I know, I know. It’s September and pumpkin spice is barely a thing yet, and here I am telling you to think about Christmas. But stick with me, because this is one of those “trust your older blogging friend” moments. If you want your gift guides,...
Do you sometimes find yourself at a loss for what to write about? Those days are going to be a thing of the past because with our massive list of unique holidays, celebrations and month-long observances, you’ll have more than two years worth of topics to write...
Q4 for bloggers that utilize affiliate marketing as a way to make money blogging is the best! Everyone is shopping, which means more money for you. Brands are typically generous, which means more money for you. Keep reading for tips to make the most during the most...
Looking for blog name ideas? Choosing a blog name can be tough, but below are a few tips that will help you narrow down your options. I haven’t taken a poll or anything, but I have to imagine that at least a few bloggers would change their blog names if given...
The last time WordPress updated, we all gained access to the beta version of the new editor they’re introducing, Gutenberg. I’ve been blogging almost 10 years now, and during that time, the WordPress editor hasn’t changed all that much. They’ve...
If you love your direct sales business but can’t seem to stand out from the crowd, I highly recommend you start a blog for your MLM business. Keep reading to find out why. One of the reasons I love blogging – and why I specifically target this blog to women,...
If you’re unhappy with your current hosting provider or are looking to upgrade to WordPress, check out our interview with Jenni Brown from Lyrical Host, a small business offering managed WordPress hosting for bloggers. When it comes to hosting your website you...
Search Engine Optimization may seem confusing at first, but once you understand the basics, it’s really not so bad. Here are 10 tips that all bloggers can use – regardless of platform – to write SEO-friendly blog posts. If you’re new to blogging, search...
People often don’t realize just how much work goes into blogging. You are a writer (and/or vlogger), photographer, graphic design whiz, and an SEO and promotional expert all rolled into one. It can be exhausting! Brands often forget that there are humans behind...
Blog traffic is often light during the summer months because people spend time outside instead of staring at their computers. Take advantage of the summer traffic slump to work on some big blog projects! Summer is a notoriously quiet time in blog land. Many bloggers...
FTC disclosures on social media can be confusing, and that’s putting it mildly. The FTC recently had a Twitter chat where they let users submit questions, which helped clarify things quite a bit. Below you’ll find some of the highlights of the FTC’s...
“They” say that blogging is 20 percent writing and 80 percent promotion, but I think “they” forgot to include one very important aspect of blogging life, and that’s updating old content. Once you write a blog post you really don’t...
