Why I Switched From Google Blogger to WordPress

I created my first and most epic blog in 2007 – widgetsforfree.blogspot.com. Well at least I thought it was “epic” at the time. The website was hosted on the google blogger platform for seven long years. Just like anyone else I was afraid that I’d lose google search traffic if I migrated to another web platform.

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Facebook Popup (Like Box Widget) For Your Website

Here’s a fantastic way to increase facebook likes for your blog or website.  Add this enticing widget to your website and a facebook like box will pop up with the lightbox effect when a user visits your page.  The facebook widget will show up on your page about 10 seconds after the page loads (but can be customized).  This is a surefire way to dramatically increase your likes.

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5 Tumblr Widgets For a Great Blog

Tumblr is a free and professional blog platform which allows for customization and additions with widgets.  Widgets are a great way to enhance your Tumblr blog with something useful or fun. Why not engage your readers with some social media tools or a few of your favorite Flickr pics?

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Best Web Hosting Plans for Blogs

Hosting a blog on your own custom domain is essential and it’s important to find a reliable and affordable web host.  Having the right web host that you can trust is key for any website or blog.  So I’ve come up with an updated list of the best web hosts for blogs.  Please feel free to ask any questions because I am happy to help!

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