by Paris B.

Whenever I come upon a new blog or a blog I’ve never visited before, one of the first pages I visit is the “About Me” page. It could be called anything, but it is the page about the blogger or the blog. I call mine “About Me” because I’m unimaginative but you could just as easily call it “The Blogger” or “Me, Myself and I” or “About this blog.”

I personally believe that it is important to have this “About Me” page because it will tell the reader a little bit more about you and your blog. It is also helpful for PR and companies who may stumble on your blog and want to get to know you better before contacting you. You could keep it as long as you like, or as short as you like. You may include your photo or you may opt not to – its your choice.

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by Carrie Drisko.

YouTube is Google’s video publishing powerhouse and has recently integrated a new video analytics system which far surpasses their old analytics predecessor. This could be of interest to anyone involved with YouTube marketing.

Why you might ask? The new YouTube Analytics offers an improved dashboard that is easy to navigate and use. It makes it easy to see which marketing campaign works and which doesn’t. It helps you tweak, and upgrade any marketing endeavor you want.

Besides making the analytical dashboard more interesting, YouTube now offers a variety of new working tools that allows marketers to know who are watching the videos, what the demographics are, and which topics are most viewed.

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by Alain Daniel Delgado.

There are a number of reasons why a company would want to use Twitter for their business. making use of a platform like Twitter can do wonders for your company for a cheap price. When you use Twitter your basically getting free advertisements which is what any company yearns for.

Also with social networks like Twitter you can get immediate feedback from your customers. Which can help you in the forming of your products in timely manner.

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by Mitch Joel.

While many articles and columns look back at the year that was or posture about the year that will be, it’s becoming abundantly clear that 2012 will – without question – be the “Year of More.”

It sounds a little incredulous to say this when we’re in a world that is struggling for stability. While there is not enough food, jobs, health care and room for the seven billion of us (and growing), it’s clear that with all of the challenges we face, the human race pushes on. With that comes innovations, new opportunities and an ever-demanding public desire for the latest and greatest. Businesses that have struggled with the technological revolution (and don’t kid yourself, there are many still playing catch-up) will continue to struggle, but it’s becoming less about physical infrastructure and much more about a philosophical perspective on what businesses need to look like in 2012 and the Year of More.

. More social. Social media and online social networking have changed the very fabric of business and society. Along with the slew of customer service gaffes we’ve seen businesses go through in the past five years, this has forced brands to become (somewhat) social. While social media have aligned within the marketing and communications departments, we’re going to see the social impetus be pushed through the entire DNA of a company. That may not happen this year, but consumers will be even more social in 2012. They will be sharing, chatting and talking about everything from where they are to what they’re watching and who they are doing it with. Will this trend stop in the future? It may (but I’m bullish on it continuing), and this will be a year when consumers will be even more social than they were in 2011.

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by Charnita Fance.

Can you believe that 2012 is just hours away? In some time zones, it may even be minutes away. As a special thank you to all of our faithful readers here at BloggingTips.com, we present to you a list of the top 20 posts for 2011. These posts have been listed in order of popularity — based on the number of comments, in descending order.

This is your chance to look back at our top posts, catch any that you may have missed, or refresh your memory of those that you may have forgotten. These posts include tips for increasing blog traffic, getting motivated, making money from your blog, and marketing / promoting your blog.

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from Spin Web.

When marketing their sites, most people usesearch engine optimization (SEO). There are millions of sites on the Internet and the search engines do a great job in indexing all those sites and giving users relevant information. By optimizing your site for the search engines, they are better able to send your target niche to your site. The intent of this article is to give you important SEO tips.

Keyword density is something that goes hand in hand with quality SEO. But there is a misconception that the higher your keyword appears in the content, and the more it is repeated, the better youll be able to rank for it. This is not true. When you overdo this, it leads too keyword stuffing. Your content starts to look to unnatural and spammy. This practice is as old as the hills, in internet time, and you undoubtedly will be banned for it.

The best approach is to just be as natural as you can, to write for the readers (not the search engines), and use your keywords in a natural way, too. You have to include the right keywords, that’s a given, but you really need to write so people will want to read your content and keep coming back for more. You have to strike a balance between high quality content and the right keyword density.

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by Sairam Krishnan.

As the world accepts social support as part of the workings of business and customer service, businesses now have to look even more closely at the way we use social networks and blogs. A small mistake could send your brand into the abyss. At the same time, a little time and attention could do wonders for your business.

Twitter, for example, now has established dos and don’ts for business as well as personal use. For example, sending links to everyone using the @ feature is considered spamming, but sharing the same link twice or thrice a day with slightly different descriptions is not. Similarly you may also DM a link to a person, but repeatedly sending DMs with links to your product is not considered good form.

So what are the rules you should follow when you are using Twitter as a business? Here’s a quick and easy run through on some things you need to know when using Twitter professionally.

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by Rich Fraiser.

In 2011, there were major changes made to Google’s algorithm that has paved the way for a new emphasis on ‘original’ content. Regardless of the year, content will always reign as king in the SEO world. If you’re wondering about SEO tips for 2012, you’re not alone. There are many entrepreneurs and business owners who are curious about the latest SEO trends. The following are a few tips to help you achieve good results for the upcoming New Year.

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by Rick Roberts.

If you want to start a successful and profitable blog there a few things you must do to accomplish this goal. This quickstart hotsheet of tips will give you a jump start on the things you should pay attention in the beginning and throughout the life span of your blog. Follow these tips and your blog will get indexed quicker, gain more followers and ultimately be successful and profitable.

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by Jack Mize.

As technology and consumer behavior continue to evolve, marketing tactics come and go. Twenty years ago, newspaper advertisements, the yellow pages, and similar platforms were considered marketing gold. Nowadays, much attention has shifted to the internet. And, in just the last two years or so, we have seen evolution in another direction: video marketing.

Utilizing video platforms such as YouTube and Vimeo, individuals and businesses have the ability to publish videos for a potentially unlimited worldwide audience to see. And while you, as a small business owner, may not be aiming to build an international fan base, there are several ways in which video marketing can benefit your business. Below are three of the biggest…

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