Write Better for a Better Blog Series

Sometimes it helps to just have some quick tips to refer to when you need help with content writing.

So I thought I’d help you out by giving you a quick list of things that I do when preparing my blog posts. Read more »

Write Better for a Better Blog Series

How I develop ideas for blog posts

I use my life experiences
Anytime I can find a way to relate a life experience to blogging I do it. Life experiences can enrich your blogging because they are more engaging and create deeper meaning. Using your life experiences can help you clarify a confusing idea without becoming super technical. And it also gives your readers an opportunity to get to know you better – this maximizes your online socialization and builds trust. Read more »

I’m currently working on an upcoming series for this blog.

It’s my opinion that if you can write better, you’ll be a better blogger, so in the next few weeks or so, you’ll begin to see a recurring series of posts (one a week) that will provide tips for writing more creatively and engaging posts.

Sorry, it’s the writing instructor coming out of me :) Read more »

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1. Set limits for social media use and stick to them no matter what – social media is infinite and has the potential to eat up all of your time. Socialize and build relationships, but don’t overdo it. Read more »

Guest Post by Onibalusi Bamidele

We are all bloggers, but we all want to be an exceptional blogger, a better blogger, a remarkable blogger, who everybody is talking about, who is making the buzz, who everybody wants his attention, in a nutshell, we all want to be a star. Read more »

9 Tips for Designing an irresistible Blog Project

Yesterday in Julia/Julie Blog Project I wrote about how a blog project helped Julie Powell create a successful blog that led to a book and movie deal. I’m not promising you the same results, but I am going to offer you some tips for developing a blog project that will reel your readers in and hook them. Read more »

I love to watch movies, in fact whenever I get the rare chance, I watch more movies than television, but I’m not the kind of buff that rushes to the theatre every time something new comes out. In fact, I often don’t see a movie until it makes it’s way to DVD and even then, I’m never the first in line to purchase or rent from the store. I’m also known to pick up an old movie and watch it as if it’s new. Alot of times it feels as if I’ve never seen the movie as I discover knew themes and learn new lessons now that I have a more mature perspective. Sometimes what I see in those old movies are still relevant to me today. Read more »

In yesterday’s post, Blog better by following the baby steps of a better blogger, I presented you with what I’ve learned from Ms. Freeman, a blogger who is truly focused on the  community of her blog.  As promised, today I present the responses to a recent interview.  Read more »

What I learned from Ms. Freeman of

Baby Steps of an Internet Entrepreneur

The power of Asking

“If you ask shall you receive?” Is one of the memorable posts I remember first encountering on this site.  This very persuasive post reminded me of the value of asking.

Many times if we just took the time to ask more questions, we’d get more reader participation. If we gently asked for favors from others, every once and a while (not everyday, of course) we’d likely get more positive responses. This post was so compelling that I’m certain that everyone who read it became a fan of her Facebook Fanpage that day. I know I did. Read more »