Hello! I hope you all had a great Holiday! I have enjoyed time at my in-laws. All 14 grandchildren were together so my little guys has gotten plenty of cousin time! It's pretty different that just the 3 of us. A lot of my peers posted New Years related posts before Christmas, but I decided to hold off on talking about 2015. Christmas is already chaotic and busy without trying to plan the next year! Now that it is over though, it's time to start thinking about what you want for your blog in …
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How to use Google Keyword tool to write your blog posts
A lot of people have asked how I performed the research for my post fall keyword ideas. It is actually really easy to do! I recommend using the Google Keyword Planner for every post you write. What are keywords? Keywords are words, terms, or phrases people enter into search engines when looking for a particular topic. In order to use the Google Keyword Planner, you need to set up an AdWords account. You do not have to pay for ads to use the Keyword Planner. Set up Google AdWords Go to …
Make it easier for search engines to find your blog: create a sitemap.
This quick and easy tutorial will help you create a Sitemap for your blog. An XML Sitemap is a must have for any blogger looking to improve their SEO. Take a minute and make sure yours is set up. What is an XML Sitemap? An XML Sitemap is a page on your blog that lists every page on your website. Having this sitemap makes it easier for Google and other search engines to crawl (find) pages on your blog. You could create your own sitemap following Google’s instructions, or use an online, …