Often the road to success is a less traveled bumpy one. On March 8, 2011, I began my journey as a blogger. I wondered if I would like it. (I did.) I wondered if I would have enough material each week to continue blogging. (I did.) Every few months my friend Caroline would ask, […]
Bloggers Don’t Make Their Beds
The secret is out. Shhhhh….. We don’t actually make our beds, at least not every day. Now if you are a blogger who makes her own bed every day, firstly I salute you. You are a dedicated soul, and I respect that. Secondly move along; this post isn’t for you. It’s for the rest […]
What Does Your Name Say About You? Blogging Basics
How do you pick a blog name? This is a little more difficult than it sounds. When I see a blog name, I know right away if I want to see the blog. Boring names that sound like someone is just recording what they ate that day I avoid. Un-creative names point to an un-creative […]
Ready for your Big Break? Have an Elevator Speech
Okay this one of the posts I wish I had read BEFORE I started blogging. I, like most bloggers, just jumped in with both feet not knowing what the heck I was doing. I figured, how hard can it be? I jumped in without checking the temperature of the water, without putting a swimsuit on, […]
Blogging – What I Wish I knew Before I Started
I’ve been talking about what to think about before you dive into blogging. I recently covered Part I here, and Part II here, so these are the last questions I would think about if you are considering taking that leap into blogland. Yes I know, lots of questions, but these are all of the questions I wish […]
Want to be a blogger?
Previously, here, I asked some questions to answer before you start a blog. I’ve got a few more things to think about if you want to start a blog. Let’s continue where we left off. 6. Do you like helping people? You need to be here to help others. I’ve seen some blogs that were started simply […]
Should you Start a Blog? Part I
I LOVE Blogging. I mean it. It is one of the best things that ever happened to me, but is it for you? In the time since I have been blogging, I’ve seen many a blogger call it quits for a whole host of reasons. The good news is that you can start a blog […]
