5 Things I Hate About Blogs
photo credit: Francis Storr via photopin cc First off, I know I am a blogger and I do not hate blogs but some aspects of blogs/bloggers are super frustrating and annoying. Blogs ending in...
View ArticleBlogger Says What?! What is Alexa and How Do I Use It?
As bloggers there seems to be a never ending list of ‘things’ we must know; pagerank, SEO, UMVs etc. Very, VERY quickly it can get overwhelming. In order to help explain what some of these terms and...
View Article5 Ways Your RSS Reader Can Help You Become A Better Blogger
Are you using an RSS reader to catch up on your favorite blogs? There are some people who use their RSS reader to aggregate content, as they keep up with their favorite blogs or find new blogs to...
View ArticleBirth of a Blog: Post-Launch Panic
I’m sort of a pessimist. When things go awry, even if I moan and pout about it, I’m not surprised. When things go well, I sometimes freak out. It’s all downhill from here, right? That’s what happened...
View ArticleBlogging and the Holidays
Are you going to be blogging through the holiday? Do you have time to sit a get a post out or will you be busy visiting family or friends or entertaining? There are a few things that you can do during...
View Article3 Ways to Keep Your Blog Loaded with Fresh Content
We all have great intentions when it comes to blogging. We have wonderful ideas for our blogs, from the design, to the content and community we want to build. However, most bloggers, myself included,...
View ArticleDecrease Your Bounce Rate
Some numbers are best when they are higher such as page views, but your bounce rate isn’t one of them. Maybe you’re asking what is a bounce rate? Your bounce rate is how long a reader stays on your...
View ArticleBring Traffic to Old Posts
Using your Google Analytics, decide which posts you think need a boost and where you are going to get that boost. Check GA to see what your largest social media is, mine is Pinterest, so I am...
View ArticleBest Blogging Platform: Free vs Self-Hosted WordPress
You have seen all these amazing blogs and you want one too! But you cannot decide where you should start; should it be WordPress, Blogger, Wix, Tumblr, and the list just keeps going…What is the best...
View ArticleHow To Make Money Blogging
Making money blogging isn’t going to happen overnight, unless you are one of the very few very lucky bloggers that happen to hit it out of the park on the first go. It takes work, writing and working...
View ArticleManaging Multiple Blogs – Sandbox To Success Episode 046
Today on episode 46 we’ll be talking all about how to manage multiple blogs. I own quite a few blogs, and will give you a breakdown on how it works on my end. We’ll then talk about how we manage them...
View ArticleHave You Tried Anchor Yet? Anchor For Podcast
I have recently fell in love with Anchor! Today I’m going to tell you what is Anchor, why it is fun, and how to use it as a blogger. Trust me this is a fun new way of live streaming/broadcasting. Have...
View Article5 FREE Social Media eBooks
If you have been thinking about using Social Media to further your business, you will not want to miss out on any of these great freebies! Right now on Amazon you can download these handy Social Media...
View Article5 Ways That Google Forms Can Help Your Blog
Google Forms are a simple and efficient way to keep track of information, manage promotions and even boost income. If you already have a Google account, then go to the Google Drive hub. This is where...
View ArticleHow To Keep Your Blog Safe
So you’ve got your blog up and running? Congratulations! Now, it’s time to take a few steps to keep your investment and hard work safe. Spam, malware and hackers are just a few of the bad guys you’ll...
View Article5 FREE WordPress eBooks
If you have been thinking about making your own website, you will not want to miss out on any of these great freebies! Right now on Amazon you can download these handy WordPress eBooks for FREE! These...
View ArticleWhat Are You Waiting For? Sandbox To Success Episode 47
Today on Episode 47 I’m going to talking to you all about what you’re waiting for! I’m seeing people all over say they’re starting a blog and they will launch later, or that they’d like to do something...
View Article5 FREE YouTube eBooks
If you have been wanting to use YouTube to further your business, you will not want to miss out on any of these great freebies! Right now on Amazon you can download these handy YouTube eBooks for FREE!...
View ArticleDo Share Groups On Facebook Work? STS Episode 048
Have you ever used a Facebook share group, thought about using a Facebook share group, or wondered what they even where? I’ve spent some time trying them out, so that I could report back to you whether...
View ArticleSocial Media Etiquette
Did you read about the owner of a diner in Maine who yelled at a child in her restaurant and then filled her business’ Facebook page with expletive accented posts defending her actions? My gosh, I hope...
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