Blogging tips

The anticipation is building as the blogathon preparations begin for the January Blogathon 2024! I'm here to guide you through the essential steps to ensure you're fully prepared for this blogging extravaganza. Let's delve into the crucial preparations every blogger should undertake as we gear up for the January 4-7 journey. Snag that early bird …

As the holiday shopping frenzy approaches, this deep dive on affiliate marketing for Black Friday promises to be your beacon, guiding you through the intricate waters of affiliate marketing. With the spotlight on maximizing earnings during the Black Friday extravaganza, we delve into strategic insights, exclusive tips, and proven methods to elevate your affiliate game. …

Autumn is a season of transformation. The air turns crisper, leaves paint the world in warm hues, and our hearts cozy up with the anticipation of holidays. It's a time when nature puts on its most captivating show, and our spirits seem to dance in harmony with the falling leaves. As a blogger, this magical …

Welcome, my fellow bloggers, to the season of cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice everything, and brilliant foliage – yes, it's time to embrace the fall content calendar! As someone deeply immersed in the world of DIY crafts, food preservation, recipes, homesteading, and more, I know how vital it is to stay ahead of the game. So, …

Monetization tips for bloggers are always in high demand, so let's start off with some ideas for unlocking fall earnings. As bloggers, we're constantly on the lookout for creative ways to turn our passion into profit while maintaining the authenticity that keeps our readers engaged. In Week 1 of our Fall Monetization series, let's dive …

Running a successful business requires more than just offering great products or services. To truly thrive, you need to be able to identify  and start tracking what's working and making money as well as what isn't, allowing you to focus your efforts and resources on the most profitable aspects of your business. This process involves …

Creating a standout blog in a crowded online world is a challenge, but it's not an impossible one. With the right strategies and a unique approach, you can make your blog shine brightly among the countless others vying for attention. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore various techniques to help your blog stand out …

Today, I want to chat with you about something near and dear to our hearts: increasing blog productivity. Now, don't worry; I'm not going to give you a rigid checklist of do's and don'ts. We're just going to have a friendly conversation about what works and what doesn't in the ever-elusive quest for peak blogging …

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, so do the tools available to bloggers. While seasoned bloggers might be well-acquainted with the likes of Hubspot Marketing Grader and Hootsuite, there's a world of lesser-known online tools waiting to streamline your blogging journey. Whether you're a blogging newbie or a veteran looking to up your game, …

Are you a blogger looking to connect with like-minded individuals, share experiences, and gain valuable insights into the world of blogging? If you're ready to take your blogging community to the next level, a Facebook group might be just the solution for you. In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through the process of creating …

I've been online blogging since 1997, but didn't always treat it like a business until I came up with this weekly blog schedule. The key to success is committing to do certain daily blog tasks and sticking to that commitment. I won't lie - it's hard, especially when you have other commitments that sometimes take …

If you are conducting your blog as a business and dealing with PR, Press and other businesses, at some point you will need to write professional emails. You have to be serious and professional if you want others to take you as a professional. It’s easier when you are responding to an email that was …

Are you looking for ways to skyrocket your pageviews on your blog? Is your site stuck at a certain traffic number? If so, read on because Skyrocket Your Pageviews from Kelli & Crystal is just what you need. I bought this eBook. I have read and used this eBook. I highly recommend this eBook.

Are you a review blogger looking for Twitter leads? Then be sure to take the time to check out the potential leads on this page. I cannot vouch for the company nor am I responsible for their conduct. Also, as things change quickly, I do not know if they are still offering reviews, but if …

Before you begin to read this guide to LinkedIn, it is important to understant what LinkedIn is. “LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network with over 175 million members and growing rapidly. LinkedIn connects you to your trusted contacts and helps you exchange knowledge, ideas, and opportunities with a broader network of professionals.” – source …

Do you manage time effectively? Raise your hand if you spend too much “work time” checking Facebook, scrolling through Pinterest, networking or spending way too many hours on research? I know I am guilty of doing this! In fact, many of us are guilty of wasting time doing what we want to do instead of …

This was a mini challenge for the Biannual Blogathon Bash (Jan 25-28). However anyone is welcome to use this information or even do the challenge at any time. This challenge is about improving how you promote your blog through Facebook. I offer some tips and information and the challenge will be to implement one of …

In honour of Good Manners Month I bring you email etiquette 101.

SEO can be confusing for many bloggers so you may be looking for some easy SEO tips to take to get you started. I made an infographic to show you the steps you will want to take with each post to get started with basic SEO.

It is important to learn SEO optimization if you are blogging, intend to blog or have a business online. SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization and when it is used properly it is a great way to drive organic traffic to your blog or website. Learning SEO is simpler than you think, but it is …

If your answer to the question, who is your ideal blog reader is everybody or something equally as generic such as moms or men then you need to do rethink how you are marketing your blog.

SEO [Search Engine Optimization] can seem complicated at first but it’s really simple and these SEO tips should help.  

Did you know an easy way to start building blog traffic is with an email list?  

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love iPhone blogger apps. I love finding new ones - especially photography apps but did you know many of them cannot be used commercially? That means if you alter your photo using them by adding text, overlays, frames, etc. you cannot use them on your blog. There …

Review bloggers getting enough of what they need should be easy, right? Not so!   Sellers send us many things to review but few are willing to send things we might need to complete those reviews. I have come up with a list of 10 things that I never have enough of - and believe …

Anchor Text For SEO are the words that you click on to link to a another site. Anchor text in SEO also tells the bots what the post is about. So you see, anchor text does matter and I’ll cover the proper way to use anchor text in SEO below. But first let’s cover the basics. …

I’m still learning what time saving tips work the best, so I’m no pro at this by any means.   So instead of focusing on one specific thing to learn how to manage your time effectively, here are the some general time saving tips. Eliminate Distractions There is nothing worse than when you sit down …