Instagram is getting very competitive and a good looking feed really counts! I am no expert at this and I take pretty basic photos, but a fancy “preset” (or filter) over the top can really transform your feed. I can’t add a photo to Instagram without one now. They are…
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Black & White flip clock screensaver for your computer
Have you always wanted that black and white flip clock screensaver for your computer? It’s not easy to find, and I often get asked about it when someone sees my computer. Most people wonder whether it’s a built-in option, but it’s actually a screensaver. Here it is on my computer if you’re not…
How much time do I spend on my blog each day?
If you’re a blogger, I bet you get asked all the time how long do you spend on that blog every day? Yep, that’s a question I feel myself answering lots! I am pretty consistent and have found a routine that works. I try not to waiver from that too…
How to write on your blog every day
Somebody asked me the other day “How often do you blog?” I said “Every day.” Insert their surprised look. “Wow, you blog every day! How can you possibly do that? Don’t you run out of ideas?” … Did I tell you my blog turns 12 years old soon? That means…
Why do I need self-hosted WordPress?
If you’re a blogger and thinking about expanding your online presence or you want to start making money out of your blogging, then the decisions around WordPress and Blogspot are important. Today I thought I’d give you my tips on why I think WordPress.org wins hands down. Quick Definitions WordPress.org…
How To Start A Lifestyle Blog
Hi there! So you’ve been thinking about starting a WordPress Lifestyle Blog? Well today I am going to show you how to do that in 3 easy steps and you’ll be on your way to creating that dream blog in a matter of minutes! There are THREE easy Steps: Domain…
Blogging in 2017
This post is a little different today compared to my usual pretty interior images! But I used to write about blogging a few years ago and do talks and I even taught some classes for a while. Then the market got saturated with “how to blog” blogs and I stepped aside.…
Need a blog or website design?
Hi there! Today I wanted to quickly let you know that I am still chugging along with my other on-the-side business – my Blog & Web Design Business. If you’re new to my blog then you may not know that’s another fun thing I like to do in my spare time. Here’s…
Why I love blogging
I have been tapping away at this little blog for almost 10 years. Yep, in 2006 I started this as a hobby. Some of my earlier posts are under a different blogspot address, but most of them are over here. It’s had its ups and downs and sometimes I’ve taken a short…
Working On: Blog & Website Designs
Yesterday I wrote a post about not really knowing where I was up to and what I was doing. January does that! Then I realised derrr I DO know exactly what I need to work on this year – my Blog & Web Design Business. If you’re new to my blog…
How to drive traffic to your blog
Today I thought I’d give bloggers a couple of tips on how to drive traffic to your site. I’ve been blogging for 9 years so I’ve learnt a lot and I’ve seen a stack of changes on how blogs look and work. I am always trying to get new readers too, so I…
I started a new Facebook group!
Howdy! Soooo because I don’t already have enough social media in my life I decided to start a new Facebook group where anyone can post in it! Come and join? I’m sure you’re in lots of Facebook groups already and you know how it works! Start a topic, post a…