09-13-2010, 10:17 PM
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#21
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Redundant Minister of Redundancy
Self-Banned
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We're not here to talk nonsense with Bob Loblaw.
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09-13-2010, 10:26 PM
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#22
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ALL ABOARD!
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Build up a collection of a few posts before you actually start publishing posts. A couple weeks would be minimum. Unless, of course, your blog only contains timely information (deals, sales, etc.).
Many blogs fail because the author launches the site with a couple posts that really interest them and then stall. Also, don't think that every post has to be Shakespeare. One well constructed and thought out paragraph is just as good as 2000 words of rambling.
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09-13-2010, 10:30 PM
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#23
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Just started a Flames blog, as seen in my sig!
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Huge thanks to Dion for the signature!
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09-14-2010, 03:49 AM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: On my metal monster.
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I want to start a blog about video games, the industry, reviews, my opinions, etc. but with school and homework, work, actually playing games, playing guitar, I am just too busy to do it. 
I'd love to start one, but after getting one up, another thing I would have an issue with is finding people to read it and get a following.
Just writing this post makes me really want to start one.
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09-14-2010, 08:27 PM
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#25
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Van City - Main St.
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Originally Posted by 3 Justin 3
I want to start a blog about video games, the industry, reviews, my opinions, etc. but with school and homework, work, actually playing games, playing guitar, I am just too busy to do it.
I'd love to start one, but after getting one up, another thing I would have an issue with is finding people to read it and get a following.
Just writing this post makes me really want to start one. |
My theory is at first you shouldn't care if anyone reads it.
If you're writing about something you like, it could be a great experience anyway.
Getting followers will just be icing on the cake, but do it for yourself first and foremost and you'll know you have the passion to keep it going.
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09-14-2010, 09:46 PM
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#26
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates
My theory is at first you shouldn't care if anyone reads it.
If you're writing about something you like, it could be a great experience anyway.
Getting followers will just be icing on the cake, but do it for yourself first and foremost and you'll know you have the passion to keep it going.
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agreed.
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09-14-2010, 11:11 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: On my metal monster.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates
My theory is at first you shouldn't care if anyone reads it.
If you're writing about something you like, it could be a great experience anyway.
Getting followers will just be icing on the cake, but do it for yourself first and foremost and you'll know you have the passion to keep it going.
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Thanks for that, I'll really try and get one going then.
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09-15-2010, 06:43 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Watching 7ungo Giving Up Goals A 5 Year Old Could Stop!
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I'm looking at starting a blog on my hometown hockey team. Which one is better WordPress or Blogger? Or Is there something better out there?
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09-15-2010, 06:53 PM
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The new goggles also do nothing.
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary
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For straight blogging Wordpress is excellent.
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But certainty is an absurd one.
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09-15-2010, 07:21 PM
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#30
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Watching 7ungo Giving Up Goals A 5 Year Old Could Stop!
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I screwed around with WordPress for an awhile and I don't like it.
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09-15-2010, 07:23 PM
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Franchise Player
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dowbiggin says I don't do enough research to blog!!!!
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09-15-2010, 07:37 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jesse834
I screwed around with WordPress for an awhile and I don't like it.
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I was the same. I think it's fantastic if you're self-hosted...but if you're using a subdomain (xxx.blogspot.com or xxx.wordpress.com) then Blogger's the way to go IMO.
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09-15-2010, 08:58 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: not lurking
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I highly recommend Squarespace; it's not cheap but it's got lots of bells and whistles.
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09-16-2010, 04:11 PM
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by Flames0910
I was the same. I think it's fantastic if you're self-hosted...but if you're using a subdomain (xxx.blogspot.com or xxx.wordpress.com) then Blogger's the way to go IMO.
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I agree. I use and prefer blogger. It's very user friendly and it's free. If you want your own domain, you can use the code FALL99 and buy a domain name at godaddy right now for only $0.99. If you're somewhat interested in becoming a blogger. You NEED your own domain name.
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09-17-2010, 12:44 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by GoFlamesGo
I agree. I use and prefer blogger. It's very user friendly and it's free. If you want your own domain, you can use the code FALL99 and buy a domain name at godaddy right now for only $0.99. If you're somewhat interested in becoming a blogger. You NEED your own domain name.
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Wow that's a good price. I couldn't find where to put in the code though. Maybe I'm blind?
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09-21-2010, 08:14 PM
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#36
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Calgary in Heart, Ottawa in Body
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Originally Posted by photon
For straight blogging Wordpress is excellent.
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WordPress is easily my choice in blogging tools. It's the one I recommend to clients... WordPress is really good if you're going to host it on your own servers. But of all the CMS/Blogging tools to use to start a blog WordPress is the easiest.
(I'm probably late to the game) But If you're just getting started with blogging and want to try it out, try setting up a tumblr or posterous blog. They take like 5 minutes to set-up and have some classy themes.
Then if you gain some transaction, make the switch to a full on hosted WordPress blog. (my one piece of advice is to never, never, never, ever purchase a domain through Blogger or Tumblr and then decided to switch over to a self hosted WordPress blog... It's a disastrous endeavor)
And finally, I hope you enjoy blogging as much as I have. I've been running my own personal blog for over 4 years now and also my corporate blog and also an iphone apps blog ( http://www.yycapps.com).
Blogging is probably one of the best things I've ever decided to do.
Last edited by c.t.ner; 09-21-2010 at 08:27 PM.
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09-21-2010, 10:48 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Calgary
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And finally, I hope you enjoy blogging as much as I have. I've been running my own personal blog for over 4 years now and also my corporate blog and also an iphone apps blog (http://www.yycapps.com).
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That's it! Somebody was asking me about Calgary tech hashtags on Twitter last night. Couldn't remember the name for the life of me.
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09-23-2010, 07:47 PM
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by Flames0910
Wow that's a good price. I couldn't find where to put in the code though. Maybe I'm blind?
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You enter the code on the last screen of the checkout right before you.
It's been about a week since I posted the code, so it might not work anymore. Give it a try and let us know.
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09-23-2010, 11:53 PM
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#39
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GoFlamesGo
You enter the code on the last screen of the checkout right before you.
It's been about a week since I posted the code, so it might not work anymore. Give it a try and let us know.
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I got right up to entering credit card info and didn't see anything 
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09-24-2010, 01:57 AM
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by Flames0910
I got right up to entering credit card info and didn't see anything |
I just tried the code and it no longer works.
You enter the code on the Review Your Shopping Cart page. There's a Enter Promo or Source Code link on top of the Continue to Checkout Button on the right-hand side of the page.Enter Promo or Source Code
Visit this page for the latest godaddy codes: http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-...07/?start=1260
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