Archives for March 2008Adobe CS2/CS3 Photoshop BrushesHello all, I recently got a few e-mails asking me how I made my banner on Thinkblogger. The program that was used was Adobe Photoshop CS2 and I was able to do so due to a number of different brushes that I downloaded. Alot of these brushes are free, others have terms of use which you must follow. On to the Brushes! You can find these brushes anywhere really. but the main 2 websites that I got them from are Brusheezy and Deviantart (Brush Section). You would also be able to find some pretty good sites if you google “Photoshop CS2 Grunge Brushes.” However, Brusheezy and Deviantart both have a great selection which was more than sufficient for myself. Some of the brushes on Deviantart that I liked and toyed with (and might still use for the next design attempt of Thinkblogger):
Look around, see what you can find that you enjoy! You would be surprised on how many quality brushes are out there that you can use. Any Final Notes? If you have any brushes that you would like to add to this list that you think are good or that you used in your designs. Feel free to comment, I might just add them! Thinkblogger’s Best of March ‘08!I know, I know. Its not quite over yet. We still have a bit to go in March, but I just couldn’t contain myself. With the new layout finally available and a growing community here at Thinkblogger, I just couldn’t wait. I wanted to give all the upcoming readers a taste of what they missed over the last month that made a bit of a stir at Thinkblogger. Some Promising Entries of March 2008.
Make Money Blogging 101
Though I cannot necessarily agree with this frame of mind, it is very possible to make money while blogging, even when just starting out. However, you need to keep in mind that the more readers and visibility you have (as well as the niche you write about), the more you could potentially make. That aside, here are some neat ways. Some Basic Ways:
Is it True?! Yes, it is true. You “can” make money online, but do not be fooled. You cannot just slap together a blog and expect to make $100’s a month. (well, unless your really lucky). It takes work and dedication, but once you get into your groove, things come naturally. It is not how most bloggers put it, in order to get a quick buck or two. You need to build a name for yourself, a ‘brand’, and get a lot of traffic as well. However, it is possible, it just takes time. I think patience is one of the things people do not take too well when Blogging, as most bloggers quit before they reach their 3 month mark. How do I get enough Traffic? Build those back links, create more posts, submit some more articles, and comment on other blogs! You cannot just ‘wait around’ to get popular, you have to step forward, get your rear and gear, and make it happen for yourself. Remember, ‘Seize your Blog, Make it your Own‘ (yay for my old slogan) Time to play a bit of Hardball
You can see some similarities from the old one, but it also gives a change in color and a nice fresh feel. I hope everyone likes it Edit: Sorry for all the problems within the last hour. I just added my own custom code of ‘highlight author’, even though I should have just used a plugin, lol. | |
Some of you blog so they can blog. (like myself - I get a thrill from blogging). Others, get into blogging because they think they can get tons of money.
I am selling it for only $15/month, but I have 4 boxes. That $60.
Here it is. The new layout of Thinkblogger.org. Perhaps the banner is not as flashy as the other one, but the code is much more up to date and lets me do a lot more with it.
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