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Beyond Proofreading: What To Check Before You Publish A Post

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As a professional blogger, your words are your money. Your posts are how you connect with readers, advertisers, and even sponsors. This doesn’t mean you need to get hung up on everything being perfect, but it does mean that you need to double- or even triple check your posts before you hit that publish button. Read this post by Becca at Amuse Your Bouche for what to look for:

-Include a pinnable image

-Add titles and texts to images so it shows up in google searches

-Included all links

-Proofread for grammatical and spelling errors.

Photo Credit: Joanna Penn 

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How To Beat Back Writer’s Block

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Anyone who has ever had to write anything has experienced the pain of writers block. If you have to write a lot for your job, (or for fun), you probably face it more than you’d like. You know how it goes- staring at the blank screen for hours, procrastinating, writing some, then deleting everything, and sometimes just plain old giving up and closing the computer. But, as a blogger, freelance writer, or other professional, you just can’t afford to have writers block! Check out these blog prompts by Sarah at Stylish Sassy and Classy for help if you are feeling a little stuck:

-Current goals

-Guest post

-Currently raving

-Gift guides

-Travel- packing, trip

-Product reviews

-Feature other bloggers

Photo Credit: Drew Coffman 

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Growing Your Business As An Introvert

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I am 100% introvert. I enjoy spending social time with my immediate family and close friends, I need time alone to recharge, and the thought of meeting large groups of strangers fills me with terror. This is exactly opposite of the personality that most people picture successful business people with. In order to sell yourself and your brand, a certain degree of extroversion is needed. You have to be able to risk putting yourself out there (something especially difficult for introverts), and be able to reach out to people, even if “networking” sounds absolutely nightmarish to you. But, being a little on the shy side does not mean that your business will fail. In fact, there are many successful introverts out there! Check out this post by the Biz Ladies at Design Sponge for tips on building your brand as an introvert:

-Send an individual email out to someone you admire, ask to go out for coffee. Networking on a one on one basis is much easier than dealing with large groups.

-If you are going to a conference, research the guest list. Reach out to one or two people online before the event so you will have a familiar face!

-Have a strong online presence- have a blog, share others’ posts, email others and ask to write guest posts.

Photo Credit: Nevil Zaveri 

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Staying Organized When Working From Home

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When working from home, it’s twice as important to have an organizational system in place. At a traditional job, you usually have a designated office or other work space to keep all your work-related materials. At home though, it can be extremely easy to let your work life and home life blend together. Amid the chaos of spouses, kids, pets, friends, get-togethers, and other household activities, it can be extremely easy to lose track of important things if you do not have a specific place for them. Don’t let that happen to you! Check out this post by Organized Creatives for some great tips on staying professional and put-together, even when working from home:

-Make a to-do list. Prioritize everything from most important to least important. Ask yourself- does it have to be done today? Will it make me money? Will it help you reach a goal?

-Buy a recycle bin and put it next to your desk. At the end of the day, do a sweep of your workspace and get rid of anything non-essential. Keep a shredder handy for sensitive documents.

Photo Credit: Becky Wetherington 

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Staying Focused And Productive When Working From Home

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The best thing, yet somehow also the worst thing, about working from home is the total freedom and flexibility. It’s great for people who need to make their own schedules: parents, college students, or people that have a lifestyle that requires lots of travel (military spouses, for example). However, the fact that you never have to leave your home to work can make it hard to actually make yourself work. For tips on being more productive, and remaining focused, check out this post by Christina Tiplea at Embracing Simple Blog:

-Set aside specific times to do chores. Or, create a rule that you will do no housework during working hours.

-Listen to music to keep yourself going at a good pace. Maybe invest in a good pair of noise canceling headphones.

-Create a dedicated workspace. Don’t work in your bed, don’t watch Netflix in your workspace.

-Set boundaries- create a schedule for yourself and stick to it. Let friends/kids know that you are working during that time, and that you aren’t available for chats.

Photo Credit: Mark Hunter 

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