Month: July 2020
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What is Google Keen? And how can it benefit bloggers?
Years ago now I started a wee startup call Scrattch. It was meant to bring people together over common interests and allow communities to share interests with those who shared similar passions. I used to talk to people about it and explain it with the analogy of “what if you were really into growing tomatoes?…
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How to use Google Analytics for beginner bloggers
There’s soooo many things to remember when blogging as a beginner. It can get super confusing, right!? And then on top of that all, you’re expected to know your stats. There are a few things you can see right there on your dashboard in WordPress, especially if you use Jetpack. But in order to get…
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What is a Google featured snippet? And how can you get one?
What is a Google featured snippet? Google featured snippets (or “answer boxes”) are short text boxes that appear after the paid ads section on Google search results. Their aim is to answer a simple question and often appear as a short paragraph or definition, a graph or a list. It’s no surprise that ranking on…
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How to create Instagram templates in Canva
Two minute blogging tips – How to create Instagram templates in Canva This is a wee doozy! … instead of recreating a whole new Insta image from scratch each time you want to promote one of your blogs… simply get yourself organized in advance! – this seriously took me 15 minutes to set this up! …
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Best practice guidelines for the Pinterest algorithm changes
It’s no secret that many bloggers are getting a little frustrated by the Pinterest Algorithm changes. Bloggers are seeing their stats nosedive and are wondering what they can do to increase Pinterest views and engagement again. Yes, Pinterest has changed their algorithm. But, it’s for the greater good! And, there are a number of things…
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Why knowledge is dangerous – You can’t undo knowing there is a solution to a world problem
Alison Covington is an innovator, social entrepreneur, founder & MD of Good360 Australia. Good360 is a matchmaker, helping repurpose items of value by directing them to Australians most in need. Passionate about equality and reducing waste, Alison founded Good360 Australia because she saw a gap in the market where businesses did not have a solution…
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How To Easily Write Your First Blog Post
How to write a blog post – a simple guide for beginner bloggers to create a successful blog. So, you’re a new blogger! Congratulations! It’s such an exciting journey. And can be extremely rewarding both personally and also financially if you know how. The first thing you’re probably wondering is how to write a blog…
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200+ Christmas Blog Post Ideas For Every Niche!
It’s never too early to start thinking about the most wonderful time of the year! And it’s never too early as a blogger to start thinking about your Christmas blogging wrap up, Christmas blogging roundup or creating your Christmas Blogmas blog posts. In fact. If you start now, you’ll only need to write one holiday…
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What’s the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org?
What’s the difference between WordPress.org and WordPress.com? A beginner bloggers guide to understanding which WordPress platform you should be using. If you’re looking to start your blog on WordPress you’ll no doubt be faced with a confusing question. What is the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org? In fact, often new bloggers will not know there…