Grace Filled Encouragement for the Purposeful Life
I started blogging when my third child was 8 months old. Back in 2011, there weren’t a lot of blogs, and they were definitely more written in a “journal” format, ladies sharing their day-to-day lives and the lessons they’d learned about faith, parenting, healthy eating, saving money and more. Blogging has taken on a more […] Read more…
When you’re thinking about starting a blog, and looking around online for direction on how to do so, sometimes all the different tips and techniques can get overwhelming! Starting a blog is not expensive, most of the time you can make it happen for as little as $60. And even if you’re not super technical, […] Read more…
Hello, fellow blogger! What brings you here today? Perhaps the title of this post caught your eye and you are looking for an answer to that very question: how do I start (or continue to) grow my blog? Maybe you’re in a place as a very new blogger where you’ve caught a vision and want […] Read more…
Well, hello, fellow blogger, what brings you here today? :) Perhaps the title of this post caught your eye and you are looking for an answer to that very question: how do I start (or continue to) grow my blog? Maybe you’re in a place as a very new blogger where you’ve caught a vision […] Read more…
I haven’t written a in-depth post about blogging in awhile, but I think this post is worth the time it took for me to “break it down”. Awhile back, I took a four-month hiatus from blogging. I reevaluated, refreshed my vision, and started writing again at the end of August. By that time my pageviews had […] Read more…
When I “became” a blogger three years ago, it was a much simpler time. (Doesn’t that sound like something we hear our grandparents’ say?) But really, it’s the truth. Back then, it was all about writing, no perfect Pinterest photos required. These days there is SO much we can do with our blogs that it not […] Read more…
This post was originally published in September of 2013. In our What to Expect in Blogging: The Early Years series, we’ve talked about lots of great topics with some good conversation to boot! Among other things, we’ve chatted about creating a vision for your blog, making a blog schedule that works for you, how to write […] Read more…
Hi everyone! Have you wondered where I’ve been lately? Maybe not, but I’ll tell you anyway ;) With the exception of a couple of Netflix Stream Team posts (a commitment I had already agreed to), I haven’t posted anything since April 29. Wow. This has been my longest break on the blog, to date. When […] Read more…
If you’re a blogger, you know that well-crafted graphics and images make for pinnable posts, a professional design and photos that are pleasing to the eye. If you’re not a blogger but simply want to do some neat things with your photos–perhaps touch them up, add some nice text or make a photo collage for […] Read more…
I despise the word “resolution”. Not because of the meaning. In fact, I love how Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines this word: “Fixed purpose or determination of mind; as a resolution to reform our lives; a resolution to undertake an expedition.” The reason I don’t like it is probably because I fail miserably at “resolving”, “being resolved” or keeping […] Read more…
First of all, I want to say thank you times 17 to those of you who read and comment on my blog. Whether you follow via Facebook, RSS, Google Friend Connect or Email, you are SO much appreciated! I love having you share your thoughts with me when I write what’s on my mind and […] Read more…
Throughout this blogging series, What to Expect in Blogging: The Early Years, we’ve covered plenty of topics. Chatting about everything from creating a vision for your blog, tips for increasing your blog traffic, how to make a pinnable image {and why it’s important}, 10 things bloggers shouldn’t do and 4 tips for writing irresistible blog […] Read more…
Today I’m pleased to bring you a guest post from my friend Stacie at Motherhood on a Dime! I love what she has written and it is a good reminder for all of us!______________________________ Three years ago I began blogging with the intent of sharing a few simple activities for kids with my friends. Little […] Read more…
We’ve talked a lot in this blogging series about what you should do as a blogger. But let’s take a different approach today as I share 10 things bloggers shouldn’t be doing! freedigitalphotos.net/marin 1. Don’t ignore your readers. Engage them on Facebook as time allows, ask them questions at the end of your posts to get their […] Read more…
Before my blogging series began, someone in an online bloggers group I am part of asked how safe it is to be real and transparent on your blog. At what point are you exposing your family or friends to some real crazies and by what measure do you become impersonal if you never reveal anything […] Read more…
Today I’m pleased to have my friend Kasey from Walking Redeemed share her heart on a sensitive area of blogging. {Catch up on the rest of the What to Expect in Blogging series!} I never write to provoke. To encourage, inspire or convict? Yes. To iron the wrinkles from my own thoughts. Often. Yet though […] Read more…
Have you ever read a blog post on a topic that just made you plain ol’ mad? {Raising my hand over here.} On the flip side, have you ever read a different post on that same topic that may share an opinion that you’ve never considered before but you come away from it with at least an […] Read more…
We’re going to turn now to the more personal side of blogging. Blogging isn’t just about stats, followers, readers and making money. It’s something that involves our very heart and soul. Something that can either bring blessing or a curse to us and to our families. My friend Lindsey from The Road to 31 […] Read more…
Guest post from my friend Sarah at My Joy Filled Life! Don’t forget to read the rest of the blogging series! If you are a blogger, you NEED to have a Pinterest account. Pinterest is a HUGE traffic referrer for many bloggers, in some cases, bringing in more than 50% of a blogger’s traffic. Pinterest […] Read more…
Post by contributor Ashley from This Southern Girl’s Heart. Writing on paper is so sacred, so peaceful, and very private. With a pen and paper, and no one to see our thoughts, we are going to write how we really feel, without hindrance. When I was young and up until I first started blogging, journals filled the […] Read more…
In this blogging series, I previously shared some tips {14 of them, to be exact!} for how you can increase your blog’s traffic. One of the things I mentioned was guest posting for another blog. I’m going to expand on that, as well as share some other more specific ideas for broadening your readership. Not […] Read more…
Today I’m pleased to welcome my friend Katherine from Proverbs and Pacifiers! She’s got some great advice for you today on post titles! The title is the most important part of your blog post. Think about it. The title is the only part of your blog post most people will ever read. It breaks my heart, but it’s true. Your post […] Read more…
Previously in this series I shared 14 tips for increasing your blog traffic. We’ve chatted about building a sense of community at your internet home. We also talked about using good SEO (search engine optimization) to increase views to your blog. I had three ways you could improve your SEO in that post and we’re […] Read more…
Whether you’ve been in the blogging world for years or for a few months, you’ve likely heard about the term “SEO” or “search engine optimization”. What is it exactly, you ask? I’m getting a little technical in the post but just hang with me if you are overwhelmed. I will try to keep this as […] Read more…
Do you ever read blogs that seem to have a “community” feel to them? Where readers are sharing tips and encouragement and appear to know the blogger like a friend? I’ve read them too, and I want to be one of those blogs! One of the goals for my blog is to build it into a […] Read more…