When it comes to email service providers, you have lots of choices. Of all the ones that I have tried, I like the features in Mailerlite the best, especially for new bloggers. You probably have heard that you NEED to start building an email list for your blog right from day 1. And to build…
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2020 Planner Stack – The Planners I Am Using in the New Year
How many planners is too many? Today I am showing you my 2020 planner stack. This is how I plan to use them in the new year. Over the years I have struggled with finding just the right planner to manage my busy life. Nothing seemed to be exactly what I was looking for. Late…
10 Reasons Why Self Hosted WordPress Is NOT Right For You
At the risk of being controversial, I feel that self hosted WordPress is NOT the right platform for everyone. If you are wondering if it is right for you – here are important things you need to know before you start a blog. Self hosted WordPress is known for it’s flexibility and power. It started…
Brightech Sky LED Torchiere Floor Lamp Review
Disclosure: Brightech provided this SKY LED Torchiere Floor Lamp to me for purposes of this review. All opinions are my own. I am a bright lights kind of person. Nothing is more uplifting than having natural daylight pour through the windows and light up a room on a bright sunny day. But sometimes the sun…
Erin Condren Planny Pack Review
The Erin Condren Planny Pack is a very convenient pouch for your planner accessories. Here is my review. Watch My Review of the Planny Pack In Action You will get an understanding of what the Planny Pack is in this video. If you would rather read my review just scroll down. Here is a Selection…
Erin Condren Last Sale of the Year!
We are in the final stretch of 2019 and it’s time to get your new planners in order for 2020. This Erin Condren Sale makes it super easy! It’s the last sale of the year and it’s a good one. All Erin Condren planners and calendars are 20% off – and stationery, notepads and desk…
Tribes by Seth Godin: A MUST READ for Bloggers
The book Tribes by Seth Godin is all about – you guessed it – building a tribe of loyal followers. In this review I will show you how to apply this wonderful marketing concept to your blog. In the book Tribes, Seth Godin says that Today, marketing is about engaging with the tribe and delivering products…
Use a Custom Email Signature With Photo To Advertise Your Blog
One great way to get exposure for your new blog is to add a custom email signature with photo at the end of every email that you write. This is how to do it and what you should include. Every single email that you send is an opportunity to give people information about you and…
Why You are Not Comfortable on Camera and What You Can Do About It
As a blogger, you need to get comfortable on camera. Video is here to stay. This is how to get rid of your fear of doing video once and for all. Maybe you started blogging because you like to write. I know, you are laughing. Blogging has not been about just writing for a really long…
How to Build Strategic Partnerships With Other Bloggers
One of the best things you can do to grow your blog is to build strategic partnerships with other bloggers. But how do you find other bloggers to partner up with? Here are some ideas. What is a Strategic Partner? When it comes to blogging, a strategic partner can be someone who is your niche….
Beginner SEO Tips and Tricks for Your Blog
Looking for organic SEO tips? Search engine optimization is an important concept that bloggers need to understand. If you can learn how to write for organic search engines then your blog traffic will increase. The Goal of SEO Put simply, the goal of SEO is to make it to position 1 on page 1 of…
Pinterest Now Has Photo Editing Tools Built In
You can now create a pin, crop, add a logo, and add a text overlay to pins right inside of Pinterest! This is how. Today when I opened Pinterest, I was greeted by a pleasant surprise. Pinterest has added some tools that you can use to build a pin from right within your Pinterest dashboard….
Why You NEED An Email Marketing Service for Your Blog
When you start a blog, one of the first things you NEED to do is sign up with an email marketing service provider. I know it might seem weird – because your blog is new and you don’t really have anything to email people about yet. But collecting email addresses and developing a good email…
What is Tailwind and Is It Worth the Cost?
Tailwind is a Pinterest and Instagram scheduling app that can save bloggers time on social media. It is extremely useful, but is it worth it? Read on to find out. In full transparency, let me start by saying that I am an on again / off again Tailwind App customer and a member of the…
Digital Color Meter – A FREE Mac Color Picker That You Already Own
Looking for a FREE Mac color picker app to help you with your blog design? Look no further than Digital Color Meter. It comes already installed on your Apple computer! This is how you use it. Finding hex codes from images is an important part of creating: a beautiful blog, eye popping social images, and…
How to Install a WordPress Plugin
This is how to install a WordPress plugin on your blog. The process is very simple and generally, you can do it right from your WordPress dashboard. Note that these instructions apply to self-hosted WordPress (not WordPress.com). No matter where your site is hosted (I use BigScoots – this is why) or what theme you have…
Monochrome Pro Theme for WordPress Review – My Favorite Features
The Monochrome Pro Theme for WordPress from StudioPress is a feature rich theme that was built to work seamlessly with the Gutenberg editor. I have used it on this site and really like it. Here are some of my favorite features. Because Monochrome Pro was built with Gutenberg, in mind some things work a little…
How to Keep Track of Your Blog Colors
Your blog colors are an important part of your branding. So, you really should know what they are and how to find them quickly. Here are some tricks to keep track of your colors and a free download too. Why You Need to Know Your Brand Colors Even if you don’t do your own web…
Image Copyright and Your Blog – What You Need to Know
As a blogger, you need to be familiar with image copyright. Get an understanding of what images you can use on your blog and what is not allowed. In my early days of blogging, I was really intimidated by all the beautiful photos that I saw on other people’s blogs. My life, my home, and…
10 Tools to Create a Blog Editorial Calendar
Don’t resist it – you need an editorial calendar for your blog. Here are 10 tools to help you create one. What is an editorial calendar? It’s a content plan or schedule for your future blog posts. Why You Need An Editorial Calendar Just like with any business, planning ahead is key. If you own…
