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Using the Weaver II Pro Slider Menu | A How To Guide

Anyone who works with me knows that I’m partial to certain themes. Why? Well because they allow for customizations without code– in other words, I can train YOU to be master of your design. That’s empowering right? One of those themes is Weaver II Pro. For $30.00– you have the ability to create a website […]

13 Things I Learned about Blog Design From Working with a Perfectionist

In the last several months, I’ve come into contact with a wide range of bloggers– everything from a bustling photo business blog to someone with an idea but no website in sight. All my clients are memorable for one reason or another, but there is one in particular– she knows who she is– and she […]

What to Do When the Twitter Jetpack Widget Stops Working

If you use Jetpack, you may have missed the notice that the Twitter widget is going buh-bye. Twitter has changed its terms and protocol for widgets, so we bloggers have to use the new widget. The process is a bit different than simply typing in a Twitter handle. Here are the steps. Keep in mind, […]

SEO Tips for Beginning Bloggers

Search Engine Optimization. It sounds so menacing and difficult, but there are some beginner tips that can make a huge difference on your blog. Don’t be intimidated by the concept of SEO or spend a lot of time trying to figure out the Google Keywords tool. Even though there is an entire market of tech […]

Using Canva to Create a Header for Your Blog

Your blog header is the first thing someone sees when arriving on your site. It’s a defining image or logo that tells your reader what to expect from you. A header usually includes text, symbol or image/s, and a tag line. Headers can take up the top 1/3 of a blog or website, or they […]

1st Year Bloggers Kristi From Finding Ninee

This series doesn’t need an introduction– it’s been going on weekly for five months! Today, I have Kristi Campbell from Finding Ninee. She’s hilarious. And real. And loves to draw random cartoons. Check her out right after you read her experiences as a 1st year blogger. *** I’m thrilled to contribute my drivel with this contribution to […]

Picking out the Best Commenting System for Your Blog

Why do we blog? If it was solely about writing, a journal (or a bathroom wall) would suffice. But we want to interact with people, spark a reaction, invite conversation. Getting your readers’ opinions are part of the fun. And that’s when it is time to look at what commenting system you use. The following article will […]

1st Year Bloggers | When Crazy Meets Exhaustion

If you haven’t been following Stephanie from When Crazy Meets Exhaustion, I have no idea what you’re waiting for. She is fantastic! And yes, she is a first year blogger. I was thrilled when she agreed to guest post and so here it is. Enjoy! First Year O’ Blogging Before I share my blogging revelations with […]

Cloudflare | The WordPress Redirect Error and the Solution!

I had a harrowing couple of hours trying to figure out what went wrong with my websites when I installed CloudFlare last week. Why Cloudflare? It helps to speed up your site. In most cases, enabling it causes no problem, but if you are setup with a naked domain (i.e. no www.) then you might run into […]

The Most Common Blogging Questions

I think in the last three months, I’ve put in at least 60-70 hours a week messing with WordPress. Between my own blogs and my clients, I eat, drink, and sleep blogging. In the last couple of months, I’ve noticed some recurring questions. True to “Fabulous Blogging” form, I am going to share them here! […]

1st Year Bloggers – Guest Post Series – Ida Mae Simone

Please welcome Ida Mae Simone on the blog today for my continuing series- 1st Year Bloggers, What I‘m Learning. She contacted me on Twitter one day asking for a spot and I was thrilled. If you are a first year blogger and want to write about the good, the bad, and the profound experiences of […]

I’m an Overwhelmed Blogger!

So you had this idea you would start a little blog, put up some of your thoughts, and the world would come to read your genius. You could be ten days into blogging, five months, or five years- and unless you are a famous blogger with a seat next to Diane Sawyer, you might be […]

My Favorite Free WordPress Themes

Having worked with a ton of themes, I’ve decided to compile a list of free themes that are stable, easy to work with, and full of awesome customizations…you know, just in case you are shopping around for a new look. Not all WordPress themes are created equal. Even among free and premium, one wrong choice […]

1st Year Bloggers – Guest Post Series – Dana from Kiss My List

I’m continuing the 1st Year Blogger Series indefinitely because so many of you new (and fabulous) bloggers have offered to share your thoughts. Today I’m honored to have Dana from Kiss my List. I hope after reading here, you’ll take a moment to go over and say hello! ~~ If having a blog were like having a child, […]

How to Back Up Your Blog

If you are like me, you spend hours and hours carefully writing posts, putting up photos, and offering your online content to the world. But have you protected your work? WordPress blogs can go wonky for all sorts of reasons and even if your host does a complimentary backup, who wants to lose several days […]