Blogging has certainly changed since I started it as a hobby back in 2004. Social media is an important part of a blogger's marketing plan, but it can be overwhelming, especially if you only have time to do it outside of your nine to five job or whenever the kids are down for a nap or both. Five Apps To Increase Social Media Productivity I've found five apps that can help you be more productive on social media, so your blog can get more exposure. 1. BufferApp for automation Buffer is my ...
How To Save Money (And Sanity) While Online Shopping This Holiday Season
Maybe you’re like me and don’t get into the whole Black Friday thing, but you still enjoy a good bargain...and you need to buy gifts. Personally, I love to shop online. I don’t have to get in the car. I don’t have to deal with crowds. I don’t have to freeze my nose off wading through the Minnesota snow. So I have figured out how to save money online shopping during the holidays, and hold on to some of my sanity, too. How To Save Money Online Shopping Here are a few tips for making the ...
Final Day Of Blogtober: Let’s Get Social With Facebook
Can you believe this is the last day of Blogtober? This week has flown by. Hopefully you have seen some real growth in all of the social media accounts we have focused on, and have made some great new friends. For the last day, we are going to take a look at Facebook. Blogtober: Facebook Facebook is fun! It can also be a great way to market your blog. Yes, getting seen can be challenging, but there are ways to use the system to your benefit without having to pay for boosting posts. Tips ...
Blogtober: Let’s Get Social With Google+
Can you believe we are already at the half-way point in our social media challenge? You are all really rocking Twitter and Instagram. Today we are going to tackle Google+. Blogtober: Google+ People make fun of Google+, but I say don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. Plus, we’ve all heard that Google likes itself, so posting on Google+ should help you get more people coming to your blog. While there have been some recent changes with Google no longer using authorship, having a bunch of +1s ...
Blogtober: Let’s Get Social With Twitter
Good morning, y'all. We are so excited to kick off Blogtober today. Two of our great Community Leads - Amy and Krystal - have put together great social media tips for each platform, starting with Twitter. You will have the chance to link up, and find new friends every day. We are going to have a lot of fun! Blogtober: Twitter Twitter is my favorite social media platform. It’s a great way to connect with people. Honestly, I’ve made some really good friends (in real life) on the Twitter. ...
Creating And Selling Printables On Your Blog
A great way to monetize your blog is to make printables or other easily downloadable items to sell. What you sell is up to you. It can be an artistic image, poster, cupcake toppers, water bottle labels, photo booth props, organization plan, or anything else you can imagine. How do you make printables? If you have access to a PDF creator (most of us already do) then you can make a printable. To create my photo booth props & posters, I use PicMonkey. It’s a very easy web based graphic ...