Currently Browsing: Blogging 101


Changing a PDF Document into a Word Document
I recently shared with you how to put your own recipes on your kindle through changing a word document into a pdf but now I'm going to share with you a great program that allows you to change a pdf
Blogger Tips: Creating A Contact Form
For well over a year now, I have had a contact form.  It has been simple and it does its job.  Honestly, I prefer for people to email me over using the registration form but there are people who prefer
Optimizing Your Blog
So you have a blog...can anyone find it?  In the blogosphere, there is some tough competition - some are really great at website optimization and some of us are still learning the basics.  I have been blogging for two years
Starting A Blog: Monetizing Your Blog, Part 3
Now that you as a blogger know what to expect in monetizing your blog and have sold all the ad space you have available, you want to know the next step in bringing in a little more cash for your
Starting a Blog: Monetizing Your Blog, Part 2
I think every blogger wants to know where the money is in blogging.  Some bloggers may even begin blogging with the thought line of making an easy dollar.   To read more about the beginning stages of monetizing your blog and
Starting a Website: Monetizing Your Blog, Part 1
I think the number 1 thing that is talked about in the blogging world is money.  We all want to know where the money is.  We hear of these bloggers making their mortgage payments, paying for vacations, and earning a
Starting A Blog: Linky Etiquette
Do you participate in MeMes and link up at as many blogs as have Simply Linked or MrLinky widgets?  If you don't, you should - it does help drive traffic to your site.  It draws in new readers and some
Starting A Blog: Find A Mentor
As a new blogger, one of the best things you can do is find a mentor.  A mentor is someone that has been in the blogging world longer than you have been and can help you with the learning curve. 
Starting A Blog: Ethical Blogging
Do you want to be known as being an honest and transparent blogger?  Or do you want to build a reputation that people don't trust you?  While unethical blogging may not get you caught right away, it will eventually catch
Starting A Blog: Picking Your Name
On Friday, I talked about Deciding Your Niche and how your niche will define you as a blogger.  I encourage you now to get out another piece of paper and begin brainstorming your blog name.  Keep the paper with your