It’s that time of year, everyone. What time is it? It’s time to announce the finalists for the first-ever Encouraging Blogger Award! In an effort to recognize inspirational, encouraging bloggers, I’m happy to present this year’s finalists. I’ll also announce the winner further on down the post. At the end of the post, I give … Read more
I’ve been nominated for a few blogging awards in the past. Each time, I always felt very encouraged. The award nominations were also terrific ways to recognize other bloggers. When I paid each nomination forward, it gave my nominees a boost as well. However, I never learned the results of being nominated. Who actually won … Read more
I’ve made no secret of the fact that Pinterest drives a lot of traffic to my blog. I was very excited when the creator of the Ultimate Pinterest Guide provided me with free access to her e-course for review purposes. I was able to work through the course at my own pace, as it was … Read more
What is Pinterest SEO (search engine optimization)? Pinterest is a search engine, so in order to maximize Pinterest effectiveness, you need to make sure the Pinterest search engine can find your created pins. When your pins rise to the top of the results in Pinterest searches, you can potentially get big traffic to your website. … Read more
One way to keep visitors on your website longer is to include interactive elements, such as embedded video. I have experimented with many types of techniques when embedding a video in WordPress. Some turned out well (see my post about planting dahlias), others were pretty rough (you can’t see those because I deleted them). After … Read more
These SEO Secrets are easy to learn and implement. It’s just that no one told me about them when I started blogging. Might I have been overwhelmed? I don’t think so. The ideas and strategies aren’t difficult to learn. In the beginning blogger courses I took, articles I read and groups I joined, these details … Read more
Learn about the features of DesignEvo, a free logo maker that is easy to use. Get an overview of how to use it as well as where to access it. May it be another useful program you can add to your content creator toolbox. Please note: The following post originally appeared on my other website, … Read more
Looking for an easy graphic design tool for non-designers? Learn about VistaCreate (formerly known as Crello), a simple graphic design tool for those of us who are graphically design challenged. Here you’ll find an overview of the program and tips for using it. It’s a snap to get started with a free account. Important Name … Read more
How do bloggers stay organized? How does anyone stay organized? How does someone blog part-time while working full-time? Important: Even though this was written with bloggers in mind, many of these organizational tips and tools can be used for a variety of purposes. Now that I’ve been blogging for a while, I’ve been doing some reflecting … Read more
Learn about the best books about blueberries for kids and adults, including fiction and nonfiction. Many of these best blueberry books for kids would be great blueberry books to read aloud. Some are award-winning books, some are classics, and some are new books about blueberries. There are also blueberry cookbooks on this list, as well … Read more