Blogs are meant to be informative but they should also be fun and colorful. Photography is the key to adding flavor and life to the text in your blog. However, just because you are a good writer, doesn't make you an expert photographer or artist. Even if you are a good photographer, you may not be able to get a picture of certain things you write about easily or affordably. How can you get free photography for your blogs? Websites That Offer Free Photography Stock photos have been around for … [Read more...]
Connect your Posts to Google+
January 10, 2012 by · 4 Comments
I had several people ask me if there is a way to have your posts display automatically to your Google+ page. I recently saw a post from Blogger Buzz and this is what it says. Back in October we made it possible for Blogger in Draft users to use their Google+ profile on their blog. This option is now available to all Blogger users, and as a result, we're starting to roll out the first of many Google+ features. Starting today, if you have linked your blog to your Google+ account you will … [Read more...]
How to Create a Google Plus Page and Add the Badge to your Blog
November 30, 2011 by · 1 Comment
I've heard the rumor that Google may be getting rid of Google Friend Connect (GFC). Although I am not completely sure that this is true but I've decided to create a Google Plus Page just in case. Please click on this link to follow my Google Plus Page https://plus.google.com/114649329554336976659. Our Friday Blog Hop will now be a GFC and Google Plus Page Hop. I also created two videos for you below if your not sure how to create the Google Plus Page or how to add the badge to your … [Read more...]
31 Days To Build A Better Blog 2012 Edition – Just Released
November 29, 2011 by · 1 Comment
The 2nd edition is based on the first one (31 days of teaching and activities) but has had some significant updates including: - every day in the challenge has been updated for 2012 - most days have new further reading and case studies - it now is more social with Twitter integration - 7 bonus days (readers now effectively get 38 days of content) The first edition of this eBook has sold tens of thousands of copies so they're expecting great sales for the 2nd edition too. Have big … [Read more...]
How to fix your glitchy Google Friend Connect (GFC) Followers Widget Box in Blogger
October 27, 2011 by · 14 Comments
Squee! I am so excited that I found this lovely tutorial from Five Days Five Ways blog. I get so frustrated over my Google Friend Connect (GFC) followers box when it disappears.It's so glitchy! One minute it's there and then it's gone again UGH! We finally have a solution. Follow these simple steps.Step 1. Log into Blogger, click on the "Design Tab" then the "Edit HTML" tab.Step 2. Don’t scroll. Just look for the "</title>" text you see directly above the highlighted text in the … [Read more...]
Totally Rad Demo Photoshop Actions
August 4, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
This is a guest post by Meggie from ShoeString TightRope Recently a fellow blogger, Dear Lizzy, posted about the actions she uses in Photoshop. Lizzy goes to Totally Rad and I couldn’t help but try it out! I used a couple of actions that are introduced before the screenshot, and the original photo is compared on the right! My sister (yes, my claim to fame: I’m related to this young woman!) is the beauty who is in the photos! Quadrant Colors: Slice Like A Ninja & Lux … [Read more...]
How to Make a Peekaboo Blogger Navbar
August 3, 2011 by · 4 Comments
I did a post a while back on How to Remove your Blogger Navigation Bar but their is an alternative to just removing it. Follow the steps below on how you can keep your blogger navigation bar so it only appears when you hover over the top of your page. Be sure to back-up your template before you follow the steps below by click on Download Full Template under "Edit HTML" (or "Backup / Restore Template" if your using the new Blogger in Draft). Step 1. Log into blogger then click on "Design" … [Read more...]
