Do you sometimes have trouble coming up with topics for your blog posts? Here are seven topics categories of recent posts on this blog. 1. Answer questions. As your network grows the number of questions you will be asked via various social media channels will grow. You can answer those questions … [Read more...]
Patience, as learned by blogging
There was a time not so long ago, when I could not wait to click publish on a new post. Sometimes I still feel that urge but I know from experience that by waiting a week or so the post will only become better. Cooling off time. First, I edit the post with fresh eyes a day later. I have yet to find … [Read more...]
Who and What Inspire You?
From a blogging perspective I am most inspired by other bloggers. Some bloggers have the ability to capture so much of themselves in their writing that to read their blogs is to know them. About a year ago I came across the blogs of Anne and Krista, both of which have helped inspire my personal … [Read more...]
Ideas + Discipline = Success
"How do you pick which idea to write about" and "how do you write every day" are the two most common blogging questions I am asked. They are great questions, because you need the ideas and the discipline to write regularly in order to achieve blogging success. First, the ideas. Now that I have … [Read more...]
But I Don't Have The Time
The most common complaint I get when sitting down with would be bloggers is "but I don't have the time" to write a post every day like you do. It's OK, neither did I until this year. What has changed is my perception of the importance blogging has in my life. I don't goof around much anymore. I'm … [Read more...]
What You Bring to Blogging is You
You have probably noticed the explosion in blogging over the last couple of years. You may also be thinking about starting a blog and wondering "what can I bring to blogging?" I feel the answer is you and your unique life perspective on the topics you chose to write about. It's all about you. Yes, … [Read more...]
Blogging 101: Comments; Open or Closed?
There is no right answer to open or closed comments. On this blog they are open and unmoderated. That being said I wouldn't hesitate to delete a comment should it cross any lines...my lines as it is my blog. The case for closed. Many of the blogs I read on a regular basis have comments closed. In … [Read more...]
Blogging 101: Face Time at Social Media Conferences
Do you wonder what it's like to spend a few days face to face spending time with other bloggers and social medial devotees? In my experience, it's some serious fun and that is why I am headed back to BlogWorld this October. At the end of this post you'll have an opportunity to sign up for BlogWorld … [Read more...]
Blogging 101: The Power Of The Guest Post
Exchanging posts with a fellow blogger will increase and diversify site traffic for both of you. The intellectual conversations that take place in the comments of both blogs will take on a different flavor as well. One brain only goes so far. Reading this blog each day gets you my perspective on … [Read more...]
Blogging 101: Be Obsessive About Your Passion
Delivering quality blog content is not always easy work. So, being a tad bit obsessive about a topic you have passion for helps drive you to deliver quality content on a consistent schedule. This week the theme for posts is blogging 101. You may find this a bit odd because I recently declared that … [Read more...]