Now that we know the secret to creating gorgeous, branded social media images is to use templates, let me show you how to install and use Lightroom templates, namely the free Pinterest template for Lightroom that I shared with you last week. This Lightroom tutorial will work for any print template you’d like to use…
Create Killer Social Media Images with Lightning Speed
Do you find yourself Googling for the current sizes to create your social media images for blog posts? Have you ever thrown in the towel with blog photos, deciding to insert whichever image happened to be at your fingertips rather than taking the time to craft a stellar image for post sharing? If so, you’re…
Google Keyword Planner Basics
Using Google Keyword Planner for the first time is beyond confusing. When it first came out, a surge of SEO articles spouted the benefits of keyword research using this tool, but for the life of me I just couldn’t even figure out where to begin. It’s so full of options that it can easily become…
#1 Most Effective Tactic to Blog Better
Making the most of every day. Savoring every baby giggle that’s turning into belly laughs as he’s finding out how hilarious his pinching tickling others can be. Seriously, ouch! “Mamí, ooo ooo ahh ahh!” she shouts, muddy knees dangling from the low branches of the guayaba tree in the yard. She’s clearly a monkey, climbing…
Make Readers Fall in Love with You and Stay that Way!
A top-notch strategy to catch and keep devoted readers is to reach out through their inbox. [Tweet this!] Ever noticed why so many bloggers include calls-to-action asking you to subscribe to email newsletters? Shameless plug, including this awesome freebie that absolutely all bloggers should be using!This week I’m sharing a foolproof approach to keep your…
How to BUILD a Loyal Readership
Let’s talk about blog community. What kind of audience do you have now? What does your ideal readership look like? Do you yearn for a huge number of subscribers? A few loyal and insightful like-minded commenters? Helpful readers who ask questions and spurn both conversation and new post ideas? What is it that you want?…
5 Free Websites to Enhance Images
Writing a blog post isn’t what it used to be. A lot more work goes into blogging than typing text into box and clicking “publish.” Free tools, like this awesome blog post checklist, and good planning make it easier, but since Pinterest plays a major role in content sharing these days, if you don’t have…
How to Tag Yourself and Brand Tweets in Shareaholic
If you want readers to share your posts, make it easy for them. Gain brand recognition and increase your Twitter following by tagging your Twitter handle in Shareaholic. Great news for all bloggers, this plugin is available on Blogger too! Most of us use social sharing buttons above or below our post content to help…
Adaptable Editorial Calendar
In the past four months, my blog’s pageviews have tripled. Besides learning some brilliant Pinterest tips, the main thing that has grown JBJ readership has been implementing an efficient and adaptable editorial calendar.An editorial calendar is simply a tool to plan posts ahead so that you know what you’ll be writing and sharing with readers…
Be a Friend on Pinterest and Grow Your Blog
Pinterest has the potential to grow your blog fast. Unfortunately, it is easy to forget about the content creators behind those gorgeous images we all love to pin. Don’t be another face in the crowd. Make it a point to be a friend on Pinterest and watch your blog grow as a result! [Tweet this!]…
