Do you ever read a blog post and think, "I can do that!" Or have you ever read a post and thought, "I could have done a better job at that!" Or maybe you're in a different space where you're not thinking of starting a blog because you are done thinking about it already. You know what you want, but you just don't know how to start. Well, read on because this is for you: this is how to start a blog in 2020. When I read how-tos, I always appreciate when the writer goes straight to the point and Read More
Should I Start A Blog? 10 Reasons Why You Should!
One of the questions I get asked ALL THE TIME is, "Should I start a blog?" This is usually followed by "How do I start a blog?" and "How do I make money from my blog?" Let's start with if you should start a blog, and then, in another post, we'll tackle how to start a blog and how to make money from said blog. And if you need one-on-one consultation on starting or growing your blog, then I am your girl. Just fill out this 30-second questionnaire, and I'll be in touch. Should I start a Read More
How To Pitch A Brand: 5 Things You Must Include In Your Email
One question that I get asked so many times is how to pitch a brand. It makes sense that people want to know how to pitch brands because (1) There is a lot of money to be made in content creation, and (2) You can see other people doing it, so why not you? The truth is that for some bloggers, they are big and known (and connected) enough to not need to pitch brands. The brands come to them. But for everyone else, you may need to pitch the brands yourself. Think of it this way: there are tons Read More
8 Reasons Why Your Emails Are Being Ignored
Apart from Wendy Williams, I don't know anyone else who doesn't send emails. If you are an influencer or trying to be one or even just a human being, you probably send and receive a lot of emails. I receive a ton of emails, and there are many of them that go unanswered. 8 Reasons Why Your Emails Are Being Ignored 1. Improper Addressing/Lack of Research: Look, this cannot be overemphasized. If you're going to send someone an email, the very least you can do is find out the person's Read More
5 Ways To Invest In Your Blog Right Now
A while ago, I promised that I would give more blogging tips, so here we are today with five ways to invest in your blog right now. This post is for the bloggers and aspiring bloggers who want to take their blogs to the next level. If you are blogging just for fun, then you don't have to jump through these hoops. Okay, so a little bit of a back story for those who might be reading this blog for the first time. I started blogging in 2006, and I - like many others - was doing it just for fun. Read More