I am moving this post back to the top (it was originally posted last year), because I find that being distracted is a time-grabber and it seems to be one that are causing all of us to fall behind on our blogs. It will take all of your extra energy and just pull it away. If you saw my challenge earlier this week, reading this post is a must... If you are wondering how to write without being distracted - first let me run a scenario past you ...
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How to make money blogging
Here is how to make a full-time income blogging, with a break-down: ******* CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER & NEVER MISS A POST LIKE THIS ******** I have 2 million- 3 million page views a month on yourmodernfamily.com I have been blogging for about four years. This income does not include what I make on my other websites or from teaching other people how to blog, it's strictly from my parenting site! I work from ...
How do I start a blog?
How do I start a blog? This is the question that I asked myself and many others when I decided to give this a real shot. I have always been the type of person that shares ideas of things that work and don't work in our home. If I think that I can help you, I will share an idea with you. I think that God made us to help each other. So, if you are thinking of starting a blog… 1- First you will want to just decide what you are going to blog ...
My ONLY blogging goal
About a week ago, a friend of mine came at me with the question "What is your blogging goal?" I had to stop for a second before I gave her my answer… "I don't really have one, except to do BETTER this month than I did LAST month." I want to reach MORE people. I want to inspire/help MORE parents. I want to help MORE kids get the time that they need from their parents. I want to help my family by making MORE money on my blog (my income ...
Do you want to win $100? GIVEAWAY!
" Do you want to build a snowman?" oh- wait… wrong audience! The four kiddos behind me are singing that one! haha! How about this: "Do you want to win on hundred dollars?" Better, right? We are giving away a $100 gift card to Staples. You can use it to organize your blogging things (or to fix up a room.. they have really great furniture items & baskets.) Ok- enter below. Good luck!! PS- we will be adding ONE MORE way to enter ...
Color 101: Best colors on a blog
I love bright colors! I also love black & white. Alas, a blog is different than picking out what to wear, so I wanted to share with you what I have learned about color choices and design for your blog. Welcome to Color 101: Best colors for a blog You probably read the post last week about designing your blog to make it easier to read. This week we are diving into color choice. You already saw that you should have a white background ...
Advice to the husband of a blogging wife… from one husband to another
Today's post is from my husband. I am a blogger here at Blogging on the Side and on my own personal blog, Your Modern Family. This is from the side of my husband (blogging can be annoying to them when they don't understand, so I wanted to share our story for you, so that hopefully you will feel encouraged by it and maybe show your husband- he can see why you do what you do! haha!) Our story: He is the love of my life! We started dating in ...
Win a $50 gift card for ErinCondren.com (a life planner is perfect for a blogger!)
I am so excited right now! I am about to offer you the chance to win something amazing... are you ready for this? How about a $50 Gift Card for ErinCondren.com? (TWO winners will get this gift card!) As a blogger, it is hard to keep things organized sometimes. Between family & blogging time, sponsored posts, Facebook, Pinterest, editing the many pictures, learning SEO and more, it can get overwhelming. ErinCondren.com has a ton of ...