Over the past year, I have written several articles about the importance of branding your blog.  One of the biggest ways to create a memorable brand for your blog is through your blog design and logo.  Take a second and think about some of the most successful bloggers.  Chances are names like ProBlogger and ShoeMoney are floating through your head.  One of the reasons you think of them first is because they...

As February winds down, I wanted to write a wrap up post and highlight some of the most popular and most read posts of the month here on Tycoon Blogger. Most Read and Most Comments 10 More easy blog post ideas How to break the ice and make new blogging friends Dramatically improve your blog in one night Google sitelinks? What are they and how do I get them? Make Money Blogging MyLikes – another way...

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Allison Maslan, author of “Blast Off!”. All opinions are 100% mine. Just a couple of days ago, I wrote a post of checking in on your blogging goals and taking steps to make sure you are on track. When I was asked to review Blast Off! , a new book by Allison Maslan that launched on January 19th, I thought that I could learn a lot. The book is a...

It takes a lot of time to promote a blog and create solid blog content. There are a small percentage of bloggers that blog full time and earn a living from it.  The vast majority of bloggers have day jobs and blog at night and on the weekends.  If you are married or have a significant other, this could cause some issues and tension in the relationship.  In this post, I wanted to share a little about my personal...

Have you optimized your blog  for mobile devices yet? I am happy to say that I can now cross this off my to do list.  It took me about 6 months to get around to this but I have finally made my blog “mobile friendly.”  I have spent the last couple of hours researching the wordpress mobile plugins and wanted to summarize my thoughts here to save you some time if you have not installed a mobile...

Another Sunday and another edition of my weekly top blog post round up.  As usual, I am writing this while watching the Philadelphia Eagles and definitely like they way they are playing right now.  Anyway, back to blogging, this week I did not visit nearly as many blogs as I usually due because of Christmas and I have changed up my blogging routine.  With that being said, I still found some great blog posts...

I am going to share a secret that will have a profound impact on the future success of your blog.  All bloggers know that SEO is vital and everyone wants to dominate Google for their selected keywords, right?  Wouldn’t be awesome if Google would just tell us the formula for success.  I am looking to dominate for several keywords, some of which are pretty competitive like, promote your blog and make...

We are now down to ten days left before Christmas.  What do get for the gadget lovers on your list?  Consider picking up the Yamaha PDX-60 speaker system.  If you are unfamiliar with the Yamaha PDX -60, it is an iphone/ipod dock that was introduced into the market this year.  Iphone docks are a hot item this Christmas season and it is no surprise as it seems that everyone has an iPhone these days.  I bought...

I was checking out my Google Analytics this morning and I discovered that the top three keyword phrases driving to my blog are all related to Twitter Follower Tools or Twitter Follower Management services. Hey, I got to give the people want they want, right? So I have compiled the top ten twitter directories that I have used so far in my quest to grow my twitter follower count: Top Twitter Directories: We...

This is the second installment in a new weekly feature here on Tycoon Blogger where I highlight some cool blog contest happening in the blogosphere.  If I miss any or you would like to promote your contest, feel free to leave a comment with a link.  If you would like to be featured next week, the best way to notify me is via email at tycoonblogger at gmail dot com or through the contact form. This weeks blog...