I posted a link to my latest blog post to Facebook. With almost 1,000 Facebook followers, you would think many of them would see it, a percentage of those people would engage with the post by liking or commenting, and a smaller percentage would click the link. But here I sit, waiting for anyone to even see that post. Facebook tells me that even though I have almost 1,000 followers, only 25 people have seen that post. As bloggers and business people, we know that Facebook reach is low. It makes sense -- they want us to pay for those views by boosting our posts. Most of us bloggers like to Continue Reading
Blogging for Beginners: The Next Steps
Hey all you blogging beginners out there! I'm super excited for you and your new websites! There is so much to learn and so much hard work ahead for you, but hopefully it will all be worth it. If you haven't already, be sure to read How to Start a Blog Part 1 where I share the first six steps you should take before even buying a domain. Then, read How to Start a Blog Part 2 where I share the step-by-step instructions for getting your own website. Once you have all of those 12 steps finished and you've begun writing great content, it's time for the next steps! Today, I'm sharing with you Continue Reading