What is the best way to make blogging easy? Every blogger wants to know. But you really don’t have to struggle hard. First of all, though, I should say that blogging is not easy. It definitely requires a what I’ve called a blogging success mindset. But still, the truth is that making any business successful […]
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Blogging Is Fun But Can I Make Money At It?
“Blogging Is Fun But Can I Make Money At It?” I hear this so often. And it’s a really important question that newbie and expert bloggers alike must answer. So, let me ask you this. How much fun is blogging for you? For myself, I have a great time blogging. Meeting people from all around […]
How To Start And Run A Blog By Yourself
“How To Start And Run A Blog By Yourself” is a bit misleading as the title for this article. In fact, if you want to start and run a blog, it’s next to impossible to blog successfully without the assistance of many other people. Not only is it difficult to do everything on your own, […]
Busy Bloggers Are Underachievers
This post was most recently updated on August 2nd, 2016Busy Bloggers Are Underachievers when they hide behind “being busy.” Whether you are just learning your way around the blogosphere, or you’re itching to take it to the next level, it’s important to understand why “busy bloggers are underachievers.” Here’s a little story to illustrate my point. […]
Run Your Blog Like You Would Run A Store
This post was most recently updated on August 6th, 2016You really should “Run Your Blog Like You Would Run A Store.” As someone who been both a blogger and a brick and mortar shop owner, I can tell you that the concept is the same. First, you “set up shop.” Like a shop owner has […]
5 Blogging Mistakes
This post was most recently updated on August 1st, 2016There are 5 blogging mistakes I see all the time. These are mistakes that new bloggers are particularly prone to, but all bloggers should remind themselves of these on a regular basis. As you read through the mistakes I’ve put on this list, ask yourself how […]
The Road Most Traveled
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 […]
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 […]
5 Wise Bloggers
This post was most recently updated on October 13th, 2017I want to introduce you to 5 wise bloggers who have been writing some really valuable articles lately. I know each of these 5 wise bloggers very well and wanted to give them the recognition that they are so well deserving of. More than that, since […]
The Nature Of Your Blog
This post was most recently updated on July 31st, 2016What’s the nature of your blog? OK, now don’t think I lost it here, but I promise this analogy will help you see that your blog isn’t something dangling in space, but rather part of you, and a part of nature. Humans are part of nature. […]