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Welcome to the Wahm-Blog blog!

2005-11-03T05:56:00.000-08:00

Hi and welcome to the Wahm-Blog blog. Keep watching as we will have lots of updates soon.

If you are a work at home, make sure to get your blog listed at www.Wahm-Blog.com

Easy RSS for Bloggers

2005-03-24T05:56:00.000-08:00

Do you need help adding RSS feeds to your blogger? It’s really easy and here is how you can do it:

Log into your blogger account

Go to "settings"

Go to "site feed"

Copy the "site feed url"

Then go to www.feedburner.com
(Link will open a new window so you don't loose your place.)

Scroll down to "try feedburner today" and paste your "site feed url" and then click next. You'll be at "select services" There are lots of options on that page and you can look through them all, but to get to the feeds you need to go to the bottom of that page and click on "next".

Then you can log in or sign up. It's free to sign up. After you fill in your info then click and that page will allow you to "activate your feed". Click on that and then click on "launch your publicity tools" and then click on "chicklet chooser". Then you have many options. I personally always choose the “my yahoo”, “my msn”, “newsgator” and “xml”. Click on each one and you'll see the code you need to grab. You have to do it for each one.

Then just go back to your template and put it in. You're set. As you can see there are other different things you can do too. So look around in there and check them all out.

But that is just the very basics of getting a feed up. Now, when you get that feed added let me know so I can add you to my personal “my yahoo” page!

Nell Taliercio is the owner of a leading work at home mom resource website packed full of unique information for the telecommuter, business owner and virtual assistant. Visit http://www.mommysplace.net today!

Avoid "Bad" Manners While Blogging

2005-02-22T10:52:00.000-08:00

Avoid "Bad" Manners While Blogging

- by Jim Edwards

© Jim Edwards - All Rights reserved
http://www.IGottaTellYou.com/blog/
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Blogging, the hottest trend in online publishing right now,
is currently spreading like wildfire across the Internet.

A cross between an online journal and a bulletin board,
everyone from rock starts, politicians, business leaders
and your average "Joe" or "Jane" can instantly become a
center of influence online using blogs.

But, as with any social interaction, certain rules apply
(my grandma calls them manners) in order to be viewed as
behaving "properly."

One of the things that gives blogging such strong appeal as
an online publishing method revolves around "comments."

Blogs that allow "comments" enable readers to respond and
elaborate on the information posted by the blog owner.

These comments and the free exchange of information,
opinions, links, and new ideas creates the dynamic and
growing content that makes blogging such a popular online
activity for both publishers and readers.

However, rules and unwritten customs about the proper use
of "comments" on a specific blog are also where most of the
problems and controversy will arise.

Since a successful blog eventually becomes a community of
people (albeit in cyberspace), proper social behavior is
critical to be an effective and accepted member of the
community.

Keep these basic rules in mind when approaching a new blog
that allows commenting by readers so you won't find
yourself on the wrong end of a scolding by people who
operate with a different set of rules than you.

As with any social circle, violating the group's rules and
customs will instantly cause a negative backlash.

** Keep It Relevant **

Stay on topic with the post you're commenting about in a
blog.

Nothing will earn you the wrath and disdain of your
fellow posters and the blog owner faster than posting an
off-topic comment.

** Watch What Others Do **

Different blogs operate under different rules. What rates
acceptable in one blog would earn you a verbal thrashing in
another.

Before posting (especially if you have not posted to a
specific blog before), look to see the types and quality of
posts others make regularly.

Are they long or short?

Do they contain a link to the person's website?

Is there a "signature" under their name?

** Be Polite **

It's fine to disagree with people when making a comment,
whether it's the blog's author or a comment made by another
reader.

It is not, however, acceptable to launch a personal attack
on anyone or make nasty comments in someone else's blog.

If you feel the need to do so, do it in your own blog.

It's the same principle of you can say whatever you want in
your own house, but when you're in someone else's house,
you act right (and better than you do at home).

** You Can't Respond To Everyone **

If you operate a blog and someone asks a question, try to
respond, but both sides should understand that you can't
respond 100% of the time.

We all get busy and a blog, unless it maintains a paid
membership, is often supported as a labor of love.

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There's More to Life Than Food

2005-02-17T11:20:00.000-08:00

The spirited and often cynical ramblings of a WAHM trying desperately to remain sane in a 'toddler infested' zone.

Visit Sherry at There's More to Life Than Food

Marketing Defined

2005-02-17T11:15:00.000-08:00

Affordable internet marketing and search engine optimization using the power of online Blogs ... a Marketing Consultant's journey to high rankings!

Visit Roseanne van Langenberg at Marketing Defined

Parenting with Personality

2005-02-17T11:07:00.000-08:00

Have you ever noticed, with the exception of identical twins, that no two chldren look exactly alike? Are you aware that even in identical twins, the fingerprints differ? Personality is another chractreistc that is unique to each child. I created this blog to explore those differneces and to help parents learn how to relate with each child in the most effective way.

Visit Franklin at Parenting with Personality

Christian Work at Home Moms Blog

2005-02-17T11:05:00.000-08:00

At Christian Work at Home Moms, CWAHM.com, you'll
find resources to uplift you, encourage you, help you find a great work
at home career and bring you closer to God!

Visit Jill at Christian Work at Home Moms Blog

Commute In Your Jammies

2005-02-03T06:18:00.000-08:00

The ongoing story of how I traded in my suits, hose and heels to work from home in my jammies!

Visit Patty at Commute In Your Jammies

New Blog Category Added

2005-01-20T10:00:00.000-08:00

Thanks to a great submission/idea from one of our visitors I've decided to add another category for you crafters and scrapbooking addicts! You can visit our new category at Craft Blogs

Hope you enjoy!

Freebie Central

2004-11-05T13:34:00.000-08:00

Being a penny pinching, freebie loving mom I thought I'd share all the great freebies, deals, coupons, discounts and contests I come across. Hence the birth of Freebie Central! Enjoy!

Visit me at Freebie Central!

Happy Blogging!

Wahm Daily Dish

2004-11-01T08:10:00.000-08:00

Daily tips, resources, and ramblings of a Work at
Home Mom.

Visit Elena at Wahm Daily Dish

Promoting Your Blog

2004-10-27T06:42:00.000-07:00

Promoting your Blog
by Kara Kelso
http://www.2wahms.blogspot.com

Blogs are becoming increasingly popular, so as the number of blogs increases, so does the amount of questions on how to promote them.

Much like a website, you want your blog to be seen. There are many ways to promote your blog, a few of which I will discuss now.

~ Directories
Since blogs have become more popular, more directories for just blogs have appeared over the internet. Some are for specific types of blogs, such as http://www.Wahm-Blog.com. This directory and resource is made especially for work at home mothers (with a special section just for work at home dads too). Here are a few places you can submit your blog to:

http://www.technorati.com/ping.html
http://www.daypop.com/info/submit.htm
http://www.feedster.com/add.php
http://www.popdex.com/addsite.php
http://boingboing.net/suggest.html
http://www.weblogs.nu/directory/submit.php?add=top
http://www.bloguniverse.com/
http://www.bloghop.com/addblog.htm
http://www.truthlaidbear.com/addtoscan.php
http://www.blogarama.com/index.php?show=add
http://www.webworldindex.com/
http://www.blogsearchengine.com/
http://portal.eatonweb.com/add.php
http://www.anse.de/rdfticker/addchannel.php
http://www.blizg.com/
http://reader.rocketinfo.com/
http://www.diarist.net/cgi-bin/links/add.cgi
http://www.blogpulse.com/submit.html
http://www.blogwise.com/bycountry.php

Please thank Mike from IM4Newbies (http://www.im4newbies.com) for this wonderful list. In addition to this list you can also submit to http://www.GetBlogs.com and
http://www.lsBlogs.com.

~ Traffic Exchange Program (BlogExplosion)
While I normally do not endorse traffic exchange programs due to the low quality (I do not care to see a million sites all promoting the latest scam), I do endorse BlogExplosion (http://www.blogexplosion.com/index.php?ref=karadawn). The
only reason for this is because I am interested in reading other blogs, and I don't think of it as just a task to sit and read them. I enjoy surfing through blogs, and knowing I'm promoting my own makes it that much better. I've seen comments from BlogExplosion users that state the same thing.

~ Subscription Tools
Many now have readers or use other means to read all blogs they subscribe to from one place. Personally I use My Yahoo, since I use other tools from Yahoo and have always used it as my home page. Now I'm able to read blogs I subscribe to from my home page. You will want to make it as easy as possible for your visitors to subscribe to your blog and come back to read again, so it's important you use all the resources you can. FeedBurner ( http://www.FeedBurner.com ) is an excellent place to set up your subscription tools. Also Bloglet ( http://www.Bloglet.com ) gives your visitors the option of entering their email address and subscribing to your blog via email.

There are many other ways to promote your blog, the same as you would a website. The ideas mentioned here pertain just to promoting blogs. For more information on blogs, be sure to visit: http://www.Wahm-Blog.com .

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Kara Kelso is the contributor of two blogs - A Tale of 2 Wahms (http://www.2wahms.blogspot.com), which offers tips for mothers on how to run a successful business online from home, and Shopping for Toddlers ( http://www.toddler-toys.blogspot.com ), which offers product reviews on toys for children 2-5.

To Blog or Not to Blog

2004-10-26T06:58:00.000-07:00

To Blog or Not to Blog: Are Blogs Becoming More Popular than Forums, Newsletters and E-zines?

Vishal P. Rao

Blogging is hot, and seems to be becoming hotter each month. Although blogging originally was dismissed, by many successful publishers and other online "gurus", the truth is that now, a few years after the "blogging trend" began, there are actually more blogs and more bloggers online than ever before. Blogging, obviously, is "here to stay"!

Actually first documented in 1997, Web logs initially used the abbreviated version: wee-blog, with a Web log editor referred to as a blogger. Since then, all types of Web logs (blogs) and blogging software have emerged, giving rise to this lucrative and dynamic market.

Now, everything from advertising blogs to zoology blogs exist, with every topic in between apparent online. Political blogs are rampant, and groups of bloggers across the globe post regularly on every topic imaginable.

What does a blog supply that an e-zine, newsletter, or forum might not? What has skyrocketed the popularity of the blog over the past several years?

The answers are really quite simple:

1. Blogs are more highly interactive. Posters get to see the results of a post immediately, as the post appears simultaneously after posting. Posters also don't have the usual moderation that appears in forums, where posts may be deleted without warning. Usually, in blogs, more freedom is given, and posts are usually accepted no matter what the content, or the topic.

E-zines and newsletters, with their one sided presentation of views, have decreased in popularity with the increase of the popularity of blogs.

2. Blogs are easy to maintain and easy to start. The sheer volume of choices is staggering! Everything from "blogging software" to "blogging services" are available, and even a novice blogger will find blogging quick and easy to do.

3. Blogs are "Search Engine Friendly Food". Search Engines love blogs, because of the constantly changing content that appears daily. Search Engines are constantly "searching" for new content, and blogs meet this requirement splendidly!

4. Blogs are actually a lot of fun! The entertainment aspects of a blog cannot be dismissed. A great deal of "voyeurism" exists on blogs, where other bloggers continually monitor discussions, both pro and con concerning an issue. Discussions on blogs can be "heated" and interesting, with much repartee occurring daily! Blogs are a rousing form of media, indeed, with many bloggers returning repeatedly throughout a day to view new posts.

For a view into popular blogs of many categories, just visit: http://www.blogit.com

5. Many blogs are capable of syndication. Syndication is a great way to ensure that your writing and your views are exposed to as much of the general public as possible. Syndication is many times included in blogging services now, and this has drawn individuals to the art of blogging continuously.

For an example of a blog service that features syndication, please visit: http://www.typepad.com

6. There are no lists to maintain, or spam filters to worry about with blogs. This is one reason why so many writers and publishers have turned to blogs. E-mail delivery of newsletters and e-zines has become difficult over the past few years, with the advent of spam filters. Blogs are not delivered, and therefore, no methods of defeating filters are needed, and no "non-deliverables" occur, which has been the bane of writers and publishers prior to this.

A good blogging software exists at: http://www.silkblogs.com

7. Blogs are economical. Since no lists are maintained, there are no list server costs. Blogging software and blogging services are also very reasonably priced, giving good value for the money spent monthly consistently. Some blogging services charge others to "read", while others charge writers to "write", but overall the monthly charges are rather minimal either way.

8. Blogs are educational. There are such a variety of informative and educational blogs available now, that a search for any subject usually turns up hundreds of offerings. Differing points of view on all subjects are offered routinely, giving a reader or poster an "insight" into the hearts and minds of other bloggers.

Blogs also, to be successful, however, need to contain the same elements of a popular newsletter or e-zine:

A. Compelling, well-written content. No one, either online or offline wants to read materials that are poorly written or difficult or boring to read.

B. Updated material. Just as in newsletters or e-zines, if material is not updated continually, then the audience eventually dies.

C. Rousing topics. Topics of interest to a wide range of readers succeed more than topics that appeal to very few, or are rather dull topics.

D. A nice layout and visual appeal. A blog is akin to a Web site for written materials, and just like in the design of a Web site, every care should be made to have the blog be visually appealing and friendly to visitors.

Newsletters, e-zines and forums, of course, will remain. But as you can clearly see, blogging, bloggers, and blogs themselves, have definitely added to the "online experience" and will possibly (and hopefully) be around for decades more!

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Vishal P. Rao is the owner of http://www.home-based-business-opportunities.com - One of Internet's leading website dedicated to starting, managing and marketing a home based business.
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Blogging Forum

2004-10-25T15:59:00.000-07:00

There's a blogging forum at Mommy's Helper's Online Community that you can share you blogs, blog resources and hopefully find new ones. Stop on by our Blogging Forum today!

Happy Blogging!

F R E E Mailing List for Your Blog

2004-10-25T07:25:00.000-07:00

You may have noticed a new little feature on the right side of this blog for visitors to subscribe to WahmBlog. Thats my featured blogging tool for today. You can go to Bloglet.com and sign up for a free account. Then copy and paste a little code into your blog template and people can subscribe to recieve announcements in their email. I thought this was a neat little tool (as you can tell I'm already using it) This is perfect for those visitors who just haven't entered the world of 'feeds' and such. Best thing about it...It's FREE! Enjoy!

Happy Blogging!

All About Beading News Weblog

2004-10-22T06:55:00.000-07:00

Bead supplies and jewelry related news tidbits and sale offerings from around the globe as well as a few meanderings from my boggled brain.

Visit All About Beading News Weblog

The Latest

2004-10-22T06:54:00.000-07:00

The Latest with Dan Reinhold chronicles the times and tribulations of a valiant father working at home...Awww heck, let's get real!! It's about my life and WAHumor (not necessarily two different things). Can a dashing young...yeah, I said YOUNG!...work at home humorist and all around nice guy find love and happiness on the Net?? Stay tuned!!

Visit Dan at The Latest

Affiliate News

2004-10-22T06:52:00.000-07:00

Affiliate marketing can be an excellent resource for income. Whether it be part-time with a supplemental income or full-time with a large income flow is entirely your choice. It all depends on the time and effort you intend to commit as goes with any other business. Affiliate News has been created to try and help you find who, what, when, where and why of it all.

Visit Anita (me!) at Affiliate News

Real Speaks

2004-10-22T06:51:00.000-07:00

Here I will discuss both business and personal issues. I am a busy WAH & WOH mom with 4 children so you know I have a lot on my mind (smile).

Visit Aurelia at Real Speaks

Home Business Marketplace

2004-10-22T06:49:00.000-07:00

BizDome is a Marketplace for Home Based and Small Businesses To Trade, Get News & Collaborate.

Visit Lynette at BizDome

Adventures in Net Marketing

2004-10-22T06:43:00.000-07:00

Thoughts on my journey through the exciting but hype-filled world of Internet marketing - discussions of affiliate marketing and internet marketing, ebook and software reviews, and reviews of other Internet marketing resources.

Visit B.J. at Adventures in Net Marketing

A Marketing Chick Diary

2004-10-22T06:39:00.000-07:00

Official Blog of MarketingChick.com. Includes notes, groovy ideas, tools, and some incoherent ramblings by Carmen Maranon, "The Marketing Chick."

Visit Carmen at A Marketing Chick Diary

Rasita

2004-10-22T06:37:00.000-07:00

The story of a WAHM who juggles home schooling, babies, working and trying to be creative in the kitchen.

Visit Rasita at Rasita.

Patty Gale's Place

2004-10-22T06:35:00.000-07:00

Patty Gale's Place is some businesss and some personal discussions about the adventures of Patty Gale. Patty is a former securities trader turned work at home mom so that she could spend more time with her family.

Visit Patty at Patty Gale's Place.

A Moms World

2004-10-22T06:32:00.000-07:00

A personal weblog of Mommy Community's friendly webmama.

Visit Marie at A Moms World.

GlobeofBlogs.com

2004-10-19T08:30:00.000-07:00

GlobeofBlogs.com is an extensive blog directory with over 16,000 blogs listed. (And thats after recent 'dead link checking'!) You can have your blog listed and search easily for other blogs to follow. Browse by topic, location and title. GlobeofBlogs.com also has weblog tools. Have a peak at GlobeOfBlogs.com

Happy Blogging!

How Direct Sales Reps Can Use Blogging

2004-10-13T13:01:00.000-07:00

How Direct Sales Reps Can Use Blogging
One of the tools that a smart direct sales representative use to attract new business is a blog. A blog keeps customers and potential customers informed about products, events and services that relate to your business, new releases, contests, specials and it always keeps your name front and center. It shows readers that you are a good source of information that they can count on.

If you think about it, you also probably subscribe to a number of blog feeds on various subjects that interest you. Where do you think you are going to get information when you are in the market for a product or service that relates to your interests? Yes, that's right, you think about that blog that gives you all that great information!

Often direct sales representative's websites are nothing more than a corporate website. Websites in which they are unable to update information. These types of websites also make it difficult for a representative to look unique. They all have the same websites saying the same thing. Corporate sites also make it difficult for the representatives to hold special contests or special sales.

With a blog you can quickly update your customers anytime your company released a new product, when you're holding a contest or are placing items on special pricing. Blogs also can be more fun and unique than the traditional newsletter. Newsletters are often sent out at a set time. With blogs you can stop in anytime. With all the feeds available your visitors can subscribe to your feeds and be instantly updated without any spam filters interfering.

If you want to produce a professional looking blog, try using a service such as Blogger.com. You can then upload your blog quickly and easily readily available for your visitors. Another great thing about Blogger.com is that it is free. This means no hosting costs or domain costs.

Visit http://www.wahm-blog.com/what-is-blogging.html for more information about blogging.

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Anita DeFrank is a busy work at home mom, wife and web master. Stop on by http://www.Wahm-Blog.com and find out what she and many other work at home moms have to talk about!

Some Changes Made

2004-10-11T05:42:00.000-07:00

A few changes made to Wahm-Blog.com....

New Business Blog Added:
Affiliate News
Affiliate marketing can be an excellent resource for income. Whether it be part-time with a supplemental income or full-time with a large income flow is entirely your choice. It all depends on the time and effort you intend to commit as goes with any other business. Affiliate News has been created to try and help you find who, what, when, where and why of it all.

New Blog Category Added:
Thanks to an annonymous visitor's suggestion we've added a Parenting/Children/Family Blogs Category to Wahm-Blog.com

New Work at Home Resource Added:
Jobs For Moms
MommysPlace.net is here to help connect you with your virtual career, and offer support and resources to make your career a success.

Red Hot Report
Weekly newsletter Packed full of Teleworking and Business information! We also have monthly contests with GREAT giveaways!

Happy Blogging!

Blog Categories Added

2004-10-08T13:57:00.000-07:00

There are two new Blog Categories listed at Wahm-Blog.com. We have a section for you Work at Home Dad Bloggers (had to be equal you know) and also just in time for Christmas we have a Shopping Blog Category also. So, all you shop-o-holics and direct sales ladies..come on over!

Happy Blogging!

Shopping Blog Added

2004-10-08T13:05:00.000-07:00

Shopping for Toddlers
Product reviews and toy recommendations for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2-5.

Happy Blogging!

Business Blogs Added

2004-10-08T13:02:00.000-07:00

Adventures in Net Marketing
Thoughts on my journey through the exciting but hype-filled world of Internet marketing - discussions of affiliate marketing and internet marketing, ebook and software reviews, and reviews of other Internet marketing resources.

Happy Blogging!

Blog Directory for Female Bloggers

2004-10-07T09:11:00.000-07:00

Attention Female bloggers!! There's another great blog directory in town just for you. Stop on by at BlogDaisy.com Submit your blog to BlogDaisy.com and visit her blog that will give you even more great blogging resources! Tell Kelly I said Hi!

Happy Blogging!

Blog Explosion

2004-10-07T08:37:00.000-07:00

You spend all night setting up your very own blog, but in short time you realize nobody is coming to read it. You jealously watch the biggest blogs out there getting tons of attention but how can your blog get noticed too?

Read more about Blog Explosion and how to attract new visitors to your blog.

Happy Blogging!

Business Blogs Added

2004-10-07T07:21:00.000-07:00

Blah, Blah, Blog...

Wahm Life from the 3 Ring Circus

Blog With Me!

Balancing the life of a WAHM...business, kids, husband, and home!

Mom's Traffic Tips & IdeasAre you looking for ways to increase traffic to your website? I am always looking for new ideas, methods, tips and tricks and will share some of my findings with you!

Mom's Work At Home BlogWant to keep up on the new additions to Mommy Enterprises and our network of sites. Be the first to learn about new work at home ideas, jobs, resources and more. I believe in multiple streams of online income, do you?

Personal Blogs Added

2004-10-07T07:10:00.000-07:00

Ringmaster of the 3 Ring Circus
Life, love and lactation...thoughts from the Ringmaster of the 3 Ring Circus.

Welcome!

2004-10-06T15:07:00.000-07:00

Welcome to The Wahm-Blog.com Blog. I'll be listing new blogging resources and new blogs added. Follow along here to get the scoop first on any new changes at Wahm-Blog.com. And as always comments are more than welcome!