The Do’s and Don’ts of the Computer

1. Do Use an Antivirus.  McAfee and Norton are your best bet.  Don’t let your subscription expire – Renew Each Year!  If you purchase Norton, remember to run Live Update at least once a week – some updates are Not Automatic.  Be sure to set a weekly scheduled scan and let it run when scheduled.  Never install programs on a new computer without installing an Antivirus first.
2. Don’t Download Programs from the Internet.  Purchase the CD.  If something happens to your hard drive- you’ll have the CD needed to restore the program.  Beware of music (mp3) players, instant messengers, screen-savers and games.  For instance, many free music programs will install a virus when you install the program, or when you download the music.  They can cause your computer to lock up or completely shut down.  Downloaded programs that instruct you to turn off your Antivirus before installing – are probably not a good idea.  Follow the directions to turn off your antivirus ONLY on a purchased product, when you truly cannot install the program when the antivirus is running.  (Try turning off the firewall for 15 minutes, instead of completely turning off your antivirus.)
3. Don’t Remove Programs already installed.  If you think it will speed up your computer by removing old programs, you’re wrong.  Check your hard drive size (Click on Start, My Computer, Then click on the C: Drive – the details on the screen will tell you how full your hard drive may be.)  If you MUST remove a program – try doing it in safe-mode first (Hit the F8 button repeatedly when the computer starts up).  If you have America Online installed, and try to uninstall it – regardless how – you will forever regret this decision. 
4. Don’t access Social Networks at Work.  Sites like MySpace (and others) are full of malware – Malicious Software.  It can cause problems if it gets through your network and onto the server.  IT techs aren’t the bad guy’s, they just don’t want to see you get fired.  Lunchtime used to be safe for surfing, "Used To Be" - as in the past tense.
5. Don’t purchase from a website that doesn’t start out with https: - the “s” following the http in the URL address stands for “secure”. 
6. Do have a technician cleanup and backup your computer at least twice a year.  A computer used for business – should be maintained at least quarterly, if not monthly.  A home computer should be cleaned at least every 6 months, and backed up monthly.  Your tech can install a program that backs up your data, and all you have to do is put in a blank CD or DVD and select the icon.
7. Do keep your old computer, and use it for downloads or surfing.  Be sure to backup this computer as well.  And set Restore Points prior to downloading or opening something fishy (For most Operating Systems: Select Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System Restore, Create Restore Point).  Make sure this computer is protected with a current Antivirus as well as Spyware programs (like Spybot and Ad-Aware, both are free).  If you receive an email that you are unsure of, you can always open it on this computer.  If and when this computer dies or refuses to restart, no tears are shed.
8. If you want to keep utilizing a dependable XP computer -Don’t buy a computer with Vista or Windows 7 already installed.  Older hardware and software may not work on these Operating systems.   You'll have to purchase current versions of all your favorite software! If you already have a business or home network installed, you’re better off purchasing computers with the same Operating System installed.  Custom order XP computers through MicroDiva and Techs.  However, XP will not be supported forever.  Beginning in 2011, you may have no choice but to purchase a computer with the newest version of Windows.  (If the drivers are available, a licensed copy of XP could be installed over the other operating system.)
9. Do lockdown your wireless router.  Leaving your wireless router with the default settings may make it easier to access the internet, but it also makes it easy for anyone within several hundred feet of your house gain access to your internet connection and your data. 
10. Do have a Battery Backup Unit.  Battery backups, can keep your computer running for 10-20 minutes, depending upon the size (350W, 500W, etc).  If the power does go out for an extended period of time, save all your data, and shut down the computer then turn off the battery unit.  This will save on the life of the battery (and gives you ample time to save your data).  If you have frequent power outages, you should replace the unit every 1-2 years.  Most units have a built in “battery low” LCD light.  If that light illuminates, replace the battery, or the entire unit.  Only plug your computer and monitor into the actual battery sockets.  Printers, calculators, desk lamps, etc. should be plugged into the surge protector side of the unit.  If you have a single DSL or Cable modem, be sure to plug that into the battery outlet as well.  If you have multiple Routers, buy a separate Battery Backup Unit for them.
11. Don’t leave your computer on overnight.  Leaving your computer on for an extended period of time can shorten the life of your computer. Leaving your computer on also gives hackers plenty of time to figure out a way to attack your computer (if you don’t have it locked down properly).  If you are in an office environment, other employees could “accidentally” download programs, or visit harmful websites, after you’ve left the office. Leave it running only if you have a designated computer for nightly backups, or if you have your Antivirus set to run on a certain night of the week.  Those are the only incidents in which it is wise to leave your computer running.  (Some techs may offer the idea that keeping your computer on in "stand-by" will save you time when loading up the next day.  This is true, but it will not ask for your password when you take it out of stand-by.  So you just left your computer open to AnyOne!)
12. Do change the Power Settings when purchasing a New Computer or Reinstalling Windows.  I prefer to change settings to Never (Start, Control Panel, Power Options) for a desktop unit.  On laptops, I recommend the battery settings be change to at least 2 hours, and the monitor at 1 hour.  On a laptop, be sure to change the Advanced settings for closing the lid to “Do Nothing”.  If you slightly move the lid of your laptop, the default settings will cause the laptop to go into “standby” mode, leaving you under the impression that there is something wrong with the laptop.
13. Do Keep Cell Phones and Pocket PC’s far away from your hard drive.  New phones and/or their carry case are highly magnetized.  If you need to sync up your equipment to your computer or laptop – extend the cord as far as possible.  This applies to your credit/debit cards as well.  My cell phone zapped the magnetic strip within one week of receiving the new phone – and the card was only near the phone while I was pumping gas – mere minutes.
14. Do Remove the windows User password the moment your computer starts to act up.  Removing the user password (Control Panel, Users) will eliminate the time involved for the technician to take ownership of your files – in order to backup your data onto CD/DVD’s.  If you have your computer passworded, and Windows dies, the files will show up as not accessible when the tech hooks your hard drive up externally.  It can take hours (depending upon the amount of data/photo’s/music) to complete the Take Ownership process.

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Chat Slang: and their meaning

Chat slang is a method of typing long words and phrases as short one-to-four letter words and is also used by people who have difficulties spelling. For example, instead of typing out "are", a user may only type "r". Although chat slang can be easier for you and sometimes faster to type, it makes reading what you're saying much more difficult and will usually cause people to ignore you. Below, is an example of someone saying "Are you smart because I need someone smart".

r u smart bcoz i need some1 smart

If you are looking for chat shorthand words such as "cya", "lol", "ty", etc. see the shorthand dictionary definition for a listing of these terms and each of their meanings. Below is a listing of commonly used chat slang and typo's and their proper English meaning.

Slang Full word @ at @teotd at the end of the day 1 one or won 14aa41 one for all and all for one 2 to, too, or two 2b or not 2b to be or not to be 2dA today 3sum threesome 4 for, four, or the prefix or suffix: fore) 411 information 4ever forever 86 out of, or over aaaaa American association against acronym abuse aaf as a friend aak asleep at keyboard aamoi as a matter of interest aar, aar8 at any rate aas alive and smiling aatk always at the keyboard aayf as always, your friend ab ass backwards abithiwtidb a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush abt2 about to acd alt control delete ack acknowledgement adad another day, another dollar adbb all done bye bye adih another day in hell adip another day in paradise afagay a friend as good as you afahmasp a fool and his money are soon parted afaic as far as I'm concerned afaiu as far as I understand afap as far as possible afayc as far as your concerned afc away from computer afdn any f***ing day now afiaa as far as I am aware afiniafi a friend in need is a friend indeed afz acronym free zone agkwe and God knows what else aiamu and I'm a monkey's uncle aih as it happens aimb as I mentioned before aimp always in my prayers aise as I said earlier aisi as I see it alol actually laughing out loud alot or allot a lot altg act locally, think globally amap as many as possible ambw all my best wishes aml all my love and any day now anfawfows and now a word from our web sponsor aoas all of a sudden aob abuse of bandwidth asafp as soon as freakin possible aslmh age,sex,location,music,hobbies atb all the best atst at the same time atw all the web, or around the web ayk as you know aysos are you stupid or something aytmtb and you're telling me this because? ax ask b be, bee b/c because b4u before you b4uki before you know it bag busting a gut bai bye bak back at my keyboard bau business as usual bb bye-bye bb4n, bbfn bye bye for now bbbg bye bye, be good bbias be back in a sec bbiaw be back in a while bbn bye bye now bbsd be back soon darling bbsl be back sooner or later bbt be back tomorrow bc because bcoz because bdn big d**n number bf boyfriend bfd big f***ing deal bg big grin bif before I forget bion believe it or not bioyn blow it out your nose bitd back in the day bk big kiss bka better known as bm bite me bmota bite me on the ass bohica bend over, here it comes again bout about br bathroom brt be right there bs big smile, bull sh** btdt been there done that bthoom beats the heck out of me btsoom beats the sh** out of me btwbo be there with bells on bw best wishes bwd backward bwdik but what do I know by busy bykt but you knew that c-t city c see 'cause because cb call back, chat brat cfv call for vote cid consider it done cmiw correct me if I'm wrong cos, coz because craft can't remember a f***ing thing crat can't remember a thing csl can't stop laughing cul, cul8r see you later cus because cuz or cuzz because cwyl chat with you later cyt see you tomorrow da the dat that deti don't even think it df dear friend dga don't go away (or anywhere) dgara don't give a rat's a** dgt don't go there dhyb don't hold your breath diaf die in a fire diku do I know you? dis this dkdc don't know, don't care dltm don't lie to me dnc does not compute doin doing dos those dqydj don't quit your day job drib don't read if busy dunno don't know dust did you see that? duz does duznt doesn't dyjhiw don't you just hate it when... dyofdw do your own f***ing dirty work dystsott did you see the size of that thing? e123 easy as 123 eak eating at the keyboard em them, excuse me eso equipment smarter than operator evar ever ewi emailing while intoxicated ez easy faql frequently asked questions list fav favorite fawc for anyone who cares fe fatal error fitb fill in the blanks fo f*** off foc free of charge foe for fofl falling on floor laughing ftasb faster than a speeding bullet fttb for the time being fwd forward fya for your amusement g or <g> grin ga go ahead gbh great big hug ggn gotta go now go2 go to gok God only knows gonna going to gth go to hell gtsy good to see you gud good h2 how to hagd have a good day hai hi hhoj ha ha, only joking hhtyay happy holidays to you and yours hih hope it helps hlp help hua heads up ace hugz hugs huh have you heard huya head up your a** i1dr I wonder iae in any event ianac I am not a crook ianae I am not an expert iat I am tired ibrb I'll be right back ibt in between technology ibtd I beg to differ icbw I could be wrong iccl I couldn't care less idgaf I dont' give a f*** idgi I don't get it idky I don't know you idl ideal idm it doesn't matter idst I didn't say that idts I don't think so ifu I f***ed up igtp I get the point ihaim I have another instant message ihno I have no opinion iimad if it makes a difference iir if I remember iiwm if it were me ik I know imnsho in my not so humble opinion ims I'm sorry in4ml informal inmp it's not my problem inpo in no particular order INNW if not now, when? ioh I'm outta here iss I said so istm it seems to me istr I seem to remember(recall) iswym I see what you mean itm in the money ium if you must iyss if you say so j/c just checking j/w just wondering jad just another day jam just a minute joo or j00 you k ok kbd keyboard kewl or kool cool kfy kiss for you kir keep it real kiss keep it simple, stupid kk ok kma kiss my a** kok knock kotc kiss on the cheek kotl kiss on the lips kthx ok, thanks kwim know what I mean kthxbai ok, thanks, bye kthxbye ok, thanks, bye kutgw keep up the good work kypo keep your pants on l8 late laf or laff laugh laq lame a** quote lil little lola laugh out loud again ltic laugh til I cry lul or lulz lol luv love m am mai my mfd multi function device mhbfy my heart bleeds for you mhoty my hats off to you mite might mkop my kind of place mmk ok moar more mof matter of fact moos members of the opposite sex moss members of the same sex mte my thoughts exactly mubar messed up beyond all recognition mwbrl more will be revealed later n and or in n/t no text n2m not to mention nagi not a good idea naz name, address, zip ncg new college graduate ne1 anyone nething anything ng new game nim no internal message nimby not in my backyard nimq not in my queue nmp not my problem no1 no-one noyb none of your business nrg energy ntk nice to know ntn nothing ntymi now that you mention it nw no way! o oh oaus on an unrelated subject oars oh no, not again obtw oh by the way oh over heard oll online love omdb over my dead body omik open mouth, insert keyboard ootb out of the blue ot off topic ott over the top ottomy off the top of my head ousu oh you, shut up owtte or words to that effect p&c private and confidential pans pretty awesome new stuff pcm please call me pdq pretty darn quick pd public domain pimp peeing in my pants pita pain in the a** pls please plz please pmfji pardon me for jumping in po piss off poof good bye ppl or peeps people ptl praise the lord pza pizza ql quit laughing r are r&d research and development r&r rest and relaxation rbay right back at ya rbtl read between the lines re regarding rfd request for discussion rite right rlf real life friend rlh run like hell rmlb read my lips baby rn right now rsn real soon now rtfaq read the faq file rtk return to keyboard ruok are you ok? ruup4it are you up for it? ryo roll your own s or <s> smile scnr sorry, could not resist sep someone elses problem sez says sfete smiling from ear to ear sh sh** happens sitd still in the dark slirk smart little rich kid smaim send me an instant message sme subject matter expert smem send me email snafu situation normal, all f***ed up so significant other sok it's ok some1 someone sorg straight or gay soz sorry spk speak srlsy Seriously sro standing room only sry sorry ssdd same sh** different day str8 straight stra stray stys speak to ya soon sum some sum1 someone suyf shut up you fool sux, sux0r suck swak sealed with a kiss swdyt so what do you think ta the tafn that is all for now tah take a hike tarfu things are really f***ed up tas taking a shower tbc to be continued tdtm talk dirty to me teh the tfn thanks for nothing thanx thanks thnq thank you tho though thot thought thx thanks tia thanks in advance tiail think I am in love tic tongue in cheek tlgo the list goes on tm trust me tna temporarily not available tom tomorrow tot tons of time tp team player tptb the powers that be ttg time to go ttly totally ttt that's the ticket tvm thank you very much twimc to whom it may concern u you u2 you too? uok are you ok? ur or ure your or you're usu usually uve you've vbg very big grin vbs very big smile vm voice mail vrbs virtual reality bull sh** vsf very sad face wad without a doubt wai what an idiot wan2 want to wanna want to w/o without w84m wait for me wat what wc who cares wdys what did you say wdyt what do you think wf way fun wfm wait for me, works for me wiifm what's in it for me wknd weekend woulda would of wn when wog wise old guy wrt with regards to, or with respect to wt without thinking wtsds where the sun don't shine wu what up? wut what wwy where were you? wycm will you call me? wyp what's your problem? wyrn what's your real name? wys whatever you say wyt whatever you think wywh wish you were here x-i-10 exciting xlnt excellent xme excuse me y why ya yet another yafiygi you asked for it you got it ydkm you don't know me ygbk you gotta be kidding yhm you have mail yic yours in Christ ykw you know what YM you mean ynk you never know yr your, yeah right yoyo you're on your own ysyd yeah, sure you do yttt you telling the truth? yup Yes yur your or you're yyssw yeah, yeah, sure sure whatever zzz sleeping, tired, bored

When chatting or typing anything on the Internet, unless you're talking to another user who uses chat slang we highly suggest you type out the full words and always try to use proper capitalization and punctuation. Although this may take more time to type it will save time for all the other users reading it. One exception to this rule is users using text messaging or any messaging services sent over cell phones or other devices that do not have their own keyboard.

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Functions F1 through F12 keys

Commonly known as "function keys", F1 through F12 may have a variety of different uses or no use at all. Depending on the installed operating system and the software program currently open will change how each of these keys operate. A program is capable of not only using each of the function keys, but also combining the function keys with the ALT or CTRL key, for example, Microsoft Windows users can press ALT + F4 to close the program currently active.

Below is a short-listing of some of the common functions of the functions keys. As mentioned above not all programs support function keys and may perform different tasks then those mentioned below. If you are looking for more specific shortcut keys and function key examples we suggest seeing our shortcut key page.

F1

• Almost always used as the help key, almost every program will open the help screen when this key is pressed.
• Enter CMOS Setup.
• Windows Key + F1 would open the Microsoft Windows help and support center.
• Open the Task Pane.

F2

• In Windows renames a highlighted icon, file, or folder in all versions of Windows.
• Alt + Ctrl + F2 opens document window in Microsoft Word.
• Ctrl + F2 displays the print preview window in Microsoft Word.
• Quickly rename a selected file or folder.
• Enter CMOS Setup.

F3

• Often opens a search feature for many programs including Microsoft Windows when at the Windows Desktop..
• In MS-DOS or Windows command line F3 will repeat the last command.
• Shift + F3 will change the text in Microsoft Word from upper to lower case or a capital letter at the beginning of every word.
• Windows Key + F3 opens the Advanced find window in Microsoft Outlook.
• Open Mission Control on an Apple computer running Mac OS X.

F4

• Open find window in Windows 95 to XP.
• Open the address bar in Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer.
• Repeat the last action performed (Word 2000+)
• Alt + F4 will close the program window currently active in Microsoft Windows.
• Ctrl + F4 will close the open window within the current active window in Microsoft Windows.

F5

• In all modern Internet browsers pressing F5 will refresh or reload the page or document window.
• Open the find, replace, and go to window in Microsoft Word.
• Starts a slideshow in PowerPoint.

F6

• Move the cursor to the Address bar in Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and most other Internet browsers.
• Ctrl + Shift + F6 opens to another open Microsoft Word document.

F7

• Commonly used to spell check and grammar check a document in Microsoft programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, etc.
• Shift + F7 runs a Thesaurus check on the word highlighted.
• Turns on Caret browsing in Mozilla Firefox.

F8

• Function key used to enter the Windows startup menu, commonly used to access Windows Safe Mode.

F9

• Opens the Measurements toolbar in Quark 5.0.
• With Mac OS 10.3 or later shows all open Windows.
• Using the Fn key and F9 at the same time will open Mission Control on an Apple computer running Mac OS X.

F10

• In Microsoft Windows activates the menu bar of an open application.
• Shift + F10 is the same as right-clicking on a highlighted icon, file, or Internet link.
• Access the hidden recovery partition on HP and Sony computers.
• Enter CMOS Setup.
• With Mac OS 10.3 or later shows all open Windows for active program.

F11

• Full-screen mode in all modern Internet browsers.
• Ctrl + F11 as computer is starting to access the hidden recovery partition on many Dell computers.
• Access the hidden recovery partition on eMachines, Gateway, and Lenovo computers.
• With Mac OS 10.4 or later hides all open windows and shows the Desktop.

F12

• Open the Save as window in Microsoft Word.
• Shift + F12 save the Microsoft Word document.
• Ctrl + Shift + F12 prints a document in Microsoft Word.
• Preview a page in Microsoft Expression Web
• Open Firebug.
• With an Apple running Mac OS 10.4 or later F12 will show or hides the Dashboard.

F13 - F24

Early IBM computers also had keyboards with F13 through F24 keys. However, because these keyboards are no longer used they are not listed on this page.

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Tips for a faster computer

Audio- and video-based computers thrive on speed, so who doesn't want a faster computer? But you might not need to buy a faster machine if you follow these tips. Most are for Windows XP, but also apply to Windows Vista™.

Turn off the programs that load into RAM on startup. Go Start > Run, type MSCONFIG in the "Open" field, then click on OK. Click on the Startup tab, and uncheck anything that's not essential. Do you really need "iTunes Helper"? Don't be afraid to uncheck functions, as Windows will open anything it really needs.

Optimize USB and FireWire external hard drives for performance. Go Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click on System, click on the Hardware tab, and click on Device Manager. Click on the + symbol next to Disk Drives, right-click on your external drive, and select Properties. Click on the Policies tab, and choose "Optimize for Performance" (Fig. 1) There is a tradeoff, though; to avoid potential data loss, use the "Safely Remove Hardware" option in the system tray (the button with the green arrow) when disconnecting the drive.

Optimize internal drives for performance. Follow the same steps as above, but right-click on an internal drive instead of an external one. Select Properties, click on the Policies tab, and choose "Enable Write Caching on the Disk."

Enabling write caching on external drives can improve performance.

Use ReadyBoost. This is the only tip that isn't free, but with Windows Vista you can insert a USB thumb drive (up to 4GB) and when you do, you'll be prompted as to whether you want to enable ReadyBoost (Fig. 2). This adds more memory to your system; it isn't the same as adding more system RAM, but is more like having a really good disk cache. The improvement in speed is noticeable for just about anything other than continuous streaming of data. You do need a fast USB drive; if it isn't fast enough, Windows Vista will notify you that it's not suitable.

ReadyBoost is a great way for Windows Vista users to speed up data transfers.

Be careful about automatic updates. Windows Automatic Update is worth leaving on, as security patches for Internet Explorer are relatively frequent. But some automatic updates essentially take over your computer while they do their job, which can interfere with your work. Most automatic updates have an option where you can ask to be notified of updates, which lets you decide whether to install them immediately or wait. Another option is to schedule updates for when you're not using your computer.

For your audio interface, use ASIO instead of MME or WDM drivers with Sony Creative Software applications. Most interfaces have drivers for all three, but MME and WDM are much slower. And never use any driver that's "emulated."

With ASIO, give priority to Background Services. Sony's programs support the low-latency ASIO protocol, but for best results, go Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click on System, click on the Advanced tab, and under Performance, click on Settings (Fig. 3). When the Performance Options window opens, click on the Advanced tab and for Processor Scheduling, choose "Background Services."

Giving priority to background services helps ASIO work more efficiently.

Check periodically for new drivers for hardware. New drivers often result in better performance. And don't forget your graphics card; graphics performance often affects audio.

Defragment your drives periodically. This isn't as important as it once was, but a really fragmented drive can slow things down.

Don't disable System Restore. Some people claim disabling System Restore improves performance, but it's worth taking the teeny (if any) performance hit in exchange for being able to return to a restore point when needed.

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How to start a Blog: Tips for your launching your own blog

Blogging has developed from a specialized hobby to a full-time occupation. Many writers live off of their blogs, and anyone with something unique to say can gain an audience and a steady paycheck with the right techniques.

Starting A New Blog

Launching a blog requires some planning. This starts with the name and address of the blog.
It’s important to pick a good domain name, as the URL of a website is one of the most powerful tools that a blogger has at his disposal for repeat traffic. Think of a domain name as a 21st century toll free number: It has to be memorable or it won’t be effective.

• blog’s domain name should be descriptive of its subject and preferably a bit unusual. For example, a blog about arrowheads could simply be titled, “Arrowheads And How To Identify Them,” but something like “As The Arrowhead Flies” would be more memorable.

Bloggers should also try to pick a unique subject or to bring a unique perspective to the entries. Writing about hundreds of subjects will rarely lead to a successful blog. Content should be focused and direct. Visitors should know exactly what type of information that they can find on the blog, and using direct and simple approach improves the chances of regular traffic.

Blog Hosting Providers

Most bloggers use a hosting provider like WordPress.com or Blogger. There are several major advantages to these services. They’re inexpensive and may even be free until a blog develops large amounts of regular traffic. Also, the online blogging software provided by these hosting services offers instant, easy organization for a blog of any size.
Many bloggers know only basic HTML and don’t really want to invest a lot of time into things like page design. For these individuals, integration with a hosting provider can keep costs down while streamlining the blogging process. They’re also ideal for first time bloggers because they simplify the process. By using a hosting provider you’ll spend more time writing and less time worrying about page design and web programming languages.
Professional and amateur bloggers will need to consider the price and uptime of various hosting providers before making a selection. The service packages of websites like WordPress.com and Blogger change quite often in both price and offerings. It’s usually a good idea to start out with a package that offers at least 50% more capability for incoming traffic than you plan on using each month. This way, your blog won’t suddenly crash if you write a successful post.
Blogging services can quickly become expensive. They’re worth the money in the long run, as they’ll allow you to keep all of the earnings from ads on your new blog–which is something that free alternatives with “unlimited bandwidth” won’t offer you.
Speaking of money, you’ll have to be on the lookout for ways to make a profit from a blog. Most blogs use ads from Google and Amazon Marketplace. Many bloggers also offer other services and products directly from their sites.

Promoting Your Blog

Blogs need to be promoted in order to flourish. It’s very rare for a blog to receive large amounts of traffic from search engines like Google alone, especially when the blog’s just getting started. A good promotion strategy is absolutely essential, and a strong promotion strategy begins with social media websites.
Promote each blog post from a new blog on websites like Twitter and Facebook. Don’t spam your friends and followers; only post a single link to each blog post, and try to reach out to other bloggers through social websites. Developing a relationship with other writers will allow you to learn about the good habits that lead to regular traffic. You can even ask another writer to post a guest entry on your blog from time to time. This is a good way to build an audience of regular readers.
Always check the comments for each entry and respond to your readers. Cultivate a sense of community by interacting with each commenter and even addressing some of their questions or comments directly in new blog posts. This encourages the return traffic that is important for a new blog.
Finally, blog regularly. Any blog will fail if it doesn’t have regular posts. Posting once a day or more will keep visitors coming back and will quickly lead to better opportunities for money and better traffic. Every blogger should consider consistency to be extremely important–keep a consistent stream of quality entries for the best possible success.

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