By Charles Borromeo
The majority of bloggers are more concerned about how much traffic they can get and fail to consider some of the issues that may be associated with blogging. Indeed there are some legal issues that may be associated with blogging and it will be interesting for you to protect yourself from these problems.
Copyright Infringement
How many times have we been tempted to use Google Image Search as a source for images? We should not forget that these images have owners and that we will be putting ourselves at risk by using them on our blog posts. As far as possible go for images that are released under the Creative Commons License (make sure that you read the license well) if you are looking for quality images to post on your blog. If you use images on a regular basis it might also be a good idea that you sign up with a stock photography site such as Fotosearch.com.
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5 mistakes that bloggers make that can lead to lawsuits
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Thoughts on Social Media For Writers
By Karen Eisenbraun
A while ago, I had my Twitter profile (@HaveANamaste) on my computer screen at my “day job,” and one of my coworkers spied it.
“You have a Twitter?” he asked in a tone that conveyed both disgust and amusement.
“Of course,” I told him. “I’m a freelancer.”
“So? Why do you need a Twitter?” Given that this is someone who spends little time in front of a computer outside of work and refuses to join Facebook, it isn’t surprising that he would fail to see the importance of social media for someone who is, at least part-time, self employed. But what amazes me is when this attitude persists among my freelancing colleagues. ( Read more )
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Cut Your Online Content Writing Time in Half
While this post does contain affiliate links, I was not asked to write any posts about the manufacturer of Dragon Naturally Speaking. This is simply a personal experience I wanted to share with TSR readers.
If you put off writing your blog posts, online articles, or other content because you think it takes too long, I highly recommend Dragon Naturally Speaking. I got a deal on the software on TigerDirect. I paid $35 and then turned in my $30 rebate. The normal retail price of the software is about $100 and includes a microphone headset.
Once you install the software, it takes you through a series of tests that measures your vocabulary, speaking volume, and voice speed. You can also add different users so it remains accurate for each different person.
Unfortunately, the rebate is no longer active on TigerDirect, but you can still purchase it from Amazon for a good price—Dragon Naturally Speaking 10 (11 is the most current version) is available for $38. The newest version is available for about $75 and also includes a headset. The software did automatically search for updates once it was installed.
The software manufacturer’s state the Naturally Speaking is 99% accurate right from the start and can be up to three times faster than typing. The first time I used the software on a project, I wrote a 1650 word article for a client in about an hour. This included research and image search. Normally, an article of this size would have taken me about 2 to 3 hours.
Do you have any positive experiences with speech recognition software? If so, share them in the comments.
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Eight Reasons Why Your Blog Doesn’t Make Money
By James Adams
Don’t give up if your blog isn’t making money. You hear blogger success stories all the time where they brag about making thousands or millions of dollars blogging, and here you are making zero. It doesn’t seem fair. Before throwing in the towel read about these 8 reasons why your blog doesn’t make money. By addressing just a few issues you could open the door to your own blogging success.
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My ProBlogger 7 Link Challenge Answers
Here are my responses to Darren Rowse’s 7 link challenge that he posted on ProBlogger on July 16. It was a little time
consuming- there is so much great content out there! But I’m proud of what I’ve come up with. Have you done the 7 link challenge? Let me know in the comments!
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