Archive for March 11th, 2008

Choosing a Blog Platform

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

This post talks readers through some of the issues that they need to think through regarding choosing a blog platform.

‘Which Blog Platform Should I use?’
‘Should I use a free Blogger.com blog or get my own hosted blog on my own Domain? Which Blog Platform is best?’
‘What are the Pros and Cons of going with Typepad [...]

How to Choose a Niche Topic for your Blog

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

“Probably the best place to start thinking about what your blog should be about is to consider what YOU are about.”
Perhaps that’s a slightly awkward way of saying start by identifying your own interests, passions and energy levels for topics. While it might be tempting to start blogs based on what other people [...]

Weblogs At Harvard Law

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

At Berkman we’re studying weblogs, how they’re used, and what they are. Rather than saying “I know it when I see it” I wanted to list all the known features of weblog software, but more important, get to the heart of what a weblog is, and how a weblog is different from a Wiki, or [...]

23 Questions for Prospective Bloggers - Is a Blog Right for You?

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

Before launching further into the Blogging for Beginners series I would like to take a step back from some of the practicalities of setting up a new blog and ask potential bloggers a question…
Is a Blog the Right type of Web Site for you?
While I’m a big fan of blogging as a way to [...]

Roofing Repairs Re-Pointing And Replacement Of Ridge Tiles

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

Replacing broken or missing ridge tiles is something that should only be attempted by an expert roofing contractor. It’s a difficult job that requires a multitude of skills and a lot of expensive equipment, not things that your average homeowner usually possess offhand.
Re pointing the hips on buildings is even more difficult being as there [...]

Unsecured Loans - To Secure All Your Dreams

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

All of us prefer to optimize the facility of loan in order to mend our various financial problems. You can go for a hassle free financial help with unsecured loans. In unsecured loan, you are not required to place any property to secure the loan money. This loan does not involve you with the risks [...]

Living On The Edge Of Anger

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

The great majority of people who have some sort of personality disorder are more often than not living their lives on the edge of anger. They become angry very quickly, and once this happens they just cannot control themselves. They are unable to control their emotions, which are constantly urging them to strike out at [...]

Spring & Summer 2008 Trends

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

So, Spring is around the corner and you still don’t know what to wear? This is a classic problem that many of us have. To make it easy and clarify this situation, we will let you know some of the hottest trends for Spring/Summer 2008!
Trend #1: Floral is back!
Being feminine and flirty is in once [...]

Candle Fragrance Trends Look Juicy

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

Fragrances for candles are simply loved or hated. Fragrance manufacturers of the recent successful fragrances marketed for candles have geared their submissions in the natural, herbal, well-being categories. Earlier trends spawned many edible or “gourmand” type fragrances that took on the candle industry by storm. Recent industry buzzes show that new fragrance trends may shift [...]

Candle Sales Grow Green

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

Consumers continue to sniff out home fragrance products, and as expected, scented candles lead the way. Statistics now show that more than three-fourths of all candles sold are scented.
Candle manufactures undergo numerous evaluations of formulations that are usually custom-created by a fragrance developer. Alpine Aromatics’ Northeast and International Sales Representative, Robert Yorey, Jr. says that [...]