Post show Manta blog before and after changes. You can see preview images and read with details what was changed there. Authors of this project wrote whole list of changes and split it into this groups: Design & Layout, Search Engine Optimization, Other Changes and Blogging Strategy.

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When you start your own blog you have many options to monetize it with time. You need to choose good direction and test all the cash sources avaible for your website.

Here is a list with 10 options to monetize your weblog.

1. Banner and Text Link Advertisements
2. Create a Mini-Network for Collective Advertising
3. Offer Content Sponsorship Opportunities
4. Set up a Donation Page to Attract Link-Hungry Sponsors
5. Sell Paid Reviews On Your Blog
6. Use Feed-Based Direct Advertising
7. Experiment with Pixel/Favicon-style Ads
8. Try Selling Contextual Text Links for Existing Content
9. Look for Interactive Internet Broadcast Sponsors
10. Sell Ads in Email Newsletters

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It is simple to use plugin that show AdSense posts after first post but you can also make it work using small code change in WP template.

You don’t need to add another plugin, simple code change and everything works. You can change the post number and place another ads there.

Read code details: AdSense after first post in WordPress.

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Simple tricks for better loading time for your websites. I am sure you know them but still.

Optimize Images, Image Formats, Optimize Your CSS, Use a Slash on Your Links, Use the Height and Width Tags, Reduce the HTTP Requests.

Each point lead us to full post that explain how to apply this tips.

Read full list: 6 Ways to Speed Up Your Site.

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