Last week I visited Seattle on a press trip with Microsoft (which means they paid for everything and fed us very, very well). The purpose of the trip was to learn about Windows 8 and Office 365. Although I am a hardcore digital maven I admit I didn’t take to the changes to Windows very well. I shunned … Continue reading »
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[Photos] Seattle’s Pike Place Market
This week I have been in Seattle for a Windows 8 and Office 365 press trip. I have been working with Microsoft for nearly three years and have loved every minute of learning new tech tips and tricks. It’s been such fun and really a privilege! Yesterday, the Microsoft team gave us some downtime to … Continue reading »
Why I Am Loving Every Moment of the Time Cover Debate
On Monday during an interview with Billboard about moms and radio listening habits the reporter asked me why I started blogging and my answer was clear and concise: In 2004 I wanted to be a part of the robust, smart conversations women were having online. That was true then and it is still true now. I … Continue reading »
What Going to Kenya With ONE.org Means to Me #OneMoms
Ever since I started my online journey eight years ago I have always wanted to help other mothers in any way I can from sharing blogging advice to setting up paid campaigns for bloggers to recommending bloggers to brands that aren’t a great fit for me. My greatest intention has always been to help. That’s … Continue reading »
How to Ensure Your Blog Stays Relevant, Or How Not to Go Down the Tubes Like the Flip Camera
As you’ve probably heard Cisco bid adieu to the Flip video camera last week. I can remember a few years ago when every mom blogger was given a Flip. At every turn I was given one — at events, at conferences, in the mail. It was crazy! In fact, I had so many that I … Continue reading »
Think Like a Content Creator, Not Just a Mom Blogger
Last weekend I traveled down to Atlanta to speak about blog monetization at Lavish, a fabulous conference for lifestyle bloggers. At Lavish, one thing I learned is many lifestyle bloggers have not monetized their blogs the way mom bloggers have, so it was refreshing to discuss a topic that is very relevant to a brand-new … Continue reading »
The First Week of Mom Blog Magazine
As many of you know Mom Blog magazine relaunched last Wednesday. So far, it’s been a wonderful relaunch even if one piece in particular really stirred the pot in the blogosphere. Our only anonymous writer’s piece, Why PR People Get Paid and You Don’t, hit the community hard. If there is one thing I know … Continue reading »
@MomBlogMag Relaunches — Mom Bloggers + The Next Level
I am thrilled to announce the relaunch of Mom Blog magazine (www.momblogmagazine.com)! It has been over eight months since Mom Blog magazine launched initially on March 15, 2010. When I launched Mom Blog magazine last spring I was met with such overwhelming enthusiasm that I had to go back to the drawing board, refocus, and … Continue reading »
Do You Know Your @PeerIndex Score?
As many of you know, last month I curated two lists of 50 mom bloggers who have Klout scores of 40 or higher. I didn’t realize they would generate so much interest, but they have. Moms now have Klout on their radar and are diligently keeping up with their scores, including me. Now that most … Continue reading »
Why Mom Bloggers Shouldn’t Work for Tweets and Links
If you’ve been following this blog you know I have embarked upon a project wherein I started a new, anonymous blog and I am using what I know to grow it. That said, I am learning quite a lot walking in the shoes of a new blogger. One thing I am learning quite quickly is … Continue reading »