The following post is from James of Google+ Tutorials: So you've started blogging, maybe recently or maybe a long time ago. You're getting into the rhythm of things and building up an audience, but you want to take things to the next level. You want to actually make some money! I don't blame you at all. So…
As a blogger, do you consider search engine optimization (SEO)? Search engine optimization is the practice of crafting your writing and the mechanics of your site so that Google and other search engines rate your site higher and users are more likely to find it when they do a search. There are some great seo…
What does writing mean to you? To one, writing is simply a means to earn a living. To another, it is a way of unwinding, of expressing their thoughts, experiences, fears, and how to overcome challenges. Writing is a powerful tool that helps one understand who they are. One of the ways to be creative…
Raising kids is busywork, and as moms, we don’t ever get too much time for ourselves. Everything we do is tailored around looking after our kids- making sure they have what they need, and they are where they need to be, so our own wants and needs are often put on the backburner. However, it’s…
Motherhood online is a new successful trend in the world of bloggers. This happened because young creative mothers begin soul searching precisely on maternity leave. Alternatively, they begin to maintain their blogs. They have something to say. In this age of the Internet, each of us is a writer. Content is available from the moment…
Why do you think so many moms are blogging today? Indeed, one in five mommies of today has started a blog with substantial followers. Some think of blogging as a hobby for the duration of maternity leave, while others plan to monetize it as soon as possible. No wonder: when you are a stay-at-home mom,…
The following guest post is from Lisa Morosky, author of The Bootstrap VA: So you've set up a new blog. You've just started cranking out content, but already you're wondering how you can make some money (because everyone else seems to be!). Some people will say you shouldn't even try to monetize a new blog…
Blogging Basics for Beginners: A 12-Week Series to Walk You Through Setting Up a Wordpress.org Blog will run every Thursday from August 30th through November 15th. Click here for all of the posts in the series. After our announcement post a couple weeks ago, we heard from so many of you who were anxiously awaiting…
The following post is from James of Brooks Web Services: Images are am important part of blogging. Many people do not use them when blogging, but they should. Here's why: It's appealing visually. - Images can help add to a post, attract attention to the copy, and encourage them to stay and read the entire…
As a blogger, one of my goals is to be an influencer...to share the things I'm learning with others in a way that makes them take a second look and want to dig deeper themselves as well as to introduce my readers to new brands and build conversations around hot topics. There are a few…