Blogs and Blogging for SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Purposes

Blogs are no longer the new kid on the block. That award goes to Twitter. But Blogs are more established, and probably offer better opportunities for search engine optimization (SEO) than do other social media services. If you don't blog, you should. Here are my current favorite links about blogs and blogging for seo.

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Blog Registration Article
Where to go to register with the blog search engines and the blog-specific directories Your website should be ready to register. Minimally it need to be made of validated code, and have regular posts over the last few weeks. Blogs have their own search engines and directories. Some accept your Blog URL, which is like http://www.blog.com/ Some accept your feed URL, which is usually something like http://www.blog.com/feed.xml or...
  http://www.wordsinarow.com/blog-registration.html

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Feedburner How To
Google took a simple idea - Feedburner - and F'd it up. It used to be soooooo simple, but now the maniacs at Google have made it soooooo complex. Google has become what it didn't want to be: a gigantic, clumsy, dumb corporation. Go Google! Thanks for killing Feedburner. End rant. Check it out, anyhow.
  http://www.google.com/support/feedburner/bin/answer.py?answer=79408

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The Top 5 Free SEO Friendly WordPress Themes
Even though there are a lot of great free themes out there, I have also come across some very poor ones. Therefore, to ensure that you get one of the best themes available for your blog, I've compiled a list of the Top 5 Free SEO friendly WordPress Themes. Just add the All in One SEO plugin to any of these five themes, and once you start writing great content, the search engines will love your blog!
  http://www.seohosting.com/blog/blogging-tips/5-free-seo-wordpress-themes/

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BlogLines - Blog Search Engine
Bloglines is a FREE online service for searching, subscribing, creating and sharing news feeds, blogs and rich web content. With Bloglines, there is no software to download or install -- simply register as a new user and you can instantly begin accessing your account any time, from any computer or mobile device. And it's FREE! Bloglines is a window to a whole new world of dynamic content that is being created and distributed over the new...
  http://www.bloglines.com/

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IceRocket
Meta search engine with thumbnail displays. Allows you to search blogs. The Quick View display, similar to what WiseNut has long offered, is cool. The service queries WiseNut, Yahoo, Teoma and then somewhat repetitively also includes Yahoo-powered MSN, AltaVista and AllTheWeb. Disclosure of search sources within the actual search results is not done, sadly. Makes it hard to know exactly where the results are coming from.
  http://www.icerocket.com/

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Technorati
Technorati collects, organizes, and distributes the global online conversation. Founded as the first blog search engine, Technorati has expanded to a full service media company: The largest social media advertising network The third largest blog media property* The 6th largest social media property* Online properties that introduce blog content to millions of consumers
  http://www.technorati.com/

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Twittorati - Top Blogs On Twitter
Twittorati tracks the tweets from the highest authority bloggers, starting with the entire Technorati Top 100 and soon including many more of the web's most influential voices.
  http://twittorati.com/

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Google's Feedburner
Feeds are a way for websites large and small to distribute their content well beyond just visitors using browsers. Feeds permit subscription to regular updates, delivered automatically via a web portal, news reader, or in some cases good old email. Feeds also make it possible for site content to be packaged into 'widgets,' 'gadgets,' mobile devices, and other bite-sized technologies that make it possible to display blogs, podcasts, and major...
  https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?service=feedburner

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Twitterfeed
Feed your blog to Twitter.
  http://www.twitterfeed.com/

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TypePad - Blogging Software
The best bloggers use the all new TypePad Easy. No, seriously. It's really, really easy. Connected. One-click integration with Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, plus built-in search engine optimization. Beautiful. 100's of gorgeous themes, or customize your own. Supported. Get answers fast from our expert blogging support team, TypePad One.
  http://www.typepad.com/

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Blogs in Plain English
A video for people who wonder why blogs are such a big deal. This video comes in an unbranded 'presentation quality' version that can be licensed for use in the workplace.
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN2I1pWXjXI

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How to create a blog with Blogger
Need help getting started with Blogger? Check out this quick tutorial! Please help us improve our videos by filling out this short survey:
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnploFsS_tY

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How to Make Money Off Your Blog
You've been blogging your fingers off for a few years now, and despite the ego rush of watching your hits soar, you're wondering what's the point-or, rather, how do I make some cold hard cash from this thing?
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVgrb4mMNnw

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How to Promote Your Blog
Three easy, easy steps. And they are good looking too. I wish it were this easy to promote your blog. But it sure it fun.
  http://br.video.yahoo.com/watch/5917956/15406158?v=5917956

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Updated WordPress.com - Step-by-Step Tutorial on How to
Chris Abraham walks you through how to join the fastest-growing and most elegant free blogging services, WordPress.com. Go from the simple acts of joining all the way through set up and administration. Become a blogger in less than and hour. Most folks only need the first 15 minutes to get you started. Chris is a professional blogging instructor. Enjoy! All of you have been asking me to update my step-by-step tutorial on how...
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEWPnHY8D3E&feature=channel_page