A lot of people think that blogging is simple. I mean all you need is a website and the time to write a few paragraphs right? If only that were true! To keep a blog running smoothly most of us have to take on numerous roles, many we might never have tried before such as photography and web design. Of course, we can outsource quite a few of these roles but for most start-up blogs the cost of doing so is far too high. In the end, most of us become DIY master’s and Jacks of all trades – we figure it out as weRead More →

There’s no doubt that there are few things in life that can be a bigger source of stress than money. Money is something that often feels as though it’s hanging over your head and can make your life far more difficult. This is particularly true when you realize that you’re in some degree of financial difficulty. This is something that can impact just about anyone at any time for a number of different reasons. Of course, the reason that you might be dealing with certain kinds of financial difficulty is going to make a big difference when it comes to how you handle it. WithRead More →

Pinterest Best Practices

As a blogger, social media can play an important part in increasing your traffic and getting your posts out there for the world to see. Platforms like Instagram and Pinterest can be your best friends, not only in gaining traffic but in securing the commissions and collaborations that are the goal of many bloggers who are trying to monetize their blogs. When you’re new to blogging (or even if you’ve been blogging for a while) the social media platforms can seem confusing to navigate and learn and it’s important to understand the best ways to use each one. By far and away I have foundRead More →