The power of social media, I tell you. MTV thought enough of Twitter and the social media wave that it came up with a contest to engage its readers and followers. The contest was for an MTV TJ (a Twitter…
Show Me the Blog St. Louis Conference—Oct. 23, 2010
I am an event planner by nature, and I am always trying to think of new ways to link and network with people. These last few weeks, I began brainstorming about ways in which I can network more in my…
Blogging 101-Five Easy Ways You Can Make Money On Your Blog
I have had my blog officially for about nine months. My goal at the beginning was to have my voice heard by readers who appreciated my stories of juggling work, kids, family, home, while remaining fabulous and true to self….
Blogging 101- Don’t Let The Numbers Fool You
Blogging is a complex game of creativity, writing skills, passion, drive, an eye for detail, and technical savvy. You also have to know how to market your blog across various and diverse audiences to grow your blog and encourage repeat…
I’m Officially Registered for Blogging While Brown!
I am very excited! Last year, I registered to go to the Blogging While Brown conference in Chicago, but was unable to attend because I had a personal emergency situation spring up right before the event. I was so disappointed…
Using Twitter Wisely Can Grow Your Brand
I know that I go on and on about Twitter. I am such a fan because it is the single best source for hits on my blog. Twitter brings me more traffic than any other source. And why? Because after…
A Full-Time Blogger Makes How Much?
According to the June 2009 issue of Glamour Magazine, a full-time blogger makes a salary of $30,000 per year. Tina Su, owner of ThinkSimpleNow.com, was interviewed by the magazine and she disclosed this figure to the author. Tina admitted that…