• Blog consultant B.L. Ochman links to three blogs run by a jewelry company called Ice.com. One blog, Sparklelikethestars.com, uses a simple design but includes photos of stars and jewelry to create a visual balance. The blog isn’t a blatant sales pitch; product links are integrated within personal commentary and entertaining tidbits.

    Whoever “icegrrl” is (and “rahulio”), she knows blogging.

  • PR blogger Steve Rubel points to a new blog by the makers of Guinness beer. The company created the blog themselves instead of using an ad agency. Aside from the annoying sign-in page (one time only?), it’s a good move. I hope Guinness also blogs about drinking responsibly.

  • Are you an ambitious business or personal blogger trying to get on the A-list? Read Climbing Bloggers Hill.

  • Blog consultant Wayne Hurlbert blogs about how to say, “Goodbye, blog.”

  • Ten reasons why we should LOVE small businesses

  • BlogSEO excerpts an article called How to Increase Blog Traffic and Make a Living.

  • I saved the best for last! Consultant and blogger Debbie Weil rounds up a very useful list of 101 posts: blogging, podcasting, and RSS.