By Javacia Harris Bowser Social media channels like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter opened up a world of online networking that was quite the dream come true for shy, introverted writers and bloggers. But one of the best ways to promote your work, even if your work primarily lives online, is to step away from the… Continue reading Six Simple Steps to Better Networking
Category: Blogging
It’s Not All About You
By Javacia Harris Bowser Everyone has a story. And blogging and social media are great ways to share yours. But as you do so, remember it’s not all about you. This is the main lesson I took away from Y’all Connect Presented by Alabama Power, a digital conference for corporate storytelling held in Birmingham,… Continue reading It’s Not All About You
Sweet Blog Alabama
By Javacia Harris Bowser Birmingham, Ala., resident Rachel Callahan had made connections with writers all over the world, thanks to her popular blog Grasping for Objectivity. But she knew very few bloggers in her hometown. She searched for a website that helped local bloggers connect, but with no luck. “So I decided to start one,”… Continue reading Sweet Blog Alabama
Finding a Niche for Your Blog
Sponsor Spotlight: Southern Belle Simple When Kate Spears started her blog in fall 2009 it was called Small Town, Big Dreams. But Spears struggled to find a way to weave what the name represented into each post. “It finally dawned on me that so much of who I am, both positive and negative, has been established… Continue reading Finding a Niche for Your Blog
Five Mistakes You May Be Making on Social Media
Sponsor Spotlight: Mitzi Jane Media As CEO and founder of Mitzi Jane Media, Mitzi Eaker spends a lot of time helping people build their online presence. Mitzi Jane Media is a small organization of social media strategists and content providers that work with small businesses, nonprofits, and bloggers to make their creative vision of growth a reality. Because… Continue reading Five Mistakes You May Be Making on Social Media
Time Management Tips for the Busy Professional Blogger
Story and Photo by Kim Herrington As a professional blogger and link builder with Haden Interactive, I spend my days writing blog posts for clients and guest posts. I write well over 40 posts a week, between clients, my own blog, projects, and guest posts for an assortment of websites. From thought to finished product,… Continue reading Time Management Tips for the Busy Professional Blogger