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dependx,

I agree that 30+ unique articles is good but it the impression you site has on new visitors that is important. You have about 2 seconds to attract thier interest after the page loads. If I have to scan the page to find out what your are about then you have wasted those two seconds. Take a look at copyblogger.com, It's a daily read for me because the content is so good. One of their best articles discussed blog titles. It took 'this is a title' and turned it into 'why this title will increase your CTR by %123'. It really is brilliant. If you do some persuasive writing and get the visitor to 'read more' then you have doubled your exposure.

And this is where your site fails. At the top is the blogger bar - this reduces credibility, as if you are to cheap to buy your own domain. The top of the blog has your URI which is different to that in the address bar and in any case isn't a link. Then there is your tagline - too long and too fluffy.

Your 38 money making articles are way below the fold so most casual visitors won't ever see them (Incidentally, I disagree with your top article, there are a lot of factual errors in the article).

Get rid of the guff on the left and move your 38 articles up to the top. Get a decent logo/banner and work on your tagline. Persuade me to investigate and get your own webspace - it will make a huge difference to the impression the visitors get in those vital 2 seconds.

[dependx]

(ive intentionally did those things you find weak)

uhhh! My purpose is to show people that they can start with the FREE! web materials UNTIL they are able to replace them with their own stuff. (seriously)

Get you blog up there using everything you can grab, then systematically without spending much money, begin the process of buying or building web resources so you can change into an improved outcome.

Once again, my blog is an example of bootstrapping from the bare minimal and build it into something more -- after you find out what works FOR YOU!

I successfully sold merchandise on EBay despite there was a banner placed at the top of my auctions. O.k. There is no choice there. But, I believe that if people really want to visit me -- they might not rank the site with Google.com as a host. However, I believe that there is a good chance somebody could launch a homebrewed blog quick since that is the objective of Blogger. Hey let me tell you -- I've seen some of the best Blogger blogs and they were kick ass blogs -- with great following too! Google.com has a page someplace that recommends their finest members and it is worth a look.

Also, Google.com has done a great job of improving their plug-ins -- as a blogger I don't have time to play with website or composing my resources.

I want people to know that it took a lot of hours to build my blog and keep it up there with something worthwhile. However, I cannot imagine somebody interested in getting a site created and having to fight even more autonomy.

Maybe that's why there are so many people on forums asking simple questions when the answers are so clear -- they are tossing too much too soon -- it is almost as crazy as being in a sexual relationship with a stranger and always questioning everything. Does that seem a tad off the wall -- sorry.

The point is: start your blog and get a few images and things that you find on the web to subsitute 'resources' until you are able muster them yourself.

Example: I don't have a newsletter so I borrowed somebody elses and offered it on the blog -- maybe I will come out with a newsletter when I am able to compose more than a note article better.

I really believe that I am a good guinea pig for the scrap blog project and I must confess that I very proud of my accomplishment. Further, I could successful tell somebody how to do it fast and better then I did.

Funny nobody here is asking if I make money -- I am on track to making decent money -- but I prefer not to discuss my role there, yet.

I think there is a lot of foolishness on the net and my object is to educate (not that I am brillant, or that I am a banker either), but I am smart enough to know that a site like that has real potential.

- Why? -

I not only built it without spending hard cash, but I have the potiential to adjust it's potential in many different ways! Sorry, I am just an average computer user, however, I have something anybody could develop. And as they gain ground, they are able to make changes using more advanced tools and resources, the kind that I am going to offer. (I have pending deals with some of the largest companies in the country -- they think I am acceptable)

Yes, somebody could buy a cheap URL or discount image for the header, however, I've decided my blog won't need those things - or it might.

You could build a scrap blog starting with those things, but don't rule out starting with web srap -- that's the point. The main thing is to get it up there, quick.

Let me say this: YOU HAVE THE OPENING TO BUILD ON FIRST PAGE OF SEARCH ENGINES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CREATE A WHOLE NEW CONCEPT, YOU CAN FREELY BUILD ANY WAY YOU CARE, YOUR SCRAP SITE IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO SIT HERE AND TELL THE WORLD -- YOU DID IT!

[dependx]

Regarding my english skills, I;ve got a ways to go, but I am not shamed about the articles and their flaws because I believe in what I composed. If you want great english -- get some textbooks -- they offer much better bang for the buck. (then most writings you'll find on the web, they are better researched and better published) But, if i do my job right -- then you shouldn't have to spend four years in college to get a web resource course.
.....We'll see.

Thanks for your interest.

[dependx]

regarding #10 (invertise):

My goal is to absorb every thing that comes across me during my weekly routine and putting it into writting, but some of the stuff is from prior experiences that I've grabbed from 60+ companies that I've been associated with. (don't rule out imagination)

When you author, it is really important that you swing your articles back and forth from serious to playful, however, I know there is risk in this game -- because people reading the entries will think your nuts! But, my goal is to keep people glued to something that they find amusing or interesting.

I don't like the the term 'bare' design, but I must talk again about Drudgereport, Craiglist, EBaY and Google -- aren't they basically bare?

What about this forum, is it not bare?

I am going to make this very clear -- large innovative site don't think like you and me -- they do what is in their interest. I know what my interest are; so don't be afraid that I am not capable in my own right.

I have experts monitoring and approving my site, but they aren't telling me anything. (I promise that)

Thanks your input. Dave

[fisicx]

I understand your phillosophy but in order to attract interest in your offering you need to get visitors to the site.

• Because you use frames, the site is invisible to the search engines.
• You can promote the site using forums but this is a very transient approach unless you post regularly and write informative posts.
• You can use social networking but this will only bring in a trickle of visitors.
• You can run a PPC campaign.

Whatever method you use to bring in the visitors is wasted unless the site meets the visitors needs. You asked for a review and those who have responded have given good resons why you should consider your approach.

You need to analyse what people do when they visit the site. Where they click, how long thay stay, where they land. This will enable you to experiment with layouts, font sizes, the order of your articles and so on.

You mention that you are about to make money - I'd be willing to bet that this 'scrap blog' earns you almost zero.

I wish you luck with your endeavours but there are hundreds of thousands all doing the same as you and very few actually make enough money to give up thier day jobs.

[dependx]

O.k.,O.k.,O.k.

I went to the site coppyblogger, yes, they do have a big following.

However, I was intrigued with the article on front page called, "10 Steps to Becoming a Better Writer." I could not believe how silly the article was......

"Write.
Write more.
Write even more.
Write even more than that.
Write when you don’t want to.
Write when you do.
Write when you have something to say.
Write when you don’t.
Write every day.
Keep writing. "

That's it, and yes I am aloud to do quotation from another piece.

Folks, can I suggest an article before I shut this computer down forever -- seriously?

The art of readable writing by flesch!

Alright, there are ton of those sites you recommended, and no that is definitely not what my site is to be. (not coppyblogger)

If you don't agree with my works thus far then stay where you are.

But, to be really honest with you -- I don't care to return to Coppyblogger but wish that I had their traffic. Oh, we can claim tht they are successfull because they have a URL (one attribute), however, I cannot imagine that all their readership are into having a website with destinctive URL that takes years to understand it 's branding. Anyway, good luck with your favorite site and their slant on things, but, I already have sources of information.

Regards.

Thanks for your help.

[fisicx]

I don't care to return to Coppyblogger but wish that I had their traffic

Who said you had to agree with everything they post? They have a huge following because a lot of what they write is very good. I've implemented a number of their suggestions and seen an increase in traffic. But even their 'silly' advice works, the more you write the better (and faster) you become at writing.

If one were to analyse your post on 'Speciality in Business and what it is ....' you would find a number of grammatical errors and contradictions. You should also consider the actual post title, there is no persuasive theme.

This is not criticism, I have been copywriting for years and still spend much of my time citicising my own work so I am only trying to offer some suggestions that might improve your chances of converint a visitor into a customer.

[dependx]

Yeah, made changes to the article. However, perfect english isn't something that makes money, but it is highly arguable by people. (understandable)

I can appreciate that the other site is helpful to your ends, but, I am still not interested in theirs -- I've visited before and seen their articles. One article claimed that you have to be on a wave of new internet break through to make serious money but then the article shifts into weak hype about making some good money. I've seen plenty of these everyplace online!

Yes, I have a view of hits and page information. Their are lots of factors that make Coppyblogger successful, but I am not interested in their model, just to achieve a highway of traffic.

O.k.

[dependx]

"the more you write the better (and faster) you become at writing."



Re-read their article because this is not what my thought was about! You have to make sure you write better by composing something sensible. His article wasn't meant to be silly, but really is offering 'that.' You won't find his article published anyplace in library journals.....neither are mine. Later.

Ps. Please re-read you last entry!

'Who said you had to agree with everything they post?'
I don't know!!!!

'They have a huge following because a lot of what they write is very good.'
I have found better sources -- why beat this issue!

'But even their 'silly' advice works, the more you write the better (and faster) you become at writing.'
The more you drill a basketball doesn't guarantee any thing, but you might get better eventially. There are better approaches to developing a writting skill then simple slavery.

'I have been copywriting for years and still spend much of my time citicising my own work so I am only trying to offer some suggestions that might improve your chances of converint a visitor into a customer.'
Sales are made online through emotional content, however, they are really difficault to quantify because their is no means to measure the human side.

by the way: Very few sites offer genuine good writing because it is ineffective as reading Victorian classics at coverting people. You must define 'good' with specific terms other than general self-improvement.

I'd like to move on to my next review, thanks. O.k.

[dependx]

I find it really fascinating that I should get over 200 hits on this thread for my blog interest, but very few people actually stopped-in (clicked) to see the blog!