Our International Bloggers' Association graphics expert and IBA Board Member, Orana of Orana Creative, explains what a favicon is, why you need one, and how to set it up. Look up at the tabs on your browser. Yes, do it. Ok. What did you see? Every tab for every site you have open has the Title of the site and….. A little tiny image! That is a favicon. Favicon’s are important, more so than you might … [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...]
Top 5 Reasons You Should Join a Blogging Association
Are you a blogger who is looking for support? Need to grow your blog? Or maybe you just need to find your tribe. Learn the top five reasons you should join a blogging association today! Help other learn why they should join a blogging association by pinning this image! Which is My Favorite Blogging Association? I love International Bloggers' Association! I have been a member since early 2015 and enjoy the support I get with my … [Read more...]
10 Free and Legal Stock Image Sites for Bloggers
Do you need images for your blog or social media posts? Don't Google them, instead use one of these 10 free and legal stock image options for your next blog post. Go ahead and pin this post, because you will want to find this list again! Attempting to locate the right image for your blog post can really be time-consuming when you don't know where to look. You can't just Google a picture and borrow it because that's not legal and can lead you … [Read more...]
6 Practical Outsourcing Ideas for Bloggers to Save Time
These outsourcing ideas for bloggers will have new and experienced entrepreneurs gaining back time, growing traffic, and maintaining focus on priorities. Many bloggers automatically dismiss the idea of outsourcing blog tasks. Common roadblocks are money and the fear of delegation to a stranger. When you do outsource, however, you free up YOUR time and that is where the value resides. When you have more time, you have the ability to focus … [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...]
Quit Feeling Overwhelmed by Blogging with Genius Blogger’s Toolkit
Blogging can be fun, but it can also be overwhelming! Searching for the best advice can take forever, but sometimes you land on something that takes you to a new level. Ever feel overwhelmed by blogging? You’re not alone. There have been so many times in my own blogging journey when I’ve felt daunted by what I was learning and doing and struggled to overcome challenges like increasing my traffic and income in ways that matched my brand and … [Read more...]
How to Choose the Right Theme for Your Blog
No matter if you just started blogging or a seasoned blogger picking a theme can be a daunting choice. When you choose the right theme for your blog, it builds your brand and leads to blogging success! Go Ahead and 'Pin' me so I'll be easier to find later! One of the first things you do after installing WordPress is to choose a theme. Sometimes that's easy, and sometimes you sit there and wonder which one should you pick. Should you go for … [Read more...]
Blogging Tip: When to Quit Studying and Start Doing
Ever wondered when you should quit studying and when you should start doing? Allow me to explain... I'm a huge fan of 'continuing education' for several reasons. First, I love learning (yeah, yeah, I'm a nerd). Second, it's absolutely vital to any industry you're in. I've heard it said that life (and business) is a lot like trying to walk up the "DOWN" escalator - you've got to keep moving forward just to stay still. Have you ever tried … [Read more...]