If you're a blogger, you've probably had "one of those" conversations with a friend or family member. You know the kind I'm talking about... the conversation where you have to explain just what it is you do with all that "extra time" you have and why you get "free stuff. It seems that there are some … [Read more...]
And the Survey Says…
A couple of weeks ago I asked for your help with my reader survey. I'm dreaming and planning awesome things for 2014 and wanted to make sure I was headed in the right direction :) Seems like I am so far :) I promised to share the results, so here they are... A large majority of you seem to … [Read more...]
A Gift Guide for the Blogger in your Life!
Bloggers: we are well on our way to world domination... Chances are you know one, you might even be one! But what do you put on the Christmas list for the blogger in your life? What would they love to get for Christmas? Well I asked a few and found out what is on their list! I'm keeping it simple … [Read more...]
Getting To Know You – TXWB Link Party
Living in Texas has been a blessing in more ways that I can even begin to count! I've learned so much about myself, started blogging and met incredible people who inspire me daily. I've also been able to connect with local Texan bloggers through the Texas Women Bloggers Facebook Group and Community … [Read more...]
Page Rank, Keywords and Alexa. Oh My!
There is soooo much to learn about all things blogging. TONS! I am a firm believer in making friends with people who know a lot more than I do... it comes in handy sometimes! I recently met Dan Morris when I attended the Blog Workshop's online conference, He is a fountain of knowledge and has been … [Read more...]
Giveaway: Live SEO Workshop!
If you've been blogging for any length of time, then you've probably heard the term SEO. That's Search Engine Optimization for anyone wondering. Bloggers talk about it all the time, some are even what you might call a little obsessed. But the truth of the matter is that SEO is pretty important … [Read more...]
Blogging Pet Peeves that Drive Readers Away!
Did you know that there are some simple blogging "no-no's"? Things that will drive your readers and fellow bloggers absolutely bonkers? If you're wanting to up your blogging game and grow, you need to avoid these Blogging Pet Peeves! But don't worry... I'll tell you how to fix them … [Read more...]
Sh*t You Should Know About Blogging: Don’t Feed The Trolls!!!
Has it happened to you? You bare your soul in a blog post, put it all on the line and share something close to your heart... Only to check your comments a little later and discover that the Trolls have come out to play! Here's some Sh*t you should know about blogging: Don't Feed The … [Read more...]
Blissdom 2013: The Experience
WOW! Thats pretty much all that I can say about my experience at Blissdom. It was definitely something else, and nothing like the blogging conference I'd been to before. I learned some, networked a bunch and made lasting connections! Oh and I can't forget the memories made! There … [Read more...]
Sh*t You Should Know About Blogging: Giveaways have Rules!
Did you know there are laws about what you can and can not require in a giveaway? Did you know that as bloggers, we don't actually have "giveaways"? Did you know that you can't actually require someone to follow your blog to enter your giveaway? I bet you didn't! Cause I sure as heck didn't before I … [Read more...]
I love my Maybook! + A giveaway!!
So my life goes through phases... Completely-insane-busy-27-hours-a-day-never-sleeping phases and boring-sleep-for-16-hours-a-day-and-then-take-a-nap phases. No matter what phase I am in, I NEED to write stuff down! Otherwise I forget... I'm 29 and my brain is already starting to fail me *sigh* … [Read more...]
