Geek Mamas is about to experience some blog growing pains as I make changes to the entire set-up with a new blog theme. I'm writing this in an effort to pin it to the front, because this kind of thing never goes smoothly, and I know there will be some weird stuff happening.
A warning to publishers and businesses about NO-BS Marketplace. Don't expect to be paid or to have your links posted. Over the past few months, I've never encountered quite so much BS as I have, working with the NO-BS Marketplace.
Applying the 80/20 rule in blogging can completely change the way you approach content creation, promotion, and monetization. Also known as the Pareto Principle, it suggests that roughly 80 percent of results come from 20 percent of efforts. In blogging, that usually means a small portion of your content is responsible for most of your traffic, revenue, or engagement. And from my experience, this is the truth!
When publishing on WordPress.com, the Excerpt field is optional but beneficial for improving user engagement and layout. An excerpt summarizes the post and enhances readability across various pages. While not mandatory, creating one helps attract readers and optimize SEO, making it a smart choice for bloggers. Aim for 30 to 60 words.
Last week, I accidentally erased an entire folder of important documents and photos from a flash drive. One click, and poof! All my hard work was gone. I'm sharing how I got my deleted files back, just in case this happens to you!