Last week I published my blog growth report for 2019 and shared how to increase blog traffic for beginners. This week, I’m going to share my blog growth goals for the new year and my best tips for how to set (and achieve) goals!… Read More »
How to Increase Blog Traffic for Beginners | 2019 Blog Growth Report
Oneyear ago, we headed out on our honeymoon to the Canadian Rockies. It was a relaxing week full of good food, sleep, and company. And more importantly, it was refreshing–we got outdoors, my morning sickness came to a pleasantly abrupt end, and I made the decision to take blogging seriously.
You might think it’s a bit odd that I spent a few afternoons on vacation blogging, but that’s the way I work. When I have space to breathe away from the stress of everyday life, I’m the most creative and ambitious. So I try to channel my inspiration into something productive. Something I can stand back from and say, “Wow, I made that.”… Read More »
Why I Don’t Share Much About My Baby Online
Some of the most popular posts on my blog are about social media: simplifying my online presence, an update on my progress, and reflecting on the meaning of Facebook friends. So I think it’s only natural that I address what’s apparently the elephant in the room: why I don’t share pictures of my child on my blog or social media.
I know this is a controversial topic and I will step on some toes. I am touching on this topic here because I receive a surprising number of comments–both in real life and online–from family, friends, and blog readers about my choice not to post pictures of Kidlet’s face or stories from his life online.… Read More »