Category Blogging

I blog. I used to blog a lot. I’ve cut back, but people still ask, “How in the world do you find time?” Life is busy. If you’re like most bloggers, it’s just something you do on the side. You…

Are you creative? If you are, you’ll love The Creative Side. I believe that simple living and creativity are closely related. When we simplify our lives, we have more time and energy to practice the creative arts. Photo Credit Before…

Starting a blog is exciting. Owning your blog is even more exciting. There are different ways to start a blog. Some blogs are free. Some blogs will cost you a small amount to start and maintain. They’re called self-hosted blogs.…

Are you a writer? Have you started a blog? I believe that every writer should start a blog. If you’re just writing for personal or therapeutical reasons, that’s one thing. But if you want to share your work, start a…

You’ve seen them. Blogs that are cluttered. Blogs with too many annoying popups. Blogs with complex writing. If you practice simple living and you’re a blogger, this post is for you. Don’t clutter the Internet. Blog simple.  What Is At…

If you’re interested in blogging, you’ve probably read dozens of blogs about blogging. Chances are that most of the posts you’ve read about blogging tell you how simple it is. That makes me uneasy. It’s sort of true and it’s…

I’m a life-long reader. I’ve literally read hundreds of books. I love all sorts of genres, including self-help and business. I’m a big advocate of reading, but I’ve noticed a trend: People would rather read than work. What if, instead…

I’ve recently started designing two new blogs to go live in 2015: www.simplwrtr.com and www.simplblogger.com. Hip Diggs is now part of the Simple Family. Photo Credit I was considering letting Hip Diggs go, but now I realize Hip Diggs and the topic…

So, you got a domain name? You’re a brand new blogger. Now what? Stop! Think. Have a plan before you hit the publish button. I’ve learned about blogging the hard way. I’d like to help you avoid a few of…