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In this post I will talk about and list some of the common mistakes that bloggers commit and why it is essential to avoid them.  1. Failing to explicitly define a blog's niche Niche is a term used to define a blog's content focus - the range of topics that make up the blog. Explicitly defining a blog's niche is important because it enables the blogger to identify what and what not to publish. It also enables him to identify his target audience and deliver content suited to the target audience.   2.  Focus on traffic and not on content   The golden rule here is not to worry too much about traffic generation. Focus instead on content quality and delivering value to your audience. If your content is great, traffic will never be an issue. 3.  Failing to review posts    It is essential to review posts for spelling and grammatical mistakes before publishing them. In addition to scanning for errors, a full review will hel...

If you are thinking about starting up your own business, there are a number of things that you may want to consider in order to make sure you have the best chance of being successful and conducting a proper market research will help you get a full picture of what you are entering into. Conducting thorough market research is vital before starting out a venture. There are a number of reasons why market research is so important, the main one being to ensure that there is actually a market for your product or service. It does not matter how good your product is if there are only a few people that would actually be interested in it! It is very however important to conduct the research in a thorough and methodical way to ensure that you do not leave anything out.  1. Target market – Knowing who your target market is the very first step. If you have designed a product, you must have a target audience in mind to sell it to. The target market should be split down into these as...

As 2012 comes to a close, companies are celebrating a year of hard work with lavish booze and food-filled holiday parties. Yet, many employees struggle with finding that balance between their unbridled party-goer self and their professional, sophisticated self. So how do you decide which alter ego wins - fun or professional? Office Party Etiquette Since some companies are more lax with their standards of etiquette, the correct behavior can be confusing. The best advice is to take queues from your direct supervisor. If he or she has one alcoholic drink the entire night, you are safest doing the same. In general, assume that someone is watching at every minute – because they probably are.  Read these quick tips to keep in mind for this year’s festivities:  1. Timing . You should always attend your company holiday party - it could be considered a snub to your coworkers and employer to not go. At the same token, don’t be extremely late or overstay y...

Social Media Giant Facebook has released the official list of the most popular games played on Facebook in 2011. According to a post on the Facebook blog, “the average game player on Facebook played more than three different gaming titles each month and played more than half the days they visited the site”. Topping the list is the “ Garden of Time ” by Playdom, followed by “The Sims Social” by EA Inc. Its interesting to note that as many as 4 Zynga games have made it to the top ten list. So here are the most popular Facebook games in 2011. The list is based on user recommendations Gardens of Time  (By Playdom) The Sims Social  (By EA) Cityville   (By Zynga) DoubleDown Casino  (By DoubleDown Interactive) Indiana Jones Adventure World  (By Zynga) Words With Friends (By Zynga) Bingo Blitz (By Buffalo Studios)  Empires & Allies (By Zynga) Slotomania-Slot Machines (By Playtika)  Diamond Dash (By Wooga) ...

Saving money is everyone’s concern these days. Well, if you own an iPhone, there are lots of applications you can try to save money. Here are some of the best iPhone apps for saving money : 1.     RedLaser . If you want to grab the best deals at a low price, RedLaser is perfect for you. This app allows you search online and scan barcodes so you can find the lowest prices and the best deals using Google Product Search and Amazon. All you have to do is swipe your iPhone camera past the barcode and then the rest is like magic! You can definitely save money with RedLaser. 2.   Mint.com Personal Finance . This app is actually an extension of Mint.com, one of the most popular finance tracking sites today. This app enables users to check your budget and balances, anytime, anywhere. All you need to is to have an account on their website which is for free. Their budgeting software is very useful for keeping track of your hard earned money and savings. 3....

Without a shadow of doubt, the family is an indestructible unit. In fact, it is the most important foundation of our lives. It is where we enjoy the most unconditional things from each other. However, at times the hustle and bustle of life gets in the way when we try to maintain the closeness of the family. It takes some effort and a little of our time to maintain close family ties. One way for the family to bond with each other is to do a project. Since every household has a computer and Internet; making a blog as your next family project is a sound plan. This activity is easy for the family to do as a project; for each member can give his contribution. They can include typical household stuff that are useful, educational, interesting, informative, decorative and yummy. What is a Blog? Blog is like a personal diary or journal in your Internet where you share thoughts, ideas; add video, games, pictures, music, comments and anything else without being computer savvy. The activ...

Kids. Image Credit Ask a child what their dream job is and their eyes will light up as they expound on the likely adventures, but they don’t consider the work it takes to get there, or the need for accountability tags. Five jobs that everyone wants growing up though, are still popular professions, but the realities are not quite as prestigious as children might think. Astronaut ‘Are martians really green?’ or ‘Is the moon made of cheese?’ Kids love the idea of becoming an astronaut. With technological innovations that are scientifically astounding, becoming an astronaut is an exciting adventure that takes years of schooling, an unbelievably healthy lifestyle, and a brilliant mind. The pay is excellent, but the danger is real when attempting to define the relatively unknown. Teacher/Coach She gets to boss kids around, plus she teaches reading and writing and gets to lead the team to victory. The teacher/coach combination is one dream job for many children. As the y...

Cyber crime is nothing new but now smart phones have become premium targets for malicious criminals. They are attractive to cyber criminals because of the data that they contain, and the services they provide particularly the payment processing services. They also are often much less secure than computers and laptops.  In the last week Google removed over 22 apps from the android marketplace and suspended the developer accounts. Android users in Europe should be wary as some apps on the market are more sinister than they appear to be at first glance. These apps are capable of sending premium SMS messages without the mobile users being aware. The attack has been centered around European users, who do not realise that they may be charged upto $5 per SMS. The apps being developed and made available for download are being disguised as popular and authentic games or add-ons to already popular and trusted games,  often just by adding the word FREE, like...

It’s hard to miss the huge impact social media has had on our lives. People connect with their friends on Facebook, share their thoughts on Twitter and reach out to professionals on LinkedIn. And let’s not forget YouTube, where 75% of the internet populations watch online videos. Social Media. Image Credit As individuals, social media plays a huge part in most of our lives – but it’s also becoming increasingly more important for businesses.  In fact, a recent article from CBSNews highlighted 5 industry sectors that are using social media the most to keep their customers happy. They include: •   Retail •   Telecoms •   Travel and Hospitality •   Cable •   Banks What about the rest? Well, the industry sectors that seem reluctant to adopt social media include: •   Healthcare •   Government Services •   Financial Services •   Manufacturing •   Construction •   Human Resources Hate to brea...

A good office manager requires a diverse set of skills to maintain a productive office atmosphere. Good office management requires the ability to balance work efficiency with the needs of office employees, while following company policies and procedures.  As an office manager gains experience, he / she will develop a set of skills that becomes essential to running a smooth operation. Below are five necessary skills that every office manager should master to create a foundation for successful office management. 1) Conflict Resolution Skills An office manager is required to resolve open conflicts between administrative personnel and quell any underlying disagreements that could affect productivity. For example, an office manager should be able to identify the growing but subtle conflict between the CEO’s administrative assistant and the sales manager, or be able to get there before any administrative employee has a loud verbal confrontation with his colleague...