So, what’s an AddToAny widget button? I’m sure you’ve seen one before. And it’s usually found at the bottom of a post or website. This is a free way to boost traffic back to your site by making it easier for visitors to share your content. All they have to do is click the widget and […]
Blogging
Write Bravely / Don’t Be Afraid to Experiment
In the September 2010 issue of Writer’s Digest, Ellen Hopkins said, “Write bravely,” and “Don’t be afraid to experiment.” Well, writing bravely and experimenting are two things I haven’t been doing much in my blog. I’ve been playing it safe, trying to write posts that will appeal to a universal audience, staying away from the […]
End of Summer, You Reap What You Sow
I woke up Tuesday morning to fog, a surprise, since it was the last day of August in California, still summer as far as I was concerned. At first I panicked, thought there was a fire nearby and that we were surrounded by a huge cloud of smoke. But that idea fizzled quickly enough. No […]
Flickr / Creative Commons Favorites
Since this post was published, I have found a new site with stunning free images & royalty free stock called Pixabay. Welcome to my Flickr / Creative Commons Treasure Chest. To start, I want to thank the artists who share their images under a Creative Commons license, allowing people like you and me to copy and distribute […]
What’s a Widget?
Okay, so what’s a widget? It took me all afternoon, with many twists and turns, plus a few downloads to my home page that I didn’t want or need, to get the answer. Remember, I’m technologically challenged. That’s why I’m sharing with you now. To save you the trouble I keep getting into to get a simple answer. The best […]
Setting up a Blog for the Technologically Challenged, Part II
Note to Reader: Since this post was written, I have switched from Blogger to WordPress for my blog and website. Lessons From Bloopers If you’ve taken the steps in Starting Up A Blog, Part I and you’re willing to do a little experimenting, you are now ready to post your first blog. Before we begin, though, I suggest […]
