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…
Thoughts on Blogging
The Importance of a Pinnable Image {and How to Make One}
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…
Keep Writing! Encouragement for Bloggers When It’s Hard
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…
4 Tips for Writing Irresistible Blog Post Titles
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…
3 Sensational Tips for Writing Good Content
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…
Improve your SEO as a Blogger with These 3 Tips
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…
How to Build Community on Your Blog
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…
14 Tips for Increasing Your Blog Traffic
Every blogger, no matter what size their website is, wants to build traffic to their blog. I want to offer you 14 tips for increasing your blog traffic that have been effective for me. Hopefully they are helpful to you or at least a good reminder of what to do! Write good content. There’s no replacement […] Read more…
How to Create a Blogging Schedule: 11 Free Blog Planners {plus the Best Time of Day to Blog}
This is part 2 of How to Create a Blogging Schedule that Works for You! Previously I gave you six steps to finding a blogging routine that fits the needs of your family. If you still need to read those, feel free and then pop back here so we can take the next step! Before […] Read more…
How to Create a Blogging Schedule that Works for You, Part 1
Welcome to day three of the What to Expect in Blogging: The Early Years series! If you haven’t read the first two posts on why we blog and creating a vision for your blog, take a few moments and check them out! Today we’re going to talk about how to set a blogging schedule! When […] Read more…
Does Your Blog Have a Vision?
Now that you’ve figured out why you blog, it’s essential to have a vision for your blog! What does it mean to have a vision? In my definition, it’s a plan for the focus and direction that you want your blog to take and how you intend to get there. New, aspiring and more experienced bloggers […] Read more…
Why do we Blog?
Welcome to What to Expect in Blogging: The Early Years series! We’ll be going through the month of September talking about all things bloggy {you can see many of the topics in my intro post on the series}. Tomorrow we’re going to address how to create an effective vision for your blog. Before we start […] Read more…
Want to Learn More About Blogging?
If you want to learn more about blogging, whether you’re a newer blogger or have been in the game for a while but need some encouragement and a refresher course on some things or if you’re someone who doesn’t blog but wants to or just wants to know why in the world bloggers do what […] Read more…
Bloglovin – A GREAT Replacement for Google Reader
As of July 1st, Google Reader is going away for good!! This means you will have to find a different “reader” for following your favorite blogs! I recently joined Bloglovin {kind-of a weird name, IMO, but it was highly recommended by a few blogging friends!} and that’s how I will be following the blogs I […] Read more…
How to Use the Only Likers App on Facebook
A few days ago, I shared a post on how to make a printable using PicMonkey. This can be for personal use or, if you’re a blogger, you can use my tips to create a free printable to offer to blog readers! In my original post I mentioned using the Only for Likers app to […] Read more…