I wanted to write a list of blog tips to help new bloggers build their audience, but then I got to thinking. Just because I do something a certain way, doesn’t necessarily mean you will want to. I asked myself what’s the best way to make sure the blog tips are well-rounded and work for … [Read more…]
When you first decide to start your blog, it can be pretty daunting. One of two things tends to happen: Either you do tons of research and end up completely overwhelmed, or you do what I did, and Google “start your blog” and take the first hit. That’s how I ended up starting my blog … [Read more…]
I promised a post on using Instagram to drive blog traffic at the start of this month. Upon reflection, I realised I don’t feel I know Instagram well enough to give advice on this topic, so I called in an expert. Who better than social media queen Becky from Cuddle Fairy. Before you read Becky’s … [Read more…]
I have always said I would never use Facebook to promote my blog. It was the one network I wanted to keep for personal use only. Of course I gave in and set up a Facebook page. I’ve had my page about a month now, and it seems all I have learned in that time … [Read more…]
Over the last few days, I’ve mentioned a few times that joining linkys is a good way to improve your blog traffic and to find new blogs to read. I believe joining linkys can be beneficial at any point throughout your blogging journey, but right at the beginning, they are essential. They get your name … [Read more…]
So, you’ve decided to start a blog. Now what? Well, if you’re like me, you’ll Google it, take the first hit (incidentally it was Blogger, I guess that’s an advantage of running Google) and start with absolutely no clue whatsoever. In one sense, I wish I had done a little research before jumping in. In … [Read more…]
Building your readership is something that can be difficult at any point in your blogging journey, but even more so when you are brand new to blogging. Below are five tips, and some posts, that will help you start building your readership: Write good content. Everyone says this and no one seems to be able to … [Read more…]
On Thursday, I shared a post on how to make a clickable button for your blog. Today I thought I would share with you how to make a grab badge. What is A Grab Badge? If you join in with linkys, you will have seen by now badges that have a box underneath them … [Read more…]
Does blogging anonymously work? It’s a question I’ve seen asked a lot over the last year, and it’s one that doesn’t seem to have any one answer. Some say yes, some say no, some say it can if you take certain things into account, some say it can as a hobby but not a business. … [Read more…]
I remember when I first started blogging. I was totally clueless with anything HTML related. I remember when I designed a blog button and being so impressed with myself, then realising I had no idea how to make it clickable. I had basically designed an image. After Googling how to make a blog button clickable (Google was and … [Read more…]