Imagine this…you just finished writing one of your favorite blog posts of all time. You were authentic and funny and full of good information. But, you come back a few days later and read the comments and there’s one comment that sticks out like a thorn. It’s negative and hurtful and you find yourself in […]
Google Analytics…just saying those two words strikes fear in the hearts of many bloggers. After all, numbers can seem scary, especially if you’re more of a creative. Even so, it is important to understand your numbers, from site visitors, to pageviews, to link clicks. Your analytics paint a picture of your website and shows you […]
Nothing will stop a blogger dead in their tracks faster than the word “secret.” We’re convinced there’s a hidden key that the bigger bloggers all know but we have yet to uncover. But (and I hope you have already figured this out) there are no secrets in blogging. Just about everything there is to know […]
I just returned from a two-week vacation. I had great intentions to work on my blog while I was away, but I got distracted and couldn’t do as much as I hoped. Despite this, my mailing list continued to grow while I was away. When I checked this morning, I discovered that I gained 3610 […]
Have you ever noticed, whether you’ve been blogging for a while or are just getting started, that there’s a pretty big difference between having an audience and having a community? You see, your audience are the people visiting your website and reading your blog and listening to you. But your community are the people who […]
You’ve done it! You bought that conference ticket and booked your flight. You’ve started packing, and unpacking and then re-packing. Every little detail has been accounted for, but it still hasn’t calmed your nerves. Making the decision to attend a conference or live event is always a little bit scary, right? If you’re anything like […]
As bloggers, we wear SO many hats. From content creation and email marketing to social media strategy and monetization. It’s impossible to be an expert on each and everything! But there’s always one thing people come to me for help with, graphic design. I am a firm believer that it is totally possible to become […]
Have you ever gotten fed up with Facebook? You joined Facebook as a way to connect with friends, but now it has become a never-ending advertisement or source of negativity. Let’s face it—Facebook can be a major time suck and cause of overwhelm for so many of us! And as bloggers, we only have so […]
As bloggers, our minds are running a million miles a minute. From new post ideas, technical to-dos, posts in progress, and more! One way to keep thoughts organized is by creating an Editorial Calendar. You’ve probably heard about this concept, but you may not know where to start. Should you use a big paper calendar? […]
Are you just getting started with your blog and have no time to promote on social media? Why not let others do the work for you? Here are some tips on how to promote your blog on social media when you have no time. Whether you’re a hobby blogger or are hoping to turn your […]
