I am a proponent of managing the ads on your blog yourself. I think that your blog should not be so overridden with ads that you cannot manage them without a service. I also believe that you should be 100% in control of your ads, and having an ad managing service (such as Passion Fruit Ads) doesn’t allow for that. They also keep a small cut of the money, which is reason enough for me to find an alternative method.

I’ve created a very simple PDF to help you manage your ads. You can print it and fill it in as you go, or type in the boxes right on the form and print it off after you’ve filled it out.

Click here to get the form!

The form is not available for download for my own content protection. If you’d like to share this form, share this post on Facebook, Tweet it or Pin it! You’d be helping me out as well as your blogging friends!

Want more organizational forms? Leave a comment, email or Tweet at me your requests!

When you’re a blogger, you spend a lot of time on a laptop, desktop and tablet. You want the right tools for the job. Here, I’ll highlight some popular tools including some of my personal favorites.

Let’s start with my #1 favorite tool from this section:

Logitech Wireless Anywhere Mouse MX for PC and Mac (910-003040)
This mouse is a-mazing! It’s wireless, extremely comfortable and best of all, works on just about ANY surface. When I’m feeling lazy, I use it on the couch or on my leg! It works flawlessly! It’s got 2 scrolling options including continuous scroll. It is the single best purchase I have made this year!
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Logitech M510 Wireless Mouse
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Logitech Touch Mouse (910-002666)
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Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse – Black
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Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 – Graphite
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I have this vertical mouse also and LOVE it. I use it every day for my desktop computer and it is very helpful with hand soreness and finger tingling.

Anker® Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse for Windows and Mac OS, Wired, USB, 1000 DPI, 5 Buttons – Black
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Evoluent VerticalMouse 4 “Regular Size” Right Hand (model # VM4R) – USB Wired
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This one is pretty cool too! I have this keyboard as well. They keys are whisper quiet and the fact that they light up is so cool! The keyboard is just plain sexy too!

Logitech Wireless Illuminated Keyboard K800
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Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 for Business
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Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000
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Microsoft Wedge Mobile Keyboard
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One of my top suggestions and “things you’ll need” to have a successful blog is a good camera. Of course, not just having a good camera will do it, but if you know the basics of any of the cameras below, you can get some really nice photos on your blog. Pinterest users notice these things, and good photos get re-pinned and clicked on. So without further ado, here’s a few good DSLR cameras ranking from basic to premium. Prices start at around $400 and range to $1,500 or so. FYI, with regard to these cameras, you generally do get what you pay for.

Canon EOS Rebel T3 12.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR with 18-55mm IS II Lens and EOS HD Movie Mode (Black)
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Nikon D3100 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens
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Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera and DIGIC 4 Imaging with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
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Nikon D3200 24.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR NIKKOR Zoom Lens (Black)
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Canon EOS Rebel T4i 18.0 MP CMOS Digital SLR with 18-55mm EF-S IS II Lens
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Canon EOS 60D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS UD Standard Zoom Lens
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Nikon D7000 16.2MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR ED Nikkor Lens
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Canon EOS 7D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-inch LCD and 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens

Happy Photographing! 🙂

Writing down your daily, weekly, monthly and yearly goals is an important step in blogging success. It’s very easy to become distracted when you’re working online. There’s Pinterest, Facebook, blogs, email and tons of other things to take your attention and focus away. It’s good to have something to look at to keep you on task.

I’ve created a fun daily printable list that can help you out!

Click here to see and print the PDF.

Use it daily, or on days when you know it’s going to be hectic. Hope it helps!