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 ===Ensure the Popularity===
-There are several ways to assess the potential [http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/02/15/how-to-choose-a-niche-topic-for-your-blog    popularity] of the topic idea
+There are several ways to assess the potential popularity <ref group=>Rowse, "How to Choose a Niche Topic for your Blog"</ref>of the topic idea
 # Search for blogs with similar ideas and investigate their popularity.
 # Look up books or journal articles with similar topics in online stores, such as [http://www.amazon.com  Amazon] or [http://www.barnesandnoble.com    Barnes and Noble] and assess the comments and overall popularity of the books.
-# Use the [http://boostblogtraffic.com/blog-topic  “For Dummies” test]. Try to find a reference for your topic in the [http://www.dummies.com  “For Dummies” book brand]. If such a book exists, the topic is already popular and is a great place to begin your blog topic search.
+# Use the “For Dummies” test <ref group=>Morrow, "21 Warning Signs"</ref>. Try to find a reference for your topic in the [http://www.dummies.com  “For Dummies” book brand]. If such a book exists, the topic is already popular and is a great place to begin your blog topic search.
 ===Ensure the Originality===
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 ===Creating the Title===
-When creating the [http://jesslively.com/how-to-choose-blog-topics  topic title] or [[Headers and Sub-headers|<i>subtitle</i>]] ask the following questions:
+When creating the topic title <ref group=>Lively, "How to Choose Blog Topics"</ref> or [[Headers and Sub-headers|<i>subtitle</i>]] ask the following questions:
 *Is the title overt and easily readable?
 *Can the viewer quickly grasp the topic idea by simply reading the title?
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 =Get Started=
-The hardest part of choosing your blog topic is the act of [http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/newsletters/how-to-choose-the-right-blog-topic      getting started]. Topic ideas may not seem perfect until you begin brainstorming and expressing your ideas. Most importantly, use your instincts, interests and personality to organize and focus your topic idea.
+The hardest part of choosing your blog topic is the act of getting started <ref group=>Starak, "How to Choose the Right Blog Topic"</ref>. Topic ideas may not seem perfect until you begin brainstorming and expressing your ideas. Most importantly, use your instincts, interests and personality to organize and focus your topic idea.
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 *Gunelius, Susan. [http://weblogs.about.com/od/startingablog/tp/Top-Ten-Reasons-to-Blog.htm    "Start a Blog-Top 10 Reasons to Start a Blog."] About.com Blogging. N.p., 2013. Web. 12 Apr. 2013.
+*Lively, Jess. [http://jesslively.com/how-to-choose-blog-topics/  "How to Choose Blog Topics."] Jess Lively. N.p., 5 Feb. 2013. Web. 12 Apr. 2013.
 *Loos, Eugene E. [http://www-01.sil.org/linguistics/GlossaryOfLinguisticTerms/WhatIsATopic.htm  ''What is a topic?''] 2004. Web. April 5, 2013.
 *Lucas, Gerald. [http://litmuse.net/resources/digital-media/choosing-a-blog-topic/    "Choosing a blog topic."] 2013. Web. March 29, 2013.
 *Mind Tools Ltd. [http://www.mindtools.com/brainstm.html  ''Brainstorming."] 2013. Web. March 31, 2013.
+*Morrow, Jon. [http://boostblogtraffic.com/blog-topic/  "21 Warning Signs You Chose the Wrong Topic for Your Blog."] Boost Blog Traffic. N.p., 13 Apr. 2012. Web. 12 Apr. 2013.
 *Rehner, Amy. [http://choosingatopic.wordpress.com  "Choosing Your Blog Topic."] March 2013. Web. March 29, 2013.
+*Rowse, Darren. [http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/02/15/how-to-choose-a-niche-topic-for-your-blog/  "How to Choose a Niche Topic for your Blog."] Blogging for Beginners. N.p., 15 Feb. 2006. Web. 12 Apr. 2013.
+*Starak, Yaro. [http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/newsletters/how-to-choose-the-right-blog-topic  "How to Choose the Right Blog Topic."] Blog Tips Newsletter. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Apr. 2013.
 *The Writing Center. [http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/brainstorming/  "Brainstorming."] 2013. Web. March 31, 2013.
 *Trunk, Penelope. [http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2009/10/06/blogs-without-topics-are-a-waste-of-time/  "Blogs without topics are a waste of time | Penelope Trunk Blog."] Get Career Advice from Penelope Trunk. N.p., 6 Oct. 2009. Web. 12 Apr. 2013.