Blogging For Dummies – The Reason Blogging Is Not for Dummies And How To Make Money Blogging

 
This review is based on the book, “Blogging for Dummies.” I’ve read a number of books from the “Dummies” series and usually walk away having received viable information that can be used immediately.

However, in this case, most of the information provided in Blogging For Dummies is standard info you can find on the web at this website and at sites like GetBlogHelp.com.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m clear of the objective of the book based on the title. It is for newbies and there’s no doubt about that. What bothers me is that “Blogging For Dummies is rather generic and although it boasts of being an updated version, it is outdated in terms of what’s currently happening with Blogging.

The problem with books such as Blogging For Dummies” is that they aren’t fluid. In other words they don’t have the ability to instantly adjust to the frequently and ever changing blogosphere. A static book such as “Blogging For Dummies” can be outdated in a matter of a week and that’s no exaggeration!

Just recently, Google has amped up it mission to thwart Spam Bloggers. When most Bloggers heard what was happening they thought, “I’m not a spammer so that doesn’t pertain to me!” However, if you are buying PLR articles and posting them to your Blog or if you bought any of the auto niche generating Blog software programs, YOU ARE A SPAMMER! Issues like this are CRITICAL to every Blogger. But, in static books such as, “Blogging For Dummies” you could be oblivious to your blogosphere surroundings.

Another recent change that is impacting Bloggers who engage in Affiliate Marketing is the shocking changes made by Squidoo. This is another fluid issue that could not be covered by books such as “Blogging For Dummies.” Squidoo announced that it was making changes that would in effect shutdown a number of lenses.

If you are a Blogger who generates income from Squidoo and you fall into an of their “Danger Zones” you are toast! I know numerous Bloggers who are shaking in their boots because the majority of their income comes through Squidoo and has for some time. That’s why I say, if you are going to learn Blogging, learn it in today’s current blogosphere environment and not yesterday’s outdated information.

My concern is, when you base your blogging business (i.e., setting up your blog, getting content and marketing) on yesterday’s news, you’re at a great disadvantage. I think about all of the bloggers who have no knowledge that Google, Squidoo and others have raised the bar on the Blogs they won’t and will accept.

The truth be told Blogging IS NOT for dummies! The blogosphere is fiercely competitive and once you enter in, it’s like entering into a WAR! If you don’t know what you are doing, your competition will shred your Blog to pieces and hand it to you on a platter!

You’ll know when that has happened when you keep checking your income stats and they keep turning up ZERO! If you are going to succeed at blogging in this intense marketplace, my advice is to come with your “A” game!

If you want to make money blogging, you MUST learn current traffic getting techniques that deliver laser targeted traffic to your Blog. Any information, blog tips or blog help that does not show you how to accomplish that objective is a waste of your time and money. To learn the art of getting laser targeted traffic