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There’s been some debate lately about the importance of having a mailing list for your blog, because social media, right? But here are 4 reasons why you must have a mailing list. 4 Absolutely Compelling Reasons Why You MUST Have a Mailing List 1 – Social Networks Die or Fade Away For starters, you can’t count on social networks to…
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Today, we’re talking blog branding with Katie of Twin Stripe. Twin Stripe has seen a few different branding iterations since its birth two years ago. The signature navy blue has always been a part of Twin Stripe, but the logo and supporting colors have been tweaked a few times. When Alison departed, I didn’t feel like the existing header fit…
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If you’ve visited my blog over the last few months, you’ve noticed that my love for food photography has really grown. I have spent more and more time on recipe prep posts and they are no longer a few pictures I snap before we sit down to eat. They are some of my favorite posts to prep for and execute….
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Last week we talked about a little detail you can change to make a big impact on your blog. Today, let’s talk about another detail you may be neglecting: your bio line on social media. That little spot on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram where you get a set amount of characters to tell people who you are? That is a…
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Looking to make your photos pop without breaking the bank? I’m sharing some tips I picked up at Blog Life University to help you create stunning photos on a blogger’s budget. Disclaimer: I received a free virtual ticket to the Blog Life University 2017 Conference as a member of the NC Blogger Network in return for sharing my conference notes and key takeaways. I…
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Updated May 8th, 2019 Linky parties can drive new traffic to your blog and, even better, establish lasting relationships with fellow bloggers. If you want to know how to host your a successful linky party of your own, we’ve got some great tips. We’ve listed some of our favorite linky parties to participate in (as well as define what linky…
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