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What Blogging Format Is Preferred?

I visit different blogs time and time again and notice that they are all formatted in certain ways. I figured that there must be one way that is preferred over another but I never really figured out which was preferred by my readers and hopefully this post will help me find out. I mean usually I write posts in list format and I figured that since thats my style, that this post won’t be any different. So, lets take a look shall we?

1) List format – I usually write my posts in lists and I think it works just fine. I think its easier to skim through a post by looking at each portion of the list and getting the big picture. Sometimes I’m in a hurry and I know that many of you are too, so it helps me understand the entire post by quickly skimming the main points.

2) Paragraph format – Paragraph form posts are good too and are used quite often. This is when the post is written as if it was a memo or a short paper with separate paragraphs. This is actually not bad however the paragraphs need to be organized so that its easy to understand and flow with the rest of the content. Thats the only real downside to using paragraph format. Plus, if youre writing longer posts then seeing large paragraphs can be a turn off for some readers.

3) Link bait format – Linkbait format posts are not that common but some posts are basically written in order to attract traffic. This isn’t necessary bad but these are the type of posts that say something like “21 ways to Make Money Online” or “9 Social Networking To-Dos”. These posts are always interesting to see because it makes you wonder what 21 methods of making money online were picked or which 9 things can be beneficial for social networking.

4) Interesting Rambling Format – Now, this method isn’t necessarily bad. The key word here is INTERESTING. There are some people that have become really popular because of this blogging format. This is where a general theme or idea is conveyed with the help of interesting stories, examples and in basic dialogue. I attempt this format sometimes but its harder to do unless youre a natural conversationalist.

So, do you think there is another format that I’ve forgotten. If so, do let me know. Do you know where you stand and what is the format that you prefer? I’d like to know! Hope you guys have a great weekend and hopefully Turkey day was great for you guys.

Wednesday ML Contest Update

So, here is another update for the ML Contest. There will be another update on the last day of the contest which is the 31st. The race is close still for a few of the contestants and anyone can win. I wish all of you luck. Without further ado, here are the current stats!

2330 $82.25
2331 $0.00
2332 $16.35
2333 $58.10
2334 $2,108.60
2335 $2,062.50
2336 $25,507.20
2337 $0.00

Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Market Leverage Contest Stats

So, after a little bit of a confusion, I finally have updated stats and hopefully I’ll be able to provide you with update stats more often now as the contest comes to a close but if you haven’t entered and would like to enter still, you have a chance. Just email me your publisher ID and I’ll add you to the list. Here is what the leader board looks like so far:

2330 $82.25
2331 $0.00
2332 $16.35
2333 $58.10
2334 $2,041.85
2335 $1,980.00
2336 $24,425.90
2337 $0.00

Theres obviously a clear lead with Publisher 2336 however, Publisher 2335 and 2334 are very close and this could be a close finish. Don’t take it lightly though, anything is possible in terms of who wins the contest because many of these contests have taken turns in the last few days. The grand total for the contest so far is $28,604.42 which is excellent!

I was waiting for the stats so I could put them up thats why there was a slight delay but I finally have them up. I look forward to updating them daily I’d hope but considering that Thanksgiving is coming, it depends on whether I’ll be able to since offices will be closed and all but we’ll see.

Either way, I hope you guys are impressed with the results. Just to let you know, there is another contest on its way so if you didn’t get to take part in this one, then don’t worry because you’ll have another chance! Hopefully you guys have a great Thanksgiving and I’ll definitely try to keep you updated as much as possible regarding the stats and ofcourse, more new posts on their way!

Which Type Of Writer Are You?

I know that blogging requires a lot of writing. You know, you have to WRITE the post, then EDIT the post and then REVIEW it again to make sure you didn’t miss anything. Well that must mean that it involves some good writing skills and it surely does. Today I’ll be talking about the four kinds of writers there are but before I begin with that, I wanted to give a major shout out to my friend, Tina McAllister who is currently hosting a contest.

Tina McAllister’s Free Ghostwritten Ebook
Tina has an MBA and has written quite a bit of quality material and its her time to give back by giving you the chance to win a 25 page Ebook on a topic of your choice. 25 Pages is a good size eBook and can really improve your visibility in the blogosphere. Its really really simple to enter and you can earn points so you can earn your chance to win by earning the most points. Its simple, I promise. This is great for anyone who has always wanted to write an eBook. Definitely check it out!

4 Types Of Writers – Which Type Are You?
So when I look at the different people I’ve met, I’ve realized that there are 4 types of writers. I’ll be discussing them then letting you pick which type of writer you are.

1) No Voice Writers – No Voice Writers are writers that have really great ideas but really don’t know how to put their ideas into sentences in order to write a paper, an article or a blog post. These writers are usually creative but really don’t know how to combine their creativity with writing and usually need the help of a second person to put their thoughts on paper.

2) Non-Writers - Non-Writers are writers that have good ideas and will still need someones help in writing a blog post but they’ll be able to write the initial draft by themselves. Initially everything this type of writer writes seems a bit odd. In the sense that punctuation is off, spelling is wrong, grammar is incorrect. There will be errors all over the work of this type of writer and they will usually need a designated “spell check” person to come through and edit their work to make sure that what has been written can actually be read and understood properly.

3) Writer Without A Plan – A Writer Without A Plan is someone who is good at writing enough to be able to come up with ideas on the spot and are able to write about it. These writers don’t feel the need to outline or gather their thoughts before they write something but are able to come up with great articles and posts as it is. These writers are also referred to as “Good B/S Writers”. They’re able to write about pretty much anything without much planning.

4) The Planned Writer – The Planned Writer is one who writes a post after coming up with a few ideas and deciding what needs to be discussed. This type of writer may even create a short outline to make sure that they are able to discuss each point fully. I fall into this group of writers because I always write a small outline, specially with my posts that have lists in them. These writers also usually come back and review and edit their work a few times before submitting/publishing it.

So now that I’ve described the different types of writers there are, which type of writer do you think you are? Is there a reason why you identify yourself with a particular type or have you always been a certain writer type? I’d like to know!

Clickbooth Webinars

This is a really short promotion for Clickbooth Webinars but thats only because I have another post coming up later tonight. I hope you like the post because I think it will be beneficial to you!

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For those of you who think that the Clickbooth name is quite familiar, I should remind you that they are one of the competing CPA companies out there. They strive to provide good customer service and hope that their customers will stay informed with the help of these webinars that allow you to learn from some of the industry’s most successful marketers.

Surprisingly, I hadn’t heard of quite a few of these marketers but after reading their stories and learning about their companies, they are definitely individuals that would help inspire me and provide me with helpful tips and hints to help me succeed in my online ventures. So, if you’d like to gain access to some free webinars then all you have to do is checkout the Clickbooth Webinars! Have a great Friday. Look forward to an update later today regarding the contest as well.