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If you're interested in learning how to get hired as a virtual assistant, I hope these tips and advice will be of assistance to you. Be sure to check out my other post: How to Become a Virtual Assistant. How to Get Hired as a Virtual Assistant The hardest part of getting hired as a virtual assistant isn't necessarily finding who to work for, it's making sure you market yourself to … [Read more...]
Delight the brand. Bring Your "A" Game! Duh? Delight the brand -- knock the entire experience out of the park for them! Don't only write amazing content, share it via social media like a total rock star! Be sure you are marketing the best possible version of you. Brands will see this. They will notice. And they will be able to see right through you if you aren't being authentic. Work it, … [Read more...]
Tips for Creating a Better Blog 1. Comment! I don't mean spam people with comments like "Great page, come visit mine!" I mean, subscribe to a few of your favorite blogs and every time they post something new, be one of the first ones to comment on their post. Post something genuine, make sure you're adding to the post or conversation, don't just put something general. Not only will other … [Read more...]
Remember, WordPress runs faster with fewer plugins! So just pick a few to use and then if you want to add more you can. I think I have around 20 plugins running on sadielankford.com and it's still doing great. The plugins listed below will encourage your readers to interact with you a bit more (visit more often, comment, etc). (insert general image of wordpress) 1. ShareBar (Download) - … [Read more...]
Lately, I've been doing a lot of Pinterest posts. A lot of my traffic has been via Pinterest (about 70,000 views in August alone), so it's only natural that I'd focus on Pinterest a bit more. Creating a beautiful collage via PicMonkey is easy. Remember, when you're using photos that aren't yours, you should get permission from the owner before publishing them in a collage. Creating a … [Read more...]
Going viral on Pinterest Pinterest has been "all the rage" for a while now, and some sites are saying 75% or more of their traffic comes from Pinterest! While I don't recommend relying on Pinterest for the long-term, there are a few simple steps you can take to get your post(s) to go viral on Pinterest. What does going viral mean? "Going viral" means different things to different … [Read more...]
1. If you want to make money and be taken seriously, buy your own domain and use WordPress. (Article: Domain Names and Hosting) 2. Write about something that you love. If you aren't passionate about what you're blogging about, you're going to get burnt out - and fast! 3. Write at least 4 posts each week, and make sure it's actual content - not just giveaways or reviews (unless you only do … [Read more...]
The @SocialRevUp panel taught us so much at the BBSummit12 conference in Chicago this July. The top 4 take-aways from the panel are right here! Whether you're just starting out, or a more advanced blogger, these tips really do help everyone. 1. How do I approach a brand? @EvolvingStacey says to build and continue relationships, but if you don't have a relationship with the brand already, … [Read more...]