So I decided that today I would do a little Q&A session because I generally am asked the same questions, but I don't think I've every really written them down for anyone? So here goes... 1. Where do I get my images? I get a lot of them for free on websites like Pixabay, but I buy most of my images on istockphoto.com. I have just found that I love every image that I find on there. 2. Do I have a VA? yes & no. I have someone ...
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Best camera lens for blogging photography
Ok, well... get ready for the moment of truth... I am not the best photographer. haha!! I try to take pictures of things that I blog about, but since I am also not the best baker, it kind of works out (because I don't have to take pictures of food too often). lol. So when my friend Khrista started her blog, EzeBreezy, and I saw her AMAZING pictures, like this one: So I asked her what she does to make it so amazing: She said ...
When you forget your business cards
I can't tell you how many times I have forgotten to take business cards to a blog conference or to meet a brand. Now I keep a few in my purse, for these "just in case" moments when I forget, but sometimes, I'll run out of those, too. On these occasions when I have none, I'll do what I need to do to help them remember me. Here is what I do when I forget my business cards: Grab your phone. Ask them for a picture. Snap a ...
Ultimate Startup Bundle 2016
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How to blog with kids at home
Today I am sharing 15 ideas about how to blog with kids at home. It is hard to work in the summer and honestly work is the last thing that I want to do when our kids are home, but it pays the bills. I don’t mind working for a few hours in the evening when everyone is asleep, but sometimes things come up in the middle of the day that cannot be ignored. I have found a few ways to keep the kids busy in the day in case I need to make a ...
How to make a SALE using your blog or newsletter
Most of us what to make an income with our blogs. We devote our time and energy into this blog to turn it from a hobby blog to a full time income. While we go through the full list in Blogpreneur, I wanted to give you a few ideas here. There are three main components that will entice your reader to buy what you are selling, so you can make a sale. 1). Connect with people. Be authentic, kind & helpful! 2). Capture emails. ...
Increase your open rate (practical tips)
Most of you know that I have really been working hard on my email newsletter list. I am growing around 500-2,000 a day and I want to keep it up. Yes, it is expensive (last month I paid $450 in fees for my list), but it is worth it because in the same month, I made over $3,000 in profit from my newsletter list specifically. How it happened -1- I switched to Convert Kit. That was when I started taking things more seriously. It was when I ...
How to be a Part Time Blogger with a Full Time Income
Do you ever find yourself looking at all of the great blogger income reports and seeing the success other bloggers are having, but frustrated that you don't seem to have the time to make it happen for you? We get that! Maybe you have a job outside the home. Perhaps you're homeschooling and can't carve out as much blog time as you'd like or have young kids keeping your hands full. Maybe you have other commitments that keep you from giving your ...
How to start a Mom Blog (with step by step pictures)
If you want to start a Mom Blog - you have come to the right place. We are going to walk you through starting a blog. You love you kids. You love being with them and seeing them and talking about them. Why not share what you've learned as a mother? Now you can! Stop everything else and get started today. You will be done in ten minutes and well on your way to starting a mom blog! I have learned that blogging can be extremely ...
Here we go
Here we go! It is time for you to begin your blogging journey! We are right here, every step of the way! Where can you find us? On Facebook & in our private forum. :) ...