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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]