Google analytics is one of the most power tools that a blogger has. Here are a few practical ways to use Google analytics to grow your blog.

Practical Ways to Grow Your Blog with Google Analytics

Sometimes blogging feels like a roller coaster. Some days it may make you feel like a dog chasing it’s own tail. Blogging can be so incredibly rewarding in ways that don’t show up in numbers. But there’s also something substantial, something tangible, something to go by when we have the numbers in front of us. For me, numbers and stats are just one measurement of my success as a blogger. Google analytics is the industry standard as far as measuring stats. But there’s so much more that you can use it for than just figuring out your stats. It really does beyond that if you take the time to just poke around and explore. Really, Google analytics can help you devise a long-term blogging strategy….

My Monthly Blogging Goals for May

My Monthly Blogging Goals for May

I’m working on my income report for April so I figured I should get it together and post my goals for May. Not just my blogging goals, of course, but also my personal goals. I haven’t posted these in awhile though I do try to set monthly goals because it helps to keep me on track. And right now, I really need that and some motivation to keep on going. I really do have such love/hate relationship with blogging. Though maybe hate is too strong of a word because I haven’t quite gotten to that point. Blogging, for me, is something beyond just being a hobby- this is the backbone of my business plan. And when it’s not going quite as successfully as I would…

Are you thinking about working at home but doubtful that you can make it work on your budget? Here are a few budget friendly work at home ideas for moms to consider.

Budget Friendly Work at Home Ideas for Moms

Working at home is not a new concept though how it’s done has changed over the years. With the increasing number of people on the internet and actively using social media; working at home has evolved. But of course, in order for it to all work out, you’ll absolutely need to have a good working computer, phone, and of course, you’ll need to have reliable internet, so ideally, you’ll have to look into internet providers in my area and compare what’s best for your endeavors Now it’s possible to do almost any sort of job from home. But what about stay at home moms who want to work from home? True, one of the reasons that moms (or dads) choose to stay at home is…

Content is still king, regardless of your niche or area of expertise. Here are some tips and tricks for content creation.

Tips and Tricks for Content Creation

As the old saying goes, content is king. And even in the ever changing world of blogging, this couldn’t be more true. Regardless of any changes that Facebook, Pinterest, or Twitter may make; content will still be the one ring to rule them all. Yes, how you promote your content may change or the methods that you use my be different from blogger to blogger. And what works for one blogger may not work for another blogger. But what is consistent and the one common thread that we all have is content. As bloggers we are the primary content creators, and often times we wear many additional hats when it comes to the business of blogging. Content creation is just one of the things that…

Is it really possible to earn money from a blog? Absolutely! My blog makes up the majority of my monthly online income.

Monthly Online Income Report: February 2016

Okay, in the case of wanting to be fully transparent and to show how I’m earning money as a stay at home mom who’s making the transition to being a work at home mom; I’m going to start publishing monthly income reports. Because I eventually plan on branching out to other endeavors that won’t be directly related to the blog, I’m calling these online income reports instead of blog income reports. Granted yes, the bulk of what I earn (to this point and until I establish my other endeavors) will be through the blog. But, once I have everything else sketched out and established, I’ll start adding that in as well. So, all of that out of the way- let’s dive in! And yes, though…

Monthly Blog and Personal Goals: February 2016

Monthly Blog and Personal Goals: February 2016

I may have mentioned before that I am a goal oriented person. I like setting goals and I think they keep far more on task then setting something like a resolution. Sometimes I may have issues with achieving my goals, especially if I’m not breaking them up into actionable steps. This is also something that I’m working on in terms of self improvement and time management. It’s all about steps and breaking things up for me because the more I can plan, the better of I am… most of the time. Now if I could just apply all of that to blogging, I might be good to go! January was an okay month for me on the blog front. I managed to rebrand, mostly with…