We asked and you answered. What are some of your favorite linky parties around the web? But before we share your list of favorites. Let’s cover what a linky party is. A linky party is a post hosted on a bloggers’ website that uses a linking tool in order to allow other bloggers to link to that post. These tools…
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Great Wolf Lodge – Concord: The Perfect Getaway for NC Families
by Ashley Shaffer Today’s NC www.todaysnc.com @AshleyBShaffer Planning a family vacation can seem a little daunting. Trying to pick that one location that offers something for everyone without breaking the bank is tough. Our family has found Great Wolf Lodge – Concord to be the answer to our resort style family getaway dilemma. Why Great Wolf Lodge? Coming from the Triangle,…
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Blog Design Dos and Don’ts with Melissa Culbertson
Blog Design Dos and Don’ts with Melissa Culbertson When Allison and I first spoke about bringing guests onto Blogging411, Melissa Culbertson was a natural first pick. There are so many ways that you can design a blog and you should certainly keep the theme and design to fit your personality, style and purpose. BUT! There are also some classic guidelines…
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Get Your Blog Ready for the Holidays
Yes, the holidays. Â Because it is time bloggers. Â Believe it or not, Christmas planning starts NOW. There are some ways you can use the holiday season to give your blog a little boost while also not driving yourself crazy. The biggest tip is to plan ahead! We’ve talked about this a lot in our Blogging411 series, especially in our Editorial…
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Speakers: Engage Your Audience Before the Conference Starts
by Nikol Murphy Talking Moose Media talkingmoosemedia.com @Nikol_Murphy A few months ago, I was explaining to a fellow marketer about the pain points of the conference attendee and how speakers can alleviate them with social media. It’s simple really. Intend to answer the questions that are weighing on the mind of your audience. Each attendee has 2 or 3 key…
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Savor the South in Greensboro, NC
The #IGTRAVELThursday founders are back with our Travel Thursday posts via Instagram photos. We took a hiatus over the summer. I think we all needed the break. We’ve made one big change to our #IGTravelThursday link-up though. It will happen just once a month now, and it will always be the first Thursday of each month. This is a great way for…
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Meet Sonja Foust of Pintester
Get to know Sonja of Pintester 1. How long have you been blogging? I’ve been a blogger just about since time began… Well, fine– since about 2000, when blogging began. I started out with a Xanga blog (remember those?) and have blogged regularly since then. Of course, I’ve had a few different blogs and many iterations of my personal journal-style blog….
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Top 5 Tips for Creating a Sense of Community on Your Blog
by Tanya M Mom’s Small Victories momssmallvictories.com @momsvictories Bloggers need to have great content, but creating a sense of community on your blog is vital to developing a personal relationship with your readers that keeps them coming back for more. We know blogging requires creativity, hard work and plenty of time. The time you invest in creating a sense of…
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Awesome WordPress Plugins with Kelly Phillips
Let’s talk plugins awesome WordPress Plugins! A plugin is a piece of code wrapped in a container to perform a specific function so that you do not need to manually code that function in yourself. Plugins are often a bloggers best friend. But with so many out there, how do you know which one is the best one to use?…
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Meet Susanna Barbee of Zealous Mom
Get to know Susanna Barbee of Zealous Mom 1. How long have you been blogging? Almost three years. 2. What do you blog about? A lot of my posts are stories and anecdotes about the beautiful chaos that is parenthood. Other topics include early education, cooking, fitness, travel, product reviews, and brand promotion. 3. Why did you start blogging? I…
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11 Ways to Make Money Blogging
Ready to begin making money from your website? We’re sharing 11 ways you can begin to make money blogging.
