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How to Capture The Impact of Your Blog

Posted on November 1, 2019July 10, 2019by Vanessa Smith

Do you ever know that your blog is doing really well, but lack the hard evidence to prove it? Today I’m sharing with you some tips on how to track your blog’s progress.   How to Capture The Impact of Your Blog     The first things that brands or PRs often ask for are […]

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Can You Help A Beginner?

Posted on October 18, 2019July 10, 2019by Vanessa Smith
Can You Help A Beginner?

Most people you help will be beginners. I heard this on a podcast episode, and it got me thinking…    Can You Help A Beginner?      In this context, your key is to find what you like to explain at a base level, and what you are good at explaining at a base level. […]

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What Is A Tweet Chat?

Posted on October 4, 2019January 9, 2020by Vanessa Smith
What Is A Tweet Chat?

Less of a “thing” these days, tweet chats were all about finding a great group of people to chat to on a common topic.   What Is A Tweet Chat?     A tweet chat is a conversation (or chat!) on twitter. I know. Too simple?   Usually they are scheduled at a specific time […]

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Instagram Tips From 2015 ProBlogger Conference

Posted on September 20, 2019January 9, 2020by Vanessa Smith
Instagram Tips From 2015 ProBlogger Conference

I’ll admit, Instagram is a platform I actually used to ignore a lot. It was kinda cool to see what people were up to, but I didn’t really get anything out it. Because I also didn’t put anything into it! Like most social media (or blogs), your enjoyment of the platform shows through to the […]

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How Not To Social Media As A Business

Posted on September 11, 2019September 9, 2019by Vanessa Smith

This is not a naming and shaming post, so please don’t ask. It is a good example of how to be “active” on social media while also being useless to your customers.   How Not To Social Media As A Business     I’ve been looking into a product off and on for a few […]

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How Much Should You Share On A Personal Blog?

Posted on September 6, 2019January 9, 2020by Vanessa Smith
How Much Should You Share On A Personal Blog?

How Much Should You Share On A Personal Blog?     When HandbagMafia wrote this post about the online culture of oversharing, I though about how I define oversharing: “Would I put this in a physical, hardcopy, autobiography?” So how much should you share on a personal blog?   I find this to be a […]

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How To Be A Good Blog Citizen

Posted on August 23, 2019July 10, 2019by Vanessa Smith
How To Be A Good Blog Citizen

As vast as the online world can seem when you’re trying to break into it, the reality is that it’s still very small. It gets smaller still when you narrow down by niche and/or location. You will get to know your fellow bloggers in the same and related topics.   How To Be A Good […]

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The ProBlogger Conference Session I Listen To The Most

Posted on August 9, 2019July 14, 2018by Vanessa Smith

Personally, the ProBlogger conference session I listen to the most is from my first #pbevent in 2013. It’s called The Step Change. It featured Caz from y travel blog, Christina from Hair Romance and Andrea from Fox In Flats. It was great to hear this session in person and to listen to afterwards.   Last week I […]

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Keep Publishing Blog Posts

Posted on July 26, 2019July 10, 2019by Vanessa Smith
Keep Publishing Blog Posts

Did you go to ProBlogger in recent years? Or another conference? Did you stalk it online?   There’s one important message I have for you.   Keep publishing blog posts.   It’s so easy to have ALL THE IDEAS and a lot of overwhelm after a conference.   Struggling with too information? Read more here. […]

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Tips For Your About Page

Posted on July 12, 2019January 9, 2020by Vanessa Smith

Your about page is one of the most read pages on your blog – after all, we like to know who the human behind the blog is! Jump in and read some tips for your about page.      Here are some tips for your about page to make it really shine!   Have A Photo […]

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