I was invited to the Disney Social Media Moms conference. They did not ask or require me to write or share anything about the conference — I just want to. I know this isn’t the kind of post I usually share here on Blogging Basics 101, but I feel like our community has grown past [...]
Protecting Your Blog Content: The NickMom Blog Controversy
September 17, 2012 By 12 Comments
I know a lot of new bloggers wonder about online copyright. Is it OK to use images or information you find online? Answer: If you get permission, yes. Just because something (a picture, content, whatever) is online does not mean that content isn’t protected by copyright. And here’s something else you should know: Citing your [...]
3 Critical Tips to Pick the Right Target for Your Conference Sponsorship Pitch
June 12, 2012 By 19 Comments
Wouldn’t it be so awesome to get a brand to pay you to go to a conference? Of course it would be. Everyone likes a free trip to hang out with friends not to mention the possibility of advancing your blog. Here are 3 things you need to know about pitching a blog conference sponsorship: [...]
Use Local Talent to Help Brand Yourself
September 15, 2010 By 10 Comments
In an earlier article, I introduced you to Flavors.me as an easy-to-use option for your online hub. In a nutshell, it’s a quick-to-set up web page that links out to your various social networks. You can see what others have done in the flavors.me/directory. The creativity is astounding. I was immediately smitten and decided I [...]
How Do I Use WiseStamp to Create an E-mail Signature?
March 3, 2010 By 18 Comments
E-mail signatures are an easy way to promote yourself and your projects in your everyday correspondence. They’re fairly un-intrusive (if you keep them short and simple), but they let your peers know what you’re working on and how they can contact you via social media. I use WiseStamp for my e-mail signatures and I’ve had [...]
Year In Review: The Best of 2009′s Technology Trends and Downloads
December 21, 2009 By 1 Comment
Growing up, I *loved* the end-of-year wrap-ups on various news shows. I enjoyed looking back at everything that happened with the benefit of 20/20 hindsight. Of course, now, I rarely turn on the television and I find most of my news and recaps via the Web — including my end-of-year recaps. I’ve seen so many [...]
Your Blog’s Media Kit
February 16, 2009 By 19 Comments
A popular topic I’m consistently asked about here at Blogging Basics 101 is how to monetize a blog. Bloggers want to know where to start, what to charge for, and how much to charge for it. Monetizing your blog can take many forms–advertising, product reviews, affiliate marketing, and giveaways are just a few options. Regardless [...]
