4 Key Things Your New Blog Might be Missing As a new blogger, you typically have a to-do list at least 120 items deep. It comes with the territory. It seems like you never have a chance to catch your breath or knock some of those items off the list. With that said, there are a […]
5 Ways You Can Handle the Onslaught of Information as a Blogger
Have you ever heard the phrase, “It’s like drinking from a fire hose?” Well, that’s what it’s like when you are a blogger. Not only are you inundated with information and how-to’s, but you are also overwhelmed with everything you want to get done. On top of that, you have to keep up with what’s hot and […]
2 Mindset Traps You Will Encounter When You Start Your Blog
One of the biggest challenges you will face as a blogger is mastering your mindset. It is one of those things that you will grapple with for a very long time. In fact, I still battle my mindset from time to time. Just when you think you have figured it out, it will smack you in […]
Welcome to Blogtober 2015!
I’m really excited to kick off this year’s Blogtober. I know, it’s a corny name but bear with me. For the whole month of October you’ll hear tips and techniques about blogging. I’m going to dig into the world of blogging and share lessons learned from years of living the life. After performing a self-assessment on […]
I’ve Been Slipping. Time to Get Back on Track
Sometimes it hurts to take stock of where you are in your online business. I just did exactly that and the results were shocking, yet in some ways expected. This all came about when I took notice of the fact my Twitter followers had basically stagnated. Growth was not happening. I knew I wasn’t engaging as […]
9 Secrets You Need to Know Before Starting a Blog
Starting a Blog Can be Exciting, Yet Crazy I have extolled the virtues of blogging on many occasions and even spelled out exactly why you need to start a blog today. So, let’s assume you are ready to make that move and are actually starting a blog. Here are 9 things that you need to be aware of […]
Hell Week – How to Approach Your First 7 Days of Blogging
It is your first week as a blogger. Your mind is probably going 100 miles per hour with all of the things you want to do. Before you go too far, take a moment to gather yourself and take a breath. After all, you are embarking on a journey that will last as long as you possess the […]
How to be an Entrepreneur…Without Being a Bad Parent
5 Ways to Build an Online Business While Being There for Your Kids Being an entrepreneur can be very fulfilling. Being an entrepreneur can also be time intensive and downright grueling. That does not mean it should consume you, especially if you are balancing parenthood while building your online platform. Time is a precious […]
New Proof Demands You Stop Ignoring Your Mobile Strategy
3 Things You Need to Pay Attention to When it Comes to Mobile Experience If you are not analyzing your platform with mobility in mind, you might as well just walk away from the computer. With each passing year the importance and adoption of mobile technology continues to rise. With Google’s latest algorithm update, which rewards mobile friendly websites with higher rankings […]
4 Surefire Ways to Make Your Blog Glow
In today’s crowded online market, your blog can easily get lost amongst the noise. Having someone find your blog can seem like a monumental task. Then when they finally do arrive at your site, you have literally seconds to make an impression and keep them there. Given the fleeting moments you have to engage a visitor […]