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[Larry]

Hi Lynn

Yes, you were right, I was referring to the e-mail to the blog comments. I also reply to the comments. My site is larrysproducts.com.

[angienewton]

Welcome Larry.

Definitely can help with some suggestions on your blog. The first thing I would do is to remove all the spam comments. You have a ton when I scroll down on the 1st page that you are replying to. Almost all are spam so I would just remove them altogether.

For example, ones that say excellent pieces, very nice post with a link, etc. That type of thing can really hurt your blog when it comes to Google.

I would personally recommend that you choose a niche you're familiar with. The Internet Marketing niche is going to be hard to promote if you haven't personally had success with it.

There are some script errors on your theme too.

What type of things interest you? Who is your coach?

[Larry]

Hi Angie,

I thought most of those were genuine comments. My coach who I've been with for over two years, is Sean Mize. He believes that there is a lot of room for individuals to get into IM. I actually have no other interest that I could use for a niche. I do like working with Wordpress, and I'm trying to become proficient in it. I am signed up for a Wordcamp on Saturday in Vancouver BC, hopefully I can still make it. I would like to teach others how to write blogs, articles etc., and how to set up and use Wordpress.

[Larry]

Hi again,

What do you mean by script errors on my theme and how or what do I do with that?

[angienewton]

No they aren't genuine comments, sorry to say. I clean spam for a living (yes I love it ha) so just wanted to let you know. Went through all of them and would highly recommend you delete them all. Most are linking to sites you do not want to be associated with in the eyes of Google.

On the main page of your blog, there is a script error under your image before the comments.

[Lynn Terry]

When you reply to comments, you should reply ON your blog - not by email.

And sure, there is plenty of room to get into "Internet Marketing" and/or to teach people how to use WordPress, but both are something you really want to have personal experience with yourself first.

[Larry]

Hi Lynn

Sorry it took me awhile to get back to you, I was without internet for a few days. Yes, I understand that I must have some experience. That is one reason that I've been doing coaching for two years without much luck. Also, I have signed up with Lynda.com to get more knowledge and hands on with Wordpress, and to learn more about blogging and setting up sites. Between going to the Wordcamp and taking these courses, I see that there is a lot for me to learn.

[Lynn Terry]

You'll learn faster by diving in with a blog / WordPress website on a topic that interests you, and getting hands on experience running one yourself.

[PorcheGuy]

You'll learn faster by diving in with a blog / WordPress website on a topic that interests you, and getting hands on experience running one yourself.

I totally agree! Just do something you love.

[Larry]

True, I had a blog a couple years ago on playing craps. After a year I had forgot to renew my URL and it was sold. Hostgator still has all the content, and I'm still paying for it, but I don't have a site for that right now. Along with taking the Lynda. com courses, I'm trying to revamp my site. The only thing is, I can't remember how I changed the Theme to get it how it is now. I think, if I can, I'll put it back the way the way it was when I downloaded it. Also, I thought I was going to be different and instead of posting my content I put everything on a page. Then when I wanted to start separating and categorizing things, I couldn't.