Bloggers can gain inspiration and learn from the strangest places. Recently, I viewed a commercial by IHOP, admitting that their “IHOB” campaign was a stunt. This got me to thinking a lot about branding and how it applies to blogging. As a blogger, there are many branding lessons that you can learn from this campaign […]
How a Break From Blogging Can Improve Your Blog
Taking a break from blogging is like asking me to not see a child. I have worked hard on this baby of mine and I hate to walk away from it for very long. As many of you know, I have had a long couple of months. The Ison household has been through its share […]
The 2018 Blogger’s Guide to the New Pinterest
Pinterest has been through some major changes in 2018 (and barely half the year has passed). These changes, for better or worse, have sent bloggers and Pinterest marketers scrambling to keep up. So, exactly how does a blogger make it on the new Pinterest? Good question. In this blog post, I am going to discuss […]
How Do I Get Started Blogging for Profit as a Complete Novice?
Every blogger has to start somewhere. That’s why there is no shame in asking any question when it comes to blogging. Today’s question is one that I don’t often see; How do I get started blogging for profit as a complete novice? I know that this is a topic on many people’s minds, so I […]
12 Blog Design Problems That Are Killing Your Blog
In last Thursday’s blog post, I touched on a topic that is crucial to blogging success; Branding. A strong blog is the foundation of your brand, so it’s no surprise that blog design problems can negatively impact your blogging business. While most issues are relatively minor, others can be catastrophic. In this blog post, I […]
How Do I Drive Traffic To My Blog?
“How do I drive traffic to my blog?” I have been asked and come across this question quite frequently. New bloggers often feel like they’re doing everything right. They’ve written great content and optimized their content for SEO. However, no one is coming to their blog. The truth is that this is simply not enough for […]
Should I Brand Images That I Use On My Blog?
Have you ever wondered whether you should brand images that you create for your blog and social media? You are not alone. Today’s Thursday Q&A is “Should I brand images that I use on my blog?” In today’s post, I am going to answer this question I will also explain what it means to brand […]
How I Use Secret Pinterest Boards to Plan My Blog’s Design
Most bloggers know that Pinterest is an amazing source of web traffic for your blog. Did you know that Pinterest is also a great source for a blog’s design inspiration? Secret Pinterest boards are an amazing resource for bloggers. They can help you plan your blog’s layout and design with ease. In this post, I […]
Which Smartphone Blogging Apps Do You Use?
Blogging is one of those jobs that you can do almost anywhere, especially if you have a smartphone and a data signal or WIFI. That’s where blogging apps come into play. Today’s Thursday Q&A is “Which smartphone blogging apps do you use?” It’s a good question. I will discuss which blogging apps I use to […]
When Should I Monetize My Blog?
Welcome back Q&A Thursday! If you have been following this blog a while, then you know that I introduced Q&A Thursday a few months ago. I originally believed that those two posts, “Where Should I Focus My Marketing Efforts as a New Blogger?” and “Should I Promote My Blog After Every Blog Post?” didn’t cl8ck […]