Howdy BGB’ers! I know it’s a Saturday and many of you are likely off having a bang up time with your families. However due to some custody drama yesterday (don’t you hate that shite?!) this post didn’t go up when it was supposed to. Thus, I had to do it today as I simply couldn’t wait and wanted you to get all the goods about something cool I’ve recently been asked to review. Please know that I...
This is a guest post from Mark Rodgers on a handful of freelance niches you just might not know about (or maybe you do!), that could be the source of your next rent check! Just sayin’. Freelancing can be a difficult career choice. Sure, skilled individuals can make a modest living if they are willing to put in the work that it takes to seek clients. There are so many bloggers, designers...
It’s no secret that effective branding requires building a fan base. But in order to build a fan base, you gotta first know who your fans are. Lady Gaga has this whole concept nailed, and even has a pet name for her people… “Little Monsters”. She knows EXACTLY who she’s writing, singing, and performing for. As a writer in particular, it’s always important to know who your audience is, what they...
Alright BGB’ers… I know I’ve been neglectful of you the last several days, I had bridesmaid duties to attend to… which unfortunately threw me a bit off in my schedule! (I know, I know, don’t shoot me!) Luckily dear James has come to the rescue with a guest post for me, on a topic I think is extremely important if a blog or website is part of your marketing arsenal...
It’s come to my attention after my first stint on ProBlogger that I’m NOT the only writer on the planet that likes to write naked and eat lots of ice cream and chocolate. And by write naked I mean fully clothed but like… totally vulnerable and authentic. HA! You thought I really meant naked didn’t you. Dirty. Really though, I’ve decided a writers club is in order. “The Naked Writers Generation...
OK my people… this is a first for me, and I hope you’ll join Joella of Blogs With Wings and I in this fun little foray deeper into the realm of blogging and networking. I will be hosting her latest Blog Carnival edition here on BGB and we’re looking for posts from you on ways to successfully convert your blog from a simple, mayhap even personal operation… into a more advanced, business oriented...
Photo by FarCry77 OK. So I figured since I wrote a post all about guest posting and why it’s a great promotional strategy… I figured I might better follow that up with a few handy do’s and don’ts for all of you out there who are a bit impulsive and want to jump in head first. (And don’t try to deny it either!) It all sounds pretty simple in theory- you drop a line at handful of high...
Photo by Tsururadio So, it’s no secret I’ve been on a bit of a guest posting kick the last several months, and it was renewed with even more vigour this past week when several guest posts I had recently submitted went live. With that said, I figured it was a good idea to let you in on exactly WHY I have become such a fan of guest posting. (Besides, I did promise a longer post the next time...
Photo by NanjoKoji OK so I’ve been a bit busy this week playing catch up after being sick with the shingles. Please forgive this short and sweet post, and I promise I’ll give you something more substantial in a day or two. Anyhoo… here’s why guest posting is fun in 200 words or less. I get to make new friends. And some interesting ones. I get to find new readers. And...
Photo by RP Blakely (Side Note: This is sort of a continuance of the list building theme from the last post. What can I say, I’m on a kick.) If you’ve been observing the online business community these past few years, you immediately notice that the power of the Internet has been spreading like wildfire when it comes to entrepreneurs and small business owners getting their ‘message’ out to the...
Cori (that's me!) is a wildly hire-able freelance writer as well as the creative brains and dubious brawn behind this blog you're reading right now, My Name is Cori, & Salt, Light, and Faith. Oh and you might also call her an author. Visit C.B. Stone Books for more.