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4 Ways to Monetize Your Blog That Aren’t Amazon

September 7, 2016December 28, 2017 Ellen 4 Comments Blogging
4 Ways to Monetize Your Blog That Aren't Amazon

Looking for ways to monetize your blog? Several years ago, I was monetizing my site almost entirely through the Amazon affiliate program. Yes, I had some ad network ads up as well, but as far as affiliate income, Amazon was what I did. Then, one day, Vermont decided to become a nexus state and I […]

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5 Conference Must Haves for Bloggers

August 26, 2016October 5, 2018 Ellen 2 Comments Blogging
5 Conference Must Haves for Bloggers

Which of these conference must-haves do you consider the most vital? Conferences can be a fantastic way to meet new friends and new business contacts. Relationships you develop may lead to future opportunities for your blog. Whether you see conferences as a great way to learn new information or a great place to have fun […]

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5 Free Plugins Every Blogger Needs

August 17, 2016April 5, 2021 Ellen 4 Comments Blogging
5 Free Plugins Every Blogger Needs

I don’t like to spend a lot of money on my blogs when I don’t need to. Don’t get me wrong, there are times a paid plugin is definitely worth it. But, when possible I turn to free plugins to give me the functionality that I need. Here are five free plugins that I feel […]

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How to Write a Good Amazon Review

August 9, 2016October 5, 2018 Ellen 8 Comments Blogging
How to Write a Good Amazon Review

Learning how to write a good Amazon review will help your reviewer rank go up. For those that welcome review items, this can have an impact on what products you’re offered. Like any other type of review, it’s important to pay attention to detail. While an Amazon review may be similar to a blog review, […]

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How to Pitch Back So It’s Worth It

July 26, 2016June 29, 2019 Ellen 2 Comments Blogging
How to Pitch Back So It's Worth It

Do you know how to pitch back? When I first started blogging, I got so excited when I received an email offering me something. It was almost like Christmas every day. Now that I’ve been blogging for nine years, pitches and emails can become overwhelming very quickly. I certainly don’t want to miss out on […]

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How to Improve Your Day With Lighting

July 13, 2016December 28, 2017 Ellen 10 Comments Blogging
How to Improve Your Day With Lighting

Have you ever wondered what makes you have a bad day at work or how to improve your day? There are lots of things that affect how you feel about work. Maybe it’s as simple as someone bringing in donuts as a special treat one day. Or having the chance to enjoy lunch with a […]

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Points, Referrals and Affiliate Links

June 3, 2016October 5, 2018 Ellen 4 Comments Blogging
Points, Referrals, and Affiliate Links

My favorite type of payment for a blog post is cold, hard cash. It pays the bills. But, that’s not the only way that you can earn money with your blog. I regularly use points, referrals and affiliate links to bring in extra money and perks. Depending on your blog, your size, your readership, etc. […]

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How to Tell if Guest Posting is Worth It

May 21, 2016December 28, 2017 Ellen 4 Comments Blogging
How to Tell if Guest Posting is Worth It

How can you tell if guest posting is worth it? There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t get an email from someone asking me for a guest post. While I would love to say yes, there just aren’t enough hours in the day to write that many guest posts. I want to […]

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How to Share Blog Posts to Facebook Easily

May 9, 2016May 4, 2020 Ellen 2 Comments Blogging
How to share blog posts to Facebook easily

Do you know how to share blog posts to Facebook easily? Without manually copying and pasting or using your share button? I have been trying to automate as many blogging tasks as possible, so I spend less time working. The way I look at it is that if it saves me time without sacrificing quality, […]

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How to Get a Four Hour Work Week and Be Free

May 1, 2016March 10, 2022 Ellen 6 Comments Blogging
How to Get a Four Hour Work Week and Be Free

Have you ever heard of the four hour work week? Years ago, I read a book written by Tim Ferris called The 4 Hour Work Week. It’s a great book, and I highly recommend you read it. Basically, the author shows you how you can leave your 40+ hour a week job that you hate […]

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