I have had a website since 2004. However, I am new to blogging. I haven’t even been blogging for a year, yet. I still have a lot to learn when it comes to blogging and maintaining my website. Today, I wanted to mention the bloggers that who have shaped the way I blog and helped me make some sense of all of it. I really enjoy reading about how to blog and what works and what doesn’t. They always have another suggestion to make the most of my blog and my website. I hope you find them as helpful and their information as useful as I do. There are a few of them I am sure you have heard of, but they are all worth mentioning. I am always willing to learn. Like I said, I still have a lot to learn.

1. Problogger by Darren Rowse

If you blog at all, you know him. He has amazing tips for bloggers, amazing tips for Twitter, and a fabulous newsletter. I read his blog everyday without fail and I learn something new every time. I have had some contact with him during his 31 Days To A Better Blog series. As busy as I am sure he is, he was quick to handle what I needed from him. His blog posts are honest and helpful. You cannot ask for more from someone teaching you how to blog.

2. John Haydon’s Blog

I have mentioned John before on my blog. I really love reading his posts, because not only are there excellent blogging tips, but he gives some practical advice on how to maintain your blog. John’s advice is always clear, concise and useful. Once again, everything that you need someone who is teaching you how to blog and maintain your website should be. Starting January 1st, John is doing “31 Day Challenge: Optimize Your Blog With Social Media.” I cannot wait.  I know that I am going to learn some fabulous tricks and tips.

3. Blogging For A Living

Blogging For A Living is part of a larger website called The Freelance Writing Jobs Network. This is a fabulous website. I have yet to be able to get through all of the information that is on this site, but every day I find something else that engages me. There is so much information that is so useful. There is blog tips, blog tools, blog traffic, blog jobs, community building and monetize blogs. They give so many tips for making your blog work for you an how to integrate it into your website and make it part of your marketing efforts. You are going to love this site.

4. Men With Pens by James Chartrand

There has been a lot of controversy surrounding this website lately, but it does not change the information that is given. James gives amazing information on copywriting and website design. There are many different sections of this blog that focus on different areas of your blog and website, including Better Writing, Better Blogging, and Better Business. If you can’t write, you can’t blog. James has some incredible articles that spark ideas for me and I am never disappointed. Check out the lists and lists of blog ideas and website improvement. I promise you will not be disappointed.

5. Copyblogger

The ideas here for getting readers, maintaining readers, and writing better copy are astouning. Once again, this is a website that has so much information that I have not gotten through all of it. I always feel like a sponge when I read this website. The articles always lead me to try something else. To try something new. To try something different. Further, since there are many different bloggers that contribute to this website, there are many different ideas and ways of apporaching blogging. I like that. New, fresh ideas are what makes blogging great.

There are so many people out there who can help you make your website better and your blog better, but these are the blogs that I love. Where do you go for inspiration and to learn something new about your website and blog?

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