News alert: I don't review every book I read. This statement may or may not surprise you, but the fact is that I simply don't review every book I have read. A recent conversation about the expectations of book bloggers got me thinking about all of the times I have accepted a book for consideration or added one on Goodreads but didn't review it. There are plenty … [Read more...]
Blog Images: PicMonkey or Canva – Which Is Better?
When it comes to creating blog images, there are a million options out there. From something as simple as Paint (yes, Paint) to a professional program such as Adobe InDesign, the choices are endless*. But for the everyday blogger who doesn't need a full editing suite but needs something more than the basic cut and paste, there are two key websites that offer just enough … [Read more...]
7 Apps to Organize Your Life, Blog, and Health
Let's be real - life is hectic, especially for a blogger. Not only is it difficult to balance work, life, and blogging, but there are a million apps out there that promise to make your life easier. I, myself, have downloaded most of them. I've tried EverNote, Wunderlist, the Wordpress mobile app, several different health apps, and more email clients than I care to admit. … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk About Being Overwhelmed
Today we're being honest. The past few weeks have been a bit crazy in the book blogging world and it's raised the issue of how much is too much. To break down the barriers and foster discussion about how to juggle regular life and a blogging life, Andi over at Estella's Revenge has courageously opened up about some of her daily struggles. In response, several others have joined … [Read more...]
Comparing Analytics: Which Program Do You Trust?
If you're someone who checks your stats at least twice a day, then you have probably noticed that none of the analytical programs match up. AWStats is usually inflated and Wordpress goes through phases where it's higher or lower than Google Analytics. Personally, I've had a lot of issues with Google Analytics, which has traditionally been the industry standard. Despite friends … [Read more...]