There are plenty of questions when it comes to using advertisements as a method of monetizing your blog. Should you be placing ads on your blog? Are they easy money or do they turn away readers? Which ad networks are the best? How many ads should I have? What sizes should I use? Where should I put them? The answer to most of them is "it depends". Go ahead and 'pin' this post, because you will want to come back to it later! Don't Believe … [Read more...]
Want to Make Money Blogging? Here Are 10 Posts Full of Strategies.
Is there anyone that doesn't want to make money blogging? Anyone? Even if you aren't interested in replacing a full-time income with your blog, it would still be nice if you could make some money to at least offset the costs of blogging. Wouldn't it? Go ahead and 'pin' this image to your favorite blogging board! You'll want to reference these posts later. There are a surprising number of ways that your blog can earn money. Some are easy … [Read more...]
6 Powerful Posts to Get the Most from Instagram as a Blogger
Savvy bloggers know Instagram can be a valuable marketing tool for any blog. Today I'll share with you how you can get the most from Instagram as a blogger. Be sure and 'PIN' this image to help others learn the ins and outs of Instagram! For starters, Instagram creates a sense of community with your readers. It can also attract new readers to your posts. Plus, I think it is just fun to look at pretty pictures and get a glimpse into other … [Read more...]
Blogging Tools to Make You a Better Blogger
Bloggers love blogging tools. Whether it is plugins to help customize their website or apps to make life easier it seems there is something out there for every need. Each blogger prefers something a little bit different. Some like CommentLuv while others swear by Disqus. Here at the IBA we have Team Buffer, Team Hootsuite, and Team CoSchedule. Blogging Tools to Make You a Better Blogger Which blogging tools should you use? Ultimately you … [Read more...]
7 Expert Posts to Master Twitter and Boost Your Blog
Twitter moves so fast that many bloggers feel overwhelmed by it. They don't know where to start and how to use Twitter to promote their posts and build their reader base. Twitter can be an incredibly valuable social media tool for bloggers in any genre. But like any tool you need to learn how to use it. Today let's learn to master Twitter and boost your blog! We've pulled together some of our past articles on Twitter that cover everything from … [Read more...]
Six Posts to Master Pinterest and Drive Traffic to Your Site
Many of us at the International Bloggers' Association cannot imagine blogging without being active on Pinterest. Through the years we've published many articles to help bloggers Master Pinterest and drive traffic to their sites. Pinterest is worth the effort I've heard talk in the blogging community recently that Pinterest is no longer worth the effort. It's too hard to get seen without paying, I am not a food blogger, I don't have the … [Read more...]
Day Trip to San Diego Model Railroad Museum
Have you ever been to a model railroad museum? We had a great time on our day trip to the San Diego model railroad museum. Are you ready to see some trains? San Diego Model Railroad Museum originally appeared on Munofore by our very own IBA Member Audrey Humaciu. Thanks for sharing with us! We finally made it back down to San Diego’s Balboa Park to visit some more museums with our Balboa Park Explorer’s passes. We started at … [Read more...]
13 Unusual Places to Find Blogging Inspiration
Sometimes the blog topics flow into your mind like a raging river. Other times the Muses are so silent you wonder if they have hightailed it back to Mount Olympus. To help you brainstorm ideas for blog posts I have compiled a list of 13 Unusual Places to Find Blogging Inspiration to help you the next time you are struggling to find something to write about. But before I share my list, I want to strongly suggest that you decide on a place to … [Read more...]
Disaster Preparedness for Bloggers
Are you prepared for disaster to strike? I don't mean do you do fire drills in your house or have a tsunami escape route planned or have an "earthquake kit" packed and ready? Depending on where you live, you should definitely prepare for the natural disasters most likely to occur in your area. But what about Disaster Preparedness for Bloggers? I am referring to blogging disasters. Scary scenarios like: computer crashes computer … [Read more...]
Maximize Pinterest Traffic with Rich Pins
Do you know how to Maximize Pinterest Traffic with Rich Pins? If you are a Blogger, you are probably familiar with a little site called Pinterest. It is a HUGE traffic generator! But, if you aren't using Rich Pins you might be missing out on some of that traffic. What are Rich Pins? You might not be familiar with the term, but if you have been on Pinterest you have probably seen them. Have you seen a recipe pin that includes the … [Read more...]