Five Big Blogging Mistakes You Must Avoid But Probably Won’t

It is often more helpful to know what NOT to do. Here are five common blogging mistakes that you should avoid (but most will not):
Sloppy Writing
u don’t got to be a wurld CLass writer butt u do gotta not be a slob whin righting.
The biggest turn off with content is not a lack of professional [...]

Great Photos & A Photo Mag Issue

Great Photo’s For Christmas
Just in time for Christmas, I am putting out an issue of SeriousLife Magazine dedicated totally to taking great photos, and showcasing great photos. This is a perfect chance for you get your questions answered, request demonstrations, have your photos published, and be highlighted as photographer (or someone who takes great [...]

Open Season Friday on Monday

“Open Season” where we take all your questions. Here are the blogs, and which types of answers will go on that blog:

Riggs Family Blog (www.riggsfamilyblog.com) – our family, personal stuff
Brent Riggs Blog (www.brentriggsblog.com) – professional topics (graphics, web development, writing), family, marriage, mentoring, ethics, teens, parenting, etc.
SeriousFaith.com (www.seriousfaith.com) – Christian and Bible related
MckLinky Blog [...]

Question: What About Using Google Images?

Question:
I sometimes just Google an image and use it on my blog, but I’ve heard that is this a copyright law violation. Is it and what should I do?
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Any image, by default, is the copyrighted property of the photographer (or anyone who bought the image [...]

Question: What About Automatic Music Playing On Blogs?

Comment from reader:
Automatic music – I’ve commented on it sometimes on blogs but was often told “you can turn it off if you want” – well yes but I shouldn’t have to – I should have the choice to turn it off – or “sorry you don’t like my choice of music” – it is [...]

Short Posts While on Our Make A Wish Trip

While we are gone on  Abby’s Make A Wish trip, I still want to post on the blog but I’ll do short posts instead of long ones. I would love to answer some questions for you since they are usually great for short quick posts.
What questions do you have about blogs, blogging, writing, photos, graphics, [...]

Question: What About The Links People Leave In Comments On My Blog?

Question:
I am a MckLinky subscriber and an amateur blogger. I have a question for you- the professional!  I have a blog (www.homemakerchronicles.com) that I am attempting to have some advertising and make a little money at. On my sidebar I have included a section with all the information a privately-owned business [...]

Five Ways to Make Your Content Easier to Read & Find

No matter how good your content is, if it is not laid out in an easy to read format, you risk losing your readers, and sacrificing valuable exposure in search engines.
Ask yourself: does a quick scan down my page give a new reader irrefutable evidence of what the content is all about? You typically have [...]

Open Season Friday

“Open Season” where we take all your questions. Here are the blogs, and which types of answers will go on that blog:

Riggs Family Blog (www.riggsfamilyblog.com) – our family, personal stuff
Brent Riggs Blog (www.brentriggsblog.com) – professional topics (graphics, web development, writing), family, marriage, mentoring, ethics, teens, parenting, etc.
SeriousFaith.com (www.seriousfaith.com) – Christian and Bible related
MckLinky Blog [...]

Now Available: Blogger to Book!

My new service “Blogger to Book” is now online and available. Get your entire blog in a printable/editable file and, if you want, ready to buy as a book.  Some great reasons:

A keep sake of your blog journey
A gift for your spouse or children
A great archive of your writing
A wonderful way to preserve the memories, [...]

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