Great Find: 13 Blogging Mistakes to Avoid

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It seems that great minds are beating my mind to places I keep planning to go. I had thoughts on doing a post on parts that seem to be missing from blogs that I visit. Just as I’m getting ready to write that reminder post, SOB John P. Thomas sent me a link to this post he wrote.

Great Find: Common Weblogging Mistakes by John P. Thomas
Type of article: Blogging basics–mistakes and missed opportunities
Permalink: http://www.johntp.com/2006/03/19/common-weblogging-mistakes/
Target Audience: Bloggers setting up their first blog

Content: John uses 13 bullet points to list the most common mistakes folks make in setting up their first blog. He discusses two types of problems–leaving out important parts of a reader-friendly blog and basic practices that work to the blog owner’s advantage, things that first-time bloggers might not know. His writing is crisp, clear, and easy to follow. I recommend John’s post for any new blogger. To check it out, click this screenshot.

Common Webloggin Mistakes Screenshot

Thanks, John, for sharing your work with us.
–Me “Liz” Strauss

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