If you’ve been blogging for the past 26 days, then you are an expert. You understand the challenges – and you have overcome them.
So what tips and advice would you give to someone considering the NEXT blog challenge? Because of course we all know there will be another one – it’s just a matter of time.
What worked for you? How did you get over that initial “oh my gosh, what have I done” thoughts – to still being with us 26 days later? Read More→
One of the observations I’ve made during the Blog Challenge is that many people were confused and confounded by the RSS feed.
First, let’s review WHY the RSS feed is important. It’s used by both individuals and search engines.
Individuals use the RSS feed to subscribe to the list of your blog articles. If they use an RSS reader (or their email program) it automatically updates each time you post an article. It’s an easy way for them to keep up with what you’re writing. Read More→
Blogging provides you with a unique tool to communicate. And while creating an online identity and blogging as that person or company image can be great fun, it can also be profitable. (And making money is certainly fun!)
Here are just a few ways you can monetize your blog: Read More→
People sometimes question whether or not a blog is a business tool or a personal tool. While blogs originated as personal journals or logs, they have quickly transitioned to be business tools.
Here are three ways you can use blogs in your business. Read More→
In a related article, I talked about why you want to add Google Analytics to your blog. Now you need to know the HOW.
It’s a relatively easy process.
First you need an analytics account. Read More→
Google Analytics is a handy tool you can add to your blog absolutely free. It provides information to help you fine-tune your website and your business.
Take a look at some of the information Google Analytics offers and how you can use this information to your advantage.
A Google analytics report breaks down the information into a multiple sections. These sections include: Read More→
Coming up with valuable content week after week, day after day, can get old after a while and it can become quite challenging. Here are a few tips to help keep the wheels spinning and your blog growing.
#1 Get organized. Do you ever notice that great content ideas come to you when you’re driving to the grocery store, taking a shower or waiting in line at the bank? Keep a notebook with you or a recording device and capitalize on these inspiring moments. Then, as soon as you get home or to a computer, draft a quick blog post on that idea so it doesn’t disappear. Read More→