BlogHer 2014

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Tomorrow we're heading to BlogHer 2014 in San Jose, California. It'll be our first one and I'm excited to meet a ton of awesome bloggers and brands. I'll be going with the hope of meeting good companies to work with and good friends to hang with. I am excited about this conference because I want to share my blog with other bloggers. I really write this blog for actual bloggers, as opposed to internet marketers. More than most other "blog help" sites, I try to connect with true bloggers. I look forward to … Read More...

How to Get More Comments on Your Blog

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There's no doubt in my mind that comments lead to more comments. And more comments lead to a more successful blog. When you're considering leaving a comment, do you look to see if there are already comments left? If there are no comments, are you more or less likely to leave one? Many people don't like to be the one to break the ice. That includes being the only one to comment on a blog. So from the get-go, try and get a few consistent commenters and that will lead to more comments. More and more marketers are … Read More...

5 Quick Ways to Promote a Blog Post

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So you just made a great blog post, huh? And you want people to see that blog post, right? Here are 5 quick ways to promote a blog post. It's the internet equivalent of screaming at the top of your lungs in a crowded mall "I made a new post!" 1. Pinterest Take some nice pictures to go with your post. I'm hoping you do that anyway. Pin that picture to your account and you'll get a click-through from that for every few people who see your pin. 2. Twitter/Facebook Tweet about your post. Don't just Tweet a … Read More...

Featured Affiliate — StudioPress — Make Money Promoting Premium Blog Themes

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Each week, I am going to be featuring an affiliate which could present you with a money-making opportunity on your blog. I know for me, I don't always think about the various companies and products out there that would be a great fit for my readers. Well, hopefully you'll find some affiliates that you can work with via this weekly post. I'll introduce you to the featured affiliate and suggest a couple of blog niches that might be good for promoting this affiliate. Please keep in mind that these posts are only … Read More...

Blogging Etiquette Series ~ Blog Conferences

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I thought it might be good to refresh and re-surface my Blogging Etiquette series from early 2013. This one is especially pertinent with BlogHer 2014 less than 2 weeks away. The world of blogging can open the door to wonderful opportunities and can create real and lasting friendships. Bloggers make up a society of sorts. Like any society, bloggers have "classes", with some doing it for a hobby, some as a business and a ton in between. The world of blogging also has a lot of unspoken rules, aside from the … Read More...