Nov
30

5 Ways to Promote your Blog: What You Should Be Writing Besides Blog Posts

Writing blog posts is fun. But there are other forms of writing that will help make writing your blog even more fun. What am I talking about? I’m talking about ways to market and promote your blog via the written word.

Nov
29

7 Tips for Earning Money From Your Blog

Not too long ago, a guy contacted me asking me how he could earn money from his blog.  He needed some answers.  He asked, Is it really true that you can make money blogging and if so, how much can a person expect to make and how long would it take?

Nov
26

Why Blogs Should Always Allow For Varied Post Lengths

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Guest post by Ryan If you have a policy of always having posts a certain length, you’re making a mistake. Forcing yourself into such rigid confines is bad for creativity, because the value of an idea is not the length of content it creates but the value it provides. And the two aren’t mutually exclusive.

Nov
25

Thanksgiving Twitter List of Bloggers I’m Grateful For

There are so many things I’m grateful for! I can’t name them all here, but I want to let each and every one of you know that I’m super grateful for you! Thank you for taking the time out of your day to read and comment on this blog.  Thank you for sharing my posts…
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Nov
24

Are We Nearly There Yet?

Blogging is for the long-haul. There are no short cuts, but so much amazing help and advice out there. With plenty of fuel, Sat Nav and patience you’ll soon be well on your way.

Nov
23

How a Blogging To-Do List can Improve Your Blog

I have a confession to make: my blog could be better. Every day I write a list of improvements I need to make in order to raise my blog up a level, or perhaps even two. And then work gets in the way and before I know it, my blogging checklist is being pushed off…
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Nov
22

Do you have what it takes to become a freelance blogger?

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Last Friday, I posted a few blogging job board links for those who are serious about earning a living as a blogger. There are infinite opportunities out there, but the reality, is that only a few bloggers actually make the money they were hoping to. Many have high hopes when they start out, but quickly…
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Nov
19

Where to Find Blogging Jobs that Pay

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More businesses are embracing the power of blogging more than ever.  Now companies are scurrying like mice trying fill the need. They are in desperate need of writers, social media strategists and bloggers who are willing to build an influential web presence. Things are changing.  Every day there are more and more blogging jobs opening…
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Nov
18

Explode Blog Traffic With Social Media Giveaways

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Guest Post by Kate Klemens Since it’s introduction to the internet social media has absolutely taken over the web and is quickly becoming a preferred marketing tool by companies of all sizes. The problem is that you can’t blatantly promote your stuff in the social space. People don’t follow you on Twitter or like you…
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Nov
17

How Our Woodburner Showed Me How To Blog Better

Our wood-burner transforms our English winter for me. Your blog can bring warmth and pleasure to your readers if you bring it to life.

Nov
16

Getting Hooked on Blogs

I’m hooked on quite a few things. Salty foods, sweet foods, certain TV shows, great novels, and certain blogs. While I have hundreds of blogs in my Google Reader, there are only a select few that I go to first and always. If I know I have a long day ahead of me, there are…
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Nov
15

10 Blogger Must Reads

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I haven’t done a post like this in a while, but last week, I ran across some truly noteworthy posts – I couldn’t help but to share them with you. I hope you enjoy them – they just might inspire a light-bulb moment or two… :) The New Rules for Winning the Blog Game