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When I was a kid people used to say, “I tried and tried to call you, but I just couldn’t get through.” Times have changed a great deal, now we have call waiting and EVERYONE has voicemail. Today’s “I tried and tried,” is electronic. I sent you an email, I commented on your site or on Facebook, but you can’t… Read More
Last week I got an email from a blogger asking “What is a favicon? And how do I customize it?” What a perfect question! Today we are going to talk all about how to add a favicon to your blogger site. What is a Favicon? First of all, a favicon is the cute little picture next to your url in… Read More
Today I want to share a few design pointers with you, as well as some blog design resources! Hopefully you will find these tips helpful whether you are paying someone to professionaly design your blog or if you are doing a DIY design. It’s time to make the most out of your blog design! #1. Headers The header is… Read More
If you follow me on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, you may have noticed that I’ve been doing a bit of speaking/traveling. Most recently, I attended Evo in Park City. While there, I was able to stay in the most fabulous Links Luxury Rentals Arrowhead Penthouse (if you’re traveling to Park City TOTALLY worth the stay)… Seriously friends, this was the view from… Read More
Many of you have asked how to add social icons in your sidebar. Today I am going to show you how! Let’s get started. Here is the example that I am going to use for the tutorial today. We are going to add social icons …. First you will need to make or find the actual images you would like… Read More
Summer, stop! I can hardly believe that we’re already nearing the end of June. Unfortunately, there is no pause button on life and I need to get ready for the weeks ahead… Preparing means doing a little deep thinking on working with brands. Next week I will be speaking about working with brands at both Haven Conference in Atlanta, followed… Read More
Want your blog to end with .com instead of .blogspot? All you need is 5 min., a credit card and you can officially own your own .com! It is really easy. Let me walk you through it… First, login to your blog and click “Settings.” Halfway down the basic settings page you will see an area that says “Publishing.” Click… Read More
A quick tutorial for you today on How To Add A Facebook “Like” Box to Your Blog Sidebar. It is SUPER easy and works for Blogger and WordPress! Yahoo! The first step is to GO to this URL: http://developers.facebook.com/docs/reference/plugins/like-box/ Then enter the necessary information for your “like” box… You will need to enter your… Facebook URL The width and eight… Read More
[Instagram logo and paper clipped photos from the Instagram website] Instagram has gone wildly lately! Particularly after it was released for Android phones earlier this week. I love following friends on Instagram and if I had more than an old flip phone without internet I would be all about it! This tutorial is for you lucky ducks who get to… Read More
Hi There! Today I am going to show you how to add a custom signature to the bottom of your Blogger posts. It is really easy and is a fun way to add personality to your blog! First you need to create your signature. You can open up photoshop, paint, gimp, or any other image manipulation program. Create you signature… Read More
With Spring in the air it is only natural for us to feel the need to clean out house, get rid of the winter dust and get everything organized! Have you ever thought about giving your blog a good spring cleaning? I highly recommend it! Schedule a few minutes to take a good look at your blog. Look over your… Read More
Remember when Tauni told us our blog is like a house? Some of us rent and some own, some have a big elegant house, others a cozy cottage. The common denominator between us all??? We all would like a nice home that reflects our style and is welcoming. Right? And don’t we want our blog to feel the same way… Read More
I have had such fun introducing you to our new contributing bloggers this week! Monday you met Holly, our party contributor. She shared the amazing Valentine’s Day Edible Topiary. Then on Tuesday, Kendra shared a great tutorial on how to add threaded comments to Blogger sites. Today I get to introduce you to another friend…I adore her and I think you… Read More
Yesterday new contributor Holly from Paisley Petal events knocked it out of the park with her Valentine’s Day edible topiary. Today, I am excited to introduce you to our second amazing regular contributor and I think you’re going to love her too! Meet Kendra! Kendra is a Hawaii-based digital designer. Her hard work stands as the background and design on… Read More
The other day reader Tiffany Silverberg, a marketing writer, asked on Twitter where I look to identify craft and DIY trends. Though I was able to answer her, 140-characters just didn’t seem adequate so I thought I would expand on the topic just a bit today. Trend spotting is used by professionals to fuel creative potential, identify trends and develop future business ideas…. Read More
Every creative and DIY blogger has their own unique style, right? I’d like to think so…And when it seems like they don’t? Perhaps some have just not found their sweet spot quite yet. When it comes to hot trends in the creative world, sometimes the line between a copy and inspiration can be a bit blurred. Everyone knows what a… Read More
Yesterday I talked a bit about some of my blogging goals for 2012. What I didn’t get into was the detail level. One of the tools I am implementing to help me meet my 2012 goals is an editorial calendar. Have you tried using one? What is an editorial calendar? In case you’re not sure, an editorial calendar is simply… Read More
The movie Field of Dreams came out while I was in junior high. I’ve never been much of a baseball fan, but the movie’s magic or perhaps its most inspirational line “if you build it, he will come,” spoke to me. via YouTube I know I am dating myself here and there will be some of you that have never seen… Read More
Every once in a while an account shutdown occurs that sends ripples throughout the online community. You’ve probably heard horror stories – a Blogger site is deleted, a Facebook Page disappears, an AdSense account is closed with no warning. The truly scary thing is, these corporations are so large there is often a “zero tolerance” policy in place and gleaning… Read More
I signed up for my personal Instagram account nearly six years ago, immediately following the first annual Snap Conference. About a year later, I started the Snap account. While a tool called Fotogramme and a variety of scheduling tools have helped me to manage the two accounts I own, along with several client accounts, it’s been rough. I was thrilled to learn that Instagram… Read More
Today I am going to share a quick tutorial on how to embed an Instagram post on a blog or web post. I love having the ability to tie all of my publishing platforms together. It makes for a more cohesive conversation. While it’s easy to simply text link from account to account, the story is so much more clear when you… Read More
Hello SNAP! readers! Are you ready for another fun WordPress tutorial? Today I’m going to show you how to create a navigation bar using WordPress menus and how to set up dropdowns for that navigation bar. On the left side of your dashboard hover over “Appearance” and choose the “Menus” option. Your screen will now look something like this: Enter… Read More
Each time I run out of business cards, I hem and haw over the purchase of new ones until I’ve missed the deadline to order anything truly brilliant and am just doing my best to get something, anything, in hand. It’s a vicious cycle really, because I don’t want to order “too many” cards in hopes that the next ones… Read More
Hi Friends! Today I am going to show you how to customize block quotes in Blogger. First let’s talk about a couple things… What is a block quote? Technically a block quote is used for quoting something or someone. You indent the paragraph when you are quoting a passage or citing. Do block quotes have another purpose? If you ask me, yes!… Read More
Hi there! Earlier in January I wrote a post How to Embed a Pinterest Board on Your Blog. At the time the post was specifically for WordPress Users (and Genesis Theme users). But today I am happy to share that the Pinterest Widget Builder page has changed and now ALL Blogger and WordPress Users can easily (we are talking copy and… Read More
Today we are going to learn how to do something really fun! WordPress users have the options to install plugins and create featured images slides show on their blog. This is not a standard widget that is available as a Blogger user, BUT today I am going to show you how to make an image slider in Blogger. * The original code… Read More
This past weekend I had the opportunity to attend Sewing Summit, a sewing conference in Salt Lake City, run by my friend Erin. I had such a lovely time, I neglected to take a single photo, but I thought I would share a few take aways, along with my presentation – Tips for a Successful Blog. I learn something at… Read More
Hi WordPress users! Today I am going to show you how to offer a free printable on WordPress with your blog readers. As a blogger a great way to gain traffic and give back to your readers is with a free printable! It could be a free printable party decor, holiday tag, invitations, wall art, game, kids coloring page, etc……. Read More
Time for a Blogger tutorial! Who is ready?! Today I am going to walk you through adding horizontal thumbnails of your most recent blog posts. Here is an example :: See the 5 square images? Those link to the 5 most recent posts! And they update automatically! COOL huh?! To add this to your own blog you need to — 1. Go… Read More
I am already fondly referred to as “the paparazzi” at my house, but I ALWAYS feel like I can use more photos of the every day. So this summer, I decided to create some fun photo prompts that would give me a reason to shoot and the kids a reason to smile… The photo prompts I created document everything from the… Read More
There’s a misperception that the best brand works comes to those who wait. Well, it doesn’t. The best brand work comes to those who hustle. If you don’t create great opportunities for yourself, it’s pretty unlikely that magic is going to come knocking on your door. I know that it’s a little scary. Maybe you’re afraid you’re not quite good… Read More
If you stop by often you probably know that in addition to blogging and running SNAP! Conference, I work full-time in public relations and social media. As a result, I have to be extra efficient in terms of how I spend my time online. I rely heavily on applications that help me to schedule posts on various social networks. I… Read More
I have a hand in managing more than 10 Instagram accounts. Yeah…It can get a bit hectic. One of the most difficult things about managing so many accounts is the time it takes to sign in and out so that I can leave comments and/or respond with the right handle. Fortunately, there’s an app for that. Let me tell you… Read More
Typically when I hop onto Facebook, I am actually after something specific for work. I don’t often have time to leisurely scroll through my newsfeed…If something interesting catches my eye, I’ve found it’s far more effective to “save for later,” than stop to read the entire piece. Today I am going to show you how simple it is to save… Read More
UPDATE: An error occurred in the code below when this post was published, it should be correct now. Please leave any problems or questions in the comments. Thanks! So, have you ever been a little frustrated that there isn’t an easy way to change the text size or font when writing a WordPress post? Well, today I’m going to show… Read More
There are few conversations among bloggers and small business owners more heated than those about Facebook engagement, like generation and reach. Frequent changes to “like” generation, giveaway rules, engagement and the algorithm have chased some entrepreneurs away entirely and few are still focused on an increase Facebook Page likes. Despite all that I have remained and continue to invest in my… Read More
Looking to start a new blog? Let’s talk about how to pick the perfect blog name. Selecting a domain name and URL is often an overwhelming, frustrating and exhausting experience. Your name is the one thing that will shape branding, first impressions and the tone of your site for years to come and you want it to be perfect. Do… Read More
Ahhh. January 1. It’s that time of year again. New Year’s Resolutions, big goals, coupled with big expectations… I feel so inspired and determined when setting goals, but feel frustrated and defeated when they are challenged and/or not met. Anyone with me? A couple of years ago, my friend Lara invited me to create a one word goal for the year. Selecting a central… Read More
Learn how to use emojis on a Mac keyboard. When I have something to say and only a phone to say it, my fingers can really fly. And when I say fly, I mean I can text about half as fast as I can type. #fatfingers I spend a fair amount of my work day scrolling Instagram, checking Twitter, popping in… Read More