Kiran: Technically Web Addict
First something about me.
I’m a B.Tech graduate with an electronics and communications major. Computers have always been my passion which have overdone my interest in electronics. One holiday, I chanced to lay my hands on my sister’s ASP material which led to further probing on what actually HTML is and that’s it, then began my Odyssey with the world wide web!! I’m currently exploring .Net which I think is an amazing technology to further enhance the WWW!
How and When I started Blogging::
In the year 2003,I managed to visit Blogger.com and was thrilled at its simplicity. I always had a passion for writing and Blogger proved to be the best platform to showcase my talent! Then began the journey only to be marred by my academics. Now that I have my degree along with, I have a chance to pursue my all time passion; writing!!
About my Blogs::
1)http://windows-smartphones.blogspot.com
Smartphones pack a punch into a small and tough device. I’m proud to be a smartphonian! My stint with these gadgets is on for more than two years now. I tried both Symbian and Windows smartphones of which I feel that the latter is more powerful and unique!! Now a days everyone sport a Symbian phone but very few sport a Windows version of the same. The problem I found with this is that there are only few support sites to let you go the extra mile with windows smartphones, I mean ROM changing and other geeky stuff. I have a Krome IQ 700(imate sp3,SPV 500) and there is no single dedicated site to support the Krome Brand of smartphones. My blog is an initiative to gather Krome IQians from India and the world, thereby creating a platform to share all the geeky stuff and info.
2)http://dotnettechnology.blogpsot.com
Dot Net really rocks! Its the most amazing technology for me so far .C#, ASP.Net with SQL will really put you on top of the world enabling you to implement any of your imaginations in an astounding fashion! There’s a lot to explore in the Dot Net world, be it patterns & practices (PnP), Composite Application Blocks(CAB), AJAX, ATLAS and so on…This blog of mine portrays all my projects, ideas and research 
. If you are a .Net geek, then may be we have something in
common–come lets explore!!
Status of blogging in India::
Blogging is definitely on the rise in India. That’s a great sign of prosperity in terms of thought exposure and global reach. Its good to see young and old blog their way to success.
Tips for coming bloggers::
With a hoard of blogs around, make your blog stand out amongst others by maintaining a simple style and logic and moreover, blog on that topics which really interest you. If you are looking to monetize your site, use Adsense ads and blend them with blog’s content. Follow tips from Google Adsense blogs until I come up with one!!
I am for you ::
My doors are open 24/7 for all bloggers who are in need of help! I have that habit of replying anonymous users with their hardware/mobile problems. So you can count on me!! That’s all for now.I’m planning to launch few more blogs on the lines of Adsensing, Hardware troubleshooting and my personal views!! If you are interested, then visit my virtual abode for the updates:::
www.kirankonathala.com.
April 30th, 2006
Check out Heather Browne a music savvy.
1) First something about me.
I am a twenty-something hip mama who wants to stay in touch with the music community, so I run a music blog that lets me write and share, create and explore my complex relationship with songs. I love music, the way it communicates and changes and evokes. Bonus points if it also makes me tap my toes or want to dance. I am recently relocated to Colorado from California with my hubby and two-year old son, and loving the fresh mountain air.
2) How, when and why you started blogging.
I just started my blog in November of 2005 and have been truly amazed at how it has taken off. I am just writing about what I love. As Nick Hornby wrote, “I love the relationship that anyone has with music: because there’s something in us that is beyond the reach of words, something that eludes and defies our best attempts to spit it out. It’s the best part of us, probably, the richest and strangest part….” That exactly sums up why I wanted to blog in the first place, and what keeps me posting sometimes several times a day.
3) About my blog.
I AM FUEL, YOU ARE FRIENDS is named after a most excellent Pearl Jam lyric from the song “Leash.” I picked it because it communicates what my blog is: I am a fuel that hopefully lights little fires in iPods and earphones and car stereos all across the world as people are turned on to new music, and everyone who visits will hopefully become a friend.
4) status of blogging in U.S.A
I am in the USA. I am excited by the new spark that is turning into a blaze of music bloggers, because it is such an exciting and vibrant way to share about new music and learn about fresh artists. I am a bit disappointed (and worried) with the recent prosecution in America of the two gents who posted some tracks from Ryan Adams’ new release to a fansite. They face 11 years in jail, which truthfully seems absurd to me. Independent rock ‘n’ roll artist Roger Clyne said in an interview when asked about new technologies in music:
“You found some obscure little band, namely mine, at some obscure little place, blossomed into an opportunity for me to send my music to anybody else who might be interested. And if they find this philosophy intriguing at all, maybe they’ll check out the music, and if they like the music and decide they want to download everything I’ve ever made, cool, but maybe I’ve made a fan, and they’re going to come pay ten or fifteen bucks for a concert ticket next time I come through and get the opportunity to check out the band live. And maybe if I’m even luckier, they’ll buy a concert t-shirt. And maybe if I’m doing a fantastic job that evening, they’ll come back and bring a friend next time. And that’s how small businesses and independent bands are going to have to exist from now on.”
I completely agree with Clyne’s perspective and think that attacking the music bloggers who are trying to share the love is short-sighted and ultimately will backfire.
5) My tips for coming bloggers.
Write about something you are passionate about. Spellcheck. Be relevant and current. Use pictures to make your posts interesting. Have a sense of humor and don’t take yourself too seriously.
6) If you can help other bloggers, then how?
I am happy to answer questions.
My Music Blog
I AM FUEL, YOU ARE FRIENDS
http://fuelfriends.blogspot.com
April 3rd, 2006
Thuyen Doan : Just 20 years old and she have a lot to share - An Inspirational Girl
About Myself
I go by Thuy (pronounced twee like tweezers) and I’m a 20-year-old college student. Throughout my life I’ve lived in two countries. I was born and for the most part raised by a single mother in a poverished environment in Vietnam. Getting by was always difficult and there was low potential for much change.
At the age of seven my mother and I moved to the United States in hopes of the typical American dream, “the opportunity for a new beginning.” Moving here has certainly been a change for the positive and has openned many doors for us.
I’ve lived in southeastern Virginia since then. Currently I’m attending the University of Virginia on a full tuition scholarship (yay!) and am trying to work my way towards a business major. The admissions to the business school is very competitive. Grr. My other life aspirations include traveling, and maybe writing a book(book deal anyone? 
and opening up a restaurant. Wish me luck!
2. How, when, and why I started blogging.
How: I came across a friend’s blog and thought it was a great idea.
When: Since November, 2005
Why: I think a lot and it’s nice to have an outlet for it all.
3. About my blog: http://MyThuy.blogspot.com
Title: Thuy’s Journal: Thoughts on Life
It’s a deep blog about my insight on life. It’s down to earth and I believe everybody could relate to it. The topics range anywhere from relationships, to human nature, to emotions, etc. I don’t expect everyone to agree with everything I write. The journal shares my personal perspective and is designed to hopefully make people stop from their hectic lives and think more about the world around us. Sometimes we become so consumed by life’s distractions that we don’t take the time to think about the things that really matter.
4. Status of blogging in the U.S.
It has become very popular among all groups of people and I believe it is here to stay for quite a while.
5. Tips for coming bloggers.
Try to keep your readers interested. It’s much more rewarding to have consistent readers than one-timers. In order to do so, chose your topics wisely. I would recommend having fewer high-quality and rich posts rather than having many meaningless and dull ones.
6. How I could help other bloggers.
They could read my posts to maybe gain inspiration and to get an understanding of what they do or don’t want theirs to be like.
7. Other things I’d like to share with the world.
Just sit down and let your thoughts flow. The mind is a good thing to listen to. Then take those thoughts, type them out, and reread them. You’ll learn so much about yourself this way.
March 24th, 2006
This Time we Have ” John Left ” with us, a Rocking Blogger from U.S
About Myself : John Left
I’m a 35-year old guy who was born and raised in the American Midwest. I majored in liberal arts in college; this means that, other than a talent for bullshitting, I have no marketable skills. So after I graduated, I went straight into the one job field best suited to my talent—retail sales. I worked retail sales in a variety of stores, both large and small, for 14 years. I’m not saying it was a totally negative experience. I met many interesting, good-hearted people, and discovered that I am a pretty decent salesman. I learned more about the way the human mind works than I could have in ten psychology classes. But for the most part, retail was a Carnival cruise through Hell.
I turned a corner in the Spring of 2005. My boss, who happened to have the IQ (not to mention the face) of an orangutan, ordered me to empty a trash can filled with soiled toilet paper. An order that was, incidentally, a major health code violation. I refused. She insisted. So I quit my job, right then and there. I thought I could easily find another position. I was wrong. The U.S. economy was in a recession. Soon after, I injured my shoulder in a household accident and was unable to seek work while healing (I detail all this in my blog). I have since recovered, but I am still trying to find a decent job—outside of retail sales.
2) How, when and why you started blogging.
My blog, “John Left’s Field”, was born in April, 2005. Blogging, a hot topic in the U.S. news media then, was described as “the wave of the future” in communication and it sounded interesting. I chose the blogging program www.blogger.com because it’s free and very user-friendly. I started a blog for two reasons: 1.) As an educated unemployed person, I thought my take on the job search process could be unique; 2.) in between job searches, I was bored off my ass. I hoped writing about my experiences could provide me (as well as readers) with some intellectual stimulation.
3) About My blog.
“John Left’s Field” (http://johnleftfield.blogspot.com) is several things. Primarily, it’s a chronicle of my struggles with the often-bewildering job market in my small corner of America. As tough as it can be, many of my experiences have been quite funny, and I try to accentuate the humorous aspects.
I don’t, however, limit my blog to this subject alone. I write about other things as well: films, books, TV, current events—both local and international. Whatever interests me. I try to model my blog after the “human-interest” newspaper columns of writers like Bob Greene, Jimmy Breslin and Dick Shaap, which I’ve always enjoyed reading.
4) The status of blogging in the U.S.A.
In America, it’s true that the novelty of blogging has worn off a bit. I’ve even seen an article or two claiming that blogging’s day has past. But I don’t agree. Major American newspapers and TV networks, the “old guard” of news media, routinely consult blogs and feature blogs on their websites. Based on the wide variety of American blogs I’ve read, I believe that blogging in the U.S. is here to stay.
5) My tips for coming bloggers.
I think it’s important to first visualize the kind of blog you want to do. What subject(s) do you want to cover? Will it be for a select audience or a variety of readers? Seek out and read some blogs that address similar topics. Research blogging programs; determine which one best suits your plans, preferences and computer skills. Too many bloggers ignore the basics of good writing and grammar—just because your teacher won’t be grading your blog doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to write clearly and spell words correctly. Lastly, it’s important to update your blog on a regular basis. You won’t attract or keep readers if they don’t know when to check your blog for new postings.
6) If you can help other bloggers, then how?
I believe I can best help other bloggers through example. I try to write a blog that’s engaging, insightful and good for a laugh. I try to adhere to the rules of English grammar and composition as much as possible. If I read a blog I like, I leave a positive comment on there or post a link to it on “John Left’s Field”. I try to be a fan of blogs, as well as a blogger.
7) Anything else you want to share with the world.
Blogging, above all, should be fun. It shouldn’t be a chore. At the same time, I don’t think you should dash off your postings like grocery lists. The “blogosphere” can provide you with a worldwide audience—and that, to me, is a great privilege. The very least the blogger can do in return is put some thought into his or her postings. I know I do.
“John Left’s Field” is updated on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month and is located at the following web address:
http://johnleftfield.blogspot.com
March 22nd, 2006
I am a 30 year old CRM consultant living in the UK for the past 2 years. I am also a avid wikipedia contributor (see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/Mskadu)
I first started blogging in Mar 2003. I already had asite, but i found blogging to be easier and closer to what i wanted out of maintaining site. Though i am a
coder by profession, i found myself coding HTML/CSS more than writing article. With click-2-publish attitude of the blog technologies, i realized it was
easier to concentrate on what i wanted to express rather than getting caught with how i wanted it to appear
I maintain a couple of blogs:
a) My non-techie blog -This was the first blog i started on blogger.com (it wasnt owned by google then). By now, I was well-familiar with blogging having tried few other
blogging platforms like jroller and manilla. This blog reflects my non-technical side - which i am increasingly trying to inculcate since i realized that
i had been wound-up in technology for the past decade.
b) My techie blog :- This was my second blog. It is one of my most post-at blogs. It talks about things i keep interest in on the technology front. And its quite nice to look at retrospectively to see the effect of waves of new technologies on my thinking (open source –> linux –> java –> firefox –> etc).
c) My digital photography blog (Digital Captures) - I bought myself a digital camera when i moved to the
UK. Everything was new and i wanted to see it all. my camera has been a good companion. It has helped me record all those sites. I have recorded everything from how i chose my camera to my current trip with the
photographs. This is currently tied in to flickr.com which i had discovered about a year or less ago.
d) my marathi blog (Majhya chakaatya - meaning My gossip : I ran into Unicode a little while ago and thought whynot a marathi blog. Would give me the chance to work on my long rusty marathi writing skills. I also noticed that at the time there were only a handful of marathi bloggers. Thankfully now the picture has
changed. I put up a page on my techie blog to walk through the process of setting up marathi (or rather devnagari) blogs. Several people who read it went on to publish their own blogs.
I have a few other less frequented blogs.
Mayuresh views on status of blogging in India.
Blogging is catching up quickly in India. After all, we have a lot of say. With new found progress, there’s substantial interested in our voices as well. However, to date, most good bloggers are non-resident Indians.
Mayuresh tips for comming bloggers.
Its quite easy to get overwhelmed by the technology involved. This is a major factor in getting the elder generation to blog. I am trying very hard to show
them, how easy it has become to get started. As for the young ones, i am sure technology will not be a problem with more and more tools becoming avialable everyday. However, what is lacking is originality of content. There are several million topics i would like to see blogs on - from “sub-caste specific” cooking to home medicine; from grandma stories to photoblogs of
social work being done. Seasonal blogs to those speaking up against the sytem. I am waiting for the time when blogging will replace conventional
journalism.
I can help you
for techincal help, keep reading/ posting to my blog. I will be more than happy to help. I would like to see more and more regional blogs - especially in regional languages.
Mayuresh Philosophy :
Share the good things in life - especially knowledge!
Mayuresh Kadu
March 16th, 2006
How to be a successful blogger
Simple, a successful blog will make you a successful blogger. So just write an ultimate blog and you are done. How easy was that?
Okay be serious now. May I have silence please?
Well I have seen number of blogs which are amazing & outstanding in term of content & presentation but strives to get the reader. On other hand many average blogs (well in term of content & presentation) are doing extremely well.
You also might have found many blogs having unusual look, content and improper navigation or let say “hard to understand navigation “are doing extremely well.
So what makes a blog outstanding? Its Content or Presentation or combination of both or Search Engine Optimization along with Content & Presentation
Let’s try to put all three factors together and see what happens i.e. GOOD CONTENT, GREAT PRESENTATION & SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION.
The results are:
A) I got a successful blog. (Average 10K visitors per day.)
B) Still something is missing. Readers are not coming back.
C) Where reader have gone. No one is reading my Blog.
Let’s check the weight
A GET 5%
B GET 10%
C GET 85%
85% of bloggers are saying NO ONE IS READING MY BLOG.
CONCLUSION
Believe it or not or Okay let me say ITS ONLY MY CONCLUSION, NOT A FACT – Readers moods are just like a women “ YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT SHE REALLY WANTS. “
Believe me, I can prove it. Now Say “Grrr. PROVE IT MAN “
Okay, do you watch movies? You have seen many movies which were block buster & generated million of dollars but you didn’t find them good, even average and get amazed “How it could become so Big Hit or even how it get nominated for OSCAR”. To contrast some movies you found extremely good & memorable but even wasn’t able to recover its cost. That movie eventually ruins the career of its producers, directors & actors.
I mean in both case audience was UNPREDICATABLE and audience on internet is not different.
So whether it a Blog, Business or real life, success depends on a hidden factor “YOU’RE GOOD TIME”
So just keep blogging and one day you will be “ANNOUNCED”
What you have to say?
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April 12th, 2005
