http://outdoorsblogger.com The Outdoor Blog Network Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:25:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Bloggers can now offer email subscriptions and monitor RSS feed stats through FeedBurner.  Details on setting up subscriptions for member blogs can be found on the support forums . Visitors can now subscribe to a site wide feed, by RSS or via daily email alert.  Just go to the New Posts ... http://outdoorsblogger.com/blog/2007/11/15/email-subscriptions-rss-feed-stats-through-feedburner/ You might have noticed a ratings widget below posts on some of the blogs. We've been picked to test Outbrain's blog rating system in the Wordpress Multi-user enviorment. This is exciting because all the ratings are networked across blogs and blogging platforms, from blogger.com to self hosted wordpress blogs all ... http://outdoorsblogger.com/blog/2007/11/07/outdoorsblogger-has-been-outbrained/ A heads up to the community, the Google Adsense ads program is fully functional so bloggers can now place their own Adsense ads on their blogs. Hopefully it will be worth some beer & gear money. Here's the tutorial, and post any problems encountered to the forum. TO ... http://outdoorsblogger.com/blog/2007/11/01/weve-gone-pro/ Normally we don't promote anything on the main ODB.com blog, but this once it appears that a good cause and mutual benefit shall override.  Let me introduce The Outdoor Bloggers Summit, an organization of outdoors writers across the web promoting conservation, outdoors sports, and even an annual meeting for ... http://outdoorsblogger.com/blog/2007/10/29/support-the-outdoors-blogger-summit/ OutdoorsBlogger is proud to be featured over at Blog Network Watch.  BNW is the biggest, baddest industry blog for blog networks & blog hosting, and getting mention on such a site will prove invaluable as our community grows. http://outdoorsblogger.com/blog/2007/10/09/were-being-watched/ Outdoors Bloggers can now install Blog Catalog Widgets in their sidebars, with their own B.C. account of course.  After signing up for Blog Catalog (highly encouraged), activate the plugin, and drag the widget into the sidebar & click on the little options tab on the Blog Catalog widget.  Follow the ... http://outdoorsblogger.com/blog/2007/10/08/blog-catalog-widgets-for-everyone/ Monday, Oct. 15 is the international blog action day for the enviorment. Seems like something we can get involved with around here.  The idea is to cover up the blogosphere with enviormental causes on this day, and you can read the details here. http://outdoorsblogger.com/blog/2007/10/08/blog-action-day-for-the-enviorment/ We've finally gone "live" with two new features here on OutdoorsBlogger: Support Forums - a place to ask about promoting your blog, working with the post editor, plugins, widgets, and anything else that will help make your blog a success! ODB's Big Post Map - Now OutdoorsBloggers can mark there ... http://outdoorsblogger.com/blog/2007/10/02/two-great-new-features-on-outdoorsblogger/ 1. If you are an expert, get your due. 2. If you're not recognized as an expert, here's your chance. 3. If you're a guide, it is a great way to build your business. Guides: Blogging gives you exposure 4. Connect with like minded people. 5. Raise awareness to issues dear to you. 6. It could ... http://outdoorsblogger.com/blog/2007/10/02/10-reasons-to-blog-on-outdoorsblogger/ Hunters and fishermen are increasingly using the internet to find pros and guides on their next outing. Blogging is the most effective way to reach these potential clients, whether used separately or in conjunction with an existing website. Hunting and fishing guides who blog will consistently do two things: 1.) ... http://outdoorsblogger.com/blog/2007/10/02/fishing-and-hunting-guides-blogging-will-increase-bookings-and-revenue/