I realise this is a little bit late to be a six month update (I picked the wrong week for a holiday in terms of timing and the damned weather) but better late than never. I think it’s useful to assess your progress on your goals as you go and I thought it might be fun … [Read more…]
I would like to start this post off by saying that I have been lucky enough to work with some lovely PR people who actually understand how blogging works and realise that we aren’t there to “serve” them. I have worked with PR people and directly with brands who have made realistic offers and understand … [Read more…]
Time is something we all say we don’t have enough of, yet it’s something that we think nothing of wasting. As a blogger, it’s all too easy for time to run away with us as we’re blogging, and then of course we blame the clock and say we didn’t have enough time. The truth is, … [Read more…]
At the risk of going off topic in the opening line, that made an interesting URL “dick on twitter” probably wouldn’t get many clicks and it would disappoint the few that did click. Anyway, I can’t help but think that most of what I’m about to say goes without saying really. It’s not just things … [Read more…]
I think it’s fair to say that most of us would be happy to be making some money from our blogs – even if blogging is just a side line or even a hobby, getting paid for something you love is still a good deal. But what happens when it isn’t a good deal? Or … [Read more…]
I love blogging – I fell in love with it almost straight away – so it stands to reason that I recommend blogging to anyone who’ll listen. However, if you run a small business, or are looking to start one, having a blog is one of the most important thing you can do on the … [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…]
Usually when I talk about blog related topics, I try to avoid using the terms should and shouldn’t, because who am I to tell other people what they should or shouldn’t be doing on their own sites? There are exceptions to this and one of them is: You SHOULD value yourself, your blog and your … [Read more…]
One of the things I get asked a lot by people is how I manage to fit everything in – my own writing, my freelance writing and my blog. The truth is, I fit it all in because I make a conscious decision to fit it all in. Its not because I’m some sort … [Read more…]
If you read my post reflecting on last year’s bucket last, then you’ll know that I said I would be posting this year’s list today. In my post about setting realistic goals (which has some advice if you want to set goals but don’t know where to start or you just need a bit of … [Read more…]