Are you confused by the terms "no follow," "do follow" and "backlinks"? If so you aren't alone. Let's break them down. These terms refer to how search engines treat and view links on websites. There is no legal entity enforcing their usage in any country. BUT, the Search Engines want you to do it a certain way, and failure to do so can affect where your page ranks in searches on the major search engines (SERP = search engine … [Read more...]
Tips for Scheduling Time Away from Blogging
Whether it is a summer vacation or spending time with family during the holidays, there will come a time when every blogger wants to take some time off from blogging. Before you go, you ought to plan a little now to help your blog stay active so you can enjoy. Check Apps Before You Leave There are many apps for your phone or tablet to enable you to publish posts, send newsletters or post to social media on the road, if you so desire. … [Read more...]
Stay Ahead of Social Media Trends with Hashtag Holidays
Are you ready for one of my favorite social media tricks for increasing interaction on social media and being ahead of the trends? Bloggers know to publish posts and social media content about major holidays like Anzac Day, Christmas, Diwali, Independence Day, New Year's, Thanksgiving, etc. But, don't miss the opportunity to take advantage of hashtag holidays. Open up Twitter or Facebook right now and take a peek at the trending now … [Read more...]
Monetizing Your Blog with Affiliate Marketing
Monetizing Your Blog with Affiliate Marketing Many businesses have learned to harness the power of bloggers and social media to increase sales. It is a win-win for the company and social media influencers alike. How many messages about Amazon Prime Day did you see besides those from Amazon? My newsfeeds were full of suggested items and wishlists. These Amazon affiliates (bloggers and other social media folks) helped promote the one-day … [Read more...]