About

Paul Odtaa in Moscow

I’ve just taken over the Blog Basics site. I am now in the process of re-writing the old tutorials and then plan to radically extend the range of tutorials covering anything in blogging from start-up to becoming a professional blogger.

There will also be specific advice for personal bloggers, using blogs to promote a business website, blogs for freelancers, consultants and those in the creative world,  information and support blogs and how to make money out of blogging.

Tutorials will cover writing content, design, site promotion, social media and really anything relevant to blogging.

I was a further education lecturer, (the UK equivalent of community college), where I taught computing and business studies from basic beginners to second year university degree level.  I’ve also been involved in providing support to numerous small businesses and charities and have done quite a lot of corporate and public sector consultancy.

I started blogging in 2002 but as a hobby and used it as part of my portfolio for my consultancy work.  I’ve observed the blogging world, been involved in quite a few internet start-ups and I am quite knowledgeable on most aspects of the internet world.

I’m quite a good writer, had one book and numerous training materials published.

My business office is based in the lovely county of Cornwall, the far south-west tip of England.  I also spend a lot of time in London, based within walking distance of Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace and my route takes me through a park, Bushy Park,  with wild deer.

I’m married and have three children: Lydia, in laid back Bristol; Caroline, married, and combining a small business with looking after a severely handicapped child,  living near Edinburgh, Scotland; and Tom, who is now living the dream – actually living  close to Bondi Beach in Australia.

My plans for the coming year are to explore the remoter parts of the UK including before heading off to the amazing Port Eliot literary and music festival and then going up to Scotland to finish my walk on Hadrian’s Wall followed by the remarkable Edinburgh Festival.  I’ll then go north to the Highlands. I’ll also spend some time in France.

Yes – I have to admit that I would like to make some money out of this blog.  I will be adding advertisements and links to affiliate sites.  On the latter I will be careful which sites I promote.

Next year I plan to write  a number of e-book guides on aspects of blogging, promoting a website, self branding and business.

If you have any comments, suggestions  or criticisms then please contact me.

Regards

Paul Odtaa