With blog platforms Movable Type and WordPress adding social-networking features to their software, it was only a matter of time before Google's Blogger did the same.
A post on the official Blogger blog earlier this week announced that users would soon be able to display their "followers"--other Blogger members who have subscribed to them.
The optional feature--along with a notification on blog owners' "dashboards" of how many people have subscribed to their blogs through Blogger--will be rolled out in the next few weeks. A new tab on the dashboard, called "Blogs I'm Following," lets Blogger users keep track of updates to the blogs on their subscription list.
The problem with these sorts of features is that they're inherently limited to readers whose "following" is directly tied to the Blogger software and its members, so it will reflect only a slice of readers. A follower widget (or gadget, as Google calls them) claiming 21 followers only refers to Blogger members, not to the overall number of people reading the blog, which could make the owners of smaller blogs get a bit image-conscious.
But with its Google ownership, Blogger is tying the new following feature into some of its other properties, like Google Reader and the forthcoming Google Friend Connect. The "Blogs I'm Following" tab, for example, can be imported into Google Reader.(Source: the social)
This is the official statement issued by Radiohead (Francis Lumen/MTV) to ABS-CBN and GMA7 moments ago:
Immediate Release
RADIOHEAD MEDIA SOLUTIONS, INC. THE NEW PROMOTER OF ERASERHEADS: THE REUNION
Radiohead Media Solutions, Inc. announces the acquisition of the concert rights to the much awaited one-night-only Eraserheads reunion this coming Saturday, 30 August 2008. The Reunion is to be slated at the Bonifacio Global City Open Field.
Tickets are priced at PHP 800 and 1300. For ticket reservation call TicketWorld at 891-9999 or log on to www.ticketworld.com.ph and www.radiohead.ph.
Can you believe that?! An email was sent to me saying the I was banned because of not having certain blog qualities they are looking. And for once I thought that entrecard was for everyone (bloggers). Here is the copy of the email sent to me.
And what does "Rule 6" says? Is says "Excessive ads: Blogs that contain excessive advertising, affiliate links, and those classified as splogs (spam blogs) will be removed." This is what I have to ask you my dear readers, Do you really think that this blog is a "splog"?
Well this is what I have to say to them, I don't mind removing me in their list. Why? Because the traffic that this blog acquires from them is very minimal, and a big percentage comes from search engines (organic traffic). And those clicks that come from entrecard is just blog traffic and maybe a very little number of them are blog readers not as to search engine traffic.
Lesson learned: Don't expect much on others to increase your traffic. It is you who will build up your own blog traffic from the contents you post on your blog.
I just got back home from the event night (I was there), when curiousity came in my head and searched if someone already posted any info about it. Then I saw Jehzeel Laurente has already a post of it and The Manila BLog Times. It was fast! This years' most influential bloggers with project organizer Ms Janette Toral. This is the official site of the the top ten emerging influential blogs of 2008. Heres the list of the winners: ( I won $100 in the raffle! Yesss!)
I would like to take this opportunity to blog promote my new [dot].com blog. Its www.jadimla.com, it discusses information about affiliate marketing and making money online. I hope you would support www.jadimla.com as much as you support Blog Tambayan. Thank You!
Top Affiliate Challenge is a TV show showcasing 12 Internet Marketers from around the world will be competing for a "Link In A Basket". This is a Real-Time TV show, so you can observe what they are currently doing. There are 3 competing teams namely Team Pepperjam, Team Toolbarn and Team XY7.com. And the Team Leaders are, for Pepperjam - Ken McArthur, for Toolbarn - Shoemoney and for Team XY7.com - its John Chow. Personally my vote goes to John Chow, because John is seemingly the top contender for the challenge. Some updates of the challenge - Lately Team Toolbarn gave up the challenge even before the challenge has started, team leader said "OK, let’s face it. John Chow and Team XY7.COM is too strong. They got this thing in the bag. I don’t even know why I should bother to try and beat them." But now they're up and going now in fact, they have a new offer now. Click here.
This is my of "Top 10 Emerging Influential Blog in 2008", I know many of you know who the man in the picture is but for those who doesn't, its the world's famous blogger John Chow. I will be nominating here ten of my favorite blogs, of course these blogs are the most influential and famous for me. I don't think that someone will nominate me because of the current status of my blog, it doesn't have that much traffic as to those whom I will be mentioning. But if think this blog is an influential one, nominate me here, and get a chance to win $100.
Here is my list:
*Joliber Mapiles - He's into many gigs in making money.
*Bloggista - A good blogging friend of mine.
*Julia Aquino - I wonder whats her secret?
*Bloggersunleashed - I'm amazed at him to criticize the A-List Blogs.
*Bloggernoob.com - I like the cute baby on his blog.
*marroxas2010.blogspot.com - I'm amazed at him on how he promote Mar Roxas.
*Batanggenyo.net - Being proud to be a Filipino, the evidence is in his domain name
*Kopongkopong.com - This is one of the blogs that I first encountered.
*Pacute.com - Coz his my schoolmate.
*Make Money Online w/ Gusher - His explanation are very simple.
As you may have know that a typhoon having an international name "Fengshen" or local name "Frank" struck the Philippines leaving people dead and a ferry sunk, some of our fellow bloggers living in the most devastated areas are also affected. On of them is Juler, he is seeking for your help by donating with whatever you can. Lets us be united in the times of crisis and help one another. The proceeds will be used to finance the renovations of the damage done by the landslide as well as reparation of the rooftop,which is damage was well. Thank you and God Bless you!!
I cam across this very interesting event, icalvyn.com & myexhost.com have a sponsorship program. It consists or your own dot.com and hosting, domain & content will fully own by you and you need to achieve the following:
Requirement:
1. You must update your blog at least twice a week.
2. Your must build traffic, maintain at least 100 unique visitor/days at the 6th month and achieve 200 unique visitor/days after 11th month from this sponsorship program (Adjustable depend on performance)
3. You must maintain a sponsor banner and link of sponsor on your blog
4. ~~~That All~~~
5. write a short story about this program on your current blog.
6. Worry to achieve target traffic? Easy like drink water if you follow icavlyn.com's tips.
For more details about the sponsorship program click here.
This is what Bloggista and Joliber Mapiles believes so they are planning to launch a new group. Because they believe that there is power in number, they are inviting a number of 10 people who wants to join this Core Group and will have discussion on Friday, 13th of June at a dinner hosted by Bloggista and Joliber. Time and venue will be communicated to those who are interested in joining.
Some details:
Why organizing a new group?
We need a group that encompasses bloggers from all walks of life. Everyone can be a member (even if you’re not a Filipino - as long as you’re willing to make some sponsorship on the group’s outreach activities - LOL). Seriously, doesn’t matter if you blog on Blogger or Wordpress, pro or newbie, blogging in English, Tagalog, or any other dialect - you are welcome as member. Membership will be divided into two categories:
* Locals for bloggers within Metro Manila and nearby areas who can regularly attend group activities and programs.
* Patrons for bloggers who are outside Metro Manila or outside the Philippines but still you want to participate on the group’s advocacies.
Even if you are already a member of another Blogger Group, you are most welcomed to join.
Here is my official list of blog that posted their opinions about the ZTE/NBN dead(scam/scandal). Some of them said there is a hole in Lozada's statement. Some of them are confused with whats going on with the government. Most of them said that they want the President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo or PGMA to resign in her position. And one of them posted that some scenes in the issue are a remake of Hollywood Movies and he named it as Bollywood Movies. For example the President GMA has a movie called "President Evil", and Jun Lozada and CHED Chairman Romulo Neri also has the movie title instead of Brokeback Mountain it is name Kickback Mountain, and many more. Adn to start off with the list, I will say that is it in a random order and I search them using Google
The Daily PCIJ
A Simple Life
League of Filipino Students
Pinoytux
Bicol Blog Community
Wordpress Philippines
Ellen Tordesillas
Pinoy Blog Machine (Beta)
My Blog
Ang Tambayan ni Paeng
Pedestrian Obeserver
ederic@cyberspace
TXTPower
Private Eye
Housewife@work
GMA Resign!!
Rising Sun
Ziliant
Bicol Today
Bury me in this Dress
Tech at Hand
La Ciudadista
PIPITBLOG
An OFW Living in Hong Kong
Rebolusyon2006
Postcard Headlines
An Investment Banker's Take on Life
The Black and White Movement
Blog@AWBHoldings.com
Blogs about: Joey De Venecia
Imbestigador's Blog
Rorigelicum
Look Up
maranan.us
algomez.net
Ang Panulatan ni Juan Dela Cruz
Hoy Pinoy!
GannsDeen
NextVDO
DailyNewsBlog
BLUEMUMBLE.com
Funkie Mommy
GIZTER
Global News Blog
Pinay's Life in America
AT Midfield
tonycruz.com
stuart-santiago
glitchline
Left Flank
Bullet Proof
Finance Manila
marikenya.com
PinoyBlogoSphere
Louie's Blog
RHYAN.net
Ricky Carandang Repoting
Yugatech.com
seocontest2008
Tales of a Shark
Biliran Blogs
BloggingZoom
World Cup Blog
ILOILO, Philippines
I Set No Corner
Blog-City
Planet NAGA
Ducky Paredes
Balikbayan Box
MarcVill
RG Cruz
Bumpzee
ManilaBlogTimes
UsedAirplaneOnline
filipino.net
On the news of 24 Oras (a primetime TV news report in the Philippines) said that more and more blogs are taking part about the issue. The video below shows the report.
For the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TV
This video is from www.gmanews.tv
I read this post from Pinoy Blogero that this entrecard is benefecial to your blog. Why? Because it will boost your traffic and also others. So it is good for all bloggers.
This is the post I read from Pinoy Blogero.
"Over the past few weeks I have been receiving some questions about Entrecard from fellow pinoy bloggers. A lot of them are actually skeptical over the new blogging phenomenon that has been sweeping the blogosphere. Some were concerned on whether Entrecard is effective in getting lots of traffic while others wanted to know if the service is really free.
To save myself from answering the same questions over and over again, I have made a mini-FAQ introducing the basic concept of Entrecard along with the answers to the questions that Pinoy bloggers have.
Hope this helps!
What is Entrecard?
Entrecard is a free advertising exchange network where bloggers can advertise on any blog found in the network for free. It is one of those blogging phenomenon that is quickly sweeping the blogosphere nowadays."
As a testimonial, it already helped my traffic increase. So try it on your own and don't forget to drop card here...