Archives for March 2014

Blogger Safety Part 2 – That Time a Blogger’s Images Ended Up On A Porn Site

March 17, 2014 By Paula 24 Comments

I had a different post planned for today, but when I came across this story in my newsfeed I knew we needed to talk blogger safety instead. You can click through the link, but the short version of the story is that an innocent mommy-blogger like you and me had her normal pictures scraped from her site and then placed next to X-rated photos on a porn site along with personal information about her like her name, Facebook page and the city she ...

$25 gift card for business cards & other marketing tools!

March 15, 2014 By Becky Mansfield 13 Comments

Build a Sign is going to give one lucky Blogging on the Side reader a $25 gift card to make a purchase on their site. You can order magnets, business cards, signs, banners… anything and everything for your blog or store! Here is an example of a business card that I designed for you to see how quick & easy this is: (this is a screenshot) I highly recommend you look at their page. I have ordered business cards from a few companies over the ...

Blogger Interview – Caroline

March 14, 2014 By Paula Leave a Comment

Hi, my name is Caroline. My husband and I have been married for fourteen years, we have five children, and I homeschool them. I blog at Anchored In His Grace, and write about the grace I receive from the Lord in the daily challenges of life. As I receive encouragement from the Lord with each challenging moment, I seek to share that encouragement with my readers. My topics include: parenting, homeschooling, marriage, and any other area where I ...

Blogging 101: FIVE Design Must-Haves (or should I say & Must-Knows”)

March 12, 2014 By Becky Mansfield Leave a Comment

Here are a few Design Must Haves (or should I say Must-Knows) to remember for your blog. I am not going to tell you these things to make your blog basic or boring or not "you", but I am telling you these things because your readers need to be able to see clearly, not be confused and feel an eagerness to read when they are on your page. 1). Most important- A WHITE BACKGROUND (or very light). This makes it so much easier to read. It is very ...

Everything but the posts… GIVEAWAY!

March 8, 2014 By Becky Mansfield Leave a Comment

Every day new blogs are started. People sign up for accounts, they begin posting their ideas and stories, and then… well, they get stuck. They need more readers and better ways to share content. They need to find a network of other bloggers they can bounce ideas off of. Based on her years of experience as a mentor to new bloggers, Becca Ludlum looks over your shoulder and answers the questions you haven’t asked yet. She gives you tips about ...

Blogger Interview – Jennifer

March 7, 2014 By Paula Leave a Comment

Hi! My name is Jennifer McCullough and I blog at http://www.Mommyhooddom.com. I’m honored to be featured on Blogging on The Side today! I started blogging in October of 2013 and this site has been a huge help every step of the way. Thank you so much Paula, Becky and Danielle! I live with my husband and our 2-year-old son in St. Louis, Missouri. I’m a “mature”first-time mom. Forty-two is the new 22, right? Before my son was born, I worked for ...

How many fonts should you use in ONE image? Blogging 101

March 5, 2014 By Becky Mansfield Leave a Comment

Did you know that it matters how many fonts you use in an image? Your eyes can only process so much with it become a distraction. You want your images to be direct, clear, big enough to be seen clearly, share-worthy, attention-grabbing… (that just about covers it, right? haha!) So, how many fonts should you use? You want to use TWO per image. (Three at the MOST). Use two that work together (you can find out which ones work together by ...

When Keeping Up Becomes Overwhelming

March 3, 2014 By Paula Leave a Comment

You might have noticed we've been sharing several posts lately about keeping up with your blog without becoming obsessed or stressed about it. I feel like this side of blogging is so infrequently talked about, which makes it hard to find help with a certain struggle, if no one talks about it! As bloggers, it's easy to become overwhelmed, trying to keep up with all the other fun crafts, tutorials, and witty posts that every one else is doing. How ...