9 awesome ways to hack organising your digital files We design computers to store digital files in an organized and efficient manner. However, if you use your computer frequently, you may find that it gets disorganised. It can be tricky to find a particular file just when you need it. As with real documents, it’s important to organise things, so you …
How To Overcome Procrastination As A Blogger
Do you have trouble starting? Have so many ideas. Then you overthink what you should do with them all and end up doing nothing? Do you second guess yourself or the response you may get to a post you want to write? Distracted by Facebook? Paralysis by analysis? Fear not, I’m here with some tips to make procrastination a thing …
How to ditch overwhelm
Being a blogger and even making your living from blogging is amazing. However, it does come with it’s own set of problems; long hours, lots of stress, and to-do lists that are often off the scale. Add in your family, pets, friends and the demands of daily life and it can be very easy to become overwhelmed. As bloggers, we tend to do …
How to manage your inbox better & in half the time
Monday morning rolls round. You’ve managed to wrestle to kids to school, throw a cup of coffee down and now you’re at your desk/corner of the dining room table/couch (delete as appropriate). You’re stomach sinks, not because of a meeting or any content you have to create, but because you know you’re going to have to open that inbox. The …
30 ways to increase your blogging productivity
Like many people who work for themselves and juggle the demands of work and children, I work hard. Sometimes in the past I’ve felt that, although I put in a large number of hours, I wasn’t always focused and using my time as effectively as I could. I would feel my focus dissipating and the window flicking would begin. I felt …
How to identify time-wasting habits & fix them! + Task Allocation Matrix
How to identify time-wasting habits Life is short. Don’t we all wish we can maximise the effectiveness of every minute we spend? In order to do that, it’s critically important to identify the time wasting habits in our lives, the little seemingly harmless activities that are actually sucking time from us without our knowledge. These are the activities …
23 things to do if you’re serious about blogging [VIDEO]
In this week’s video I’m sharing 23 things you need to do if you’re serious about your blog. Let’s step things up! You can find the other vlogs in the series below. For more blogging tips check out my Blog Club page, hope it helps!
How to get a blog project done, when you’re busy blogging [VIDEO]
This week I decided that #BlogFixFriday would be about to move forward with a blog project, such as starting a feature or maybe writing an ebook, when you’re already busy blogging! For more blogging tips check out my Blog Club page, hope it helps! If you have any topics or questions you would like me to cover in #BlogFixFriday then please …
10 Things I wish I had known before I started blogging #BlogFixFriday
This week I decided that for #BlogFixFriday I would share 10 things I wish I had known before I started blogging. For more blogging tips check out my Blog Club page, hope it helps! If you have any topics or questions you would like me to cover in #BlogFixFriday then please let me know in the comments and I …
How to get out of a blogging slump #BlogFixFriday [Video]
This week I decided that #BlogFixFriday would be about how to get yourself out of a blogging slump. If you have any topics or questions you would like me to cover in #BlogFixFriday then please let me know in the comments and I will try my best. You can find the other vlogs in the series below. For more blogging tips check out …
How to grow your social media presence [VIDEO]
This week I decided that #BlogFixFriday would be about how to grow your social media presence, as it is a question that I get asked really frequently. For more blogging tips check out my Blog Club page, hope it helps! If you have any topics or questions you would like me to cover in #BlogFixFriday then please let me know in the …
How to manage your social media without going crazy [VIDEO]
For this week’s #BlogFixFriday I am chatting about how to manage your blog’s social media without driving yourself mad in the process. If you have any topics or questions you would like me to cover in #BlogFixFriday then please let me know in the comments and I will try my best. For more blogging tips check out my Blogging tips page, hope …
How I create over 60 posts every month [VIDEO]
This week I thought I would use #BlogFixFriday to share how I create over 60 posts a month. I’m not expecting you to do the same, but hopefully you will pick up some tips from my process. If you have any topics or questions you would like me to cover in #BlogFixFriday then please let me know in the …
Why you need a Blog Biz BFF [VIDEO]
This week I decided that #BlogFixFriday why you need a Blog Biz BFF and how to find one! If you have any topics or questions you would like me to cover in #BlogFixFriday then please let me know in the comments and I will try my best. For more blogging tips check out my Blog Club page, …
How to plan a months’ worth of Instagram content [VIDEO]
This week in #BlogFixFriday I am sharing how to plan a months’ worth of Instagram content. If you have any topics or questions you would like me to cover in #BlogFixFriday then please let me know in the comments and I will try my best. For more blogging tips check out my Blog Club page, hope …
What to do after you hit publish [VIDEO]
This week I decided that in #BlogFixFriday I would share my process of the things I do after hitting publish on a blog post. If you have any topics or questions you would like me to cover in #BlogFixFriday then please let me know in the comments and I will try my best. For more …
How to create content ideas for your blog posts [VIDEO]
This week I am sharing with you a few tips to help you come up with lots of content ideas, and content ideas that your readers will love too! If you have any topics or questions you would like me to cover in #BlogFixFriday then please let me know in the comments and I will try my …
Content ideas for your email newsletter [VIDEO]
This week in #BlogFixFriday I am sharing a few ideas of types of content you can create for your newsletter subscribers. If you have any topics or questions you would like me to cover in #BlogFixFriday then please let me know in the comments and I will try my best. For more blogging tips check out my Blog Club …
How to get your blog noticed [VIDEO]
This week I decided that #BlogFixFriday would be about how to get your blog noticed. If you have any topics or questions you would like me to cover in #BlogFixFriday then please let me know in the comments and I will try my best. You can find the other vlogs in the series below. For more blogging …
How to SEO your blog posts [VIDEO]
This week in #BlogFixFriday I answered a question from my Facebook group and I am sharing how to SEO your blog posts to ensure you get maximum traffic. If you have any topics or questions you would like me to cover in #BlogFixFriday then please let me know in the comments and I will try my best. You can find the …
Mastering your email [VIDEO]
This week I decided that #BlogFixFriday would be about how to master your email, as it is a question someone asked me to elaborate on recently. If you have any topics or questions you would like me to cover in #BlogFixFriday then please let me know in the comments and I will try my best. You can find the other vlogs …
How to grow your blog traffic [VIDEO]
This week I decided that #BlogFixFriday would be about how to grow your blog traffic, as it is a question that I get asked really frequently. If you have any topics or questions you would like me to cover in #BlogFixFriday then please let me know in the comments and I will try my best. You can find the other …
Why you NEED a mailing list [VIDEO]
This week I am chatting about email lists. Why as a blogger you need one (seriously), how you get people onto it and how you keep them there. An email list is vital to your blog’s success; watch and find out why. If you have any topics or questions you would like me to cover in #BlogFixFriday then …
Scheduling Posts [VIDEO]
This week inspired by the bloggers on my 5 day productivity challenge. I am chatting about how I schedule my blog posts, how often they go out and which programmes/apps I use. If you have any topics or questions you would like me to cover in #BlogFixFriday then please let me know in the comments and I will try my …
#BlogFixFriday – Productivity and Prioritising
This week the lovely New Mummy Blog asked me to talk about how I prioritise and how I get stuff done. So here’s my #BlogFixFriday chatting Productivity and Prioritisation. If you have any topics or questions you would like me to cover in #BlogFixFriday then please let me know in the comments and I will try my best. You can find …
Do you need to be more productive?
One of the biggest issues I hear from other bloggers is that they lack time and when they do have time, they feel they are not as productive as they could be. Getting systems and routines in place is crucial to ensure you can be productive when you have the time to blog. Hitting the ground running with a plan …
Boost Your Success With 12 Daily Habits
Last weekend I spoke at a Blog conference about time-saving and how to be productive as a blogger. I thought I would share something today from a broader perspective for bloggers and non bloggers alike. How some small daily habits can help to boost your success. There a few characteristics that most successful people would share, being focused …
My New Blogging Space
For a couple of weeks now I have had my own workspace. No longer am I balancing my keyboard on the arm of the couch, no, I have a bona-fide mini office. I love seeing people’s workspaces, so I thought I would share mine with you all today I stole a corner of our living room, that was just a toy …
How to Work from Home Effectively
It is becoming increasingly popular for people to work from home, even if it is only one or two days a week. Working from home can seem like such a great idea, but how do you make sure you don’t end up still in your PJ’s, watching Jeremy Kyle reruns at three o’clock in the afternoon? With fewer restrictions and no …