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“How did you get started reviewing products and holding giveaways?” This is a question I hear quite often from new bloggers, friends and family. There is so much to say in response to that question, so I made a video course! This course is around 33 minutes long, so be prepared to take notes. Please leave your questions in the comments section here or on Youtube. Enjoy!
As I sit here writing this blog post, many memories and thoughts are racing through my head. How did I get here? Where is “here” exactly? How do I have readers, a community, or followers? Do they trust me? Do they really know me? Do I really know them? I have been blogging for three years now. Not long in the grand scheme of life, but my blog has evolved somewhat over that short period of time. What was once an outlet and hobby is now…
Over the last few months, I have been hearing the same complaints from friends and family. “I am totally quitting Facebook. I hate it.” But they never quit. This intrigues me. What is it about Facebook that makes us so upset (enough to want to quit), but is so hard to walk away from? Let’s start with the reasons Facebook could be upsetting in the first place. ANNOYING STATUS UPDATES You may like your friends and family in real life, but their status updates bug…
When I decided to make blogging and social media a career for myself, I didn’t realize how tough it would be. Although I was an experienced business owner, having managed an online eBay store for many years and assisting my husband’s traditional media business, I was not prepared for the business side of blogging and working with brands. It was a completely different world. With eBay, managing my business was somewhat easy. It did take tons of time and labor, but was more or less…
Scoring a paid blogging gig can be tough, especially when you are brand new to the space. Yes, influence and traffic play its part in a company’s decision to choose YOU for the job, but what about the blog itself? Did you know that your blog’s appearance and usability alone can make or break a deal? It’s true! We have created 10 quick and easy tips to help prepare your blog for that paid gig you deserve. Let’s get started! DECLUTTER SIDEBARS A cluttered sidebar is…
This post is strictly focused on the business side of preparing for BlogHer. (no packing or wardrobe tips here) BUSINESS CARDS & PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS Whether you are headed to BlogHer to connect with businesses or meet up with old friends, you will want to have business cards on hand to pass out. Typically, business cards should include your: NAME TITLE/POSITION PHONE NUMBER ADDRESS EMAIL ADDRESS WEBSITE/BLOG URLS Additional information can include:
We are officially in the thick of BlogHer ’11 planning. The #blogher11 Twitter stream is fluttering with activity, including questions about wardrobe, what to pack, and which parties to attend. Here at Mom Spark, we have a few BlogHer ’11 resource articles, like.. How to Prepare and What to Expect at BlogHer ’11 BlogHer ’11 Official and Unofficial Parties and Events BlogHer ’11 Community Forum (BlogHer ’11 talk, 24/7) BUT, I wanted to create a new article that just including bits of advice from those…
Amy Bellgardt is a wife and mom of two boys, as well as founder and lead blogger at Mom Spark. Amy also manages Mom Spark Media, a social media and marketing firm, and is the Community Manager for Capri Sun. Featured in Walmart's Coupon Booklet!
Contact Amy at momspark@gmail.com.
