Can bloggers make a difference in the world? Blog Action Day is going to find out ...On October 15th, bloggers around the web will unite to put a single important issue on everyone's mind - the environment. Every blogger will post about the environment in their own way and relating to their own topic. Our aim is to get everyone talking towards a better future.I was contacted by Collis, who is one of the organisers, a little while ago. Since then the team has managed to sign up blogs with a total … [Read more...]

Ben over at BloggingExperiment is giving away a "complete blogging package" consisting of a subscription to Yaro's Blog Mastermind, Aarons SEO Book, and a blog critique from me :) For the full details, check out the competition page. Good luck all who enter and I hope it works out for you Ben :) … [Read more...]

Over at the Authority Blogger Forum we had a competition for who could drive the most new members. The prize was a guest post from me, David Culpepper was the winner and "Your List Versus the A-List" is the post! Congratulations David, hope you like the post! I would like to run another similar competition, let me know your ideas in the comments or over at the forum? … [Read more...]

Squidoffers trouble again! Squidoo just reset my votes back to zero. Again. It seems every time you "renew" in fact you are buying completely new ads that have to work up from scratch. I was suckered in by a sweet deal ($10 per ad rather than $100), darn my bargain-hunting genes!If you have 7 seconds could you PLEASE vote for my ad in the following categories? http://www.squidoo.com/browse/offers/businesshttp://www.squidoo.com/browse/offers/computershttp://www.squidoo.com/browse/offers/seo … [Read more...]

I haven't even listened to this myself yet (I hope I don't sound like a complete prat) but Sara has informed me that part one of the Random Bits Podcast featuring me is up and ready to listen to. Sara split the interview into two parts because I jabbered on far too long so the second half where I recite vogon poetry is coming soon.Tags: blogging, tips, advice, podcast, interview, chris garrett … [Read more...]

Andy informs me his Easy Bake Weblogs TypePad course starts up again on Monday. With his course you will learn everything you need to know to build a blog using TypePad. While I am not a TypePad fan I do like Andys stuff a lot. He is one of those rare guys who is bursting with personality and also knows his stuff. I'm sure those on the course will learn a lot and have a great time in the process. You can read more about Easy Bake Weblogs here. … [Read more...]

What is your Flagship Content? Last week I asked you to send in your examples of Flagship Content. I did this for three reasons To link out to your content (it's always nice to reward readers) To see what you thought Flagship Content was To prompt readers who do not have any to create some! I know from the contacts I have received there were quite a few of you who realised you don't have any. This is a good thing providing you follow up that thought and get creating some! … [Read more...]

How would you like me to write a guest post on your blog?You will know already without me telling you my time is scarce so I don't guest post for just anyone :)Probably the only way you will ever get a chance of a guest post out of me is to take part in this little competition happening over at the Authority Blogger Forum ...Good luck and may the best blogger win! :) … [Read more...]

The blogging forum just broke 1000 posts! Not bad for a brand new forum, it's only just over a week since it was announced (of course it helps that it is free to join and full of wonderful people) :)When you sign up make sure you add your details and blog URL to the introduce yourself thread. I look forward to hearing from you and checking out your blog ... … [Read more...]

I know you can't get enough of me, right? Right? Well, OK, maybe you can :) Anyways ... I've just been listening to the ProBlogger Confidential call I had with Andy Wibbels and his listeners. I'm not too ashamed of how I sound. More "ums and ahs" than I would hope for but at least the information is sound. There is going to be a call a month with follow up master mind Q&A calls. Looks like a great way to learn. The calls are not free though unfortunately, but Andy has some great … [Read more...]