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   12/22/08

   timethief

   I'm also writing one (cheat sheets actually in the form of posts). They are almost done and Chris wrote the book one before we did ... lol

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   12/22/08

   eastonellsworth

   Really? Hehe. I'd love to see them. I'm gonna try to make it sort of an official guide and give it to the BlogCatalog team so they can beef up the current Help page and support material here on the site.
   
   So much is always being added here at BlogCatalog that I thought it would be great if we could all put our heads together and come up with some simple tips on how to get more out of this great community and website.
   
   For example, just adding a bit to the discussion area each week helps a lot in terms of making friends and strengthening the community. The more you get involved, the more traffic and attention you tend to get to your own blog(s).
   
   Any and all ideas welcome.

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   1. 

      12/22/08

      timethief

      It's been done ... lol
      Ebook - Power of a Social Network - Blogcatalog
      If you are looking for help when it comes to using Blog Catalog I would like to recommend an ebook to you. It's called Power of a Social Network - Blogcatalog - A complete guide to blogcatalog, including full colour images, information on gaining mass traffic through just 1 social network. Learn how to use blogcatalog to your advantage
      www.lulu.com/content/2394367
3. 

   12/22/08

   libdrone

   the one Chris wrote is at
   
   mattnutts.com/admin/mattnutts-stuff/free-blogcatalog-help-and-guide-book/

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   1. 

      12/22/08

      timethief

      Nope the posts direct you to purchase it here www.lulu.com/content/2394367
   2. 

      12/22/08

      libdrone

      timethief,
      
      on the site I listed the Blog Catalog help book is a free download. Two Other books are offered for sale via Lulu
   3. 

      12/22/08

      timethief

      @libdrone
      Yikes! I'm so sorry about that. This is the download link
      mattnutts.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/blogcatalog.zip
   4. 

      12/22/08

      libdrone

      how odd. what I see on that site is a link to download
      
      mattnutts.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/blogcatalog.zip
      
      which is identified as FREE Blog Catalog help book. has chris been around lately? (thinking he would be the one to solve this little mystery)
4. 

   12/22/08

   chrissymarie321

   Could I ask if anyone has any useful resources that they put links to them in this group?
   
   www.blogcatalog.com/group/new-blog-catalog-users
   
   There is a section for resources and it would be really helpful
   
   In fact if anyone can spare just a little bit of time to go and welcome a newcomer now and then, that would be great too.

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5. 

   12/22/08

   eastonellsworth

   Awesome, thanks for these links. Anyone else who has ideas/suggestions, please include them here. I'll try to use (and of course credit) any sources I find.

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6. 

   1/22/09

   PinoyXfat

   I've been reading timethief's blog posts on how to make the most of networks specifically BC and these have been very helpful. It's probably the reason I'm getting traffic (low number though) after only a few days of hanging out here.
   
   I've noticed noticed though that it's been difficult to find groups that are active and whose objectives jibe with mine. So each time I'm here I simply check the General Discussion board and hop from profile to profile to see who else I can befriend.

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   1. 

      1/24/09

      timethief

      @pinyxfat
      I am re-writing the posts I had in the BC newcomer's group. When they are all done they will comprise a guide. These are done but I still have several others to finish.
      Blog Catalog: Premium Directory and Social Network
      onecoolsite.wordpress.com/2009/01/06/blog-catalog-premium-directory-and-soc...
      7 steps to effective networking at Blog Catalog
      onecoolsite.wordpress.com/2009/01/12/7-steps-for-effective-networking-at-bl...
   2. 

      1/25/09

      PinoyXfat

      @timethief
      must be really busy. I look forward to that.
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      1/25/09

      timethief

      I'm going nuts with work at home and a contract job but as soon as I can I will complete the BC posts for the guide. They are very close to being done.
7. 

   6/08/09

   prospor7

   i will like to know how to use blogcatalog better.Thank you

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   1. 

      6/08/09

      timethief

      @prospor7
      I'd like to bring the BC New Users group to your attention and invite you to join us.
      
      New Blog Catalog Users
      This group has been created for the purpose of posting resource threads to the group noticeboard aimed at introducing bloggers, who are new members of BC, to the basics of effective networking and blog promotion within the BC community.
      www.blogcatalog.com/group/new-blog-catalog-users/discuss
      
      Also note that the official BC blog has some helpful posts in it for newcomets as well. Here's the link www.blogcatalog.com/blog/the-blogcatalog-blog