Posts Categorized: Blog Tips
FDIC is a Success for this Guy!
I went into the class with the thought that if I can learn what the attendees want/need to know I will be better suited for teaching the class in the future. I found that while I spoke about the basics of the utilization of social media, some of the questions were for the more advanced. That is ok....however, in reviewing the evaluations on the class I found that some thought it was too basic and others thought it was not basic enough. Hopefully the majority found it useful!
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Getting your Blog To Work For You, Making the Most of it, Creating a Network, and Gaining Readers
These tips can be useful for any bloggers, although some of the tips might be catered to the crowd on the FireEMSBlogs.com network. I have been blogging in some form or another for the past 6 years. I have not learned it all, and I realize that best practices can be altered, discovered, or modified daily.
I will follow up with many more "blog tips" in the future. This is a beginner "blog tip" to get new bloggers rolling and some extra tips for others who are looking for that extra boost.
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Blog Tip – Monetizing your Fire/EMS Blog Part II
There are many ways of making money on your blog. I have detailed several below. You should note that there are plenty of other sources of making money on your blog other than listed here. These are the ones that I have found to be worth the time. Feel free to let me know in the comments of ways you make money and share with everyone!
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Blog Tip – Monetizing your Fire/EMS Blog Part I
Some people are very finicky about making money, posting ads, and asking for donations on their blogs. Some love it and others hate it. I am referring to the actual bloggers here, the readers are another thing. Whether you decide to monetize your blog is an important decision and one that should not be made without proper research on best practices. That is where I come in. I hope to help you along in making the best of your blog and doing it right if/when you decide to monetize it.
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Blog Tip – Tagging Youtube Videos
Actually, this is about tagging any videos. Having Youtube in the title is more of a SEO bonus!
Here is a pet peeve of mine...coming across a video accidentally that is named "video S-84394". No information, no tags, 14 views but it is a great video t…
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Blog Tip – When the Honeymoon is Over
You just started a brand new blog and you have been writing quality posts for a couple of weeks. Suddenly you realize that you cannot think of anything to write about. Don't panic.
Blogging can take a lot of time to perfect. Finding stuff to write abo…
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Blog Tip – A Measure of Success
When it comes to blogs, it is kinda hard to measure success. I have been surprised by the perceived success of The Fire Critic Blog, but I am partial to the experience.
How exactly to you measure success of a blog? Here is a list of potential criteria:
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Are any of You Guys Overwhelmed?
First of all, I apologize for using the term "guys". That is what I learned growing up in Ohio. "Guys", or "You Guys" is the same with "Y'ALL" where I live currently. I think I was called out on a post actually. Read the post here, then check the comment…
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Eyes on the Blog World
Think of this as a view of the blog world according to the Fire Critic. Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, it is my version of the FireGeezer's Around The Fire Web...only different. Deal with it! This will probably be a normal column with an intermittent schedule. Don't …
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"A lot of Guys Think This Won't Happen To Them"
The quote "A lot of Guys Think This Won't Happen To Them" was made by Houston Captain Abbt. Captain Abbt was trapped in a high rise fire for over 18 minutes after calling MAYDAY while attempting rescue of trapped victims.
I know that many of my readers …
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Blog Tip – Why Fire/EMS Bloggers Should Sign up for Twitter
In today's blog tip, I would like to explain why Fire/EMS Bloggers should at least sign up for Twitter.
First of all, you can read other posts where I discuss twitter or tag twitter here.
So here it goes...
You should sign up for twitter so that some…
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What Starts with F and Ends with Uck? Hilarious!
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah....I know what you are thinking....well I have to add this little disclaimer: warning language.
But this is hilarious!!!
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Caveat Lectores – Your Law Answers
Jeff Carnes runs a blog titled "Caveat Lectores". His blog states: "Caveat Lectores is the name of an opinion letter published by Lectores Labor Consulting and me when my mood motivates me to type out a Rant. My rants allow my blood pressure to subside."…
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I Would Have Soaked These Punks
Can anyone tell me what department this is? I think it is Toronto. I would love to contact them to tell them about this video.
All I can say is that these kids would have gotten soaked. I would have used that time waiting for water to put a solid tip no…
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Video – Pipes and Drums at the IAFF Fallen Firefighter Memorial
Check out these videos of Pipes and Drums at the 2009 IAFF Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The event was held yesterday. Man do I love the Pipes and Drums. Enjoy...
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9/11 Naudet Film in its entirety online
The 9/11 film by Jules and Gideon Naudet is available on Liveleak in its entirety. If you would like some more information on the movie and what the Naudet brothers were doing when they ended up filming one of only three shots of the first plane hitting …
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Saturday Hotshot – Explosive Car Fire
This weeks Saturday Hotshot is courtesy of a STATter911 who found it on LiveLeak. Supposedly from Sao Paulo, Brazil. Watch how close the guy is walking near it when it explodes.
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A little Experiment of Twitter Users with Blogs
This is kind of a random post. I posted a question on my twitter account @FireCritic asking about how many had blogs. I know of some, but I cannot keep track of all of them.
Think of this as a little experiment. I simply posted on twitter that I was loo…
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Blog Owners – Do you Monetize your Blog?
Here is a question for bloggers everywhere (not just fire/EMS blog). Do you monetize your blog? If so, what do you use?
I am working on a post for the near future that will explain some of the best ways for Fire/EMS Service blogs to monetize their blogs…
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My LA County LODD Memorial Shirt has Arrived
I have posted on memorial/tribute shirts in the past many times. I really enjoy showing my pride for our Fallen Brothers through the purchase and wearing of these shirts. Just last night when I got it in the mail, I spoke with some of my neighbors about …
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New links added to the Links Page
I have added some new links to the link page you can check it out here.
I have many more to add, but the quickest way to be added to the list is to contact me directly. Either by way of my contact page "contact us" on the menu bar or email me at firecri…
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A Thank You From the Fire Critic
Hey Readers...
I just wanted to take a minute to thank all of you for a great start to this new up and coming blog. This blog is something I have wanted to do for around 5 years and wish I had started it when I first thought about doing it. I didn't and…
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Knowing the rules within your dept. for social media
Firefighters and Medics have found that social media can be a lot of fun. However, you have to follow the rules. Both the rules of the social media and that of your department apply. In this situation it is better to ensure you are within your department…
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Survivor Competitor a Strategist or an Imposter
The newest installment of Survivor in Samoa will be starting on September 17th. CBS is already showing video on youtube of one of their contestants. Apparently Russell Hantz has told people on the show that he is a firefighter in New Orleans.
The youtube…
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Facebook Page Created for The Fire Critic
Ok, I admit that I goofed. Here I spout out social media and marketing tips and tools and I didn't even get it right.
I learned a long time ago that it is ok to admit you are wrong.
I have corrected my mistake in making a Facebook page instead of the F…
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