If you’re a passive blogger, your blog might just be headed for the blogging graveyard. Don’t worry. All is not lost. It just means it’s time to start being proactive. It’s time to take charge. Read More.
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Be Memorable: Why I Wrote An 8,000-Word Blog Post (and Why You Should Do Something Just As Crazy)
How can your blog be memorable? Close to 1,000 blogs will be created while you read this post. What separates your blog from theirs? How do you stand out?
What The Super Bowl Can Teach Us About Blogging
In this year’s Super Bowl, blogging lessons were abundant for those willing to open their eyes and see. Did you miss them? Let me help you. Read More.
6 Blog Design Tips To Ensure Readers Don’t Pull Their Hair Out
People often say they don’t know art, but they know what they like. Blogs are similar when it comes to design. People may not be able to quantify what makes a good design, but they sure as heck can tell you what they do and don’t like when they see it.
How To Blog Through Personal Tragedy
There is no right or wrong way to blog through a personal tragedy. Let’s go over some options. We all know it’s inevitable. And yet, it catches each and every one of us by surprise. Tears. Heartache. Sorrow. Sometimes, it’s the loss of a loved one. Sometimes it’s losing a job. Sometimes it’s a random […]
On Podcasts, Southern Accents, and Overcoming Your Blogging Fears
It was inevitable. Eventually, someone was going to bring it up. It was only a matter of time. No matter how much I tried to hide, I knew one day I would wake up, check my email, and see it. A podcast interview invitation.
Your Best Blogging Year Ever Starts Now
A new year is upon us, and with it is our annual tradition of making resolutions we abandon before Punxsutawney Phil has emerged from Gobbler’s Knob. “Get out of debt” gives way to a 20% sale on shoes. “Get organized” is defeated as soon as you walk into your child’s bedroom. “Lose weight” is undone […]
New Christmas Tradition: Update And Republish Old Blog Posts
According to data I made up just now for the purpose of this blog post, only 3.6 people read your blog during the holidays. Why? Well, people are busy this time of the year. There are trees to decorate. Year-end projects to complete. Shoppers to wrestle at Wal-Mart.
Pitfalls of Success: The Importance of Time Management for Bloggers
So… You focused on growing your email list. You networked. You guest blogged on some awesome websites. You made a conscious effort to respond to every single blog comment. You thanked people on Twitter. You happily said “yes” to any interview or roundup request. You put in the time. You worked hard. You went above […]