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Oct242019 by MikeNo Comments

18 Powerful Time Management Tips For Bloggers

Time Management, Beginner Bloggers, Tips and Tricks

(This post was originally published on Next Level Blogging as a guest post) (Disclosure: this page contains affiliate links, which means if you buy from those links there is no extra cost to you, but I do get a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) How long does it take you to write a blog post, from concept to publishing? (Count only the time you’re actually working on it or actively thinking about it.) Got a number? While it can seem like a simple endeavor to conceive the ideas, write them down, edit a little, and publish, you know there’s much more to it than that: Content concept Writing the first draft Change this, change that Formatting Breaking it into digestible word groups Choosing headers…

Sep212019 by MikeNo Comments

Remarkable Managed WordPress Hosting – Really?

WordPress, Beginner Bloggers, Tips and Tricks, Website Growth, Website Page Speed

You've no doubt heard about managed WordPress hosting, but have you wondered what it is and if there's a remarkable host out there? Disclaimer: this article contains affiliate links, which means if you buy something from these links, it costs you nothing more, but I do get a small commission. I only recommend products that I know, use, and trust. I just wanted you to know! According to this dictionary, a WordPress host is "The company you hire to store all your WordPress files, do backups, provide security certificates, etc" and they are your gateway to showing up online. They provide a service called "managed WordPress hosting" Why "managed" WordPress hosting? Managed WordPress hosting is a service that handles all the technical aspects of running WordPress for you. The host…

Aug92019 by MikeNo Comments

Blue Yeti USB Microphone Review – an Undeniable Top Seller for 2019?

Microphones, Beginner Bloggers, podcasting, Video, YouTube

No doubt you've heard of the Blue Yeti USB microphone, but do you know why it's a top seller? Let's find out in this review! [su_box title="What you're gonna learn about!" style="bubbles" box_color="#adf1f8" title_color="#3f4843" radius="7"]Hi - In this post, I'm going to show you why the Blue Yeti USB microphone is a best seller. I'll also introduce you it's features and point out Pros and Cons In the End: You'll be well informed about this microphone, enough to make a sound purchasing decision [/su_box] Full Disclosure: The products that I mention here and link to are affiliate links. That simply means that I’ll earn a small commission for any purchases you make using the links provided (there is no extra cost to you for using the link). As an Amazon…

Jul302019 by Mike2 Comments

Promoting Your YouTube Videos on Pinterest in 2019?

Pinterest, Video, YouTube

Should you be promoting your YouTube videos on Pinterest? Well, consider this: Pinterest is a great neighborhood to play in, with tons of awesome graphics and links that take you to sites full of information. Everyone knows that video is hot these days, and YouTube is king when it comes to video. According to Forbes Magazine, "YouTube’s user-friendliness, combined with the soaring popularity of video content, has made it the second largest search engine behind Google." So after you've learned how to start a blog, you should set up a YouTube channel and begin posting videos related to your blog niche as well. Also, sign up for a Pinterest account and begin promoting your YouTube videos on Pinterest - and driving traffic to your YouTube Channel! Because your YouTube Channel…

Jun262019 by MikeNo Comments

Best Camera for YouTube (6 plus Accessories and Gamer Interview)

YouTube, Beginner Bloggers, Video

What's the best camera for YouTube? Let's look at both fact and opinion, and narrow this down! [su_box title="What you're gonna learn about!" style="bubbles" box_color="#adf1f8" title_color="#3f4843" radius="7"]Hi - In this post, I'm going to introduce you to things that will guide you to the right YouTube camera ! You're going to read about: Budget Requirements Accessories A range of highly rated cameras well-suited for YouTube Bonus: A YouTube gamer interview, discussing the way he sets up for YouTube work![/su_box] Today, bloggers are smart to augment their written content with video content. A smart move is to create a YouTube channel. To make the most of that, you'll want to determine what the best camera for YouTube is. Let's talk about that. When choosing the best camera for YouTube, here are…

Jun102019 by MikeNo Comments

How to Manage Client Billing – a Brand New FreshBooks Feature for 2019

Invoicing, Bookkeeping

How to manage client billing Any good project manager knows that getting the work done on time and making your clients happy are two high-priority goals. When the project is done, or a milestone is complete, the next important goal is getting through the client billing process in the most efficient manner and getting paid on time! That's where FreshBooks can help After all, they are experts at cloud accounting and the perfection of invoicing! (Disclaimer: this article contains affiliate links. If you choose to purchase from these links, there is no extra cost to you, and I do receive a small commission. I endorse FreshBooks because I know it works!) So here's a cool announcement... FreshBooks just introduced something new: Forecast Income and Manage Workload with Retainers How to…

May252019 by MikeNo Comments

How to Take a Screenshot? (A Helpful Illustrated Guide) | 4 methods!

Tips and Tricks, Business Tools

How to take a screenshot, you ask? Quite easily done! (Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links there is no added cost to you, but I do get a small commission. I do use and believe in these products, and hope you find the information useful) You found something on your computer screen and you need a copy of it (or maybe just part of it). So how do you take a screenshot and save it? (Same method: how to take a screenshot on a laptop, how to take a screenshot on a desktop, how to screenshot on Windows 10, how to screenshot on Windows 7, etc) Method 1 - Use the age-old PrintScreen button on your keyboard This button harks back to, well a…

May192019 by MikeNo Comments

5 Ways to Get a Great Website Review (2019)

Writing Good Copy, Beginner Bloggers, Content Promotion, Website Growth, Website Page Speed

How to get a great website review "You have one chance to keep a visitor on your site. Make a good 1st impression." Your website is a creation. Your creation needs to strike people in a positive way if you expect them to stick around. Your website is also the end product of all the mechanical work you put in as the site's admin. You used various plugins; Headers (H1, H2, H3); images with alt text; SEO design; and so much more. You poured your heart into your site. When you believed you had it right, you published it. But did you miss anything? You may have, and it could be costing you readers and followers. You should take the time to have your website reviewed. There are quite a…

Apr302019 by MikeNo Comments

The Definitive Guide to 9 Eye-Opening Blogging Tips for Beginners

Backlinks, Beginner Bloggers, Blog Post Formatting, Content Promotion, Email Subject Lines, Favicons, Generating Content Ideas, SEO, Writing Good Copy

Starting Out When you first learn how to start a blog, one of the most common things to do is get a good web hosting company, set up WordPress, maybe start an email list (hey, you really ought to do this, no "maybe" about it), and start writing. Soon thereafter, you hit Publish and voila, your first web post! So that gets you started, but isn't there more to life than just writing and publishing? Oh yeah, there is! Since I love to help learn 'ya 👩‍🎓 👨‍🎓, here are 9 blogging tips for beginners that will really take you places! Full disclosure: I mention products and include links to those products on this site, and I’ll earn an affiliate commission for any purchases you make using the links I…

Feb242019 by Mike2 Comments

Beginner Blogger Tips (8+3 Bonus Tips)

Beginner Bloggers

Welcome new blogger! These beginner blogger tips are for you. .. Don’t be scared - you can do this! I remember wondering how to start a blog and jumping into WordPress for the first time. I was, like, what’s THIS list of things??? My first blog was a hobby blog about a favorite topic of mine. A few years later, I started a business and am now running two blogs to help people on two entirely separate topics. The hobby blog was my proving ground, where I figured out what worked and what didn’t. Good times, low risk! You may be there, too, or starting out by diving headfirst into a huge blog or even a business. In either case I say "welcome, beginner!" Oh,…