After I published my mind map of 100+ awesome blog post ideas, Paul Hobcraft contacted me with a cool mind map he has created that contains a categorized list of  best practices for being a top-notch blogger (PDF). It looks like he has taken some of the best tips and techniques from a number of sources and assembled the best ones in visual form, categorized by topic to make them easier to use.

Paul’s map contains 10 main sections:

• The BIG idea
• The headline
• What IS quality content?
• Different approaches where possible
• Add images
• Opening paragraphs
• Authoritative content
• Answer your own key questions
• Your needs to do (what you need to be mindful of when actually writing content for your blog)
• The special needs of team blogs

If you write a blog or contribute to one on a regular basis, I recommend that you print out this valuable mind map and post it somewhere visible in your writing area – so you can utilize it as a touchpoint when you sit down to write articles.

Thanks for sending this resource to me, Paul!

Here are some of the things you’ll learn from this invaluable resource guide:

• How can you use visual maps to manage and conquer information overload?
• How can you use it to handle common business tasks?
• What common mistakes should you avoid when creating mind maps with software?
• How can you use visual maps to clarify your thinking and planning?
• What is the correct amount of detail to put into a visual map?
• Why is it important to use color, icons and topic formatting consistently?
• How can you avoid “map shock” when sharing your maps with colleagues and coworkers?
• How can you ensure that your maps communicate clearly?

It also contains over 20 case histories, where real users of mind mapping software explain how they create effective visual maps. Topics covered include:

• Writing a business proposal
• Strategic thinking
• Planning projects visually
• Managing process improvement
• Total life to-do list

Power Tips & Strategies for Mind Mapping Software contains a wealth of proven tips and strategies that will help you to be more productive and creative in 2009, and to meet your challenges head on!

Click here to learn more and purchase this valauble resource.