Monthly Archives: January 2012

The “Brady Bunch Update” is scheduled

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Tracy Briggs

You might have read in this blog last week that some updates are being made to Areavoices. In a nutshell, Areavoices users will see security enhancements and the implementation of a search function, which will enable readers to more easily … Continue reading →

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Areavoices bloggers: The World is Taking Notice!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Tracy Briggs

Congratulations Areavoices bloggers! You’re attracting a lot of attention! According to data from Quantcast, more than 300,000 people around the world are reading Areavoices blogs every month. Our audience extends from the United States and Canada all the way to … Continue reading →

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Areavoices Upgrade Coming: Why it’s better for you

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Tracy Briggs

Really. I promise.  This is good stuff. Starting sometime next week you’re going to be seeing a new and improved Areavoices homepage. The crew here at Forum Communications Interactive Division is hard at word on a theme and software update … Continue reading →

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Areavoices Digest #61

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Tracy Briggs

Here is this week’s list of recommended blogs. Enjoy! Healthy Lifestyle http://healthylifestyle.areavoices.com Better health through nutrition While you were in http://fun.areavoices.com Duluth News Tribune arts and entertainment reporter Christa Lawler covers “a hodgepodge of nonsense, including overflow from interviews with … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Ways to Avoid Blog Burnout

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Tracy Briggs

Not long ago, I received a call from a blogger who was sick to death of writing his blog. This is not a picture of him. This is Jimmy Buffett. I’ll get to him in a minute. But first the … Continue reading →

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A Big Birthday for a Big Guy…A Very Big Guy! – Areavoices Digest #60

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Tracy Briggs

Happy Birthday Paul and Babe! Bemidji, Minnesota is celebrating the 75th birthday of their own Paul Bunyan and Babe, the Big Blue Ox statues. To commemorate the big guy’s big day, the Bemidji Pioneer has started a blog to share … Continue reading →

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Areavoices Digest #59 – Welcome MSUM Dragon Athletics!

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Tracy Briggs

We start this week’s digest with a big welcome to the athletics department at Minnesota State University Moorhead. They’ve been blogging for awhile, but can now be found on Areavoices. We look forward to hearing all of their news in … Continue reading →

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A victim of our own success

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Tracy Briggs

Okay, maybe that headline is a bit of a cliche’ but in this case it’s true. I wanted to provide an explanation to you regarding some changes you’re seeing on Areavoices. Thanks to those of you who have sent me … Continue reading →

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Areavoices Digest #58 – Food, family, photography and BISON!

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Tracy Briggs

After a week away, it’s time for another Areavoices Digest of recommended blogs. Not everyone was taking a break during the holidays.  It looks like quite a few people were busy setting up Areavoices blogs for the new year. Four … Continue reading →

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