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Welcome to the February 3, 2012 edition of blogging for profit. I appreciate all the great entries submitted, but due to the amount of reformating that is necessary to make this a clean listing, I unfortunately must decide to remove certain listings that don’t match the blogging or income opportunities promoted on BlogConduit. I hope you enjoy these articles as much as I have!

General Interest

Jenae Stimpson presents 8 Touching Videos of Soldiers Coming Home on YouTube | Hudson Horizons Blogs posted at Hudson Horizons Blogs, saying, “YouTube has given the world front row seats to some of the most emotional experiences. Home videos are uploaded daily of reunions and reactions to military homecomings. In honor of Veterans Day here are eight videos that are sure to touch your heart!”

Sean Cooney presents 10 Money-Saving Tips To Reduce Your Printing Costs – RetailBlue.com posted at 10 Money-Saving Tips To Reduce Your Printing Costs, saying, “Choosing the right printer, the most economical supplies and making smart usage decisions can help save on printing expenses. Here are 10 money-saving tips for reducing your printing costs.”

Martha Stewart presents 10 Big Companies That Promote Employee Meditation posted at Online MBA “Saying, work can be a stressful place, and with companies trying to keep an eye on the bottom line while simultaneously improving productivity, many workers may find themselves with more responsibilities than ever before.”

Kate Croston presents 10 Facebook Status Updates After Being Turned Into a Vampire posted at Internet Service, saying, “Social networking sites have us in the habit of sharing every facet of our lives, from the menial to the monumental. When something happens in our lives, we just need to post it, don’t we? So after watching the Twilight series the other night, we wondered………….”

igor Griffiths presents Accepting the Compromise posted at PityTrain.com, saying, “In your business, you will have to compromise but what happens when you bend too far?”

Mark Aucamp presents Double Your Money Working From Home With Banners Broker posted at Work From Home Sam : Work From Home Sam, saying, “Banners Broker is an inovative business opportunity that allows Advertisers to publish their Banner Adverts to promote their businesses and earn double their money back.”

bill harms presents Blog Carnival – Submit an Article to a Carnival posted at Make Legitimate Money Online.

igor Griffiths presents The Truth of Procrastination | PityTrain.com posted at PityTrain.com, saying, “Your lack of achievement maybe down to more than your fear of failure, the question is how well do you know yourself.”

igor Griffiths presents Your Wonderful life posted at PityTrain.com, saying, “You have a wonderful life, make no mistake to someone else your life is truly wonderful and yet you cannot see it. Why would this be…”

Chelsea Prescotti presents Top 10 Tips to Protect Your Privacy Online posted at CreditScore.net, saying, “We lock our doors and close our curtains in order to protect our privacy. Unfortunately, however, when we sit down at the computer, we often expose ourselves to those who want to invade our privacy. Our activities online are easily monitored at work and at home, and if we are not careful, we can give away our credit card numbers, identities and much more to the undesirable elements of society when we surf the Internet. Yet protecting our privacy online is not that difficult, especially when we follow these ten easy steps:”

Kate Croston presents 10 Reasons Social Media is Important to Politicians posted at Internet Service, saying, “Politicians follow wherever voters take them, and today’s voter spends a lot more time than ever before on social networking sites like Facebook. People watch less television, read fewer newspapers and magazines and hardly listen to the radio at all. Politicians get far less bang for the buck advertising on “mainstream media” than they used to, and they are turning toward social sites in increasing numbers. The primary purpose, of course, is to get themselves elected. Once in office, the next campaign starts immediately, and then the politicians do everything they can to get re-elected. There are more subtle internal machinations, but the upshot is that social media is here to stay, and politicians recognize this. Some of the reasons and reasons-within-reasons that social networking has become so important are listed here.”

Neelakantha presents Business News This Week posted at Business News This Week, saying, “In the arena of the business there is one and ultimate goal – profit. The four factors – Land, Labor, Capital and Organization can be defined better in the subject of economics or study of economics”

Melanie Slaugh presents 10 Bible Stories You Can Relate to FaceBook posted at Internet Service Providers, saying, “Facebook is an amazing gathering place. People easily become addicted to its social atmosphere in a time when everyone is busy running in many different directions. It enables us to remain connected with many people at the same time. If you are familiar with the stories of the Bible, you may find some ways that the stories relate to facebook. Here are ten that came to my mind.”

Tracy Miller presents 9 Personal Finance Posts Every Couple Should Read posted at Insurance Quotes Blog, saying, “Money complicates things, especially when you have to worry about not one, but two spenders.”

Gordan Smith presents 10 Things Ghandi Might Have Tweeted posted at Internet Provider, saying, “With Ghandi’s commitment to simplicity of life, it is hard to imagine that he would have participated in the Twitter world, but if he had, I’m sure that his tweets would have been re-tweeted many times over. Should he have been inclined to share his thoughts in 140 character lines over this digital medium, they may have been something like this.”

Jenae Stimpson presents Social Media Remarkably Saves Earthquake Victims in Turkey | Hudson Horizons Blogs posted at Hudson Horizons Blogs, saying, “In an amazing display of how social media has transformed the world, earthquake victims in Turkey are literally being dug up and rescued by search teams- only found because of the incredible progression of social networking sites.”

Income Channels

Bobby Dinkel presents What is The Empower Network updated Sat Dec 3 2011 10:25 am EST posted at Restoring Your Finances and Your Faith.

Gal Josefsberg presents How Do I Start My Own Business, Part 1 posted at Equally Happy, saying, “This is the first in a series of posts describing my attempt to create an eCommerce website built on WordPress. I thought I would create these posts as a way of sharing my experience as well as soliciting feedback on what I’m doing right or wrong.”

daniel presents get started posted at Bloggers Money, saying, “How to make money from your blog”

Evan Gold presents Earning Income Online What It Takes posted at Internet Income Formula.

vinman presents Live Chat Software Generate More Profits from Your Blog posted at Internet Home Business Opportunities, saying, “Making available live chat in your blog will act as an effective income channel by creating loyal customers. Live chat will enable the visitors to clarify their doubts about your product immediately and drive them to take a quick decision. It is an effective tool for internet business marketing.”

Lindsay B presents How Gretchen Rix Went from Selling One Ebook a Day to Dozens posted at Savvy Self-Publishing, saying, “For those interesting in making money with ebooks.”

abrar presents How To Make Money Fast and Free of charge Online posted at Best articals.

antok presents so how do we focus? posted at Mybussin, saying, “focus is consistent. so the focus is the goal that carried out continuously without any words of despair. first, from my experience a lot of people talk about when we do a business we have to focus. but first I ignored it and I ended up not getting anything but an empty dream.”

aryantosaja presents Multiply your Income by just looking at ads posted at Double Income with NeoBux, saying, “Double Income with NeoBux”

antok presents how to promote your business interest posted at Mybussin, saying, “although we do business is not in accordance with market needs, but according to your interest or pleasure.”

Francis C Awundaga presents Global Money Spinners posted at Global Money Spinners, saying, “The world is now a village. That is to say the advantages and/or ease attached to spinning money out of a village`s local money market is now global. Why not make use of it.Thanks”

Marketing

Jane presents LinkedIn Helps Promote Businesses A Comprehensive List of UK Services from Plumbers to Restaurants posted at UK Business Directory, saying, “Directorylists.co.uk is aimed at providing a comprehensive list of free business listings and related websites covering a multitude of service areas from solicitors to restaurants and from beauticians to plumbers.”

Jane presents How to Promote Your Business Using Facebook Free Listings of Local UK Businesses from Hairdressers to Plumbers posted at Free Listings of Local UK Businesses, saying, “Facebook, or FB, is an active social networking site that was launched in February 2004. It is incredibly well-known, and today there are more than 750 million active users registered on it. In today’s era of social networking, it is thought that no business can afford to not have a presence on Facebook. This can be particularly true for small and local businesses who can benefit from being showcased on the site.”

Blogging

Daniela presents 6 Reasons Your Blog Isn’t Making Any Money posted at Intense Blog, saying, "Learn 6 reasons your blog isn't making any money so you can avoid them and start blogging for profit!"

Peter presents Starting a Blog: A Complete Guide to Setting Up Your First Blog | The Blogging Blog posted at The Blogging Blog.

igor Griffiths presents Brighten Their Day posted at igor Griffiths, saying, "Images are a great way to enliven a post but before you use that picture you need to ensure you have the right to use it, here how I do this."

igor Griffiths presents Planning Your Journey posted at moneymakerexaminer.com.

Nesher presents Free Real-time Website Tracking with Google Analytics posted at Blogging for Good in the Modern World.

Charles Chua C K presents 7 Benefits to Blog Productively posted at All About Living with Life.

Daniela presents How a Marketing Plan Can Save Your Firm from Making These Costly Errors posted at Founders Space, saying, "Every blog, large or small, needs a marketing plan to avoid making costly errors."

Zia presents Key Points To Create A Successful Blog posted at Blog Training and Reviews.

conservation mart presents Simple Ways to Weatherize: Use Window Air Conditioner Covers to Stop Air Leakage posted at Energy & Water Conservation Blog, saying, "Indoor air conditioners provide great relief from the hot air that summer brings. However, during the colder months of the year an indoor air conditioner becomes a source for drafts. When drafts come into a home, energy is lost, resulting in an increase in energy bills. Instead of ripping the unit out of the wall and covering that hole every winter, install window air conditioner covers over the AC unit. It is a simple way to insulate the air conditioner and increase the level of comfort in the home without increasing bills."

Jacqueline presents Men's Journal Magazine: What Men Are Looking For! posted at MAGAZINEeraBLOG, saying, "Men’s Journal is a complete men’s lifestyle magazine from America which is concentrated on outdoor recreation and editorials on environmental issues, fitness, fashion, style and various other issues which all men would love to read. "

igor Griffiths presents Is it Any Wonder posted at igor Griffiths, saying, "You are your own worst enemy, learn to silence the distractors by knowing yourself and your path to success"

Daniel Roach presents Top 10 Ways To Guarantee Your Guest Post Gets Published | Guest Bloggers Market posted at Guest Blogger's Market.

kanishtha Desai presents 25 Qualities and Characteristics of a Good Manager posted at PhD in Management, saying, "It takes more than an education and the ability to work well with others to become a successful manager. As you work toward your degree in management, it is important to realize what qualities to look for, study and develop. This list offers 25 key characteristics and qualities of a successful manager that will help you go far in management."

GERALD PARKIN presents WEB TRAFFIC posted at gerrysinternetmarketingblog.com.

Daniela presents 11 Ways To Boost Your Blog Readership | Tips and Tricks posted at Tips and Tricks, saying, "Help boost your blog readership from the beginning of your online writing adventure."

igor Griffiths presents Make My Day | igor Griffiths posted at igor Griffiths, saying, "Adding subtle humour to your blogging routing can enhance the users experience far more and for longer than the rib splitting jokes or funny video that you present to them"

Chicago Limo presents Chicago Mini Bus Service | Chicago MiniBus Rental | shuttle bus service | Party Bus Chicago posted at Chicago Limo Service | Chicago Airport Shuttle | OHare Limo | Airport Transportation, saying, "American Coach Limousine Chicago Mini Bus and Party Bus service is avaiable for rentals in Chicago and surrounding Suburbs area Chicago Mini Busses are equipped with DVD Playes/TV and Stereo system for your enjoyment."

David Leonhardt presents Delegate Social Media Tasks? Ouch! posted at David Leonhardt's SEO and Social Media Marketing, saying, "Some tasks are better not delegated, especially if you don't know who can properly handle them. Social media representation is one of those tasks."

igor Griffiths presents Randy Smith & Mandy Allens Workshop posted at igor Griffiths, saying, "This video proves that rather than mobile marketing you need a marketing mobile"

igor Griffiths presents Not Mobile Marketing but a Marketing Mobile posted at igor Griffiths, saying, "Not another mobile marketing post! Nope this is about using your mobile to market your business"

Jacob D presents Is a Freelance Blogger Right for your Small Business? posted at The Writer Tank Journal.

Rob Bright presents How Do I get Targeted Website Traffic? Go Where The Target Market Goes posted at www.rob-bright.com, saying, "How to gain targeted visitors to your website"

Clinton presents Top 5 Tips To Get the Most From Forums - Blogs - "Discussion Around The Buying And Selling Of Internet Businesses And Websites" posted at Experienced-People.net, saying, "Forums can be a very powerful source of information, advice and contacts if you know how to tap to the rich seam of expertise and experience often found in them. What's surprising is just how often people don't know how to maximise what they get out of forums."

presents A Killer Marketing Strategy For Your Blog In 5 Easy Steps | Women's Way To Wealth posted at Women's Way To Wealth.

presents Stop Promoting Your Social Media Profiles On Your Website At The Expense Of Your Email List | Women's Way To Wealth posted at Women's Way To Wealth.

presents Market with Integrity-PLEASE | Marisol Dennis posted at Marisol Dennis, saying, "Viral blogging is easier than you think !"

Tanisha Adjo presents Why I Market Online! posted at Tanisha Adjo - Building a Wealthy Mindset, saying, "viral blogging is easier than u think"

Carl West presents How To Get Free Leads With Craigslist Everyday posted at ViralAdsMedia.com.

SEO

Hudson Horizons presents FairSearch Calls Out Google; Exposes Truths About Search Giant | Hudson Horizons Blogs posted at Hudson Horizons Blogs, saying, "Google has made headlines yet again, but not for the right reasons. In fact, it seems that news involving Google this past week has been about another party who is opposed to the search giant's new features - features that allow Google to promote its own services while violating user privacy. FairSearch.org is the latest campaign against Google."

Sharlene presents One Simple Way to Get Reviews on Your Google Places Listing posted at Epic Marketing Blog, saying, "Most local businesses have a Google Places listing that presents searchers with information such as their website, physical address, phone number, and so forth."

Michael presents Methods for Building Back Links posted at Affiliate Marketing Information and Tips.

Tom Ranks presents Steps To A Successful Online Reputation Management Campaign posted at Netleadz blogs, saying, "Online Reputation Management uses strategic and tactical SEO to demote negative listings from search engine results by promoting brand, PR and positive content pages. Read about the key points to consider when planning your online reputation management campaign"

SteveR presents Get More Traffic With Article Syndication posted at Authority Articles, saying, "If you've got been in internet marketing for a good length of time, you should recognize the power of bum marketing. For online marketers without much experience, it truly is important that you realize how versatile articles can be."

SEO Expert presents Expert Search Engine Optimization - Living it up in Tampa posted at Expert Search Engine Optimization - Living it up in Tampa, saying, "I've always known that if you take a vacation, particularly if you're an expert search engine optimization team, you can literally be more productive. For instance, we're living it up in Tampa. After all a couple of our best virtual assistants live nearby. We scheduled a meeting and off we went. I wanted to review our new work load with my virtual assistants and do it in person. Read my article here about Search Engine Optimization - Living It Up In Tampa! "

Design

Jenae Stimpson presents Small Business Owners, Avoid these web design mistakes to boost site traffic | Hudson Horizons Blogs posted at Hudson Horizons Blogs, saying, "Does your business have a website that barely gets site visitors? (If you're not sure, you can easily track your web traffic by visiting sites like Alexa.)"

presents Why It Pays To Have Others Critique Your Site | Women's Way To Wealth posted at Women's Way To Wealth.

Chase Dumont presents The A/B Test posted at Chase Dumont, Rainmaker, saying, "Familiar with the A/B test? If you aren't, it's simply the most effective way to get more clicks, more conversion, more sales, and more income from the blog traffic you've already got right now. In this post, Chase talks all about how to get started using A/B testing to maximize your site's engagement levels and sales, and build a better online business."

Plugins

Byteful Travel presents How to Stop Spam on Your WordPress Blog FOREVER (for free) posted at Byteful Travel, saying, "It’s official: spam has lost and free speech has gained victory. Do you feel like you need to babysit your blog just to keep spam comments off of it? It's time to give your blog an intelligence upgrade. I’ve come up with a solution which simultaneously free, not difficult to setup, and devastatingly effective. Take that, dastardly spammers!"

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Contest Factory for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Snapdragon by Qualcomm for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Qualcomm Stadium, named after a popular and telecommunications company, was temporarily renamed from December 18th, 2011 to December 29, 2011. The name was changed to Snapdragon Stadium in order to highlight Qualcomm's new smartphone processor. These powerful Snapdragon processors by Qualcomm are the digital brains inside mobile devices made by manufacturers such as Samsung, LG, Nokia, and HTC.

The temporary renaming of the stadium elicited quite a bit of interest and excitement from football fans in and around San Diego, California. The stadium has existed as the Qualcomm stadium since 1997, so imagine the surprise when, after 14 years, a new name appears. Marketing and branding is always a key to success for manufacturers of any product, but renaming a stadium is a very visible strategy that has brought increased recognition of the Snapdragon line of processors.

Imagine the number of football fans that walked into that stadium with their own smartphones. Two high profile bowl games were played during this temporary renaming, giving exposure to hundreds of thousands of fans. The promotion of Snapdragon likely caused many fans to take a moment to look at their own phone and see if their product was powered by the name brand highlighted in the new name of the stadium.

As a professional blogger, you recognize the importance of brand recognition in driving traffic to your site. You may not be able to achieve the renaming of a stadium for your own blog, but perhaps there is some visible way for you to accomplish such marketing success in your level of the playing field. But while you're at it, take a minute to look at your own smartphone to see if your product is powered by the Snapdragon line of processors by Qualcomm.