103 Blog Tips I learned in 2008

1. if you are not, start blogging today
2. write about something that you love
3. if you are serious about blogging buy your own domain
4. make sure your domain name is equal to your blog name
5. use a short and easy to remember name
6. use Wordpress
7. use Wordpress plugins
9. blog with consistency
10. write at least 5 posts a week
11. proofread
12. proofread one more time
13. interact with other bloggers
14. leave meaningful comments
15. leave funny comments
16. leave the first comment
17. backup your blog
18. get rid of the sidebar calendar
19. choose your niche wisely, not too big and not too small
20. participate in online forums
21. put a link on your signature
22. use blog carnivals
23. content is king
24. customize your blog template
25. use trackbacks
26. simplicity is the way to go
27. leverage social bookmarks
28. consider joining a blog network
29. write “Top 10″� lists
30. use tags
31. use pings
32. write “How to”� articles
33. make your posts scannable
34. list your blog on directories
35. ask questions to your readers
36. use Feedburner
37. use sense of humor
38. be generous
39. encourage readers to subscribe
40. have some spare posts for emergencies
41. encourage readers to digg your posts
42. put an RSS subscription icon on every single page
43. use “series”� of posts
44. return comments
45. return links
46. use readable fonts
47. gather .edu and .gov backlinks
48. break long posts in more parts
49. experiment with different revenue sources
50. write “pillar articles“�
51. use Google Analytics
52. study those numbers
53. use email interviews
54. be yourself
55. avoid duplicate content
56. use an RSS reader
57. read as many blogs as possible
58. focus on timeless content
59. have an “About”� page
60. have a picture of yourself on the “About”� page
61. create your own “Advertise Here”� page
62. use meta tags wisely
63. learn the basics of SEO
64. use pictures whenever possible
65. create value for your readers
66. place ads wisely
67. be patient
68. consider getting a co-blogger
69. submit your articles to directories
70. share what has worked for you
71. share what has not worked for you
72. read Problogger.net
73. do not clutter your sidebar with icons
74. get rid of looooong blogrolls
75. experiment with Google Adsense
76. experiment with Text-Link-Ads
77. link to other blogs as often as possible
78. make it easy for visitors to contact you
79. use titles effectively
80. offer email subscriptions
81. always answer to questions
82. always answer to comments
83. use Technorati
84. enable subscription to comments
85. offer useful tools or resources
86. write with a personal touch
87. become an expert in your niche
88. do not rely on “linking� posts”
89. always give your opinion
90. use simple colors
92. participate in blogging projects
93. get to know other bloggers personally
94. list your best articles
95. have a voice
96. organize your categories
97. talk directly to your readers
98. make your URL structure efficient
99. put functional links on your footer
100. mention your sources or references
101. do monthly roundups
102. consider adding podcasts
103. create a “101 list”