Drum roll! What you are about to see is my first, official, youtube video tutorial. I am, admittedly, a little nervous about it. It's new territory for me. I make video tutorials for my clients b ut haven't done one for the public world yet. Hopefully, you enjoy this quick tutorial and it will help you find the right keywords for your blog posts. Let know what kind of video tutorials you'd like to see in the future. I'll keep on working to improve my video skills (you know, talking slower and …
Everything you need to know about Meta Descriptions for your blog.
Now, don't go running away on me because I used the phrase meta descriptions. If you want people to click on your articles that show up on social media, you want to read this post. You'll be a pro at meta descriptions when you're done. Time well invested. Let's dig in. Pin it for later! There are affiliate links within this post. What are meta descriptions? A meta description is a short summary of an article or page on your blog (we're talking 130-160 characters short). The meta description …
Domain name alternatives: what to do when the domain name you want isn’t available.
Picking a name for your blog or brand can be one of the hardest parts of getting started. It was for me at least. I would finally come up with one I absolutely loved only to find out domain match wasn't available. It was also even more irritating when I went to the domain and nothing was there. How exasperating. The truth is though, there aren't very many virgin names out there. Someone will have thought of the name you want to use, or something similar to it. That shouldn't stop you from …
How to Start a Blog, the Right Way
Updated August 3, 2017 Hi! If you’ve landed here, then you are probably ready to start a blog (or are at least thinking about it). This post is going to show you how to set up a professional blog from the start. When you go live, no one is going to know you’re a newbie, because you’ll have a remarkable setup! Here’s what to expect: First I’ll talk about things to think about before setting up your blog. Next, we’re going to go through the step-by-step process of setting up your blog in the …
16 Blogs you should follow for successful blogging
Blogging is no walk in the park. There are a lot of elements that go into being a successful blogger. There are also a lot of voices out there giving you tips and advice on how to be an epic blogger. Which is why I've rounded up my favorite blogs to read for blogging tips. Not only do these people know their stuff, but they are also passionate about helping others. On each site, you will find real and actionable tips you can implement on your blog. I'm sorry, but not sorry for all of the tabs …
Cyber Monday Deals for Bloggers 2016
"It's the holiday season. With the whoop-de-do and hickory dock" So many of you were able to save some serious cash from my previous Black Friday for blogger round ups, I knew I had to do another one for you. There are some smashing good deals coming your way soon. I will be updating this post regularly, so make sure to check back as we get closer to the big weekend. (Can I just tell you that I love online shopping. No lines. No crazy people. Just me, my pajamas and good deals!) The …