If you are a blogger and are looking for ways to make extra money, this post has some great ideas beyond the usual recommendations to place advertisements or do product reviews. Since you've developed a unique skill set and are going to be spending your time online anyway, why not put those assets to work for you outside blogging? Here are some examples: Social Media Manager To land this gig, you’ll need to be social media savvy and active on multiple channels. Pitch a business you already Continue Reading
4 Online Alternatives to Paypal
There are many online payment services besides Paypal, which is undoubtedly the largest and best-known. If you are looking for an alternative for whatever reason (avoiding fees, better service, ethics, etc.), this post is for you. I Googled Paypal alternatives but most articles gave me 10 or 15 sites to wade through. That's a lot of time and hassle, and many of the sites were either extremely limited, more expensive than Paypal or targeted towards a very small niche market. It's best to pick Continue Reading
How to Host a Giveaway on a Free WordPress Blog
Do you have a free blog through Wordpress? Are you interested in hosting a giveaway, or posting a product review and giveaway? Then you'll want to be aware of what is and isn't allowed! On a free Wordpress blog you cannot imbed Javascript or Flash. (Well, ok actually you can, but the workaround is a bit complicated and requires signing up for a Tagul account.) That means no entry forms like Rafflecopter or Giveaway Tools. Why is this prohibited by Wordpess? The official answer is "all blogs Continue Reading
How to Name Your Pet, or Anything Else for that Matter
It seems like something around here always needs a name. A new kitten, a new stuffed animal, a new baby...... or maybe it's work-related (a business, product, club or non-profit). People often ask me for help in choosing a name for these types of things. In fact, out of all of my blog posts, the one with the most hits by far has been my entry from 2009 entitled How to Name Your Farm or Ranch. Apparently, it really struck a chord. Anyway, just for a little bit of fun today, I want to Continue Reading
How to Name Your Business
Naming your business or product is a crucial element in the marketing process. Here is a step-by-step approach to finding the right name and some helpful tips to consider when launching your business or product online. Step 1: Start with a Naming Brief Before you can find a good name you'll need to develop a road map for success. That's what a naming brief is. A written document which defines your goals and objectives for the name. Without this guidance, you will be literally fumbling Continue Reading