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Does the thought of blogging fill you with dread? Perhaps you stare at the computer screen for hours trying to come up with something, anything, with which to grow your online presence. If either scenario sounds familiar, take a deep breath and keep reading. We’ve put together some tips to help you get over those […]
When you’re a handmade or fine artist you’ll often be asked to submit a biography (also known as a bio). This can be for many purposes- from a craft fair application to a website that’s featuring your work. An artist bio is basically a description of your background, education, inspiration, techniques, accomplishments, and anything else […]
You spend a lot of time writing content for your blog but then you publish it once and that is it. You need to come up with more content and start again. Here are a few tips on how to get more from each blog post you create. Share on social media. Create links to […]
So many people are doing it well that if you don’t bring your A-game, you’ll quickly be left behind. Nobody wants that and the truth is the world will see your epic fails as well as your epic wins. But creating great written content is more than understanding how to format and edit your words. When […]
An editorial calendar is a fantastic tool for organizing and developing your handmade business blog. It can be a typed spreadsheet or written list- whichever you feel more comfortable using. You’ll want to include ideas for future content as well as the dates that your posts will be edited and published. Checking off or highlighting […]
Engaging with your readers is essential for maintaining views and interest in your business blog. Even if you have a fair amount of followers the goal should always be to gain more visitors while providing interesting content. Once you’ve decided what to write about and worked on your blog’s style and “look,” start to […]
So you want to start your own business blog- great! If you love writing and have advice to share this can drastically increase your exposure and site traffic while helping others. Whether it’s a part of your website or a stand alone blog, be sure to offer a unique perspective on various topics to keep […]
Today we have a guest post from Vicki O’Dell, who blogs over at The Creative Goddess! She’ll be giving us her best tips for writing a stand-out About page. Be sure to check out her blog for more great posts and craft tutorials! You’ve all come across them I’m sure – the about page that […]
You’ve been blogging for a couple years now and posted lots of great content. You’re still posting new content all the time but can’t help thinking that some of the content you posted a few years ago is still relevant. How can you use that content now without looking like you’re just “recycling” old stuff? […]
Your eyes begin to scan the webpage. You recognize a few words and then a sentence and then full paragraphs begin to snap into focus. A rock forms in your stomach and your chest tightens. You know it immediately – someone stole your blog post. It’s easy to feel helpless when you’re online. It’s a […]
