A Quick Idea for You!

February 28, 2012 by 7 Comments

Today I was talking to Alison on Twitter. She was saying that she was having a hard time getting all her thoughts together and choosing a style for her upcoming blog design. I suggested to her the same thing I tell all my blog design clients…

Make a Blog Design Pin Board on Pinterest. Pin things and graphics that you love. Write in the comments section why you pinned it or/and which aspect of the graphic you like. And here is the secret ingredient … make sure that your pin board isn’t full of rapid fire pins that all took place within 20 mins in one single day. Pin a few things each day. This will help incorporate your true style instead of your “bubbly” mood or “blue” mood from one particular day. The styles, colors, and fonts will shine through your pin board if you gather pins over time.

Whether you are doing a DIY blog re-design, paying someone professionally, or considering a blog re-design in your future you should start a Blog Design Pin Board! Trust me, it will be really amazing to look at your pin board as a whole and see your style shine through!  You should be able to pick out patterns, colors, styles, and fonts that translate over all your pins. It is pretty exciting and amazing actually! Go ahead, give it a try!

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Helpful Blogging Links

January 4, 2012 by 3 Comments

4 Years ago I started blogging. I didn’t know where it would lead, and definitely didn’t think it would lead me to where I am today. I sort of haphazardly threw a blog together and posted my first post about our wedding. Everything has evolved from there! But, from that day on I have loved blogging and I also feel like I have I have learned a lot of things, skills, and met new friends along the way.

Today I thought I would share a few of my favorite helpful blogging links with you. These are links and websites I that I have personally used throughout the last 4 years of blogging!

  • For beginning bloggers Blog Bulk is a great place to learn basic customization tips!

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  • My Absolute FAVORITE wordpress themes can be found here >>> Studio Press. Home of the famous Genesis. If you are thinking about switching to wordpress or already have wordpress I highly recommend using Studio Press themes. The themes are worth every penny. They come with lifetime updates, the best help forum {they have always answered my questions within a few hours!} and are user friendly! {This blog is a customization of the Blissful Theme.}
  • If your blog or online business is getting to be to much for you to handle I recommend reading”How to Hire Blog Help“. You can read my review of the ebook here >>> Hire Blog Help

Hope you enjoy these links! Feel free to leave your favorite blogging links in the comment section!

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Re-Post: Thoughts on Goals + Freebie

December 28, 2011 by 1 Comment


It’s almost New Years and that means most of us are starting to think about setting goals for 2012.

I have set goals in my life a bunch of times… passing AP Calculus, getting a date to prom, getting into college, playing the violin in the Utah Youth Symphony, getting married in the LDS Temple, and a bunch of others. Each time I set a goal and I achieve it I [re] realize how fun and important setting goals really is! I have also set several goal involving this blog and business. Some of those goals have been completed, others are still just ideas in my head, and a few haven’t turned out like I had hoped. But that is okay! That’s the best part about goals! If you don’t complete it in time, or need alter your goal you can!!

Here are some of my thoughts on  goals….

After you set a goal you need to  follow through and make sure you have things in place to help you actually achieve the goal….

1st – Decide what you want and set a goal. Maybe you want to have a 1,000 followers on your blog. Maybe you want to have 50 sales in your Etsy shop. Maybe you want to increase you blog traffic by a specific percentage. Make it a goal that you can gauge. Don’t just say “I want to have a really cool blog.” That is too general. You need to be able evaluate and see your progress

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2nd – Set up an end date for your goal. You need a finish line to work towards! If you get to the finish line and you haven’t quiet achieved your goal you can extend your goal and keep trying, but set a finish date for yourself!

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3rd - Set up “check points” If your goal finish date is in 3 months make a specific time each month when you will evaluate your progress. Check and see how your doing.

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4th – Make sure you tell people about your goal. Ask for help and/or motivation! My husband is my cheerleader and idea bouncer! Make sure you get your friends and/or family involved in your goals!

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5th – Make sure during your whole goal process you are writing everything down! Better yet, pin your goal sheet on your fridge where you can see it everyday!! To help out with the step I have made a FREE printable GOAL TRACKER!

DOWNLOAD HERE

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What are your thoughts on goals????

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