There is a lot of information out there on the web discussing how to have a successful blog. I know you want to be a pro blogger, so I wanted to do you a solid. I sorted through some of the most popular articles to find you 44 tidbits that will help you on your blogging journey. You are going to love these blogging tips, friend. They are gold. I've also linked to the full article should you want to dig in on the topic deeper. I've split the tips into the following categories: …
Blog post ideas that people want to read.
Coming up with new ideas for blog posts isn't always easy. I'm sure we all go through an occasional rut of, "what should I post about?" Writer's block happens, and that's okay. To help you out, I put together a list of blog post ideas for every major holiday/season. Or, maybe you have a lot of post ideas, but they don't seem to be resonating with other people. Pin it now, reference it later. The guide isn’t any ordinary list of things you could blog about. I performed keyword research for …
6 ways to use Pinterest to grow your blog.
Hey, there blogger. What's new? How's your blogging growth coming? Have you been using Pinterest to grow your business? I personally love Pinterest. It is such a valuable tool for growing an online business. When used right, Pinterest can increase your traffic and build an audience that knows and loves you. Here are six ways you can use Pinterest to help you grow your blog + biz. Pin this post to your blogging or Pinterest tips board There are affiliate links in this post. 1. Create images …
How to hide pins and still be on Google’s nice list
If you want traffic from Pinterest, it is essential to create a Pinterest perfect image for every post you write. I've already taught you about the size your graphics should be and how relevant images help you on Pinterest. Today I want to help those of you that don't necessarily want those big vertical images in your blog posts. "Hiding Pins" has become a popular trick amongst Pinterest users. The problem is that most people are using a technique that Google has a tendency to frown on. …
10 super quick tips to help you publish quality articles.
I already know that you have amazing content, this post will ensure that once you hit the publish button, you'll have a phenomenal post that is visually pleasing and search engine friendly (SEO). Here are the top 10 things I recommend doing with every post you write: Write a first-rate title Customize and optimize your permalink Introduce your subject Use pictures/graphics Break up text Engage Readers Proofread Categorize Add SEO descriptions to every post. …
Create Pins for Pinterest’s Visual Recognition
It's no secret around here that I have yet to decide on my "pin style." I have done a lot of experimenting (yeah, we'll call it that) on the type of pins I create for my blog posts. It's actually going to prove beneficial for today's blog post. I went through one phase where I used creative pictures to convey the message of my article. Take this one, for example. In my head, we were all sitting down in a "Facebook Group" for lemonade. I don't know, don't ask. When I saved it to Pinterest …