How To Start a Tech/Review Blog Webinar Replay

written by John Chow on May 12, 2011

Here is a replay of tonight’s webinar on how to start a tech/review blog. I want to thank everyone for showing up, and I especially want to thank my guest panelists for sharing their experiences on starting and running their tech sites.

Stephen Fung – Futurelooks | MegaTech News
Bob Buskirk – Think Computers
Gary Ng – iPhone in Canada | iPad In Canada | Android in Canada

While the topic of the webinar is about technology and review blogs, the advice given can be applied to any type of blogs, so it’s worth to watch the reply. These webinars are produced for your benefit so your feedback is what guides me as far as content and topics for future webinars. Your comments on this webinar and ideas for future webinars are welcome.

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Tony Milano May 12, 2011 at 10:44 pm

Awesome thanks for Sharing this John! I really need to get started on a Tech blog.

Abhik May 12, 2011 at 11:09 pm

John always shares useful things.. Except those pictures of foods in dot com phos.

Kevin Kimes May 13, 2011 at 10:47 am: Hey, nothing wrong with knowing where the good stuff is.

Besides, this site is “the miscellaneous ramblings”.
ZK @ Web Marketing Tips May 14, 2011 at 2:43 am: Do you really think that those photos of dot com pho is not useful ?

Techabouts May 14, 2011 at 4:05 am

What’s new in telling Thans to John lol

Jayrweblog May 26, 2011 at 11:52 pm: hahaha. . .LOL

Nicholas James May 14, 2011 at 1:44 pm

There are a lot of tech blog’s. Its nice to see a new one provided they are differentiated

Penny Bid Auction Sites May 15, 2011 at 11:27 am

I’ll have to watch it for pointers. I’m sure you don’t have to start a tech blog to use some of the info n the webinar.

Kirk Taylor May 12, 2011 at 10:44 pm

This was the best one yet. I was so impressed I did a post right after it played. Thx John

Patrick Allmond May 13, 2011 at 6:41 am

Hey Kirk hows it going man?

Kirk Taylor May 13, 2011 at 9:54 am: Doing great! Are you heading to Blog World?

ZK @ Web Marketing Tips May 14, 2011 at 2:45 am

Have you watched flippa webinar ?

That was simply awesome.

Techabouts May 14, 2011 at 4:06 am: Really it was Awesome

sagorr May 12, 2011 at 10:48 pm

yes. it will definitely help me to write some topics..

Abhik May 12, 2011 at 11:10 pm

Thanks John.. Downloading it for a later view.

Jeremy from printable coupons May 13, 2011 at 7:43 am

I have seen a few people comment and say they are going to download it, I looked everywhere and did not see a download link.

Kevin Kimes May 13, 2011 at 10:50 am: Use keepvid.com to download it. First, click on the “YouTube” button in the lower left of the embedded video, this will pop a new tab or window with the YouTube page. Next, copy the video’s URL. Then go to KeepVid. Paste the URL where indicated at KeepVid, press enter. You then get a few download options for different quality settings. Just click one to download it.

I’m downloading it right now.

ZK @ Web Marketing Tips May 14, 2011 at 2:46 am

which plugin or software do you use to download.

Techabouts May 14, 2011 at 4:07 am: Simply use Internet Download Manager.
Does everything

RushHourNews.com May 12, 2011 at 11:27 pm

Great video,
thank you John

will be reviewd again’

make money online May 12, 2011 at 11:28 pm

We’ve just start a website that based on tech and money making, but still have no idea about the contents so this article and the video really help.

Thanks John.

ZK @ Web Marketing Tips May 14, 2011 at 2:47 am: You are confuse about the contents for tech related blog … Strange …
Jayrweblog May 26, 2011 at 11:54 pm: Just keep searching about any other tutorial out there,

ScorpionGod May 12, 2011 at 11:33 pm

Whoo Nice video john. I’m going to download it now and view it freely. Again nice dude.
Follow me on twitter

ZK @ Web Marketing Tips May 14, 2011 at 2:48 am: Do not forget to download flippa webinar as well.

Jack May 12, 2011 at 11:53 pm

A great video. Review site is the best way to earn good money from the net.

Techabouts May 14, 2011 at 4:08 am: Review sites are really good if you find the product has low comp.

Jeffrey Kang May 13, 2011 at 12:16 am

One of the many problems people have is not being able to come up with the start up capital to run all of the background services everyone doesn’t mention like autoresponder, paid traffic, web development for custom themes, graphic design for logo, etc.

I think it would be useful to many of your blog readers if you gave us a webinar detailing different ways to turn small amounts of cash into bigger chunks, say $100 into $1000 using things like site flipping, domain buying/selling, etc.

I’m really interested in turning a free Google $100 adwords credit into something much bigger, much like the ebay story of a guy who traded-up a paperclip to a house.

Freelancing tips May 13, 2011 at 2:06 am: Yes, I agree with you Jeffrey! If its more possible to a zero capital that will boost could be a very very very big help! Anyway, could it be possible that there are free google adwords credit around?? If so, where??
Joshua May 13, 2011 at 3:39 am: Not that it wouldn’t be a useful webinar, but most people use free services until they can afford to invest in the paid services (including everyone in the video).

JohnChow.com ran on the free Misty Theme for Wordpress for a couple of years at least (correct me if I’m wrong John) before getting any sort of customization by a designer.

Flipping sites and domaining can be fun and profitable, but what matters most in the beginning, if not always (in building a successful website) is quality content and actually caring.
Stephen May 13, 2011 at 8:39 am: Starting a site today is MUCH easier than it was 10 years ago. Everything that we paid for then is free today

james May 13, 2011 at 12:21 am

thanks for the video John. I’m really interested in starting a tech blog.

Techabouts May 14, 2011 at 4:09 am: Go for it
Nicholas James May 14, 2011 at 1:46 pm: I’d be interested in seeing it when it launches! Keep me updated!
Jayrweblog May 26, 2011 at 11:56 pm: Then start for that, maybe you could find your future on starting a tech blog.

Karan @ Link building tips May 13, 2011 at 1:05 am

AWesome chow!

Just managing 2 techblogs and was thinking of launching 2 more next month,…..

This was an awesome guide.!
woot woot!

Taiwo o May 13, 2011 at 1:05 am

You will be blessed beyond your belief, Thanks for the Video ,this is one of only thing that actually delivered on the promise. I am off the chain now,You work are the best.

P May 13, 2011 at 1:26 am

Thanks for tips John. I received your email today but I have learnt a lot from the video.
Well, for me I’m starting a web directory.

Peter Hutyr May 13, 2011 at 1:30 am

Thanks for the video John. I got you email today but the video has really helped me to learn alot especially now that I just started a directory website. Thanks

-Peter Hutyr

Gunnar May 13, 2011 at 2:28 am

One thing that always made me refrain from starting a review blog in any tech niche is I felt it would be too time consuming to keep up with all the new developments. If you’re really into it, fine, you’d be doing that anyway. But if you’re only half interested like me it would be too much of a chore.

PsychicJim May 13, 2011 at 2:37 am

A good Webinar is like a fine wine. You can taste its quality. Need I say more?

Techabouts May 14, 2011 at 4:10 am: absolutely

Sardar Mohkim Khan May 13, 2011 at 3:41 am

Always enjoys his tips, really very useful! Thank for sharing these, will come in handy in my lectures

Justin | Mazzastick May 13, 2011 at 4:05 am

Thanks John,

Like you said the advice can be used for any type of niche.

Jayrweblog May 26, 2011 at 11:59 pm: Absolutely! Thanks to John,

Eviction Notices May 13, 2011 at 4:21 am

I would like to say thanks for the interesting video…..

Eviction Notices May 13, 2011 at 4:23 am

Also thanks for the tip to starting blog…I am speech less to say something about this post.really awesome…

Rajiv May 13, 2011 at 5:31 am

interesting informative video, thanks John

Techabouts May 13, 2011 at 6:05 am

Thanks a lot john

eCover Software Pro May 13, 2011 at 6:06 am: As Always

Patrick Allmond May 13, 2011 at 6:41 am

non-sequitor question: How in the world can you upload an hour long video to YouTube?

John Chow May 13, 2011 at 8:49 am

I am a YouTube partner. I have a no time limit. Just an upload limit of 20GB per video, which I think works out to over 8 hours of HD content. lol

Justin | Mazzastick May 13, 2011 at 11:03 am: Thanks for the replay. My wife made me stop and eat dinner so I missed the first twenty-minutes. I still wear the pants in the house despite this.
ZK @ Web Marketing Tips May 14, 2011 at 12:52 am: And that makes money as well …
Techabouts May 14, 2011 at 4:14 am: My 50 videos even dont make 20Gb lol
Jayrweblog May 27, 2011 at 12:01 am: That was amazing length of video, LOL

Lim May 13, 2011 at 7:00 am

Thanks John.

fazal mayar May 13, 2011 at 7:34 am

nice vid, thx for replay

Make Money May 13, 2011 at 8:31 am

Thanks for the replay. I missed the first showing so this definitely makes up for lost time.

Crystal May 13, 2011 at 9:37 am

Very useful video. I learned a lot from it.

vaporgrounds May 13, 2011 at 9:38 am

Thanks for sharing John, I’m glad I can catch the rerun as I can’t always make it to the live version. Helpful info as always.

Kevin Kimes May 13, 2011 at 10:54 am

This video comes at a great time, as I can be even better equipped to help my grandmother start her travel advice blog, as well as continuing to develop my blog.

Tivisiana May 13, 2011 at 11:04 am

Awesome thanks for Sharing this John! I really need to get started on a Tech blog.

Jayrweblog May 27, 2011 at 12:03 am: Then go for it..

Kelly-Product Reviewer May 13, 2011 at 11:21 am

Great Webinar! John,
Thanks for sharing!

uzoma May 13, 2011 at 11:42 am

too many things to do, to many things to get right but in all, thanks for giving us and sharing with us this wonderful post of yours the strategies are enormous and i much appreciate the time taken to come up with these stuff on hand.

Mr Chow many thanks

Martin Mbugua May 13, 2011 at 11:44 am

Thank you John for sharing the valuable information.

fas May 13, 2011 at 11:46 am

Any download link to the webinar instead of online video.

Techabouts May 14, 2011 at 4:15 am: You can download it using keepvid or IDM

Rose :: FineCraftGuild.com May 13, 2011 at 2:04 pm

I LOVE stories of other bloggers who are starting out. I always learn something new, pick up another idea or gain a fresh perspective. Thank you for the video and organizing the panel.

PPC Ian May 13, 2011 at 10:37 pm: That’s for sure! I have learned so much by listening to others, both new and seasoned (such as John Chow).

TpC May 13, 2011 at 3:12 pm

haven’t finished watching – but taking notes – good tips to apply to any model – not just a tech review blog
i hear a lot of the same common sense advice – like quality over quantity… and more importantly – why? why are you doing this? do you have a passion for the niche or are you just in it for a quick buck?

Louie Sison May 13, 2011 at 3:48 pm

Thanks thanks thanks John. Very useful video

Otep Enmanuel May 13, 2011 at 8:48 pm

Nice video! it gives me idea. Thanks John!

OT.
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PPC Ian May 13, 2011 at 10:35 pm

Sweet! I’m definitely going to watch this webinar this weekend. Thanks for posting the replay!

ZK @ Web Marketing Tips May 14, 2011 at 12:51 am

Missed this one … But John thanks for sharing …

Would love to watch this on weekend.

Marketing Philosophy May 14, 2011 at 6:27 am

That was a very informative video, thanks for sharing John!

Ricky May 14, 2011 at 9:06 am

Awesome thanks for Sharing this John! I really need to get started on a Tech blog.

Kishore May 14, 2011 at 9:15 am

Thank you very much for embedding the video. First i read the post before the event and i felt that i can’t watch it. Just browsed normally and found the video, I am very much happy. And as of now I do have no such much time to watch the video, so i put the download n catch up later.

Mary O'Brien May 14, 2011 at 1:00 pm

Hey John,
Nice content. I always find the info you present very helpful especially about blogging.

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Cheers, Mary

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