Successful Blogging is all about strategy. And there are hundreds of how-tos written to up your game and increase your bottom line. True? But, equally important in your efforts is what “not” to do in terms of techniques and time management. With this being said, here are 4 things to NOT make time for in […]
Courting Controversy? 4 Ways to Enlighten Without Alienating Readers!
I hate to be the bearer of bad news. But be forewarned. If you’re a “serious” blogger or writer, at some point or another in your blogging career, you’ll be forced to take a stand or express an opinion that may cause disagreement or debate. Sometimes it may be intentional or strategic on your part. […]
The SMART Method to Blogging!
Let’s face it. Blogging looks a lot easier than it actually is. But just like other creative or professional endeavors, success requires strategy and a game plan. It’s a must have. I liken it to traveling unfamiliar territories without a road map. The more you know, the further you’ll go. In the business world, a […]
5 Things Bloggers Can Learn From the Career of Michael Jackson
For the first time since his death, I was finally able to sit down and view the last taping of Michael Jackson’s life via the come-back concert, “This is It”. I was a big fan, and the thought of this loss was too great to pack the theaters with his “groupies” when it was first […]
5 Ways to Convert “Transient” Visitors to Loyal Fans!
The unenlightened blogger often brags (in his posts) about the number of weekly visitors he receives to his site, as if it were the “ultimate” qualifier for success. Don’t get me wrong, site traffic is an initial indicator that perhaps we’re at least doing something right in regards to our blogging efforts. But, it shouldn’t […]
Blogging is Like a Box of Chocolates! (Forest Gump’s Guide to Blogging)
In a popular movie of former years, Forest Gump compared life to a box of chocolates. “You just never know what you’re gonna’ get,” he tells us. That is, according to “mama”. Well, perhaps there was a grain of truth to that statement. And, much the same, blogging has the same potential.
4 Benefits to Joining Blogging Communities
Back in the day when I was a little more ambitious about my health goals, and had more time to devote to maintaining my girlish figure, I joined a health club. I would work out weekly. I found that being surrounded by folks with similar goals and interests served as a great motivator and support […]
5 Wise Ways To Grow As A Blogger!
No matter where you are on the “food chain” of blogging, chances are, you can be better and ascend higher. Growth is what it’s all about. Growth is a true sign of maturity, and the true sign of a professional. And like many other life forms, if you don’t grow you risk dying.
5 Ways to Advance Your Blogging Swagger!
Lights, camera, action! Each time you prepare your words for online viewing and hit the “publish” button, you’re on stage. A virtual stage. Before a crowd of thousands, potentially millions. Will you rock them? Will you be worth the price of admission? Will you cultivate new fans or fall short of expectations? You decide. It […]
The Art Of “Wooing” Readers (5 tips to go from zero to hero)!
Don’t take my word for it. Surf the Net and you’re sure to find millions of blogs devoted to every niche in the book. Sleuth for blogs on blogging and there are more than I can possibly mention. To attract and sustain the attention of today’s busy readers, the savvy blogger knows that he must […]