My Very First Blog!
WOW….this is my first blog post.
Alex “the great” Jefferys said “don’t get it right get it going”
so here it is warts ‘n’ all.
I’ve never had a blog before and to get me this far I needed some serious help, this came in the shape of Garry Parks and Tommy McLaughlin, Garry got my blog up and running and i’ve been watching Tommys’ Blog Tutorials which are fantastic and sooooo easy to inderstand, if your struggling to understand your blog get these videos.
So far i’ve chosen my blog theme, uploaded my header (big thanks to Michael Ottman for the design) i’ve set up Google Analytics and still got to do the Meta Tags and other stuff but its all in Tommys’ videos so I just need to work my way thru’ them.
I’ve now added the Twitter plugin and the Contact Form plugin, many thanks to the post on the forum from Mark Terrell about different Plugins and to Matt Wolfe, yep I made the same mistake as Marcus Passey, So I feel in good company!
I still don’t understand a lot about the Plugins but I’m gonna make this work so I will plough on, and the great thing is I don’t feel alone, the support from everybody on the forum is nothing but fantastic, so I thank you all.
Cheers for now,
Guy.
26. July 2009 at 10:53 pm
Hi,
Mark here, a fellow student on Alex Jeffreys course.
Nice looking blog, also great tips and advice for any newbie wanting to make money online.
If you get a moment take a look at my first welcome video on my blog and leave a comment to let me know what you think.
Keep in touch.
Mark Terrell
http://markterrell.co.uk
HTTP://www.twitter.com/mark_terrell
Hi Mark,
thanks for your comments i’m on my way to check out your video,
Keep well,
Guy.
26. July 2009 at 11:32 pm
Hey Guy,
Congrats on getting your blog set up…looks pretty awesome so far!!
There are a couple of videos on my blog which may help you get an opt-in form set up here, or alternatively, give me a shout and I will be happy to help!!
Great job!
Keep in touch,
Paul
Hi Paul,
thanks for the Video tip on the Opt-in form, as they say watch this space, Opt-in form WIP!
Keep well,
Guy.
27. July 2009 at 12:12 am
Nice work and good luck with ur blog guy
Hi Wakas,
I thank you for stopping by and leaving your comment,
Keep well,
Guy.
27. July 2009 at 8:57 am
Hey Guy,
That blog is looking great! You are off to a good start. Thanks so much for mentioning me. I’m glad I could help and feel free to ask me questions any time.
Matt
Hi Matt,
I’m more than happy to mention you, I really value your input in the forum and i’ve gained loads from it,
all the best,
Guy.
27. July 2009 at 12:28 pm
Hey Guy,
Congratulations on getting your Blog up and running, it looks great too. Love that your keeping your passion of surfing and intergrating into your Blog.
I look forward to coming back for some more great posts.
Well done!
Cheers,
Paul
Hi Paul,
Many thanks for your kind words, I have a great passion for Surfing there is nothing quite like it in the world (in my book) although this Internet Marketing is coming a pretty close 2nd!
Keep well,
Guy.
28. July 2009 at 2:29 am
Guy,
Awesome looking first blog and first blog post.
Cheers,
Rob
P.S. I wrote a blog post you may be interested in…
click here –> http://escapetoprosperity.com/the-most-important-changeto-make-to-any-new-wordpress-blog
Hope that helps…
Hi Rob,
thats great, done it, many thanks,
keep well,
Guy.
28. July 2009 at 3:25 pm
Hi Guy,
David here, a fellow student on the Alex Jeffreys coaching program.
It’s great to see you have your blog up and running and I look forward to reading more from you soon.
Keep in touch.
David
Hi David,
many thanks for your comments, I will keep in touch,
there is such a great community feel to Alex’s course, it really helps drive things forward,
Cheers,
Guy.
29. July 2009 at 5:33 am
Hey Guy,
You are absolutely right. Just get it done. We can’t keep thinking about it, we’ve got to get it done. Great job, keep it going. I am also taking advantage of all the great help around here like Matt and all the others. It would take me forever to learn what I learn from these guys everyday.
Bob
Hi Bob,
Your blog is well on it’s way, tell me how do you get the Alex List Building section on your blog, it’s my next job and I sure could do with some help,
keep well,
Guy.
29. July 2009 at 12:55 pm
Hey Guy,
Great job on your site – it looks great.
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You did say it was your first blog?
Love the header (great advertisement for Michael Ottman).
Keep up the good work
Dave
Hi Dave,
I was that blog Virgin, but no more hey!
Michael did a great job on my header so i’m more than happy to shout it from the rooftops as I expect are a lot of Alex’s students.
all the best and many thanks for your comment, its been great,
Guy.
30. July 2009 at 6:44 am
Hey Guy,
You are so not alone. We are on the same course. I’m ready to ride the wave with you!
Getting it going,
~ Julie
Hey Julie,
thats cool, it’s great we can all ride it together, I think it’s a bigger enough wave, don’t you?
all the best
Guy.
30. July 2009 at 7:43 pm
Evening Guy,
Good first step getting the blog going. All plain sailing from here. (laughs in evil manner). I’m also new to the blogging aspect and I keep running into obstacles but its all part of the fun.
Hope I see you on my blog sometime.
Regards
Andy
Hi Andy,
Many thanks for your comments, it’s getting it started thats the first obstacle, but it feels like sailing in very rough weather, but at least i’ve not been sick….yet!
I have visited your blog today, it’s looking good, keep on top of it eh,
all the best,
Guy.
2. August 2009 at 12:58 pm
Hello Guy,
Congrats on getting up the blog! I am just like you, new to blogging and just throwing myself out there by taking action. Here’s to our success…..
Richard
Hello Richard,
Thats what it takes…..getting out there and taking action, many thanks for your comments,
Keep well,
Guy.
2. August 2009 at 3:15 pm
Hi,Guy,
congratulations with your very first blog up and running.
How do you like it yourself?
I guess it is very good start.
Keep doing!
Hello Anatoly,
thanks for your comment, and YES I like it, its a little nerve wrecking at first but then its OK, I am now working on future posts so be sure to pop back now and then,
Keep well,
Guy.
3. August 2009 at 5:19 am
spiffy looking blog
Hey Brad,
how you doing? thanks for the visit and the comment,
Keep well,
Guy.
6. August 2009 at 6:14 am
Hi Guy,
You blog is looking great. I really like your tag line “Ride The Internet Marketing Wave With Guy”. Tommy’s videos are great aren’t they? It is so much easier to learn how to do something on video than reading it, at least for me anyhow.
Congrats on getting your first blog post up.
Hi Heidi,
Many thanks for your kind words, and YES Tommys videos are great and so are the ones Matt Wolfe has been putting together at The Wordpress Classroom, its all really helped me.
all the best,
Guy.
11. August 2009 at 4:16 am
Hi Guy. love the Blog. and the header is real neat.
keep up the great work
Steve reh
Hi Steve,
Many thanks for the visit and the encouragement,
It’s not always easy to keep at it but with all your support it truly helps,
keep well,
Guy.
11. August 2009 at 3:33 pm
Hi Guy
One of Alex Jeffreys students here – I know how difficult it is setting up your first blog. It seems such a daunting task – but as someone told me on the forum, the more you get used to the Dashboard the easier it becomes. Eventually it all makes sense – well most of it anyway!!!
Each day you learn a little more and move closer to your goals.
Keep blogging
Barbara
Hey Barbara,
I don’t know about it all making sense but it sure is Fun,
many thanks for stopping by,
Guy.
12. August 2009 at 3:39 pm
Guy-
Looks good! Congrats on making this huge first step. Pretty soon, you’re going to be hooked on posting, and your blog is just going to flourish!
And I dig the surf analogy and the cool header! Ottman rocks!
Keep up the progress!
-Rich
Hi Rich,
you’re so right this blogging is addictive and I’m glad you like the surfing theme, this is my “other” niche and I am working on my new blog on http://www.surfersandskatersblog.com, not up yet but as they say watch this space!
Keep well and blogging!
Guy.