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	<title>The Blog Boat</title>
	
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		<title>50 FREE Shutterfly Photocard for Bloggers!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:19:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Shutterfly is offering all bloggers that write a post about them 50 free photo cards!  Simply fill out the form to claim your free photocards!
Click HERE to sign up!
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<p>Shutterfly is offering all bloggers that write a post about them 50 free photo cards!  Simply fill out the form to claim your free photocards!</p>
<p>Click <a href = "http://blog.shutterfly.com/5358/holiday2010-blog-submission-form/" target="_blank">HERE</a> to sign up!</p>
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		<title>FREE eBooks:  Windows 7, How to Build a Wordpress Site &amp; More!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:31:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Grow Your Blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[learn]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There are several FREE eBooks available:
The Windows 7 Guide: From Newbies to Pros
The Ultimate Guide to Gmail
Free Guide: &#8220;Twitter: Best Practices and Tips&#8221;
Free Book Summary &#8211; &#8220;The Art of the Start &#8211; The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything&#8221;
Free Underground Guide to the iPhone
Microsoft Office Live Small Business &#8211; Free 263 page eBook
Build Your<a href="http://theblogboat.com/portal/index.php/free-ebooks-windows-7-how-to-build-a-wordpress-site-more">&#160;[>>> READ MORE].</a>]]></description>
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<p>There are several FREE eBooks available:</p>
<p><a href = "http://lm.logicalmedia.com/z/19284/CD4643/" target="_blank">The Windows 7 Guide: From Newbies to Pros</a></p>
<p><a href = "http://lm.logicalmedia.com/z/17851/CD4643/" target="_blank">The Ultimate Guide to Gmail</a></p>
<p><a href = "http://lm.logicalmedia.com/z/14485/CD4643/" target="_blank">Free Guide: &#8220;Twitter: Best Practices and Tips&#8221;</a></p>
<p><a href = "http://lm.logicalmedia.com/z/10289/CD4643/" target="_blank">Free Book Summary &#8211; &#8220;The Art of the Start &#8211; The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything&#8221;</a></p>
<p><a href = "http://lm.logicalmedia.com/z/13970/CD4643/" target="_blank">Free Underground Guide to the iPhone</a></p>
<p><a href = "http://lm.logicalmedia.com/z/17346/CD4643/" target="_blank">Microsoft Office Live Small Business &#8211; Free 263 page eBook</a></p>
<p><a href = "http://lm.logicalmedia.com/z/16525/CD4643/" target="_blank">Build Your Own WordPress Site Guide</a></p>
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		<title>Viglink- The EASY Way to Monetize Your Site!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:57:19 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Affiliate Programs]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There is a new program out that is perfect for smaller sites or those that have been denied affiliate contracts.  Viglink now offers you a simple solution to monetize your site!
There are more than 12,500 sites that pay commissions for your traffic.
•They each have a signup form.
•They each have different ways to link with<a href="http://theblogboat.com/portal/index.php/viglink-the-easy-way-to-monetize-your-site">&#160;[>>> READ MORE].</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://theblogboat.com/portal/index.php/viglink-the-easy-way-to-monetize-your-site/viglink" target="_blank" rel="attachment wp-att-684"><img src="http://theblogboat.com/portal/wp-content/uploads/viglink.jpg" alt="" title="viglink" width="189" height="53" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-684" /></a>There is a new program out that is perfect for smaller sites or those that have been denied affiliate contracts.  Viglink now offers you a simple solution to monetize your site!</p>
<p>There are more than 12,500 sites that pay commissions for your traffic.<br />
•They each have a signup form.<br />
•They each have different ways to link with codes that go stale quickly.<br />
•They each have minimums that you need to reach or you&#8217;ll never get paid.</p>
<p>One quick and easy install from <a href="http://www.viglink.com/?vgref=1672" target="_blank">VigLink</a> and all those problems are solved. Automatically participate in every relevant program. Stay up to date with the latest codes.  Enjoy one global minimum across every program. You&#8217;ll never have to register for an affiliate program again! </p>
<p>Click <a href="http://www.viglink.com/?vgref=1672" target="_blank">HERE</a> to sign up!</p>
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		<title>Free Build Your Own Wordpress Site Guide!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:48:04 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Design Options]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Wanna build a website but have no idea how to start  Well the just released a free &#8220;Build Your Own WordPress Site Guide&#8221;.  As you may or may not know this site is built using Wordpress and so far I love it!  Wordpress is the most widely used blogging software and is<a href="http://theblogboat.com/portal/index.php/free-build-your-own-wordpress-site-guide">&#160;[>>> READ MORE].</a>]]></description>
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Wanna build a website but have no idea how to start  Well the just released a free &#8220;Build Your Own WordPress Site Guide&#8221;.  As you may or may not know this site is built using Wordpress and so far I love it!  Wordpress is the most widely used blogging software and is amazingly easy to customize!</p>
<p>Click <a href="http://lm.logicalmedia.com/z/16525/CD4643/" target="_blank">HERE</a> to get yours!</p>
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		<title>Get a Coupon Database for YOUR Site!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:38:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is some pretty hot news!  Deal Seeking Mom is now offering you the ability to post her coupon database on your site.  It is super easy to set up and very reasonably priced.  Plans are as low as $4.99 a month.  Definitely worth checking out if you have a lot<a href="http://theblogboat.com/portal/index.php/get-a-coupon-database-for-your-site">&#160;[>>> READ MORE].</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://theblogboat.com/portal/index.php/get-a-coupon-database-for-your-site/coupondatabase" rel="attachment wp-att-674"><img src="http://theblogboat.com/portal/wp-content/uploads/coupondatabase-e1271281217805.jpg" alt="" title="coupondatabase" width="460" height="94" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-674" /></a>This is some pretty hot news!  <a href="http://affiliates.dealseekingmom.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=102_0_3_1" target="_blank">Deal Seeking Mom</a> is now offering you the ability to post her coupon database on your site.  It is super easy to set up and very reasonably priced.  Plans are as low as $4.99 a month.  Definitely worth checking out if you have a lot of coupon traffic because you can insert your own links and make commission on all the coupon prints!!!!</p>
<p>Click <a href="http://affiliates.dealseekingmom.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=102_0_3_1" target="_blank">HERE</a> to sign up!</p>
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		<title>Get a $25 Threadless Gift Card from Retail Me Not</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:34:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Add the Retail Me Not widget to your blog and get a FREE $25 gift card from Threadless!  All you need to do is get their widget and add it to your blog, then tell them you have done so.  
Click HERE to get the widget!
Click HERE to tell Retail Me Not you<a href="http://theblogboat.com/portal/index.php/get-a-25-threadless-gift-card-from-retail-me-not">&#160;[>>> READ MORE].</a>]]></description>
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Add the Retail Me Not widget to your blog and get a FREE $25 gift card from Threadless!  All you need to do is get their widget and add it to your blog, then tell them you have done so.  </p>
<p>Click <a href = "http://www.retailmenot.com/widget/" target="_blank">HERE</a> to get the widget!<br />
Click <a href = "https://retailmenot.wufoo.com/forms/free-tshirt-of-your-choice/" target="_blank">HERE</a> to tell Retail Me Not you have added it!</p>
<p><em>Thanks <a href = "http://simplifywithsybil.blogspot.com/2010/04/have-you-checked-out-retailmenot.html" target="_blank">Simplify with Sybil</a>!</em></p>
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		<title>Webby Chat – Get a FREE Chat Room</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:47:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Design Options]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I LUVE WebbyChat!  I have it on my other site and people spend all day hanging out and sharing deals.  It makes the site a lot more fun and helps me to actually get to know my readers.  If you want your own you can get one that will hold up to<a href="http://theblogboat.com/portal/index.php/webby-chat-get-a-free-chat-room">&#160;[>>> READ MORE].</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.webbychat.com/?xyz=21" target="_blank"><img style="padding: 5px; border:" src="http://webbychat.com/affiliates/product_images/auzvzxtfmofhovt.gif" align="left" /></a>I LUVE WebbyChat!  I have it on my other site and people spend all day hanging out and sharing deals.  It makes the site a lot more fun and helps me to actually get to know my readers.  If you want your own you can get one that will hold up to 10 people for FREE!  If you need a larger room they do offer very inexpensive monthly plans or you can pay a fee to get get an increase for 24 hours.   This is a great way to connect with your readers.  Not too mention chat parties are FUN!</p>
<p>Also the owners are really nice guys that will go out of their way to help you set it up.  If you have Wordpress or Blogger they offer a simple plugin that you can install to get the chat room on your site in a matter of minutes!</p>
<p>Click <a href="http://www.webbychat.com/?xyz=21">HERE</a> to sign up and get your free chat room!</p>
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		<title>Basic HTML Code</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:45:34 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Build Your Blog]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[code]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[html]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[You can use basic HTML code to do amazing things in your blog posts on and on your blog. Most blogging software offers and HTML option for side widgets or containers. Below are a few tags you can use and play around with&#8230; 
BOLD
ITALICIZED
CENTERED
BIG
STRIKE THROUGH
UNDERLINE
HORIZONTAL LINE

Ordered List (numbered)


List item 1
List item 2


Ordered List (alphabetical)


List item 1
List<a href="http://theblogboat.com/portal/index.php/basic-html-code">&#160;[>>> READ MORE].</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You can use basic HTML code to do amazing things in your blog posts on and on your blog. Most blogging software offers and HTML option for side widgets or containers. Below are a few tags you can use and play around with&#8230; </p>
<pre name="code" class="html"><b>BOLD</b>
<em>ITALICIZED</em>
<center>CENTERED</center>
<big>BIG</big>
<del>STRIKE THROUGH</del>
<u>UNDERLINE</u>
<hr />HORIZONTAL LINE</hr>
</pre>
<p>Ordered List (numbered)</p>
<pre name="code" class="html">
<ol>
<li>List item 1</li>
<li>List item 2</li>
</ol>
</pre>
<p>Ordered List (alphabetical)</p>
<pre name="code" class="html">
<ol type="a">
<li>List item 1</li>
<li>List item 2</li>
</ol>
</pre>
<p>Unordered List (bulleted)</p>
<pre name="code" class="html">
<ul>
<li>List item 1</li>
<li>List item 2</li>
</ul>
</pre>
<p>Most blogging software uses  Cascading Style Sheets to determine how the font will look throughout the site.  You will need to figure out what yours is, but once you do you can use the following command to make font in your posts look like font in your site.  You can create a post and enter one of the following codes and put your text in the middle and preview to see what each looks like.</p>
<pre name="code" class="html">
<h1>Heading 1 Example</h1>
<h2>Heading 2 Example</h2>
<h3>Heading 3 Example</h3>
<h4>Heading 4 Example</h4>
<h5>Heading 5 Example</h5>
<h6>Heading 6 Example</h6>
</pre>
<p>If you need to create a table you can use the code below and modify it&#8230;.</p>
<pre name="code" class="html">
<table border="2" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" width="100%">
<tr>
<td>Column 1</td>
<td>Column 2</td>
</tr>
</table>
</pre>
<p>Hope this helps!</p>
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		<title>Make the Most of the Boat – Cool Features in the Forum!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:05:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I built this site I added features that I thought bloggers could use to connect with other bloggers.  Some are sort of hidden so I thought I would tell you about them&#8230;.
All of the features below are located in the Forum.  You will need to be registered to view them.
Design &#038; Implementation
If<a href="http://theblogboat.com/portal/index.php/make-the-most-of-the-boat-cool-features-in-the-forum">&#160;[>>> READ MORE].</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When I built this site I added features that I thought bloggers could use to connect with other bloggers.  Some are sort of hidden so I thought I would tell you about them&#8230;.</p>
<p>All of the features below are located in the <a href = "http://theblogboat.com/portal/index.php/forum" target="_blank">Forum</a>.  You will need to be registered to view them.</p>
<p><b><a href="http://theblogboat.com/portal/index.php/forum/design-implementation/" target="_blank">Design &#038; Implementation</a></b><br />
If you have ever built a blog there has come a point where you had a question about how to do something and couldn&#8217;t find the answer.  That is what this section is for, to allow you to ask questions and get answers.  I am not a coding genius but I can usually figure it out and if I can&#8217;t hopefully some other reader will be able to!</p>
<p><b><a href="http://theblogboat.com/portal/index.php/forum/hot-deals/" target="_blank">Hot Deals</a></b><br />
Every day we find great deals and are eager to share them with others.  Whenever you find one, post it here so that everyone else can see it and link to your deal! </p>
<p><b><a href="http://theblogboat.com/portal/index.php/forum/link-trading/" target="_blank">Link Trading</a></b><br />
One of the best ways to build your blog is to start trading links with other blogs.  Start a new topic here and start trading links with other bloggers!  </p>
<p><b><a href="http://theblogboat.com/portal/index.php/forum/linky-posting/" target="_blank">Linky Posting</a></b><br />
Adding your blog to a linky posting is a great way to get new readers and to build your inventory of back links.  Back links help improve your Google rankings and will improve your placement in Google searches.  If you are doing a Linky Posting or spot one, post it here!</p>
<p><b><a href="http://theblogboat.com/portal/index.php/forum/affiliate/" target="_blank">Affiliate Questions, Concerns, and Advertising</a></b><br />
If you have a question or concern about Affiliate/Pay Per Lead programs (including billing questions), post them here.  Normally other bloggers have already been through what you are dealing with and can help out.  This is also a great place to post your advertising questions!</p>
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		<title>Google Feedburner – Set up your RSS Feed/Emails</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:29:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Setting up an RSS Feed is one of the most valuable things you can do for your site.  It allows your readers to sign up for email updates and well as view your posts through an RSS Feed reader.  This way they can keep up to date with all your latest and greatest<a href="http://theblogboat.com/portal/index.php/google-feedburner-set-up-your-rss-feedemails">&#160;[>>> READ MORE].</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://theblogboat.com/portal/index.php/google-feedburner-set-up-your-rss-feedemails/feedimage-2" rel="attachment wp-att-625"><img src="http://theblogboat.com/portal/wp-content/uploads/feedimage1.gif" alt="" title="feedimage" width="133" height="167" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-625" /></a>Setting up an RSS Feed is one of the most valuable things you can do for your site.  It allows your readers to sign up for email updates and well as view your posts through an RSS Feed reader.  This way they can keep up to date with all your latest and greatest posts.  </p>
<p>Setting it up is relatively easy.  First you need to click <a href = "https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?service=feedburner" target="_blank">HERE</a> to sign up with Feedburner.  If you already have a Google account you can link it directly to your account.  Once you have signed up/logged in, you enter your website address&#8230;.</p>
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<p>Once you do that if you have posts on your blog a valid feed should show up and it will walk you through the rest of the steps to set it up.  At the end it will give you your feed link.  You can publish this on your blog so others can sign up to view it.  If you don&#8217;t see it, click on &#8220;Edit Feed Details&#8221; and then look for your link.  It should appear as &#8220;http://feeds.feedburner.com/YOURWEBSITE&#8221;.</p>
<p>Once you have your feed set up you need to set up your email subscriptions.  To do that, click on &#8220;Publish&#8221; at the top&#8230;..</p>
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<p>Then click on &#8220;Email Subscriptions&#8221; to the left.  Click on that and you will see a box full of code.  You need to copy that code and paste it on your site.  This creates a email subscription box where your readers can sign up.  The box should fit on your sidebar.</p>
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<p>You then need to click on &#8220;Communication Preferences&#8221; and edit the email that is sent to new subscribers.  Make sure to enter all the relative information that is pertinent to your site.  Next click on &#8220;Email Branding&#8221; , create a subject line and you can upload an image that will be posted at the top of your emails.  You can also set up specific coloring (text, font, etc) that will brand the email to coordinate with your site.</p>
<p>After that click on &#8220;Delivery Options&#8221;, here you can set up the time that your emails will be sent out.  These are pretty accurate, I have mine sent at 5:00pm and they are usually sent by 5:05.  </p>
<p>After you have completed that step you are done!  Although I would suggest testing the email subscriptions before posting on your site.  Set it up and sign your self up.  Set the delivery time to a few hours from when you create it and the emails should go out!</p>
<p>If you have any questions or tips, post a comment!</p>
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