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
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
New to the blogosphere? If you are a new blogger, you may be consumed by questions, anxiety and doubt. No wonder. It takes courage to put yourself out there, to follow your dreams and let others judge you without knowing you. Take heart, you are not alone. Here is a list of five worries you … Read more
Learn how to use free movie-making apps to quickly create and edit content. It’s simpler than you might think to record interesting, short videos. If you’re like me, the easiest way to grab some video footage is by using your phone, but maybe the videos don’t always look as polished as you would like. Lately, … Read more
One of my favorite things about blogging is the opportunity to use a fun video creation tool like Powtoon. There are many ways to engage an audience, and using creative video techniques is one of them. Bonus: Powtoon is free and easy to use. Ready to add another fun video creation tool to your technology … Read more
Learn how to make the most of your precious blogging time while balancing time with family and work, if blogging is not your full-time job. Get time management tips especially designed for bloggers on the go. These tips are actionable and easy to implement, Ready to be more efficient with your time with blogging? Let’s … Read more