I received a great question today from a reader. She’s an author and has been asked to create a podcast. After looking around a bit, she asked me what the difference is between podcasting and vlogging. And you know what? I’ve been asked this a few times, so I thought I’d write a quick post [...]
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 [...]
Type-A Parent Blogging Conference & Discount Code!
April 9, 2012 By 5 Comments
Type-A Parent Conference, in its fourth year, is designed to help social media/blogging parents and the companies who want to connect with them take it to the next level. The conference will feature some of the most influential, admired, and insightful bloggers and social media thought leaders talking about topics like power networking, branding, blogging, [...]
Tickets Still Available for I_Blog! Midwest Bloggers Don’t Miss Out!
October 29, 2010 By 2 Comments
I’ll be speaking at the I_Blog Blogging Conference next week, and I really hope I see you there. Why? What makes this conference different from the rest? It’s simple, really: It’s small. In fact, it’s small enough that you’ll know everyone who attends by the time you leave. It’s small enough that you’ll have answers [...]
Helpful Blogging Links: Optimizing Images for the Web & Making Photo Collages
October 1, 2010 By 2 Comments
Photo collages are an interesting and fun way to display related photos on your blog (or even print as a gift!). This week’s links share information on making photo collages and optimizing your images for the web (so your blog will load faster and look great). Using Collages to Tell Stories and Share Memories via [...]
Helpful Blogging Links: How Can I Move My TypePad Blog to WordPress?
September 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
As I reported this week, Six Apart was bought by VideoEgg and together the two companies will become SAY Media. This acquisition has led to many bloggers being concerned over whether TypePad will continue to be supported. In short, yes, SAY Media will continue to support TypePad for the foreseeable future. However, if you’re thinking [...]
Helpful Blogging Links: Using Web Fonts on My Blog
September 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Every Friday I try to share some links related to a given topic. Well, sometimes they’re related to a given topic, and sometimes they’re not related at all. Today, they’re related. You’re welcome. If you want to see what I’m sharing daily, Like Blogging Basics 101 on Facebook! Web Fonts at the Crossing via A [...]
I_Blog Conference November 5-7 in Iowa
August 24, 2010 By 1 Comment
I have a lot of favorite things: geeky girls who love tech; the early 20th century; Harry Connick, Jr.; True Blood; East of Eden; and Iowa to name just a few. Wait. What? Yes. I said I love Iowa. I was born there, lived there for a short while as a baby, and try to [...]
