Considering Starting a Blog- Feedback at this time - needed

Somehow I can’t see any objection to more information. You write, I’ll read.

-- If at first you don't succeed, try again. Then quit. No use being a darn fool about it.

this sounds great…i come here for all types of information…unfortunately my skill set (high school histroy teacher) doesnt help too many—-lol…but I am sure yours will!!!

-- Matt, Napa, CA: Lj's...I love logging on--I feel so young after being around teenagers all day!

I think that’s a real great idea, very giving of yourself, and filling a real need here. I think a lot of guys want to go into business for themselves but don’t have any idea of the pitfalls awaiting them. You’d be doing them a great service, plus the other guys that do know what they’re doing but don’t have all the answers, that you might be able to fill in some blanks for. mike

-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com

Sounds likesome info for all to read, even if we are not planning to start a business.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

Always good information. Not just for those on LJs now but, also for those that join in the future.

-- Jack - Mission Viejo, Calif

success is the gradual realization of a worthy goal. 12 parts of information on starting and running a business.
great idea.

-- /\/\/\ BarryW /\/\/\ http://thecreekviewwoodworker.blogspot.com

AMG-Bill,

I’ve usually fond your posts to be interesting, even when they’re about something I know or care little about. You usually have an interesting point presented in a rational and engaging way. Not having seen what you’re about to present I’ll throw my voice in with the choir. Get the ball rolling and we’ll see what develops.

Definitely. I am self-employed also, but I would love to have more/better guidance.

Regards, Jarrod

-- Jarrod, Eagle Nest, NM

Bill,

This is a good idea. Odie, http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/odie/blog/series/470, posted a similar series that I found helpful, even though I will never entertain any ideas of taking my work to a pro level. This site is about disseminating information on woodworking and this would be a welcome series, in my humble opinion of course.

I will look forward to seeing your posts.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Good idea, Bill. I’ve been in business for about 12 years now, but there is always something new to learn, especially with web technology and marketing. The day I stop learning is the day I stop living.

-- Tim -- http://tmuli.com

Bill, I for one would appreciate this type of blog. It will definitely be helpful to some folks on LJ.

-- Paul D, Atlanta GA

Blog on. Knowledge is a powerful tool itself. I have recently discovered some of your posts and like ColoradoClimber find good value in what I’ve read so far. I look forward your series.

-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN

Sounds good to me.

-- Leon -- Houston, TX - " I create all my own designs and it looks like it "

I’m here…. not really wanting to start a business, but I do have an interest in the web page stuff.

-- Brian's Table Top Toys http://home.mountaincable.net/~bgraham/

Hi Bill

I would love to see something like this. What a wonderful and kind gesture you are offering to the LJ community. By all means, please do it.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

I have read some of your posts and would look forward to reading your thoughts and borrowing from your experience.

Thanks

-- Hutch - North Dallas, Tx - Safety First

Bill,

That would be great! Get to work, Buddy! :)

-- Ron, Bakersfield, CA. Measure twice, cut twice anyway.

HI Bill
I believe we would all benefit from your marketing experience – blog on

-- Canadian Wood Chuck (Bruce)

That is a GREAT idea Bill!

Leaves me speechless

-- ??? My mistakes heat the house. It's very warm in here. ???

Hi Bill.

I’m interested.

-- johnjoiner

Hi Bill. This is Mrs. ND2ELK – I sneak a peek at the forums, blogs and emails fairly regularly! I would look forward to reading it. My goal right now is to retire from my present job of 29 years a soon as financially feasible and work from home. I would be grateful to you for taking the time to put this together and I’m sure others would be also. Thanks!

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

i’m interested, i’m trying to grow my business and website. to make it more visible to searches. anything to help would be appreciated.

-- Joey, Magee, Ms http://woodnwaresms.com

Sounds like we should make this happen . Thank you everyone for your support, hopefully I will be able to honor that support with some great advice, humor and news to grow by. A special thanks to Tom’s wife, I never refuse a lovely lady ;)

This Blog will be for anyone, business owner or not

Now a Small Preview of Part 1

. . . .You may have an idea for a business, you may be in business, your spouse, relative or friend may be having those “entrepreneurial thoughts”. One comment, if it is your spouse, run for cover, I cannot help you! Otherwise you came to the right place, at the right time, and the right channel, tune in, and leave your comments. Engage each other with your posts, keep this shop will dusted and maintained, do not leave a mess when you go. . .
Soon to come Part 1 The Dirty Lies . . .Check the Blogs- – -

-- Bill - - Ad-Marketing Guy, Ramsey NJ

I’d be happy to contribute here. We have several web sites with different levels of success. Taught web design for several years in El Paso. Grew up with Macromedia. We do back end programming now and then…mostly Php programs, i.e., forum software. We research (almost on a daily basis) search engine technology. Here’s a tip for anyone interested: The Title of your index page is very important…carries almost 60% of the relevance for search engines. If yours still says, “Home Page or Index,” then it needs some tweaking.

One more tip: Trying to trick or beat the search engines at their own game is a “double-edge sword.” Relevance is the key and already mentioned several times on this forum. Alt tags throughout your site are helpful. Modern code with css driving the site is helpful.

-- http://NewMexicoSoap.com

I for one would love to see this blog happen. Thanks in advance for your work on this subject and for giving back to this community.

-- Craig, www.WoodworkersResource.com (Where Information meets Inspiration)

I have just started to try to learn more about this. Sounds like a good idea to me.

-- David, Southern Indiana, http://www.freedhardwoodflooring.com