name: Blog Master
Did you know?
30 September, 2006
…that using Al Bawaba, you don't have to upload your pictures on another host or website, but can do it directly here on your blog in the files and photos section? …that not only can you upload photos under files and Photos, but any other file formats, such as audio, short clips, sheets, documents,…etc? … that Al Bawaba gives you 100 MB of FREE space for this purpose? … that you can add links to your favorite websites on your sidebar and sort them out under different categories? … that besides the regular blog description, you can have a tag line underneath your blog title, which is like a slogan or motto or a simple phrase that says something about you and the character of your blog? Underneath settings you'd find it in the Blog Profile section. … that not only can you arrange your different posts under as many categories as you want for easier archiving and navigation, but that you can create the category instantly while you're writing the post? … that by having your blog on Al Bawaba, and keeping it updated regularly with interesting and quality content, you get the chance to be featured on our main page and to increase your blog exposure and get more readership? … that Al Bawaba is constantly updating and enhancing the blog service, with lots of cool features up our sleeve that you haven't seen yet? … that YOUR feedback is VERY important for us? And that you can send us any comment or question, either using our feedback form, or directly to the email BlogMaster@albawaba.com? Happy Blogging
Great New Themes
25 September, 2006
One of the great things about blogs in general is that you don't have to be technically savvy or an expert of web design, because there are ready templates for you to choose from. The drawback with most existing systems however is that you don't always find the template that reflects the image you want for your blog, and that they're not always inspired by elements you relate to from your own environment or culture. We did say most systems, not all. Now, Al Bawaba Blogs offer you a great new collection of templates, with original, authentic, and unique designs that cater to different tastes and mindsets. In your admin interface after login, just go to settings, and then click theme settings in order to browse and pick what you want.
Here's a glimpse of what awaits you…
How to attract readers to your blog
24 September, 2006
No Blogger is an island. The way to get people to read your blog is by making yourself active and visible on the blogosphere. By leaving meaningful comments on the blogs that interest you, people will start noticing you, and if they're interested enough by what you're saying in those comments, they'll follow the link to your blog. DO NOT SAY: "Nice blog! Visit mine, here's the link…" That's about the most lame thing you could possibly say. Never sound like you're desperate for readers, just be patient, and be smart. Look for bloggers who seem to share similar interests, because it is these readers that you want to draw. If you're blogging about technology, don't put all your effort commenting on political blogs! You should also look for communities and blog aggregators that you can join. Almost every Arab blogosphere has at least one aggregator, and these are usually great ways to bring traffic. The most important thing however is to actually have a good blog before submitting it. Don't say "I will write once I start getting traffic." Write for your two readers as if you were writing for two hundred. Put your best effort in your blog, and be patient. It's like the saying in Kevin Costner's "Field of Dreams"… If you build it, they will come.
Why Blog
20 September, 2006
Are you constantly browsing the internet, and coming across some very interesting articles or material that you would like to tell everyone about?
Are you the type who likes to reflect on everyday life experiences by keeping a diary?
Do you make observations or find things every day that irritate you so much that you just want to rant and complain about it to anyone who would listen? The terrible bureaucracy of getting an official document done, the smelly taxi you got in, the constant interference of your relatives in your life… or the dead cockroach you found in that falafel sandwich this evening?? Do you have an opinion about anything and everything? But feel that your analytical and critical powers are unappreciated, or that any mainstream publication would censor and reject what you are trying to say?
Are you studying or working abroad and would like to keep your family and friends updated with your news without having to send separate emails every time? Perhaps you are traveling or starting out on a new experience that you would like to document and reflect upon…Are you an amateur photographer, poet, writer, or designer, and would like to start getting feedback on your work and building a name for yourself?Look no further… Blogging is your answer. Starting your own blog is the tool that enables you to do all of that, without the need for any sophisticated technical knowledge, or approval from anyone. It is democracy at its purest. The power of self-publishing is challenging the traditional media that we know, it is crossing boundaries, breaking stereotypes, and giving everyone the right to express themselves and share knowledge and ideas.
What are you waiting for?
Go to blogs.albawaba.com, follow the simple registration steps, and give the world a piece of your mind.
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