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We frequently get asked about how to make money with affiliates. It can seem overwhelming when you are getting started, which is why we've decided to focus on one or two affiliate programs at a time and give you suggestions on how to incorporate them into your posts. Today we are featuring Minted.com. They sponsored our retreat this month and Becky and I have both worked with them multiple times in the past. Definitely one of our favorite ...
I wanted to talk about when someone steals your post because it happens a lot. All the time. I want to give you a way to think about it... When you find that someone has taken your idea... remind yourself of these things: 1). Are they new? I know that when I was new, I had no idea about using someone else's pictures, etc... In the first two weeks of starting a blog, I copied someone's pictures! I did a whole post about how we cut our ...
Pitching brands is a great way to take control of your blog's income. We've all seen the ebb and flow of posts that come through sponsored post networks, and setting up an ambassadorship with a brand yourself is a way that you can get more sponsored post for your site and negotiate a higher rate for the work that you do! To help you know exactly what to say when you email brands we've created a free template for you! In it, you can see exactly ...
Is blogging just a fad? Will we all wake up one day and find that the careers we were building are suddenly gone with no warning? Many people try to tell us this is the case. One phrase that I've heard quite a bit from people not in this industry is that "blogging is a bubble that is going to pop". People love asking for my backup plan, and giving us looks that lecture, as if we're too young to understand that this new-fangled internet thing is ...
With hundreds of thousands of bloggers it can be hard to feel like you are standing out. While many of us cover similar topics, there is just one thing that will keep your readers coming back to you, instead of finding another similar blog to love. Your voice. While your topics may have been covered in the past, writing in a way that is unique to you, is what will set you apart. Sharing you and writing in your own unique style and voice is ...
Pinterest is my favorite online platform! I loved it even before blogging, but now I see the huge potential to bloggers. First- let me give you a little background on what type of people are on Pinterest: 71% of Pinterest users are women (72 million!) The number of men on Pinterest doubled by 2014 Moms are on Pinterest! Pinterest Moms share 3 times more than the average user. (and they make up over 30% of the overall shares!) ...
Yesterday we wrapped up our first Blog Retreat. It was an amazing time of collaboration, teaching and implementation! We loved every moment talking with each of you that attended and helping you learn how to take your blogs to the next level. We see so much potential in each of you, and in every one in our Becky and Paula Blogging group. There was gorgeous swag from our amazing sponsors and affiliates... Affiliate Window, istock photos, ...
Paula and I both blog full time, and blogging is t he primary source of income for our families! This means a lot of time is put into growing our sites. However, there were days, when we didn't have as much time to give, and there are still times that we find ourselves with only an hour for the blog because other things came up that day. Some days we just don't have time to spend hours on our blog, but we don't want it to fall behind, ...
Blog income reports are so helpful to read and study. We always love getting tips from bloggers of all sizes and niches and seeing how different people make this industry work for them! It can be a challenge to scour the internet every month to find your favorite income reports to see how things are growing and changing in the blogosphere. Now you don't have to... You can find all your favorite income reports all in one place at our new ...
HOW TO START A SELF-HOSTED WORDPRESS BLOG. You can start a blog quickly - in about 10 minutes - did you know that? Since blogging, we have had some amazing opportunities. We are making significant incomes and have met fantastic people and have helped many others do the same thing! I want to tell you how to start a blog, since a lot of my readers (& friends) ask me on a daily basis. Some of the links below are affiliate links, ...
