Becky Mansfield

why you should not put an image before words in a blog post

February 19, 2014 By Becky Mansfield 59 Comments

I wanted to share a little blogging tip that I learned almost a year ago and it deals with the reason that I don't put an image before words in a blog post. (I just did another trick right there that I will explain today, too- #2 below). I always add a little intro first and then the image (find out why you don't put an image before words in a blog post below…) 1- The reason that you don't but your image before words is because when the ...

Saturday Giveaway: Book ~ Organize Now (& how I stay organized with my blog)

February 15, 2014 By Becky Mansfield Leave a Comment

I am always on the hunt for great organizing tips. Blogging is certainly no different. Here are a few organizing tricks: 1). Get an editorial calendar plugin & keep your posts scheduled several days (even a week) in advance. 2). Keep a list of post ideas. I just write them into my "notes" section as soon as I think of something. My list is SO long right now! 3). Keep an actual planner & use it. Highlight sponsored posts so that ...

How to re-use your old content & why its a good idea

February 11, 2014 By Becky Mansfield Leave a Comment

I wanted to tell you what I do every so often, when I feel like I am having blogger burnout. Sometimes I really just feel like I get a little overwhelmed (if you ever feel this way, check out "should I quit my blog"?) Today I want to tell you how to re-use your old content & why its a good idea for your blog. What most people don't understand is that blogging isn't just writing your post. No, that's the fun part. That's what draws you ...

A little blogging inspiration – my favorite blogging quotes

February 8, 2014 By Becky Mansfield Leave a Comment

Here are a few of my favorite blogging quotes… let them inspire you today. You can read more about how Success is Slow from Jon Acuff here. Have a wonderful weekend! Be inspired! 1f39c16ec8f7bab330a15ff1e07079de1e84be7c8bacf75495 ...

Tax tips for bloggers – Deductibles

February 4, 2014 By Becky Mansfield 7 Comments

I wanted to share some tax tips for bloggers. This is a very important subject, to say the least. Here are a few of my own tax tips. First- DEDUCTIBLES: These are things that you are spending money on to better your blog. You pay taxes after deductibles, so it is important to keep track of these. I use my separate PayPal account for all purchases, so it is easy for me to see where my blogging money goes. (I also have it linked to a ...

Energems Giveaway

February 1, 2014 By Becky Mansfield Leave a Comment

It is hard work to blog, take care of your home, take care of your family, etc… Thankfully, we have a few resources to help! Of course, this awesome resource, GROWING YOUR BLOG WHILE MANAGING YOUR HOME. (Its a must-have for bloggers) Another one is Energems - its a great little supplement to get you moving! These candies are filled with the 'energy' of a few cups of coffee. They have Vitamin-B & Caffeine to keep you moving. They were given ...

WIN a FREE Pinterest Coaching Session!

January 25, 2014 By Becky Mansfield Leave a Comment

If you follow our posts, I"m sure that you have seen the emphasis that we put on social media, with Pinterest being a star player. It drives traffic with all of the wonderful eye candy! How does a Pinterest coaching session sound to you? Today, Kathryn, a good friend of ours, from Singing Through the Rain is offering one of her Pinterest Coaching Packages to you… for free! This will be presented to one lucky winner. You have a week full to ...

Advice to the husband of a blogging wife… from one husband to another

January 21, 2014 By Becky Mansfield 11 Comments

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 ...

How to Grow your blog while Managing your home

January 18, 2014 By Becky Mansfield Leave a Comment

I wanted to let you in on a little blogging secret- this ebook! This is by far the best blogging book that I have ever read! If you want to know how bloggers seem to "do it all" and still succeed, Jacinda explains it ALL in this book. I really feel like this book could have saved me so much time if I had read this a year ago! It really breaks down all of your blogging questions into one little book. She breaks it down by: telling you ...