2008 April

Apr 30 08

My morning email routine was dominated today by an email from a celebrity. Being my usual cynical self I eyed the email with great suspicion, particularly as the celebrity in question has a slightly salubrious past. She is the sort of celebrity who used to be happy to court the tabloid press and […]

Celebrity comes knocking

Apr 29 08

Ashley MorganMoney5 Comments

Buying and selling blogs is not for the faint hearted as Pawel Ciszewski, the new owner of WPDesigner.com, is finding out to his cost.
A little over a month ago WPDesigner.com was on the market for around $65,000. Ok, so it didn’t reach anywhere near that amount but that could have been because of the […]

How to lose $50,000 in 30 days

Apr 28 08

Ashley MorganBlogging2 Comments

How much time do you spend blogging? As more and more blogging projects spark into life I am having to think very carefully about scheduling my time effectively.
My various blogging activities can be managed better if looked at as blocks, with time being apportioned to each blog separately. As long as other, non […]

Time management for bloggers

Apr 25 08

Ashley MorganBlogging3 Comments

There is only one blogger around who fits the description in the title perfectly. Someone who has, unfortunately for you and I since it means he is now everywhere, made a very good living out of peddling ill thought out arguments and regurgitated reviews.
And before you jump to any conclusions, no, it’s not John […]

The stupidest man in the blogosphere

Apr 24 08

Ashley MorganBlogging1 Comment

Long time followers of this blog will be aware of it’s history and its recent change of owner. When I took over Upstart Blogger I issued a statement outlining my plans and targets for the year ahead. That plan is still being followed and today I would like to clear up some potential […]

Update on the Upstart Blogger Network and blog expansion program

Apr 23 08

Ashley MorganBloggingNo Comments

We’ve all seen it and most of us have experienced it first hand. Dormant Blog Syndrome. A blog that started out as a promising and exciting new venture slowly runs aground and goes without any posts for months on end. Like an abandoned lighthouse, the lights are still on but nobody is […]

Cure dormant blog syndrome by declaring blog bankruptcy

Apr 22 08

Ashley MorganPodcasting8 Comments

Podcasting has been around long enough now for it to become established as a viable and respected industry. Many professional podcasters have honed their craft and developed large audiences. But, according to various industry insiders, podcasting as a professional industry is nothing but an unachievable fantasy.
I’m not convinced that things are that bad. […]

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