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What I Learned from Hosting a Blog Challenge

When I decided to run the 30 Day Blog Challenge on this site, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. Committing myself to hosting a blog challenge was kind of a last minute decision. I had intended to create this very challenge for a while, but in a different capacity. In fact, I had some of the content written for quite some time. I just never intended for it to be used as content on my … [Read more...] about What I Learned from Hosting a Blog Challenge

You Need a Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

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

Blog Best Friend: Why You Need One

This post is Day 23 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.) Your friend in real life are totally clueless about blogging. They don't understand why you bother writing blog posts because they think no one is reading your content. They get bored when you're talking about your site … [Read more...] about Blog Best Friend: Why You Need One

Getting Reader Feedback to Grow Your Blog

This post is Day 21 of the 30 Day Blog Challenge. Post about the challenge on social media with the hashtag: #THNblogchallenge. (You can view all of the challenge prompts here.) As a blogger, it's true that you aren't a mind reader. So, how can you know exactly what your readers are looking for from you? It's pretty simple. You ask them! Getting reader feedback can be very beneficial to the … [Read more...] about Getting Reader Feedback to Grow Your Blog

Why You Should Build an Email List

This post is Day 20 of the 30 Day Blog Challenge. Post about the challenge on social media with the hashtag: #THNblogchallenge. (You can view all of the challenge prompts here.) Starting (and managing) and email list for your blog may sound like a daunting task. You may be wondering if you really need to add, yet another, thing to your to-do list. You may question whether an email list would be … [Read more...] about Why You Should Build an Email List

Promoting Your Blog on Social Media

This post is Day 19 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.) Self-promotion can be an uncomfortable task for many bloggers because it can come off as salesy or even sleazy. But the truth is, promoting your blog doesn't have to be a difficult task. So, don't let it stress you out! … [Read more...] about Promoting Your Blog on Social Media