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Been There, Done That: 11 Overdone Blog Post Topics

Keller Hawthorne — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 18:40:54 +0000

I submitted my guest post for the Blog Engage Guest Blogging Contest and you can help me win by sharing it and leaving a comment! In it, I discuss 11 blog post topics we should all avoid. They’re unoriginal, overly competitive and offer no new discussions to the blogosphere.

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Blog Engage $1200 Guest Blogging Contest

Keller Hawthorne — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:24:54 +0000

This is a pretty huge contest – $1200! I helped sponsor BE’s first guest blogger contest last month by offering my Fresh Journal WordPress Theme. This month, I’ve decided to join in on the fun and submit my own post – hey, I’ve got a new baby to diaper these[...]

7 Ways to Be a Different Blogger and Stand Out From the Crowd

Keller Hawthorne — Wed, 19 May 2010 20:42:15 +0000

If you want to be a successful blogger, rule #1, strive to be different.

You don’t hear “be different” as a means to blogging success very often, but let that not distract you from the message – Be Different! If you want to know how to make money blogging and[...]

To Be a Successful Blogger You Need to Be Thick Skinned

Keller Hawthorne — Fri, 07 May 2010 21:38:33 +0000

“Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” A slogan I used to use as a kid. But for many it’s not true. Words can hurt. People can be very cruel. Many hope you fail and they want to see you fail and one way[...]

How to Use Testimonials to Drastically Improve Your Blog’s Success

Keller Hawthorne — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:52:05 +0000

We all know that testimonials are absolutely necessary when selling products or services online. They’re a great way to show off how happy you’ve made your customers. They also offer potential customers a source of recommendation and feedback. Testimonials can drastically improve a product launch, ecommerce sales and even affiliate[...]

Blog Review: DanaSlatkin.com – Product Promotion and Community Engagement

Keller Hawthorne — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 17:59:23 +0000

Have you met Dana Slatkin yet? She was the Best Newbie Blogger winner and second place winner of my Best WordPress Design Contest of 2009! In this blog review, we’ll take a look at how Dana has used the Internet and WordPress to build a community around her passion (cooking)[...]

Simply Fresh Themes Has Officially Opened!

Keller Hawthorne — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:55:47 +0000

My new website, Simply Fresh Themes, officially opened its doors today!

If you’ve been chompin’ at the bit to grab my first premium WP theme, Fresh Journal, now’s your chance! It’s a simple design with incredibly powerful options that allow you to customize your theme in ways you never imagined![...]

Do Bloggers Really Make Money Blogging?

Keller Hawthorne — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:37:48 +0000

I was reading a fantastic interview of David Risley over at RobbSutton.com yesterday and this question popped into my head. So many top bloggers seems to make most of their income through offering their own membership course, ebooks or other training materials. So, do any bloggers actually make money from[...]

Simply Fresh Themes Opens Tuesday, March 16, 2010!

Keller Hawthorne — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:24:41 +0000

You may have noticed a lack of new posts on my blog this week. That’s because I’m finishing up work on my new website Simply Fresh Themes!

As many of you know, I decided to start designing premium WordPress themes this year. I’m really excited about this opportunity as it[...]

Blog Review: WhataWebsite.org – Blog Promotion 101

Keller Hawthorne — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:56:52 +0000

I met Will, the man behind WhataWebsite.org, last summer during my Best WordPress Design Contest. He was the very first applicant and someone who got my attention through great blog comments and feedback. Half way through the contest, Will took a strong lead in votes for his website. Through perseverance,[...]