This post was most recently updated on July 31st, 2016I’m guilty. I try to do everything myself. A few days ago I tried cutting shrubs in my yard that were twice my height. Working over my head with my clippers, I snipped at a branch that fought back. I ended up with a mild concussion […]
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The Bloggers Grave
This post was most recently updated on July 31st, 2016It was a chilly grey Autumn day with a biting mist in the air when I met Wendy. She recognized me in this small ocean front town as Donna the blogger. I’ve seen her about town, too. I remembered her because she seemed different than the […]
What’s Your ROI?
This post was most recently updated on July 31st, 2016Whether folks tell me their ad campaigns are going well, or not as well as they like, I immediately ask “what’s your ROI?” “ROI” is your “return on investment.” This is a pretty standard measure of how successful any particular ad campaign is, or more broadly, […]
Your Blog Is Your Business Card
This post was most recently updated on July 31st, 2016Understand that far more than a simple container for content, your blog is your business card. You do need to add content to your blog on an ongoing basis, of course. And you want your readers to share your content, comment and engage on your blog […]
Are Your Subscribers Responsive To You?
This post was most recently updated on July 31st, 2016Are your subscribers responsive to you when you send them emails? How about your Facebook friends? Do they respond to your posts and share them around? Don’t forget your Twitter followers, blog visitors and all the other folks you’re in touch with every day. Are they […]
It’s Not What You Say, But The Way That You Say It
This post was most recently updated on July 31st, 2016I don’t really know where this came from. Somebody told me it was an old song. Not sure. I do remember one of my old college professors using this line, though, to impress on us the power of communication. It’s not so important what you say. What’s […]
Sell Affiliate Products On Your Blog
This post was most recently updated on July 31st, 2016You can sell affiliate products on your blog using many different methods. I’ll discuss some of the most common methods here. I don’t suggest you try to use all of them if you’re fairly new to blogging. Instead, start out by learning how to do one […]
Promoting Your Blog Just Got Easier
This post was most recently updated on July 31st, 2016 On this guest post from my friend Sarah Arrow will show you how Promoting Your Blog Just Got Easier. I’ve known Sarah for a long time, now, and she is a real pro when it comes to blogging and promoting. Here, she will share with you […]
The Road To Periscope
This post was most recently updated on July 31st, 2016Walk with me, on “the road to Periscope” today. On a recent call with one of my mentors, it was suggested to me that Periscope is a great way of connecting to people. Now you know me my dear friends, and I love to make connections […]
Why You Need To Hire A Coach For Your Online Business
This post was most recently updated on July 31st, 2016There are many good reasons why you need to hire a coach for your online business. A coach can help you get on the right path, while you may be simply jumping from one path to another. A coach can help you stay on your path […]
7 Great Blog Posts August 2015
This post was most recently updated on July 31st, 2016 As a blogger, I read multiple blogs each day. These 7 great blog posts from August 2015 that I’ve found to be of great value and want to share them with you here. You see, as I read, I keep a sort of a cheat […]
Are You Chasing Fast Money Or Building A Solid Business?
This post was most recently updated on July 31st, 2016 There are so many bloggers trying to make money. The problem is that too many of them are just chasing fast money, and give little thought to building a solid business. Lets take a look at these two ways that bloggers are doing business online, […]