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This post was originally published on December 2nd, 2015. It was updated on December 3rd, 2018. There’s a good chance you’re feeling a little overwhelmed at the thought of the New Year’s impending arrival. After all, there’s much to be done before then! And you’ve probably spent some time reflecting on the goals you did and didn’t accomplish over the past few months. But no matter how you … [Read more...] about 5 Things to Do This Month to Prep Your Website for the New Year
This post was originally published on July 14th, 2015. It was updated on March 16th, 2018. If you want a user-friendly blog, you need to be smart about how you optimize your blog’s sidebar. After all, it’s a crucial piece of real estate on your website. And you should take full advantage of it! So, my question to you is… Does the content in your sidebar actually serve a purpose? If not, … [Read more...] about How to Optimize Your Blog’s Sidebar
This post was originally published on July 13th, 2015. It was updated on March 16th, 2018. Have you ever wondered what goes through the mind of someone who visits your blog? You might wonder… Do people find my site easy to navigate? Is it loading properly for visitors? Does it look visually appealing? All of those are valid questions you might be asking yourself. And they’re all important … [Read more...] about 6 Tips for a User-Friendly Blog
There are a ton of WordPress plugins available at our fingertips. In fact, there are so many that it can sometimes be overwhelming trying to decide which one is the best to use. Today, I'm going to help you out by letting you in on the secrets of how my blog is run. These are nine plugins that I have personally used and recommend: 1. Akismet Have you had enough of dealing with spam comments? I'm … [Read more...] about 9 WordPress Plugins You Need to Download
This post is Day 28 of the 30 Day Blog Challenge. Post about the challenge on social media using the hashtag: #THNblogchallenge. (You can view all of the challenge prompts here.) To start a blog, you may think that all you need to do is set up the website and start posting away. While that's true, it's best if you protect yourself online by having a Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. And here's … [Read more...] about You Need a Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
This post is Day 18 of the 30 Day Blog Challenge. Post about the challenge on social media using the hashtag: #THNblogchallenge. (You can view all of the challenge prompts here.) These days, many bloggers are confused about SEO. They question if SEO is even necessary for their websites. They wonder which practices they should be implementing as part of their strategy. SEO for bloggers doesn't … [Read more...] about SEO for Bloggers: 5 Tips to Know
