Twitter tip: tweet tips!
No matter what niche you're interested in, tweeting tips is a really good strategy for several reasons:They are usefulThey are very useful to people. And people love stuff that they can use. All the...
View ArticleBlog writing is not enough. You must promote posts too!
Like so many bloggers I really do enjoy writing. And from years of experience I've learned that if you do nothing other than crafting blog posts, while remaining mindful of search engines, you can end...
View ArticleTwitter is microblogging in the true sense of the word
Like many people I love to blog. I also have a lot of interests. So whenever I want to share information that I have learned I tend to start a blog about the subject. I always begin each one with a lot...
View ArticleConsider what blog readers are looking for
There's no doubt that just as every blog writer is unique, so is every blog reader. However, they can be classified into different general categories according to what they are seeking in a blog. And...
View ArticleGet new blog post ideas by tapping into emotions
If you're a blogger, you're constantly trying to come up with new ideas. This is usually not a problem if you're focused on newsworthy events. If you just read the papers there are a whole bunch of...
View ArticleOn social media learn from your own reactions
Everyone is familiar with the line "do unto others as you would have them do unto you". That's good advice for anyone, religious or not. It's also worth remembering when you're using social media.You...
View ArticleOn social media you must control your emotions
As you get increasingly involved in sites like Twitter, Facebook and Google Plus, it's important to monitor your emotions and not let them get out of hand. Of course this is easier said than done....
View ArticleBlogging regularly is best but bursts are fine too!
It seems that most big time bloggers say that you should blog regularly if possible. Whether that's writing one post a day, a week, or even a fortnight isn't so important -- it's the consistency that...
View ArticleParadoxically, blogging is both social and solitary
I've been blogging pretty consistently for over a decade now. And one of the most important lessons I've learned from it is that you can't succeed on your own. By that I mean that if you want to garner...
View ArticleTrying new blogging tactics is a must
With a blog about blogging, like this one, the main subject you write about is how to get more quality traffic. Sure, there are other things you deal with. But that's is the main one, without a...
View ArticleBlogging downside: It can spoil you
There are countless blog posts out there about the many advantages of blogging. But there are negative aspects as well. Ironically, a major downside of blogging actually stems from one of the best...
View ArticleWhy older people should embrace social media
There's a strongly held belief that older people struggle with technology. And there is certainly some truth to this stereotype. It's just a fact of life that as you advance in age it becomes harder to...
View ArticleShare Pinterest infographics on Twitter and Facebook
I have been spending quite a bit of time on Pinterest lately. It's such an enjoyable site and pinning appealing images is really quite addictive. Needless to say, the site is jam-packed with...
View ArticleBenefits of tweets without links
There's no doubt that including links to blog posts and articles in your tweets is a good idea. Among other things it's well established that tweets that contain links get more retweets than those...
View ArticleA blog makes you a columnist writing on your own terms
Clearly, the internet has had a huge impact on the way information is disseminated -- not to mention absorbed by readers, listeners and viewers. It's been a hugely liberating medium for anyone who has...
View ArticleObserve Pinterest limits and avoid the comment block
Recently on Pinterest I decided to do some commenting on pins. The tactic is a great way to get on the radar of bloggers, after all. And since the image sharing site is a bit like its own blogging...
View ArticleGet ideas for blog posts from images
It's well established that blog posts with images get shared more often than those without. It's something that I have yet to get into on this blog. I know I should do it but haven't so far, mainly...
View ArticleBenefits of tweets without links
There's no doubt that including links to blog posts and articles in your tweets is a good idea. Among other things it's well established that tweets that contain links get more retweets than those...
View ArticleA blog makes you a columnist writing on your own terms
Clearly, the internet has had a huge impact on the way information is disseminated -- not to mention absorbed by readers, listeners and viewers. It's been a hugely liberating medium for anyone who has...
View ArticleObserve Pinterest limits and avoid the comment block
Recently on Pinterest I decided to do some commenting on pins. The tactic is a great way to get on the radar of bloggers, after all. And since the image sharing site is a bit like its own blogging...
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