Will You Join Me for National Blog Posting Month?

Journal and pen with laptop in background

Three years ago, in November 2013, I joined thousands of bloggers and writers around the world in my first National Blog Posting Month. The goal was to blog once a day for 30 days.

I was excited about joining the effort, but frankly, a bit concerned whether I would be able to write and publish a post 30 days in a row.

Since I was publishing posts once or twice a week, joining NaBloPoMo would mean a drastic change to my work.

I admit it, some days were easy. Other days were a struggle. Continue reading Will You Join Me for National Blog Posting Month?

Connect With Your Audience: Add Real-Time Q&A to Google Slides

List of questions asked in Google Q&A

Imagine you’re giving a presentation at your local WordPress meetup or user experience conference.

You’re excited about your topic, specifically something you discovered in your work, and want to get feedback from audience members.

You ask questions during your presentation, encourage audience members to respond. Continue reading Connect With Your Audience: Add Real-Time Q&A to Google Slides

17 Tips for Writing the Perfect Blog Post

A pen lies on an open journal on a desk, next to a computer laptop.

Whether you’ve been invited to write a guest blog post or you’re writing for your own blog, it can be challenging to remember what it takes to organize and write a successful post.

You want a post that:

  • Draws your readers in with a conversational tone
  • Encourages readers to go beyond the first few sentences
  • Includes examples that drive your point home
Continue reading 17 Tips for Writing the Perfect Blog Post