Finding the time to blog »
If you asked a room full of bloggers what bloggy challenge they come up against fairly often, I think finding time to write would be somewhere at the top of that list. I know for me, time is my prime challenge. In the beginning, there used to be days when inspiration was an issue for me, but with everything happening both in the world and in my life, all the products that need reviewing and so on, inspiration is abundant.
Read more...Social media, clients and bloggers, oh my! »
I'm a social media gal who moonlights as a blogger. Or rather, I am a blogger who parlayed my past experience and my love of the blogosphere into this job, which is perfect for me, my interests, and my skill set.
Read more...Taking the (link)bait »
When I was in high school, there was a word I hated: social climber. I abhorred that word because it conjured up creepy crawly images of icky people that were disingenuous by nature and just, well, ick. Now there's a new word I detest for much the same reason: linkbait.
Read more...The truth about conference hopping »
But for a minute, it does. Remember that hierarchy I talked about before? It exists in this form. I've had some AWESOME opportunities in the last year or so and the future looks really bright for me in the blogosphere. By my own admission, I hold myself to a higher standard than I did when I started four-ish years ago. But I don't forget how I started and how important it was, and still is, for me to read and meet my fellow bloggers and have actual conversations with others about their blogs and their goals.
Read more...The Mom-Borg Collective Redux II: Resistance is Futile! »
Today’s Mom Bloggers are overall amazing: forging an entire profession woven out of the tapestry of powerful words. Proving ourselves smart and opinionated, we attract passionate readers and attention as influencers from companies and brands focused on reaching the Mom vertical.
Read more...A review of The Food Stylist’s Handbook »
I saw Denise Vivaldo, the author of The Food Stylist’s Handbook, present at Camp Blogaway earlier this year. She shared some funny stories and a few general tips, but kept her food styling secrets to herself. When I complained about the meager take away from the session, a friend remarked that Denise must be keeping all the good stuff for her book. Indeed she was as The Food Stylist’s Handbook chapter titles reveal:
Read more...Brands working with bloggers: money for nothing or PR for free? »
Look, I'm not trying to beat a very dead horse with a very overused stick. I mean, everyone and their mother writes posts about bad PR pitches and the dichotomy between bloggers and brands. But after spending several months immersed in agency life, I just can't help it. I've seen what the other half “should” do and it's nothing like what I've been seeing for the last few years.
Read more...WordPress by the book: Head First WordPress »
Are you new to WordPress and wished your new blog came with an owner’s manual? Even with all the online WordPress help out there, you may want to consider buying a reference book.
Read more...Host your WordPress blog at GoDaddy? Maybe you’ve been hacked »
Looks like there has been another attack on GoDaddy hosted WordPress blogs just this weekend. According to BlogcastFM, the “hack appears to redirect visitors upon arrival from Google and attempts to install malware on their computers.” Sid gives you advice on how to recognize and fix the hack at Warning! Massive Number of Godaddy Wordpress Blogs Hacked This Weekend.
Read more...Bloggers Unplugged »
From Twitter to Facebook, Flickr to Wordpress, it seems we’ve put our whole lives online. But as vibrant as the Internet community can feel, spending more time online also makes us pine for “old-fashioned” interaction. I know that I have occasionally felt guilty for spending time updating my blog, or putting out tweets, when I could have been relaxing with my family or friends. But a recent survey of perhaps the most active online community, my fellow women bloggers, showed that I’m not alone in wanting to spend more time offline. Even these online mavens like to unwind and unplug.
Read more...2011 Social Media Conferences for Mom Bloggers »
Here's the 2011 calendar of social media conferences that would be of interest to moms (and dads) who blog. We’re always updating the calendar, so stop by often!
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