Design by Insight is now Erin Ulrich Creative.
When was the last time you looked at your website or blog? I mean really looked at it. Far too often, I am guilty of giving my blog a passing glance as I preview the formatting on a post. I spend plenty of time on the back end of my website — updating plugins, fixing…
Last week I shared some benefits of and ways to use your blog to promote your community. But I promised to give you some ideas about how you can use your blog and the experience you have gained from blogging in your community. For many of us, blogging is a portion of our strategy toward larger…
Monetizing is a big decision for many bloggers. Perhaps somewhere deep inside we’d all like to be “professional bloggers” who have created the perfect blend of passive and active income. Affiliate marketing is one of the simplest ways bloggers can begin monetizing. About four years ago I dipped my toes in the monetization waters by…
We bloggers are a funny breed. We love to tweak, modify, and update. We are always on the prowl for ways to improve functionality and connection with our readers. We explore new plug-ins and try the latest social media options. We participate in webinars and attend conferences. We are learners. And often, we are the…
Last week we talked about writing goals … this week is all about blogging. Maybe one or two or a few of these are thoughts you have had about goals for 2013. We believe in you! Make your blog work for you. ONE: I will submit guest posts. Become a Guest Post Ninja in 5…
Do you ever feel small? Insignificant? Do you ever wonder if you are doing anything that matters? Does it feel like you are moving slower than anyone else? We get that … really. Somedays it feels like all we’ve done around here is spin our wheels or taken two steps forward only to fall three…
You love writing. You write a blog. People read what you write. They respond to it. You start wondering, “Can I make money doing this?” Perhaps you have been wondering how to make a few bucks from your blog or maybe you just want to know how others do it. This week, we’ve collected a…