Networking Home Computers

Increasing Productivity With the Whole Family

Have you ever thought about networking your computers at home? If you have a small collection of computers around the house (and a small collection of computer users), you can connect each one of those computers to one another and share data, software, and hardware including a single Internet connection. There are many creative uses for home networking, however it's an ideal situation when upgrading each computer to the same capability is financially out of the question. On a home network, each computer has access to the equipment of the better machine in the group as if that equipment were their own. 

Connecting computers with either an Ethernet cable or a  Wireless connection  can create a home network. The easiest and cheapest method uses an Ethernet connection, which requires a series of network cards, a cable for each computer, and a router. The network card is similar to the old modems we used in the past to connect to the Internet, however in a home network, it's used to communicate with every computer that's connected to it. 

You'll want to first, select the computers that will connect to each other and then install the network cards inside each of them. Then you'll connect a cable to each computer that will communicate with the server. These cables won't connect to the server directly. Instead, they'll connect to the router. To enable Internet access for each computer, this router will need to connect with a modem of the host machine. 

Once the hardware is set up correctly (you'll need to read the instruction manual of your equipment for details), you can then setup the network from Windows on each machine. Within Windows, you can set up a home network similar to the way that you set up an Internet connection. Only this time, you'll set up a LAN (Local Area Network) connection. 

Windows should walk you through setting up a LAN after starting the computer and once complete, you can begin to connect one of your machines to the network. You can do this through Internet Explorer by typing in the address and password required to access the router (the address and password required to access the router will be in the router manual). 

Connected to the network, each computer can send files back and forth, open programs on a remote computer, play the sound files and videos located on another computer, and share a single Internet account to browse the web, download files, or chat with someone in an entirely different country.  If a single printer is available on only one computer in the network, every connected PC can send documents to it and print them out. Kids will enjoy the ability to play multi-player games and adults will enjoy the ability to blast a single message to everyone at once or maintain a group schedule.

Since we're describing a home network that will connect to the Internet, you're strongly advised to install a protective firewall program to thwart Internet viruses, worms, or other damaging spyware code. Firewalls prevent - but they don't repair. Only anti-virus and anti-spyware programs can reverse damage. So you should install a firewall on the computer that grants access to the computer, and then install an anti-virus and anti-spyware program on each of the remaining computers in the network.

If you have files that shouldn't be shared (bank statements, credit card information, etc.), you can restrict their access in one of several ways. You can put them in a new folder and then remove the "read" permissions for that folder. Or you can specify who can (and who cannot) access specific files with a password from within Windows Control Panel.

By Zulkronz

What's That File?

An Introduction to File Extensions

In an effort to be "user-friendly," Windows (and perhaps some other operating systems) hides the most important part of a file name from new computer users: the extension. Okay - we're assuming that the reasoning behind hiding extensions is a "user-friendly" one because we just can't come up with any other reason for hiding them. No harm could ever come from seeing an extension, but plenty could be learned from it. Fortunately you have this article to guide you through some of the most common extensions that you'll run into.

But before you can see file extensions, you need to turn them on. From Windows Explorer, click on the "Tools" menu, and select "File Options." Click the "View" tab and then uncheck the box next to "Hide file extensions for known file types." Click "OK" and you'll notice that the files in Windows Explorer show a dot and group of three letters after their names. That dot and group of three letters is known as an "extension," and the extension explains what kind of file it is.

A file could be a plain text file, an image, a sound, a video, or program. But without seeing the extension, you wouldn't know it unless you double-clicked on it. The following list defines some of the most common extensions that you'll find on your computer. 

.au - This extension indicates a sound file. Most sound players will load up and play this kind of file.

.art - This extension indicates an image file that was compressed with AOL (America Online) technology. Both Internet Explorer and the AOL service software can display this kind of file, however if you don't have AOL installed on your system, Internet Explorer will display it. 

.avi - This extension indicates a video file playable by most multimedia viewers including Microsoft's Media Player.

.bmp - This extension indicates another image file that might have originated from Windows Paint program. 

.dll - This extension indicates a Dynamic Link Library which may contain additional programming code for software. Many different programs often share Dynamic Link Libraries and you'll find a bunch of them in the Windows/System directory (but don't ever delete them)!

.exe - This extension indicates a program or an application like Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer, or Outlook Express. Use extreme caution when downloading .exe files from the Internet since malicious programmers like to hide viruses in these types of files. 

.gif - This extension indicates another image file and it stands for "Graphics Interchange Format." .Gif files are often smaller than .bmp files (described earlier) and they're commonly found on Internet web pages.

.jpg - This extension indicates yet another image file and it stands for "Joint Photographers Experts Group." Like the .gif file, it's commonly found on Internet web pages, however it's much smaller than both the .gif image and the .bmp image.

.mid - This extension indicates a sound file created with a Musical Instrument Digital Interface. Windows Media Player will open and run these files, however they don't sound like normal .wav or .mp3 files (described later). .Mid files are designed to product synthetic sounds using a computer's sound card.

.mp3 - This extension indicates a sound file that authentically reproduces voice and/or music. Windows Media Player will open and run this kind of file.

.scr  - This extension indicates a screen saver file.

.sit - This extension indicates a Macintosh archive StuffIt file. They will not open on a Windows system without a special utility. 

.ttf  - This extension indicates a font especially designed for use on a Windows system. It stands for "True Type Font."

.txt - This extension indicates a plain text file that can be opened with Notepad.

.wav  - This extension indicates a sound file that like the .mp3 file, can be opened with Windows Media Player or Windows Sound Recorder. .Wav files are much larger than .mp3 files.

.zip - This extension indicates a Windows archive WinZip file. They will not open on a Macintosh system without a special utility.

By Zulkronz

Computer Help

Computer Help

Where and How to Get It

Well there’s no denying it – No matter how new or how well maintained our computers are, we all encounter computer problems sooner or later. The good news is that we don’t have to face them alone. There are a ton of resources available to walk us through computer issues but it may take a little knowledge in knowing how to access them. This article will show you how.

1.    Remember help files. It’s funny, but people seem to forget that every computer and every program installed on a computer comes with its own help file. Even the operating system of a computer has a help file and it really should be the first place to look for answers. Help files are designed not only to guide the usage of a computer, they’re  also designed to solve problems. Inside a help file, look for a section called, “Troubleshooting” (or something similar) when you need to resolve an issue. This section is reserved for solving problems specific to the software or hardware that you’re using.

2.    Product websites. If you’re having a problem with a piece of software or with a hardware part, try the website of that software’s or hardware’s manufacturer. Most (if not all) manufacturer’s reserve a portion of cyberspace and dedicate it to support the products that they build. Microsoft’s help desk is good example.

3.    Fan sites. Fan sites probably isn’t a good name for this resource, but you can find websites that are dedicated toward supporting the users of a particular software program or piece of hardware. We’ve called them “fan sites” because the maintainers of these sites have no affiliation with the manufacturers that they support! Call them what you will, but their free help is immeasurable and without it, we wouldn’t have some of the wonderful workarounds and unique problem solving techniques that we have today.

4.    Usenet newsgroups. Another underused resource on the Internet, Usenet newsgroups have hundreds of discussion groups dedicated to some of the most popular computer systems, operating systems, hardware manufacturers, and individual software programs. Sometimes, the representatives of these companies participate, but most of the time, the support in this group is user to user, which is just as valid because you’re 

working with a team of experienced people.

5.    Support Lines. Another source for help that we shouldn’t forget are the support systems of various manufacturers. You can reach these systems by calling the phone number associated with the product that you’re having trouble with. Calls may be free (1-800 or 1-877 number), or they may cost a small fee (1-900).

6.    PC support groups or user groups are another option for help. These are groups that meet in libraries, computer stores, or other local areas and they discuss all sorts of issues related with a particular product. Even if you aren’t experiencing a computer or software problem, user groups are fun to participate in and they can help you network into other interests such as job or teaching opportunities.

7.    Surprisingly, you may even get a helping hand from the salespersons at your local computer store. We don’t recommend that you make this your first pit stop when you experience a problem, but we don’t recommend that you rule this option out altogether either. Computer salespersons are hired for a reason – and that’s their knowledge. Often, these kind folks can help you resolve an issue over the phone and prevent you form having to buy a costly solution.

As you can see, help is easy to find - You’ve just got to know where to look for it. Most of the contacts within these resources are extremely friendly and willing to take the time to walk you through a problem at little to no cost. From online discussion groups to the files on your own computer, help is often just a click away.

By Zulkronz

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Top 8 Tips Make your laptop/notebook running faster….

Top 10 Tips Make your laptop/notebook running faster….


Here are a few simple tips that you can use to make your laptop run faster, and last longer:

1. Defragment your laptop on a regular basis – at least once a week. Your computer breaks all of your files up into many pieces, and scatters them throughout your hard drive. What defragmenting does is take all these mixed and scattered pieces, and re-organizes them neatly into a space where they can be easily accessed more quickly.

2. Cleaning your Registry is a must. One of the most important parts of Windows is the registry. Fatal errors to your laptop can occur from disfiguration or corruption of this section. The most common cause of registry problems is buggy software installation. Keep your registry clean and consider getting and running a registry cleaner from time to time. There are many of these programs available online, and some of them are even free Unclutter your hard drive of unnecessary programs and files such as entertainment, games, music, pictures, etc. If you allow them to add up, these files can clog the hard drive and slow it down. If your hard drive is too full, it can also cause problems with your computer’s RAM and processing capability. This can lead to significant slow-downs and frequent Get good virus protection. You need to run a good anti-virus program and spyware/adware program at least once a week, if not more. Many people do this every day at start-up. Most of these programs are able to run automatically on their own schedule without your assistance, which can save you a lot of time

3. Empty the recycle bin regularly. It doesn’t do you a lot of good to delete all that unnecessary junk if it’s just going to sit in your Recycle Bin. No one likes taking out the trash but it needs to be done!

4. Erase temporary Internet Files. This cannot be stressed or emphasized enough. Every time you go to a site on the web or open a file, a temporary copy is made and kept in your hard drive. They may be called "temporary" but they’re there for a long time. The more you have on your system, the more they’re going to slow down your laptop. Whether you’re running Firefox, Chrome or Internet Explorer, find out how to clear your browser’s cache, and do it regularly

5. Get rid of unnecessary startup programs. Many programs want to start running as soon as you boot up your computer. Although these programs may not always be visible on your desktop, they’re still running in the background and sucking up your valuable RAM. This can significantly slow down the laptop as time goes by. Find out how to modify your "msconfig", and manually remove these programs from launching on startup. You won’t be removing them from your computer, just preventing them from running every time you start up your computer

6. Keep your laptop running cool. Avoid keeping your laptop directly on a soft surface such as your bed or couch. It needs to be able to breather freely and allow air to circulate. Otherwise, your processor might overheat, causing slow-downs, crashes and even physical damage to components.

7. Uninstall unused programs. Any programs that are not being used are just taking up space on your hard drive. Please note that deleting a program folder is not the same as uninstalling. Make sure to properly remove programs using the Uninstall function in your Control Panel. Otherwise, you could just end up creating more problems

8. Upgrade your RAM if necessary. If you have a tendency of having many large programs all opened at once, you may not have enough RAM on your system. Look into purchasing some new RAM. Prices are very reasonable, and it’s a cost-effective way to increase the speed and efficiency of your laptop.

If you follow the advice listed in this article, you can possibly get an extra 2 or 3 years of life from your laptop before you’ll need to replace it.

But remember… before doing any kind of work on your system, it’s vital that you create a backup copy of all your most important data. This way, you’ll be prepared in the unlikely event that something goes wrong.


By Zulkronz
1 october 2011

Windows XP Startup & Shutdown Errors

Keep Windows Running Smoothly

Windows XP, Microsoft’s flagship operating system, is widely recognized as the company’s most reliable consumer OS yet. With WinXP, Microsoft eliminated the Windows 9x architecture from its consumer OSes and adopted the technology core of its Windows NT and Windows 2000 corporate OSes. This strategy considerably beefed up reliability and virtually eliminated the constant crashes that plagued products such as Windows 98/Me.

Windows users hailed the dawn of a new era of reliable, crash-free Windows computing. But in spite of the significant improvement to Windows reliability, WinXP is not crash-proof. After all, we are talking about a program packing millions of lines of code that must work in a virtually unlimited variety of computer configurations. And we haven’t even mentioned the wide variety of computer user skills, from raw rookies who can barely turn on their PCs to accomplished experts who love to tinker with everything in their computers.

WinXP is much improved, but it does crash from time to time. And sometimes crashes occur at the worst possible times. Startup and shutdown crashes are probably the most frustrating for Windows users. Startup crashes are especially vexing because you can’t even get your system going long enough to diagnose and solve the problem. Shutdown crashes are frustrating also: Just when you think you can push away from the computer and go on with your life, a mysterious crash throws a monkey wrench into your plans. A 15-minute check-your-email-and-log-off session suddenly turns into a five-hour troubleshooting ordeal.

When crashes occur, WinXP usually presents you with a message attempting to describe the error and, in some cases, telling you what you can do to fix it. The only problem is, for those of us who aren’t programmers or Windows experts, most error messages are virtually incomprehensible. Instead of making things clearer, cryptic error messages only muddy the waters. Seeing “Non-system disk or disk error” at startup sounds pretty serious, right? In the next few pages, we're going to cut through WinXP's gobbledygook and take a closer look at some common WinXP startup and shutdown errors.

STARTUP ERRORS
Error Message: “Non-System disk or
disk error . . . Replace and strike a key
when ready.”

Translation: This simply means that WinXP is attempting to boot from a disk (be it a floppy diskette or one of your hard disks) that doesn’t contain the system files WinXP needs to start. WinXP needs access to certain bits of information when it starts up. Your hard drive’s boot sector, a specific location on the disk, contains the startup files WinXP needs to continue the boot process. If WinXP can’t find those files, the boot process stops cold.

Solution: This one is either a simple mistake or a catastrophe. First, check to see if you have a floppy diskette in your drive. Nine times out of 10, this error is caused when you leave a floppy in the disk drive, turn off the computer, and then turn it on again without taking the diskette out of the drive. If the floppy is not a system disk with the required boot files, WinXP won’t launch. Check the floppy drive, and if there is a diskette in it, remove it and press any key on your keyboard. Windows should now start up normally.

If a forgotten floppy disk is not the cause, then you’ve got a much bigger problem on your hands. Somehow, your hard drive’s boot sector has been damaged or erased. This is typically caused by either a boot-sector virus or a hard drive failure. Most antivirus programs let you create a rescue disk designed specifically for those times when a virus renders your computer unbootable. If you created a rescue diskette, insert it into your floppy drive, restart the computer, and follow the antivirus software’s instructions to clean the boot-sector infection and restore your computer.

If you don’t have a rescue diskette, go to a friend or co-worker who has one and either use his or use his antivirus software to create one, even if you use different antivirus programs. Right now, your main focus should be on disinfecting and booting your computer.

Web Design for Amature

Starting with a Plan

In This Chapter

Determining the site’s purpose
Building a site image
Determining site content
Diagnosing the site’s dynamic requirements
Defining ways to attract visitors


At the start of any Web site project, you — and your client, if you’re designing for someone else — should probably sit down and mull over or discuss your ideas about the final product. If those ideas are vague, you need to flesh them out, and if they’re specific, you need to keep themorganized and understand the purpose behind them. In other words, you need a plan.

To get the project off to a good start and ensure that each of your ideas and issues get the consideration they deserve, begin by pinpointing the purpose for building the Web site. The purpose is like an arrow that points you in the right direction. Some people build Web sites to sell a product or service. Others create sites to share ideas and information. One might also create a site to promote a good cause, educate the public, or simply have a place for family and friends across the country — or across the planet — to visit and catch up with one another. Because the answer to “Why build a site?” is largely determined by the specific needs of the Web site, this chapter includes a handful of brainstorming exercises that you can use as a guide to discovering why you are building any particular site. By defining the site’s purpose, you develop a foundation for the rest of the site-planning process. By the end of this chapter, you should have all the tools you need to establish a plan for building almost any Web site.

Understanding the Different Phases of a Web Project
Before you begin any Web site, you must first have a good understanding of
the project as a whole, as well as all the different steps or phases that you
will move through during the Web-development process.
Most Web site projects have a logical flow of development, a type of evolution
with distinct phases that, when followed, can streamline the entire
design process. Here’s the general order in which most Web site projects
evolve:
1. Planning phase: Define the goals and purpose of the site, construct a
site identity, determine what content should go on the site, diagnose
dynamic site requirements, if any, and figure out ways to attract visitors
to the site after it gets published on the Web.
2. Contract phase: Draft and submit a proposal to the client for the project
that outlines the scope of the work in written form so that both the
designer and client have a clear understanding of the expectations and
outcome of the project, as well as financial agreements, time frame, and
deliverables. Upon approval, the proposal gets converted into an official
contract that both parties sign, and a deposit is paid to the
designer to begin work.
3. Design phase: Characterize a target audience; construct an identity for
the ideal site visitor; gather information about the target audience’s
computer usage; determine the benefits to visitors; make decisions
about layout, color, organization, and content; and finally mock up a
design and present it to the client for approval.
4. Building phase: Convert a mock-up into HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in a
WYSIWYG Web editor such as Adobe Dreamweaver; organize content in
visually pleasing ways; create and optimize Web graphics; add dynamic
capabilities to the pages with JavaScript and other programming languages
when warranted; and ensure that all the pages on the site look
good and function well in a variety of browsers on both the Mac and PC
as the pages are being built.
5. Testing phase: Test the design on a testing server in the most popular
browsers and browser versions on Mac, PC, and Linux platforms in the
most popular operating systems (Windows XP, Vista, Mac OS X, and so
on) at a variety of monitor resolutions; validate the code; check for
spelling errors; fix coding errors; and otherwise ensure that each visitor
can navigate through the site with no technical problems.
6. Site launch: Secure a domain and hosting plan, upload the site’s files
to a host server, retest the site, and be ready to maintain the site
post launch.

7. Postlaunch site maintenance: Ensure that the site’s content stays relevant
and up to date by adding new and editing existing content, as well
as making improvements and other enhancements to the site.
Determining the Site’s Purpose
Before you begin any new Web project, it would greatly behoove you to first
develop a plan. With a plan, you will know in advance what you’re going to
do and the order in which everything needs to be done. Furthermore, when
designing sites for others, a plan can help keep both you and your client on
the right track.
If you’ve never created a Web site plan before and aren’t sure where to
begin, the very first thing you should do — before you even start to think of
designing the site — is to determine the ultimate purpose of the site. To do
that, start by asking yourself a few simple questions and jotting down the
answers:
Why are you building this site?
Will the site be professional, fun, silly, or informative?
Will the site sell products, services, information, ideas, or some combination
of these things?
If you think of any other questions that can help you determine the site’s
purpose, add those to the list. When finished, continue reading.
Checking out the competition
In the boom of the Internet revolution in the late 1990s, every big company
with a brick-and-mortar store learned that having a Web site would instantly
make its products and services available to millions of site visitors each day.
New Web sites sprouted up daily as more and more people purchased computers,
learned how to use them, and began searching, finding, and buying
the products and services they needed online.
As the Internet continued growing in popularity, so did the idea that selling
products and services exclusively online was a viable form of running a
business, mainly because it entirely negates the need for costly store overhead,
which in turn can increase profits.
Today, most businesses have their own Web site, or are in the process of
creating one, or are in desperate need (but may not know it!) of having their
current site redesigned and improved upon. People create Web sites to promote
business services; sell products; share information; provide free
resources; offer contests, coupons, tips, and advice; and more.

The bottom line here is that in this age of the Internet, anyone who owns a
business, wants to stay competitive, and wants to be taken seriously by
Web-savvy consumers needs to have a Web site. If you agree with this premise,
you have to know what the competition is doing right now, both online
and off.
Take a look at your competitors and make notes about what they’re doing.
What are they doing that works, and what are they doing that doesn’t? Pay
attention to color, graphics, format, layout, content, and the tone of the
writing. This information can help you determine the type of content to go
on your site and understand how to deliver it.
Gathering information
In your career as a Web designer, oftentimes your client will rely on you to
assist with determining the site’s purpose. If you or your Web client hasn’t
discussed this issue yet, read through the following questions and take
careful note of your client’s answers:
Will the site showcase biographies, histories, and other informational
data? Some Web sites like to show a listing of employees and board
members, biographies, historical timelines, and general information
about the company and its key players.
Will the site market services? A company, group, or sole proprietor
(such as a nonprofit arts organization, a law firm, or a marketing consultant)
might want an informational or brochureware Web site to help
spread the word about its services. How many services will be offered?
Will pricing information be made available online too?
Will this site provide in-depth information about a particular topic?
The function of a political news blog or nonprofit organization is to
share ideas and information with the public. For example, a lawn mower
company might want to offer lawn-care advice in addition to selling
mowers.
Will the site be someone’s personal Web site? Personal Web sites are
just for family, friends, and schoolmates. It could be a digital family
photo album, a blog, or an outlet for personal expression.
Will the site be someone’s professional portfolio? Professionals use
portfolios to generate new business and showcase their talents. People
who use portfolios include artists, illustrators, designers, writers,
singers, photographers, musicians, poets, and academics.
Will the site sell any products, and if so, what kinds? If the site will
sell lots of products, find out how many product categories are needed
and whether the products will be sold wholesale, retail, or both. Will
the products be sold online or through an outside distributor?

PROBLOGGING: MAKING MONEY FROM BLOGS

PROBLOGGING: MAKING MONEY FROM BLOGS


A weblog (or simply blog) is a website that 'publishes' or features articles (which are called 'blog posts', 'posts', or 'entries'), written by an individual or a group that make use of any or a combination of the following:

· Straight texts
· Photographs or images (photoblog)
· Video (videoblog)
· Audio files (audioblog)
· Hyperlinks

Usually presented and arranged in reverse chronological order, blogs are essentially used for the following purposes:

· Online journal or a web diary
· Content managament system
· Online publishing platform

A typical blog has the following components:

· Post date -the date and time of the blog entry

· Category - the category that the blog belongs to

· Title - the title of the blog

· Main body - the main content of the blog

· RSS and trackback - links the blog back from other sites

· Comments - commentaries that are added by readers

· Permalinks - the URL of the full article

· Other optional items - calendar, archives, blogrolls, and add-ons or plug-ins

A blog can also have a footer, usually found at the bottom of the blog, that shows the post date, the author, the category, and the 'stats' (the nubmer of comments or trackbacks).

There are numerous types of blogs. Some of them are the following:

1. Political blog - on news, politics, activism, and other issue based blogs (such as campaigning).

2. Personal blog - also known as online diary that may include an individual's day-to-day experience, complaints, poems, and illicit thoughts, and communications between friends.

3. Topical blog - with focus either on a particular niche (function or position) that is usually technical in nature or a local information.

4. Health blog - on specific health issues. Medical blog is a major category of health blog that features medical news from health care professionals and/or actual patient cases.

5. Literary blog - also known as litblog.

6. Travel blog - with focus on a traveler's stories on a particular journey.

7. Research blog - on academic issues such as research notes.

8. Legal blog - on law (technical areas) and legal affairs; also known as 'blawgs'.

9. Media blog - focus on falsehoods or inconsistencies in mass media; usually exclusive for a newspaper or a television network.

10. Religious blog - on religious topics

11. Educational blog - on educational applications, usually written by students and teachers.

12. Collaborative or collective blog - a specific topic written by a group of people.

13. Directory blog - contains a collection of numerous web sites.

14. Business blog - used by entrepreneurs and corporate employees to promote their businesses or talk about their work.

15. Personification blog - focus on non-human being or objects (such as dogs).

16. Spam blogs - used for promoting affiliated websites; also known as 'splogs'.

Blogging is typically done on a regular (almost daily) basis. The term "blogging" refers to the act of authoring, maintaining, or adding an article to an existing blog, while the term "blogger" refers to a person or a group who keeps a blog.

Today, more than 3 million blogs can be found in the Internet. This figure is continuously growing, as the availability of various blog software, tools, and other applications make it easier for just about anyone to update or maintain the blog (even those with little or no technical background). Because of this trend, bloggers can now be categorized into 4 main types:

· Personal bloggers - people who focus on a diary or on any topic that an individual feels strongly about.

· Business bloggers - people who focus on promoting products and services.

· Organizational bloggers - people who focus on internal or external communication in an organization or a community.

· Professional bloggers - people who are hired or paid to do blogging.

Problogging (professional blogging) refers to blogging for a profit. Probloggers (professional bloggers) are people who make money from blogging (as an individual blog publisher or a hired blogger).

Below are just some of the many money-making opportunities for probloggers:

· Advertising programs
· RSS advertising
· Sponsorship
· Affiliate Programs
· Digital assets
· Blog network writing gigs
· Business blog writing gigs
· Non blogging writing gigs
· Donations
· Flipping blogs
· Merchandising
· Consulting and speaking

The following are a few things that you need to consider if you want to be successful in problogging:

1. Be patient. Problogging requires a lot of time and effort, not to mention a long-term vision.

2. Know your audience. Targeting a specific audience or group is a key to building a readership.

3. Be an 'expert'. Focus on a specific niche topic and strive to be the "go-to" blogger on that topic.

4. Diversify. Experiment with various add and affiliate programs that enable you to make money online (aside from blogging).

5. Do not bore your readers. Focus on the layout. White spaces, line spacings, and bigger fonts make a blog welcoming to read.

Certainly, it is possible to earn money from blogs. One just needs to take risks, the passion, and the right attitude in order to be a successful problogger.