Important factors to consider when choosing a web hosting provider for your blog. One of the first steps in starting a blog, and arguably one of the most critical, is to choose a web host. It can be an intimidating and overwhelming process, especially for those not familiar with computer terminology. This post will be unlike most topics on the subject for one reason. There are no host recommendations. No one is sponsoring this post. There … [Read more...]
Blogging Basics: 5 Essential Graphic Design Elements
Five essential graphic design elements every blogger should create to help market and promote their blog. … [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...]
Are Blogging Mistakes a Learning Tool? Or Just an Excuse to Give Up?
How do you view your blogging mistakes? Are they a simple excuse to give up? Or your best learning tool? Learn from today's IBA blogger how a change of perspective gave her the courage not to give up, but instead to use her lack of experience as a way to become a better blogger. My blogging career ensued out of the blue, literally out of nowhere. I didn’t know the first thing about blogging or even what a hashtag was! But nevertheless, … [Read more...]
Your Blog Needs a Start Here Page – Here’s How to Set It Up
How do you turn your new site visitors into loyal readers and customers? That is a hard task, but it's not insurmountable. Creating a stellar start here page will allow you to control the narrative once a visitor steps foot on your website. Where will you lead them to? Today's post is all about why you need a start here page and how to get it all set up! Compelling Reasons for a Start Here Page Turn Visitors Into Fans You have seconds - 7 … [Read more...]
5 Tasks Every Blogger Should do to Avoid Blogging Tech Problems
Blogging tech problems can rack havoc on even the most seasoned bloggers! With these five tasks, you will be well on your way to avoiding pitfalls that can lead to blogging problems that can last hours if not weeks. Go ahead and 'pin' this image to help other bloggers out! 5 Tasks Every Blogger Should do to Avoid Blogging Tech Problems Inevitably in your blogging career, things will go horribly wrong. Don't believe me? Here are just a … [Read more...]
5 Important Blogging Stats Easily Found on Google Analytics Home Tab
Does Google Analytics intimidate you as a blogger? Don't be! When you start tracking and understanding these five statistics from Google Analytics, you can find new ways to grow and improve your blog. Plus, you can make sure you are properly monetizing your blog! Go ahead and 'PIN' me so you can find these important stats out later! 5 Important Blogging Stats Easily Found on Google Analytics Home Tab Understanding your blogging statistics … [Read more...]
Beginner Blogging: How to Properly Source Music for Videos
Do you know how to properly source music for videos you create? At IBA, we teach you how to legally find the best music for your videos! Go ahead and 'pin' this so you can easily find these tips on how to properly source music for videos! How to Properly Source Music for Videos You've decided to take the plunge into video creation, and you want a little bit of background music. So you download the latest tune from your music sharing app and … [Read more...]
Beginner Blogging: How to Legally Create Memes and Graphics
Do you know how to legally create memes and graphics for your blog and social media accounts? We have all the info you need to keep you on the right side of the law! Help other bloggers by pinning this image! Beginner Blogging: How to Legally Create Memes and Graphics There are some terrible mistakes that beginner bloggers make; using stock photography or graphics illegally is one of the worst. And unfortunately, one of the easiest to … [Read more...]
Blogging for Beginners: 5 Reasons Image Compression Matters!
You have a beautiful blog full of fantastic images, but how can you keep those images from slowing down your site? Today, I am going to teach you why image compression matters and the best ways to compress your images for FREE! Go ahead and pin this image! You'll want to be able to find this easily. Blogging for Beginners: 5 Reasons Image Compression Matters! Faster Page Load Times The most obvious reason is your site will load faster! … [Read more...]