About a month ago a friend emailed me the third post below, which is all about the Instagram shadowban. If you’re big on growing your Insta, you’ve likely heard the term. Personally, Instagram has made so any changes in the last six months alone, that you have to do some intense digging (or talk to an insider) to troubleshoot exact issues…. Read More
How to Make Your Blog or Brand More Cohesive
When you’re just starting a blog, you might not have the money to invest in branding services or web design just yet. But that doesn’t mean you can’t hit the ground running with a cohesive, consistent vibe. Today we wanted to share some ways we’ve created consistency across our blogs + social media accounts before we ever did a branding… Read More
4 Things All Beginners Should Know About Social Media
Sometimes I think that everyone knows about social media. When you’re online all the time, it’s easy to think everyone is using it. But a lot of times social media is an afterthought, and requires learning some new skills. When people launch Etsy shop, small businesses, or even blogs, they aren’t all thinking about how they will post about it on Instagram. Not… Read More
5 Ways to Grow Your Business (When You Don’t Feel Like Networking)
There’s no doubt that attending networking events can help you give your brand a major boost. As Jennifer explained, networking can also help you stay productive during slow seasons. As an introvert, I’ve tried to think of networking more like making likeminded friends, which can be really fun. But networking also takes a lot of energy and sometimes I’m just not… Read More
Weekly Resources | Tax Season Prep for Bloggers & Freelancers
We love almost everything about springtime, but tax season is definitely something we wish we could skip over. Filling out forms and figuring out what is and isn’t deductible can be very time consuming. Last year was the first time I filed as a self-employed person, and I had so many questions. Thanks to all the many resources out there, this… Read More
Weekly Resources | Tips for Blogging or Biz On Your Own Terms
Clunky title aside, we’re looking forward to hearing what you think about today’s resources. They’re all very different articles, but we noticed a theme about other blog + business owners sharing how to go about it in a way that actually works for YOU and your individual personality and processes. Whether you’re an introvert starting a business, in a rut with your… Read More