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My Biggest Blogging Mistakes

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During my 7 years of blogging, I've made my share of blunders. I'm sharing my biggest blogging mistakes in hopes that you avoid them.

In the past, I’ve shared with you things that I feel have made me a successful blogger. By successful, I mean someone who has been able to make a full-time living blogging exclusively. Establishing my blog when I did, being a voice in an uncluttered working parent space, and working positively consistent have been a few ingredients in my secret sauce.

But, I have made many goofs that impeded my progress. I am now sharing these mistakes that I made with you in my latest WORK IT! Podcast. The first year or so when I began blogging, I had no idea what I was doing. Luckily for me, I began to take it seriously and began studying the craft while getting my strategy together.

You can listen HERE and hopefully learn from my guffaws.

Wanna know some blogging musts that can lead to increased blogging profits? Here we go:

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Pick My Brain Workshop 10/27. Limited Spots Available

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You asked for it, and now, I am bringing it to you. If you are in the St. Louis area, I am hosting my very first Pick My Brain Workshop. This is perfect for those of you who want to grow your blog and social media presence in order to make a full-time income.

As a seasoned professional blogger with over six years experience, I have consulted bloggers who want to go from hobby to jobby with their perspective websites. I am now passing on my knowledge, tips, tools, and insight during an in person event in which I will be working with you individually to help make your blog or website profitable.

Join me for my first Pick My Brain Workshop happening 10/27 in St. Louis. Read more to get more details on this must-attend event.

During the Pick My Brain Workshop I will be sharing:

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Why You Should Add An About Me Video To Your About Me Page

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Hi guys!

I know it’s been a minute since I’ve shared a blog post on here, but I wanted to come back and share this tidbit with you.

In a very crowded and oversaturated social media landscape, you’ve got to do what you can to be heard above the noise. With so many campaigns, opportunities to work with brands for revenue, and income streams online, you don’t want to leave any money on the table.

A strong way that you can make a compelling introduction is by having an About Me video on your About Me page.

On video, people can see things that they can’t see in your written words or photos. They can see your passion, your knowledge, and learn more about you. A video can be used to showcase your speaking ability while showing off the unique person you are. It allows you to “sell” and “sizzle”.

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The Art of the Hustle.

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The Cubicle Chick STLWhat you are most consistent with (and not) tells a lot about the person that you are, and the results that you get.

I’ve gone on record many times by saying I am an accidental entrepreneur. I was thrust into running my own business after I lost my steady paycheck due to budget cuts at my old job. After trying for months to become re-employed during the recession, I threw my hands in the air and began to focus on my “little blog that could”. Would I be able to make this hobby a jobby and turn my misfortunes around?

Fast forward to 2016 and I think we have the answer.

But no matter how “successful” I am or how much money I make, the hustle is always on my mind.

  • How can I create more streams of income?
  • How I can redefine and clarify my message so that it resonates with others?
  • How can I better serve my audience and readership?
  • How can I be a steward to help pay it forward?
  • How can I accomplish every goal that I set out to crush?

I get asked all of the time about how I do what I do and make money. I give the answers and very clear cut and concise directions, steps, and procedures to friends, colleagues, and paid consults. But if the hustle mentality isn’t on overdrive, the results may not be what mine have been.

(Learn why you aren’t making money with your business after the break)

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I’m A Panelist at The Niche Mommy Conference!

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I’ve been sitting on a bit of news! Last week, I was selected to be on a special panel at The Niche Mommy Conference currently taking place in New Orleans. The panel is called Moms Matter in 2012: Discussing the 2012 Election. As someone who does discuss politics from time to time on my social networks (and as a fangirl of Michelle Obama, which has been showcased many times on my blog), I felt that I had a lot of lend in this area.

I will be a panelist with several other moms, some who discuss politics on their websites and others who shy away from it. The goal of our session is to bring attention to the next election and the importance of our voices as a collective unit expressing our needs, no matter what political side we happen to be on. The session is being moderated by Lindsay Ferrier and Cafe Mom, which will be recording video of the session for their website.

Political affiliation and the presidential election can be sticky topic to discuss on any platform, and I know a lot of my colleagues don’t like to blog about the current political climate. This will be a dynamic and interesting session discussing all sides, and I feel very proud be a part of it.

The panel will take place on Saturday, and I am hoping I will be able to bring you pictures and tid-bits from the discussion, and furnish you with a link to the video when it is live!