The following post is from James of Google+ Tutorials: Lately, I have been reflecting on the challenges that we can face as bloggers. For everything that is awesome about blogging, there are also things that are really tough. Within this section are things like keeping yourself organized, staying inspired, planning your posting schedule well, etc. The list…
The following post is from James of Google+ Tutorials: As many of you know, I primarily blog on a blog that I co-founded called GPlusTuts. From that you might gather that I am quite passionate about Google+. Actually I have been passionate about Google+ for quite a while now, from the moment it was released in…
The following post is from James of Google+ Tutorials: We are now well into 2012, the Christmas music has stopped playing; the Christmas tree is a distant memory; we have already broken our new year's resolutions, and the stores are now selling Easter eggs. One thing that I wish for all of you this year is huge…
The following post is from James of Google+ Tutorials: Here in the UK this week things started really heating up, when it comes to the holiday season. Lights have started going on in town centers, decorations have started being put up in homes, stores and offices, Christmas music is playing everywhere that I go, and it's…
Today is the first Ultimate Blog Swap, and I'm so excited by the quantity and quality of the blogs who are participating! With 85 bloggers signed up for today's swap, you're sure to discover some new favorites along the way, so grab a cup of coffee, pick a random blog from the list below and…
On May 24th, Life Your Way will be hosting the Ultimate Blog Swap! We all know that one of the best ways to network and draw new readers to your site is to guest post on other blogs or invite guest bloggers to yours. The hard part, though, is writing a guest post usually means…
The following post is from Angela of Homegrown Mom: If you’ve been blogging for a while, then companies may have approached you to host a giveaway. I still remember the first company that asked me. I felt so official that day! However, if no companies have approached you, then seek some out on your own.…
The following post is from Jo-Lynne of Musings of a Housewife and DCR Design: Let's discuss posting photos on your blog. Pictures Rock! First of all, please consider posting at least one picture with each of your posts. Pictures help break up the text and make your posts more interesting to read. I guarantee that…
The following post is from Angela of Homegrown Mom: Over the last year, I have written regularly for 6 sites besides my own. Remembering the writer’s guidelines and posting guidelines for each site can be confusing. I often found myself asking: Is this the site that doesn’t use bullets? How wide are images supposed to…
If you blog professionally -- even if you're not yet earning money from your blog -- then it's important to treat your blog as a business. One way you can do that is by putting together an actual business plan. Your business plan doesn't need to be a formal document since you're probably not working…