Category: Blogging Tips & Tricks
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A Ranty Pep-Talk on Combating “Blogger’s Block”
This has certainly been a thing since writers of all walks of life first created their own corners on the world wide web and began producing regular, bite-sized articles called “blog posts.” But, in the last couple months, *multiple* bloggers I follow have lamented their struggle to open a new, blank post and simply write.…
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The Basics of Gutenburg Editor (Screen Capture Included)
A couple years ago, WordPress introduced the Gutenburg editor, but since change is hard, many chose to stick with the Classic editor. A couple months ago, everyone was finally forced to make the switch (from what I’ve heard–I myself have been using Gutenburg since it came out in Dec. 2018). This post will briefly introduce…
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My 3 Worst Blogging Habits
Hi! Since my last post on blogging featured some things I wish other bloggers did, I thought it’d be fun to share some of my bad blogging habits. Even those of us who’ve been doing this a while have our flaws. Maybe this exercise in introspection will convict me to implement some positive changes. 😉…
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3 Things I Wish Other Bloggers Did
As a WordPress blogger for about three years, I’ve been around the block with discovering blogs, making connections, and all that jazz. Over the years, I’ve noticed some things not all bloggers do–but I wish they did! Blogging advice posts tend to be popular because they’re informative and fun. I hope this post pushes you…
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Revisiting Old Blogging Articles: Great vs. Questionable Advice
Of my six most “liked” blog posts EVER (displayed on my website’s homepage), three fall in the “Blogging Tips & Tricks” series. A lot of people are seeking the secrets to blogging success! As I spent several tedious hours last week recategorizing some posts, I revisited my old blogging advice articles. Today, I’m sharing my…
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How to Edit Images in a Professional, Aesthetically-Pleasing Way
Hi, friends. Today’s post centers on some tips and tricks for image editing. I see edited images primarily on websites and social media accounts belonging to businesses or individuals. I wish some of those people could read this post…yikes! 😉 Without further ado, here are some tips for editing images in a way that looks…
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My Blogging Process: a Peak Behind the Curtain at Retrospective Lily
Hi, friends. In today’s post, I’ll give you a glimpse behind the scenes and share my blogging process with y’all. If you haven’t noticed, I post once a week on Friday afternoons. At any given time, I have 10-20 rough drafts hanging out, waiting for their turn on the metaphorical conveyor belt that moves from…
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Two Major Tips for Writing Blog Posts (Or Anything Else) Faster & More Easily
Hi, friends. In today’s post, I briefly share two major tips that help me power through rough drafts and free my mind when writing. Implement this advice if you often find yourself staring blankly at a blinking cursor! Keep a Running List of Ideas When I open a fresh, blank post and settle in to…
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Cleaning Out Defunct Blogs & Tips to Blog Successfully/Keep Going
Hi, friends. I’ve been cleaning out blogs from my followed sites, which got me contemplating why people quit blogging. In this post, I’ll muse a bit on those reasons and follow up with tips to help you succeed/keep going with blogging. I generally keep up with bloggers by lapping my list of followed sites alphabetized…
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Tips on (Color) Branding: Why You Should & How to Do It
Hi, friends. For several months now, I have customized most of the featured images on my blog posts. I hope you have started recognizing my colors of light pink and medium purple when you see them. Today, I want to talk about (color) branding–why you should do it and how to do it! Why to…
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