Tag: Blog Basics
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Fascinating Secrets For Growing A Successful Blog
Ok, here’s the truth: the secrets for growing a successful blog are not really secrets. I know, right? Whaaaat? For years I wandered the interwebs, trying to find out the secrets for growing my blog. I tried this class and that book and those tips and these proven methods. Nuthin’. Then Pinterest came along and…
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How To Offer Value With These Powerful Blog Post Elements
If you want your blog post to see the most traffic, you must offer your readers the most value. When a new reader comes to your site and finds a post she loves what does she take away? Is it knowledge? Is it the ability to share what she’s learned? Is it a clear pathway…
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How To Create An Effective Watermark For Your Blog Graphics
Do you know why an effective watermark is so important for your blog graphics? It’s part branding and it’s part protection. The bottom line is, you need to be using one. It’s branding because it tells people where a graphic or picture originated from. It’s protection because it keeps others from using your creative materials…
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3 Innovative Ways To Gain The Edge With Graphics
In a big noisy blogging world, visual graphics speak loudly. The blogosphere is a busy place. Those whose voices are being heard know something you need to know: graphics matter. Stunning images abound on the web. With all the free access bloggers have to sites catering to them, it is unforgivable not to use quality graphics and learn…
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Say It Like A Boss: 5 Tips For Leaving Blog Comments
Commenting on a blog is the first step in relationship building. Good writers put a lot of effort into writing blog posts that attract attention and encourage comments. When you find a post you enjoy, the best way to build a relationship with the writer is to leave a comment. Unfortunately, social media hasn’t done bloggers…
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To Font Or Not To Font
Let me preface this post by saying that I am without a doubt the most fonty and colorful blogger you’ll ever meet. If it’s a downloadable font I’ve downloaded it. If it’s a color I’ve tried it. So, I come at this subject with more than just a little experience. Trust me, I’ve been there…
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Hello, Is Anyone There? The Value Of A Contact Page
It’s pretty much a given that everyone needs a contact page on their site. But, how do you create one without feeling vulnerable? And how do you avoid missing valuable interactions with your readers? The last thing you want is for them to call out to you “Hello, is anyone there?” This post on is…