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Follow vs nofollow links… and how using the wrong one can seriously harm your SEO!

Blogging Basics· Grow your Blog· SEO Tips

1 Aug

What are follow and nofollow links? How to use them correctly… and how using the wrong one can seriously harm your SEO! One of the questions I get asked most often is ‘what is the difference between follow and nofollow links and when should I use them?’ This is a really important ... Read More about Follow vs nofollow links… and how using the wrong one can seriously harm your SEO!

How to edit a blog post (tips from an ex English teacher turned blogger) PLUS CHECKLIST

Blog Content· Blogging Basics

25 Jul

One of the most important (but frequently overlooked) parts of writing a blog post is editing it thoroughly after you have written it. Find out how to edit a blog post properly and snag yourself a free printable checklist to help you do it... Editing is a hugely important part of writing ... Read More about How to edit a blog post (tips from an ex English teacher turned blogger) PLUS CHECKLIST

How to avoid paying for unsubscribed contacts in Mailchimp

Email Marketing

18 Jul

A recent change to Mailchimp means that even when someone unsubscribes from your list, you can still end up paying for them. Here’s how to avoid paying for unsubscribed contacts in Mailchimp… Mailchimp is one of the most popular email marketing platforms and it’s easy to see why – they ... Read More about How to avoid paying for unsubscribed contacts in Mailchimp

11 benefits of attending a blogging conference

Blogging Basics

11 Jul

With so many ways to learn about blogging: from webinars to courses, podcasts to YouTube, what’s the point of attending a live event? Here are 11 benefits of attending a blogging conference… These days it is possible to learn about every aspect of blogging from the tech side to photography, ... Read More about 11 benefits of attending a blogging conference

Project management for bloggers: the skill you didn’t know you needed!

Blogging Basics· Productivity Tips

4 Jul

As bloggers we manage projects all the time, even though we might not think of them as projects! In fact, most of the time we are actually juggling multiple projects. Elizabeth Harrin is a professional project manager and author of several project management books, as well as an award winning ... Read More about Project management for bloggers: the skill you didn’t know you needed!

Why every blog post should have a purpose (and how to decide what it is!)

Blog Content· Productivity Tips

20 Jun

If you want your blog to be a success, you need to stop writing blog posts which have no purpose! In this article I explain why every blog post should have a purpose… and how to go about deciding what that purpose is! As bloggers, writing blog posts is something we do all the time – ... Read More about Why every blog post should have a purpose (and how to decide what it is!)