]
Three Blogging Gadgets
April 25, 2024 by
If you were to get electronic devices for blogging, get three basic types of gadgets: A Laptop A Digital Camera A Internet capable cell Phone Optionally, get a bluetooth connector to hook up your laptop and cellphone. Personally, I use these: A Compaq Presario B1957TU – This small yet powerful laptop comes at only 1.79kg. […]
Make Every 13th of the Month Your Blog Backup Day
April 25, 2024 by
Here’s a great campaign I bumped into: every 13th of the month is unofficially Blog Backup Day. How many times have we lost important information just because we never make it a point to (regularly) backup? Blogging is no exception. If you value your blog and have spend lots of hours writing new posts, customizing […]
Perception Manipulation: More On Statistics
April 25, 2024 by
Numbers are very powerful little buggers. Make them eye-popping enough and you can make people swing one way. We see this phenomenon happen a lot in pre-election surveys, TV show ratings and other studies that supposedly reflect the preference of individuals regarding different issues. In blogging, it’s also possible to harness the oh-so-human reaction to […]
Blog Demographics With pMetrics
April 25, 2024 by
As promised, this column will be about the potential treasure trove of information that one can gain through the use of software and services that enable bloggers and web developers to assess and survey their readership. Just like anything in life, those who choose to be learners get an edge by using every bit of […]
