Blog monetization: How to find a good strategy
There's no doubt that the buzz about making money from a blog has waned somewhat in recent years. But there are still an awful lot of people who want to pursue it. And many of them believe that it's a...
View ArticleSocial media tip: Keep going and don't give up!
I know this is stating the obvious a bit. But I just wanted to reiterate how important it is to keep going and never give up. I've discovered that the longer I persevere the easier it is to draw...
View ArticleDon't spam groups and communities with identical posts
One thing you don't want to do on any social network is be marked as a spammer. Obviously you risk that happening if you aggressively promote products and servces to your network, particularly using...
View ArticleUsing Twitter to promote Amazon Associates products
Probably the best way to promote affiliate products is with a blog. Write quality content about a subject you love, build up search engine and social media traffic to it, then include links to relevant...
View ArticleTwitter tip: Influencer retweeters often worth following
It's well established that a reliable way to build your following on Twitter is to follow good people who are in your niche. Some will follow you back, no doubt. Of course you don't want to overdo...
View ArticleAffiliate marketing tip: Promote books; engage with authors
As I've mentioned before I've been using social media to promote affiliate products for a while now. Of course you can do this in pretty much any niche. But for me at least the best products to promote...
View ArticleTwitter engagement tip: Discuss as well as retweet, mention
We all know that the key to success on social media, particularly Twitter, is activity. Engagement is the magic word. The more you engage, the more you benefit. Of course following good new tweeps,...
View ArticleTo make money, blog in a specific niche you truly enjoy
A lot of people who start blogging these days do so because they want to make money from it. There has long been a buzz about this method of income generation, after all. It's not as intense as it used...
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Blog traffic tip: Share posts in Twitter conversations
Twitter is great for blog traffic. But bloggers sometimes get too enthusiastic with it. A common error is when, out of the blue, one replies to another tweep with a link to his blog.Some tweeps do...
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To make money, a free blog is a good choice to start with
I'm sure you've heard that “persistence pays”. It's often cited because it's true for most pursuits. But it's particularly relevant to blogging -- even more so if you want to make money from...
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Follow Twitter influencers who make you want to reply
One Twitter marketing tactic that is extremely popular now is to follow and engage with influencers. There are good reasons to use it. They tweet great stuff that you can retweet to your followers....
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Pinterest tip: pin new images from outside platform
As many people surely know already, it's easy to become hooked on using Pinterest. It really is a feast for the eyes. There are countless appealing images on there that you can pin to your own...
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Why I like Weebly for blogging
When it comes to choosing a blogging platform, almost everyone says go for Wordpress. I understand why. It's very customizable, with many plug-ins among other things ... But you need to be a bit...
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Blog writing tip: Get ideas from wisdom quotes
If you want to succeed with your blog, posting regularly is crucial. Obviously, it helps if a lot of your posts are unique and contain good quality "evergreen" content. But after a while, it can be a...
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On 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. This is particularly important if you are...
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Freelance writers: Use a blog and Twitter to get paid more
With almost every business now online and competing for traffic, there is a huge demand for fresh, quality content. That puts freelance writers in a good position. Crafting interesting, informative...
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Beat writer's block by going for a walk
Blogging regularly is vital if you want to establish authority in your niche. Sure, you don't have to do it every day, or even every week. But if you only write new posts once in a blue moon it's very...
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The more you tweet, the more you can retweet!
To get the most out of Twitter you must focus on engagement. It's hugely beneficial to answer and ask questions, reply to and retweet your followers as well as those you follow (and others as well) Do...
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