I’m not embarrassed to admit that my mom reads my blog.
For some people, that could mean the ultimate in self-censorship. Luckily for me, I was blessed with progressive-thinking parents whom I am incredibly close with.
The reality is that even if my mom was NOT reading my blog, I would pretend that she did. And I don’t think that’s a bad thing. [Read more…]
This is a multi-part series on the lessons I learned while seeking a freelance blogger to contribute to my Web site.
Since Jobacle contains career advice with an edge, I did my best to produce a job posting that mirrored the site’s casual vibe. Here’s how the post read… [Read more…]
This is a multi-part series on the lessons I learned while seeking a freelance blogger to contribute to my Web site.
When I decided it would be worth it to spend a few bucks to recruit a new blogger, I knew I wanted to post the gig on the Problogger.net job board. Given Darren Rowse’s traffic, I knew at the very least, I would break even on the investment. An ad costs $50 for a 30-day flight, and given that I’ve used StumbleAds with some success and paid 5 cents per page impression, I expected to not only find a new and talented blogger, but boost my traffic as well.
The experiment exceeded my expectations.
First, how it helped my blog… [Read more…]
There are a lot of freelance bloggers out there. I’m serious. There are A LOT of freelance bloggers out there.
I was recently able to confirm confirm this fact when searching for a new freelance blogger for my career advice blog Jobacle. In the past I was able to hire contributors via word of mouth or by posting on free blogger job post Web sites. But this time around I thought I might have better luck if I posted a want ad on a well-known blogger job board.
My initial goal was two-fold: find a professional blogger who requires no hand holding and to drive additional traffic to my site during the lazy days of summer.
I was successful on both fronts…but there’s more. I am now convinced that looking for a new blogger could be the best $50 I’ve ever spent on my blog. Over the next few weeks I will share the lessons I learned – from the pros/cons of posting a job to how to structure your want ad. I’ll also give you a better idea of what you are up against as an applicant, along with ways to stand out from the crowd.
If you are a blog owner looking for extra traffic or a freelance writer who is looking for the next gig, you’ll want to stick around for this special series.
I look forward to your feedback.
Cold-blooded murderer George Sodini, who executed a chilling plan to kill the lives of innocent strangers at an LA Fitness gym in Pittsburgh, apparently kept a blog. And boy is it fascinating.
I will try not to add anymore entries because this computer clicking distracts me.
Also, any of the “Practice Papers” left on my coffee table I used or the notes in my gym bag can be published freely. I will not be embarased (sic), because, well, I will be dead. Some people like to study that stuff. Maybe all this will shed insight on why some people just cannot make things happen in their life, which can potentially benefit others.
It’s unclear whether the blog was published on the Web or if the entries were private posts. The domain was purchased in 2000 and a simple WHOIS search reveals the killer’s address.
George Sodini
Sodini, George A
244 Orchard Spring Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15220-1714
US
(412)276-6401
[email protected]
Could this tragedy had been prevented if anyone stumbled across his blog?
And check this out. If you view the source code on the blog page, this hidden, “commented-out” message appears.
At the gym I saw a woman I like. I see her at the park and ride sometimes, so she isn’t a stranger. Occationaly (sic) she makes good eye contact and smiles, etc. She is maybe 40ish, and attractive to me. I made brief conversation to her and a younger woman she was with today. To get a friend like her (and for night time action) I would cancel this plan, or put on hold, at least for a while.
Rejected by 30 million woman? No sex since the early 80s? Dad was a useless sperm donor? What a sick, sick man.
Update: Reddit users have researched Sodini’s web history. [Franky]
I’m proud of myself. For 48 consecutive hours I survived without the Internet. It wasn’t easy.
As a product of the hyper-connected digital age, giving up my computer and pocket-sized device for an “extended” period of time, wasn’t an easy decision. But given my recent bout of blogger’s block, and an increasingly alarming inability to stop the simultaneous tape recorders in my head, I knew it was time to power down. And you know what? I have a hunch it was the best 48 hours I’ve spent in quite some time. [Read more…]
BlogHer, a growing community of woman who blog, recently wrapped up a conference in Chicago, IL.
One of the convention activities included a forum for bloggers to share their opinions on “responsible blogging.” As part of Liberty Mutual’s Responsibility Project, BlogHer attendees were given a chance to sound off on several key blogging issues.
Here are some of the findings [Read more…]
Money. It’s the reason 97% of us work. But for whatever bizarre sociological reason, it’s always the last thing to come up during job interviews.
It doesn’t get any better for freelance bloggers. In fact, since many of the hiring agents are small in size (when compared to brick and mortar companies), I often find them to be quite unsure what a fair wage actually is. Most blog employers want to tow the line of paying as little as possible (while being fair) in return for quality product. That is why as a freelance blogger, I find it important to go into a conversation about a job knowing how much I want to be paid. At the very least, have an understanding of the minimum you are willing to accept. [Read more…]
It’s no secret that the most popular way to get ideas for your blog is by reading other blogs. I recently stumbled across a blog that was using the exact functionality that I had been trying to implement on my blog. Lucky for me (and you) it’s a simple third-party plug-in that works well with all blog platforms. [Read more…]
It’s often been said that what happens on the Internet, stays on the Internet…forever. Whether it’s a blog post that has been “deleted” or an e-mail that has been sent, the originating content creator has little power to make things disappear. Until now. [Read more…]
