As you have read in some of my previous posts about online bullying I have been a victim, and have watched my friends be victimized. Lately I have been reading so many posts, and stories of online bullying, but what I haven't done for myself is what needs to be done to replace this issue. LIFT SOMEONE UP or #spreadthelove These are just a few of the trending topics on twitter today: #IWannaSlap, #ICantRespectYouIf, and #OnlyFatPeople - Seriously twitter? We can do better than … [Read more...]
I love blogging and the blogger community- the inclusivity, the fun spirit and the authenticity. As someone who has been blogging a long time from both the personal and corporate worlds, I also know how difficult it can be to bring your blog from a fun hobby to the next level. It is difficult to transition from a blog about your life, times and passions to a blog that represents the brands and products.. Now, as a blogger for Windows 7 at Microsoft and the lead for helping to grow blogger … [Read more...]
WARNING: This post should not be read while operating heavy machinery (yes, get off your iPad)! Since I began blogging a mere six months ago I have learned a lot (and have a lot to learn) about the life of a blogger. I took a serious nose dive into this crazy world of blogging without really knowing it was indeed a separate world in and of itself! There are two types of bloggers, the casual bloggers and those who blog as a "job". I fall into the second category and those are the bloggers I … [Read more...]
I'm not going to lie, writing this is one of the hardest things I have ever done but I can't sit back and watch this without saying something. This week it happened again. An established blogger with a rather large following decided to bring a lesser known blog into the spotlight. Sure this blogger was doing just fine on her own, but our goal is to help each other out right? No, wait..... She wasn't doing her any favors. Instead she was tearing her apart and making her post about … [Read more...]
I have had a few people ask me about making a blog grab button, so I thought I would post a really simple tutorial. Please don't hesitate to ask questions if there is something you don't understand! Step 1. Choose a background (this should match your blog theme). You can choose to use free digital scrapbook paper designs, a photo, or both. For the first button pictured I used paint and just did a black fill and saved it as a picture. The second button was created by a designer using the … [Read more...]
So, you are a blogger and you see some of your favorite blogs hosting giveaways and giving you their opinions on some really cool products...you naturally think, "how can I do that". I don't have all the answers but I do know what has worked for me. First I prepared a "PITCH", this tells companies what you are looking to do (review/giveaway a product on your blog). Tell them why you and your readers would like this item showcased on your blog, give them some blog stats (Google PR Rank, Daily … [Read more...]
