I’ve been blogging for a while, and in the last few months, I’ve noticed a few trends.   First of all, it appears that an increasing number of paid opportunities have emerged for mom bloggers, which is wonderful.   It’s actually possible to make a living doing this work – something that was extremely difficult… [read more]

Those are two of the words that most small business owners fear.   I work incredibly hard at building my brand, and I never want to be forced to change anything. So when I saw the email with that subject line, my heart skipped a beat and my stomach dropped. Then, I took a breathe,… [read more]

So you are a blogger, trying to improve your online presence, make some money, and do the right thing.     You read in Susan Getgood’s Professional Blogging for Dummies that most bloggers responding to her survey reported that advertising was their number one revenue stream.   Then you read this article from Jennifer James… [read more]

I post a lot about kid-friendly Boston attractions on my Family-Friendly Boston blog, and I know that these attractions can be expensive, especially for a family of four. I’ve been working as a City Advisor for the Savvy Scholarships and Savings program, so I know that there are some great deals on the horizon for… [read more]

Back in April, the morning of the Time to Play Spring/Summer showcase, I was having breakfast with Christy Matte at the Staybridge Suites NYC.   She discussed her vision of a parent blogger network in Boston, but needed help with coordination.   Thinking it was a great idea, I offered to be a co-founder, and… [read more]

Today I wrote an email that I should have written months ago. This has been eating at me forever. A popular blog network disrespected my time and my worth, and I let it happen. This is the email I sent: “While I’m certain this isn’t your fault at all, I have to express my incredible… [read more]

Remember back in February, when I had a blogging identity crisis?   Well, I’m having another one. It all started a few weeks ago when Parenting Magazine put out a list of the top 50 mom blogs.   I knew my blog wasn’t on it, because I knew my blog wasn’t one of the top… [read more]

As I mentioned in Part One of this series, affiliate programs can be good way to make money, but it doesn’t work for everyone.   There are a few ways that you can potentially optimize your earnings, however.   Keep in mind that it’s important for you to constantly monitor how these programs are working… [read more]

Remember when I wrote this post about making money with your review blog last month?   And, then I said something like, “Next week, I’ll write more about….” (Note to self: do not make promises about new posts in the future). Better late than never? In this post I’d like to talk about how you… [read more]

We’ve all heard that most bloggers don’t make money with their blogs, and that’s definitely true.   The majority of the money comes from ambassadorships, freelance writing, consulting, and other opportunities that come from the blog.   But, savvy bloggers can certainly make some money from their blog.   Here are a few options for… [read more]