Having a blogging tribe does more than just give you some friends to talk to. It does more than give you resources to ask when you've got blogging questions. And it can do more than save your sanity! Here's how having a blogging tribe has helped Betsi, of Betsi's World, to soar. Oh, and having a blogging tribe helps immensely! You ought to join us ASAP. How My Blogging Tribe Has Helped Blogging can be solitary. If you have a bad day and need … [Read more...]
3 Reasons You Need to be Guest Posting on Other Blogs Already
While SEO isn't the end-all-be-all of everything, it's still important. And one of the best SEO tactics that can improve your blog and websites is to procure legitimate backlinks. One of the best ways to do just that, while also getting your words out there in the world is guest posting on blogs that are not your own. Getting published on other blogs is easily one of the most powerful tools you have as a writer. If you have been wondering … [Read more...]
Beginner Blogging: How to focus on Blog Promotion
You've written a fantastic blog post, but instead of going viral it flops! Are you focusing on the best blog promotion for success? See how a few changes can make all the difference in your blog posts. Go ahead and 'PIN' this post so you can find these tips later! Beginner Blogging: How to focus on Blog Promotion What is a Good Blog Post? When it comes to writing a Blog post, especially in the niche one has expertise in; the post is … [Read more...]
Tips Clear – A Little Bit of Everything Lifestyle Blog
Today's member interview is from Chinnagounder Thiruvenkatam of Tips Clear. He lives in India with his wife and kids. Tips Clear has a little bit everything from beauty, fashion, business, health, technology, and a lot more for you to read up on! Chinnagounder's blog topics are not just for people who live in India! With so many different niches you will find something to benefit you and your family. Go ahead and pin this image to help … [Read more...]
Blogging? What is Your Motivation? What is Your Direction?
Blogging can be a hobby, a career, or both. Blogging can be enjoyable, a chore, or both. Blogging can be healthy, stressful, or both. As bloggers, writers, and photographers we occasionally need to ask ourselves, "What is my motivation? What is my direction? Am I happy?" Self-Examination I have been blogging on a regular basis for 3 1/2 years. This isn't a long time, but I learned more than I ever imagined about the Internet, about myself, … [Read more...]
On the Road Blog Photography Tips- For Blow Your Mind Results! #IBAchat
In this week’s #IBAChat, we’ll discuss on the road blog photography tips, so you can always be prepared for to make several epic blog posts. Has this ever happened to you? You’ve just finished a long day on-location at an event or perhaps a sunny vacation spot. You get back to your desk, ready to write an amazing blog post detailing your adventure with tips and tricks and pictures perfect enough to make Conde Nast swoon. Until you … [Read more...]
How to Create the Perfect About Page #IBAchat Recap
Thank you to everyone who attended our April 20 #IBAChat on “How to Create the Perfect About Page”. We discussed how you need to keep your about page up to date, how to include personal info marketers look for, and how not to sound like a resume. Plus our members threw in some other great tips you will find in the full recap below. Here are the great tips from our chat on Creating the Perfect About Page: For the full … [Read more...]
What Does a Blogger Do When They Become Overwhelmed?
I am an overwhelmed blogger. At this moment I sit at my parent's dining room table in Kentucky. I should be home in Mexico by now, but our transmission on our truck decided this trip was a good time to start slipping gears. The truck is undergoing repairs in a shop and I am at my laptop blogging for the first time in over a month. It feels good. Not the transmission part, but the blogging part. This entire trip has been overwhelming to say the … [Read more...]
Blogging with Purpose – is Our Next #IBAChat
Thank you to everyone who attended our March 30 #IBAChat “How to Rock Facebook Groups.” We had a lively discussion and it was so much fun! Here are the great tips from our chat: To see the full transcript, click here. Or check out our slideshow at the bottom of this post. [bctt tweet="Blogging with Purpose is our next #IBAChat topic. Lunch & Learn this Wed April 6, at 12 EDT." username="IBAbloggers"] Join us this Wednesday, April … [Read more...]
6 Genius Marketing Strategies Used By Door to Door Salesmen
People who work in sales, know about marketing. Whether you’re a blogger, business owner or at-home parent, you’ve probably been visited at least once or twice by a door to door salesman or saleswoman. If you’re anything like me, chances are you find this simultaneously annoying and fascinating, and here’s why: It’s almost impossible to say no to these people! My logical brain is telling me, “Shut the door! You don’t need to spend $100 … [Read more...]