The 24 Best Blogging Resources {Link Roundup}

Okay, can I let you guys in on a little secret? All right, maybe not that little. This winter will be my 3 year blogiversary! When I started this digital journal back in December of 2010, I had no clue what I was doing. Absolutely none. All I wanted to do was inspire people with my story and who wanted their dream job {read my first ever post here. Man, I had a lot of excitement over being laid off}. I also had no idea how big blogging really was. Then I stumbled into a close knit group of amazing bloggers who I networked with, studied what they knew and who I still look up to and connect with.

Today I am sharing with you my personal resources for blogging. Many of these fine people are good friends, some I stalk weekly and others I want to get to know better. Truth: I haven't read ALL of these {yet}. Most of them, yes, and they have helped shape my blogging brain. Others I'm including as a bookmark for the future because when you run a blog, you should be evolving, growing, being more awesome daily. And I want to be more awesome. I know, it's hard to believe right?

Blogging Secrets / Wifessionals
Blogging Photography Tips & Tricks / Sunny with a Chance of Sprinkles
SEO Basics for Bloggers / Wonder Forest
Can You Actually Make Money Blogging? / Living in Yellow
Lessons I've Learnt | Blogging / Here Comes the Sun
Build Your Blog's Framework With These 4 Pages / Independent Fashion Bloggers
58 Ways to Get Noticed as a New Blogger / Blog World
How to Add a Pinterest Mouseover Button onto Your Blog / Kevin & Amanda
How to Make a Media Kit that Rocks / The Blog Maven
DIY Blog Design: The Drawing Board Printable / The Flourishing Abode
How I Make Money Blogging / Addicted 2 Decorating
Cleaning Out Your Blogging Closet / CEO of Me

How to Use Twitter for Your Blog / Build Your Blog Conference
How to Make Money Blogging / I Heart Nap Time
Blogging Goals {And Why We Need Them} / Essentially Ecclectic
How to Grow Your Blog / A Royal Daughter
Tips for Your About Page / Simply Clark
Grow Your Blog Series ~Recap~ / Live Laugh Rowe
5 Knows of Advertising on Blogs / Rags to Stitches
3 Tips for Sponsoring Blogs / Julie Ann Art
5 Tips To Use Google Analytics More Effectively / Framed Frosting
Blogging At The Next Level eBook / Crowley Party
10 Mommy Blogging Tips / Remodelaholic
10 Ways to Support My Blog {or any blog} / Bella
 

So enjoy my beauties. Read, absorb, learn, grow...you can make your blog a success!

Speaking of success, have you heard of Taylor from Pink Heels Pink Truck? She is a sweet friend of mine and shares great blogging advice. She has a fantastic post about product review disclosures {here} that I've included in my new eBook "10 Blogging Etiquette Tips for Newbies" {available here}. Taylor is hosting a giveaway on her blog today for one lucky reader to win a free copy of the eBook! Please show her some love {here}.

Also, don't forget to enter to win a FREE CUSTOM LOGO on my FB page {right here yo}. Only two entries so far, so there's an amazing chance to win. I think that's enough link vomit for now. Feel free to share your favorite blogging resources in the comments, I'd love to grow my list! Peace out sprouts!

eBook Launch & Custom Logo Giveaway

 

Happy Monday beauties!

I'm going to make this post short and sweet for two reasons:
1.) It's Monday. I have to give you a break.
2.) If you want to win a free copy of "10 Blogging Etiquette Tips for Newbies", check out the list of blogs sponsoring the tour here; there is a giveaway a day

Okay, so that last one isn't really a "reason" but it's something that needed to be said. I mean, come on, it's free stuff! Speaking of free stuff, does your business / shop/ blog need a logo?

There will be a FREE CUSTOM LOGO GIVEAWAY only on my Facebook page this week! I'll be posting the details later today but only fans can enter, so head over to my page and like it. I dare you. Also an exclusive 15% off coupon code for the shop will be posted too.

Can I just say that I love creating custom logos? Just check out the one I did for my friends over at j&s Photography! {above} A little vintage, a little modern...a lot of class and truly customized to their needs. This is an example of what you can win if you enter the FB giveaway. I know...I'm such a tease.

PS: I know I usually post a "Dear David..." letter on Mondays but you'll just have to wait for next Monday! That should give me a good week to figure out what I want to tell him...hm, on second thought, writing one letter might not be enough. 

eBook Blog Tour Launch Week

Guys! It's almost here!

My new eBook "10 Blogging Etiquette Tips for Newbies" will be available for sale in my shop on Monday {this Monday} August 12th. The cost is an affordable $2.99 and it's 17 pages of insight, real-life experiences, resources and more. 

I'm have a full out campaign for this book and would love your help. There will be a major blog tour to promote and raise awareness. Here is a list of the blog roundup:

MONDAY 12th = Girl Booklet

TUESDAY13th = Agape Love Designs

WEDNESDAY14th = Let It Shine

THURSDAY 15th = Pinks Heels Pink Truck

FRIDAY 16th = Braxton Life

SATURDAY 17th = Hello Ashleyy

I'm so blessed and thankful for these lovely ladies!

eBook Blog Tour details:

- A guest post & giveaway from me to be published on each blog on the scheduled day

- The giveaway is for one free copy of the eBook!!

- Readers will also be redirected in the post to check out my Facebook page, where they can snag a 15% OFF coupon code PLUS enter to win a FREE CUSTOM LOGO exclusive to FB followers.

Thank you everyone for your support!
If you can help by purchasing a copy of the book and sharing via your network, I'd love you forever. Seriously, I will. The husband will just have to deal with it. 

Remember, treat the blogging community like a lady and stay classy.

10 Blogging Etiquette Tips for Newbies {eBook announcement}

Here she is, folks: the new illustrated cover for my latest eBook!!
I personally drew the cover myself and colored it. Came out better than expected.

The idea for this eBook came about because of the overwhelming support for my post back in March titled "5 Blogging Etiquette Tips for Newbies." Many of you weighed in your thoughts, shared your own tips and just engaged in awesome conversation. Knowing that there are more than 5 tips {and definitely more than 10} I decided I will share 10 important tips on blogging etiquette and create it as a digital book. This way, you can take it with you on your mobile device, tablet or laptop.

Here is what you can expect with this eBook:

- 10 useful tips on how you as a new blogger should behave/interact within the blogging community. Some examples are "Link to actual source", "Write a disclosure", "Serve Your Sponsors" and "You're not the gramma' police."
- Real-life experiences and stories to better enhance your perspective
- Links to valuable resources and websites
- A new outlook and more knowledge about what etiquette is and how important it is online

"10 Blogging Etiquette Tips for Newbies" will be released on August 12th, 2013 {11 days from today!}It is an easy read, about 17 pages, but filled with great info.

I am launching a full campaign the week of the launch; it will run from Monday, August 12th through Saturday, August 17th. Let me tell you, there are some great things in store.

There will be a blog tour where I'll be featured on some very awesome blogs. I'll be giving away a free copy on every blog I'm on, so stay tuned for the blog tour schedule, which will be posted next week. It would be wise to follow me on Twitter because I'll be sharing daily all of the giveaway links AND a link to snag a coupon code. You can also follow along by searching hashtag #augustblogtour

Also, I'll be hosting a HUGE giveaway on my Facebook page that week. One lucky winner will receive a FREE Custom Blog Banner or Logo!! It's a $50 value and is only available in my shop but followers of my page will be eligible to enter by sharing the giveaway and leaving a comment telling me whether they would pick a banner or logo.

I also will be sharing an exclusive 15% discount code on Facebook that can be applied to anything in my shop!

I have to say how excited I am to bring you this eBook and hopefully create more awareness about blogging etiquette. I'll be sharing more about pricing and other details next week, so keep your eyes peeled!