Category - Blogging

Often times when I sit down to write a new blog post I hurry through it to get all of my ideas out before I am distracted. And most times I am so excited to be finished that I just want to hit the publish button. But then I go back and read or have my husband read it and it is riddled with typos and simple errors that shouldn't be there. I have come up with a checklist for myself that...

I used Blogger for several years for a personal/family blog and for the first year of my No Holding Back blog. Blogger is a fine tool for anyone just blogging about their life. But if you’re trying to monetize and build a business, or if you want to implement cool features but do not have the time, patience, or knowledge to do those things, WordPress.Org is definitely right for...

Working with other bloggers can be an amazing experience if handled properly.  It can lead to countless opportunities such as freelance writing, product reviews, promotions, writing for publications, book deals, and collaboration with start up and even Fortune 500 corporations.  In order to be a effective blogger, it's important to possess and cultivate the gift to gab as well as the...

Do you need an editorial calendar?  The answer is a resounding yes!  This blog to-do list will keep you organized, help you plan ahead, and even help you see where you are lacking content or have content overload. There are several options to create an editorial calendar—it is a matter of personal preference.  You can use a basic weekly or monthly paper planner, create a...

Do you have a button or banner for your blog? You might have more than one – perhaps one for your blog itself and then several others for your popular posts or weekly features such as a linky party.  You can add these into your posts and sidebars – but their real value can come from asking others to post the button on their site, thereby advertising your site and...

Many of us started blogging to share our stories or passions with other likeminded individuals. To connect with people who share our interests and struggles and perhaps find a kindred spirit or two. But as our blogging journeys unfold, sometimes we lose sight of why we started blogging in the first place and it can lead to blogger burn out. One of the reasons you might lose focus is...

Most mom bloggers aspire to be an example of how a modern woman can successfully balance between family and career. These tips aim to provide you with the necessary knowledge to balance your online life with your offline life: *Schedule your blogging time.  This will help you in keeping the balance between family responsibilities and those to your blog. You need to lay out...

Many bloggers start off a new year with resolutions and goals to better their blog. Some list blogging more consistently, or blogging on a schedule as goals. Others resolve to read more blogs, meet more people or join in more linkups. Some bloggers vow to start selling advertising, or score a freelance writing gig. All these goals and resolutions are great, and will definitely guide and...