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The Perks Of Being A Citizen Journalist

Establishing yourself as part of the local media has it’s personal advantages. As time has progressed for me and my hyperlocal blogging efforts, I’m able to do things now, that a year and a half ago would not have been possible.

I write about a lot of things here on BloggerLens but my main job [...]

How To Add Telephone Interviews To Your Hyperlocal Blog

It’s been one heck of a week. I became a Grandfather on Monday morning. His name is Carter and as hard as I try to be a badass tough guy sometimes, this little booger melted my heart the moment I laid my eyes on him and I instantly fell in love with this little guy. [...]

Google Voice Review. How To Add A New Dimension To Your HyperLocal Blog

Google Voice Review

How many of you have heard of Google Voice? I heard about it months and months ago and I signed up to receive it when it rolled out. I had not given it anymore thought until last week when I received an e-mail from Google telling me I was accepted and to go [...]

How To Use Apple Keynote iWork To Create Graphics For Your Hyperlocal Blog

Today, I thought I would share with you how I make graphics for my hyperlocal blog. I’m of the opinion that graphics, and photos and bright colors attract attention like bees to honey. I try to do that with with hyperlocal web site, Monroe Scoop, Monroe, NC. I do not have any formal training in [...]

How To Add “Post Titles” In Feedburner Email Subscriptions To Your Hyperlocal Blog Articles

Hello everyone, just a quick post here on Bloggerlens as we get ready for the 4th of July. I hope all of you have a tremendous weekend and each and everyone of you gain at least 3 lbs. from drinking beer and eating hotdogs. Drop the diet this weekend and enjoy it.

Everyone who has [...]

Tools For The Hyperlocal Blogger | My Review Of The Audio Technica Pro 88W Wireless Microphone System

As a hyperlocal blogger, it’s necessary to carry a few items around with you for those “just in case” moments. My hyperlocal blog is heavy in community videos so it’s an absolute must that I carry the proper equipment with me. I get e-mails from time to time asking specific questions about some of the [...]

How To Make It Easier For Google To Find Your Hyperlocal Blog

Are you making it difficult for Google and other search engines to find your hyperlocal blog? Everybody needs a little help now and then, even the Big G. I thought I would write about the guidelines I use whenever I write an article for my hyperlocal blog, the Monroe Scoop.

I have 2 things I [...]

Planting Seeds In The Garden Of Your Hyperlocal Blog

A little something new here on Bloggerlens.com. A video intro to my latest article. If you have an opinion on this, good or bad, please share in the comments. No need to mention I need a shave, I already know that. I’m pretty scruffy! The intro was made with my favorite little flip camera, the [...]

Tools For The Hyperlocal Blogger | My Video Review Of The Kodak Zi6 HD Flip Camera

Good morning or good afternoon to all of my friends here on Bloggerlens. I trust that all of you had a great weekend. It’s now time to get back to business and see what we can discover together about making a strong hyperlocal blog.

Today I’m going to feature just one of the tools I use [...]

Become A Hyperlocal Rock Star In Your Town With Video Reviews

I finally did it. I put myself in front of the camera and shot a video for my hyperlocal blog. I am so used to being behind the video camera that I was actually nervous about it. How will I be perceived? Will I look goofy? Will people laugh at my feeble attempt? You know [...]

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