Almost everyone these days has a blog – or so it seems. Everyone starts a blog with the notion that soon enough, they will be swimming in cash and taking limitless trips to exotic places. After a few months, and without having made a dime from their blog, many of them simply give up on
Do you want to know how to launch a successful blog? Well, your desire for a great blog is a good start. But that desire is also held by millions of other newbie and prospective bloggers. What tips do you need to ensure that your blog thrives after its launch date? I agree with you
It is very easy to get carried away as a new blogger, make mistakes and lose focus on the things that truly matter. When I think of my days as a new blogger, I always think about a roller coaster ride and its blend of emotions. I wasn’t aware of the lessons of blogging 101.
Overcommitted? As a blogger, it’s easy to get overcommitted. A friend wants you to join a giveaway, a guest series, teach a class, host a facebook or twitter party… and you say yes because: you don’t want to hurt her feelings or have her upset with you you don’t want to be left out you
If you are a new blogger, you have probably found out that the learning curve can be a bit steep at times. There are so many choices available to us, and to be honest, blogging has grown a lot over the past few years. Out of all the lessons that a new blogger will learn,
So you’ve decided to take the leap and become a blogger? I’ve been right where you are. I have stood on that cliff, ready to take the plunge into the blogosphere. It wasn’t that long ago, not even a year to be exact, that I dove in head first. I was just a girl with a
Blogging is a platform that allows you to deliver a message, serve people solutions to their problems and at the same time, create multiple streams of income. Those may take the form of affiliate commissions, your own product sales, offering services, and many more. When it comes to marketing and selling your products and services,
You have been blogging for a while using a free theme and have earned some money. You are now ready to make your website stand out from the crowd. It is time to hire a website designer! Here are the top 8 things to know before you hire a blog designer: 1) What is the
Have you ever wondered, “How do I create a media kit?” Media kits are useful in the blogging world as you seek to grow your blog, work with brands, and network with other bloggers, but creating a media can seem a bit overwhelming. In this post, I hope to cover the basics of creating a
After reading Platform by Michael Hyatt, I found myself wondering if I’m doing some of the things he lists as ways to lose blog readers. Top 10 Ways to Lose Blog Readers #1: Post Too Often // #2: Post Too Seldom These really go together. Find out how often your readers want to hear from
Blogging is so easy. All you need to do is find a blog platform, sign up and start writing, right? Right. To be a successful blogger, however, is a different thing. Blogging is one of the best ways to make money on the internet, but it must be approached with focus, passion and dedication. There
“Dear Blogger, Please let me guest post on your blog.” If you have been blogging very long, you’ve gotten an email similar to the one above from someone who has obviously never read your blog. They say things like, “I’m trying to build my resume’.” or “I think my content would fit nicely with your
Struggling with writer’s block? Coming up with blog post ideas day in and day out can be challenging at times. Here are five tips for coming up with blog post ideas when the ideas aren’t flowing: 1. Do Something Strenuous or Something Relaxing Take a jog. Work out. Go for a swim. Hit a punching
Have you heard the term “put first things first”? It’s a call to make the most important things priority. Whether you have a blog, a brand website, or both, there are 6 design essentials that should always come first. And by first, I mean above the fold. Above the fold refers to the area of
Writing a guest post can be such a great way to grow your own blog’s following {just one of the many perks of guest posting}. But there are some “rules” that you want to follow to really rock your guest post. 1. Know the audience and niche of the blogger for which you’re writing To
If you’re a reader of blogs, you’ve seen guest posts. We all have. But did you know guest posting is a key element to blogging success? Whatever place or level of blogging you’re at, guest posting offers big benefits to you. 5 Reasons You Should Be Guest Posting 1. You’ll be seen by a larger
Have you been trying to build your blog following, but seem to be hitting a brick wall? The most important thing you can remember about building your blog community is that it takes time. There’s a big blog world out there. Be patient and give your blog a chance to grow! Check out these 6
Being a new blogger is full of challenges. It seems like the blogging world speaks a language all of its own. Aside from the technical aspects of blogging that challenges most newbies, these are a few common mistakes that many new bloggers make: Blog designs that aren’t visually appealing When you have white on black
Growing a blog takes time, and it takes work. As a beginner blogger, I think my biggest frustration is hearing from veteran bloggers that they are going to take a break, or how important it is to not invest so much time on my blog and spend time with my family. However, wanting my blog
Don’t believe the “have to” ! I have a secret to share that I’ve learned the hard way! {if you know me you know I learn everything the hard way} Blogging friend, you do not have to try to keep up with every other blog and feel overwhelmed. Run your own race. It’s easy to
Your blog needs to have a voice. In order to have a successful blog, you need a tribe. You need that community of people interested in what you have to say and with whom you can relate. How do you do that? By finding your blog’s voice. A Voice Gives Your Blog a Personality I
I don’t know about you, but when I grab a bit of time to blog, it sometimes happens during our hour of quiet rest time in the afternoon, but most often after the kids go to bed at night. By then, I’m pretty much fried. I blog because I feel called to minister to other
Do you know what an affiliate link is? Do you know how they work? In the blogging world an affiliate link is a link that has been encoded with a tracking cookie. The tracking cookie keeps track of money spent and applies it to the unique code that was clicked on. Then the company linked
I have news for you. No one is reading your blog posts. Studies have shown that only 16% of readers read word-for-word. Source A good 80% of readers just scan for words and phrases. So how do you write for these scanning “readers”? Want To Be A Great Blog Writer? Cut It Out! Content writing
Curriculum vendors sending you hundreds of dollars worth of stuff for free and all you’ve got to do is post about it on your blog? Sounds like a good gig, but there’s much more to writing reviews than that. Writing quality reviews requires an investment of time on your part (and often your children’s part),
Let’s face it, earning affiliate commissions helps support your blog and your family. But, most readers do not want to read blogs with a lot of hype about buying products. They want to know more about you and read stories about your life or your niche. So, how can you include affiliate links without
Introverts can be successful in carving out a place for themselves, even in the non-stop conversation of social media, by blogging with their unique social style in mind. Most of us are naturally interested in what makes people tick, and when we can use that information to understand ourselves and others, it’s a very good
Sometimes I write blog posts in pen and paper while sitting outside with the kids. Pen and paper don’t steal my attention the way a computer can so I am free to interact and enjoy the beautiful weather and my beautiful children. I can easily set my notebook aside without a thought of it getting
Dear XYZ Company, I am so glad you asked me to review your product; however, I must tell you a few things about how product reviews work and why your review will not be up on my blog next week or maybe even next month. First of all, if your product is as fantastic as
People ask me all the time, “Where can I find a free image for my blog post (or printable, or e-book, or print book)?” The good news is — this blog post is going to give you a great starting point. And the follow-up post 31 More Places to find Free Images for Commercial Use
You asked for it – we listened. We’ve found 31 MORE places to get you FREE stock photography and graphics you can use for commercial use projects. Running a business or website is difficult enough without having to worry about paying for the perfect image for every project. For our business, we do purchase many
