Great blog content is so key in growing your blog and obtaining a readership. It makes sense really, if there is nothing good to read, no one will read it! This post will not tell you what to write about (because there are all types of blogs out there that connect with all types of people that cover all types of topics), but it will talk about three key components to a great blog post: Pictures, Passion, and Questions. ALWAYS ADD A PICTURE I know, this is (mostly) a grown up world here but you ... continue reading...
a coffee date
Let's have a virtual coffee date why don't we? Where are you seated? I am seated where ever there is a seat! #amiright?! It might just be all the coffee shops in Old Colorado City but I always just look around for the open seat. preferably in a place i can watch most of the other coffee dwellers because, i'll be honest with you, we most likely talk about the people around us and imagine the lives they have. "married 10 years" "friends from high school" "first date" "big sister, little sister ... continue reading...
week’s end
SNAPSHOTS: #1 and the Broncos are going to the Superbowl!! all faces are happy here!! Bruce & i will be sitting in a sports bar in Florida watching the game. like the ESPN club in Downtown Disney - think we could be VIP if we show our Colorado licences? #2 dutch brothers: i'll be honest with you, my before and after coffee me is pretty obvious. everyone (including my boss) knows when i have had my coffee in the morning and when i have not. he also knows that i need coffee to get work ... continue reading...
how to make them stay
Sweet friends! Earlier this week i completed the blog survey that is going around. i shared about how this whole thing got started, what i loved about blogging, why i blog, and dated myself with song references & AIM screen names. but really, this journey has been one of my favorites that i accidentally/ on purpose fell into. i frequently get emails that ask things like "how did you get your blog to grow so big so fast?" or "how can i grow my blog as fast as you did?" and i always giggle - i ... continue reading...
these are my confessions
anyone else start singing usher's confessions when you read the title?! me too #highschoolclassof06. in other news, Kiki tagged me her blogger confessions challenging me to answer these questions. i have also been getting a lot of emails from you all about my blog, blogging, and blog advice so i figured this would be the perfect intro into a mini-series on blogging. you excited? me too! WHEN DID YOU FIRST START BLOGGING AND WHY? i started blogging in the top left room in an former ... continue reading...