Before You Send Your Business Pitch, Do This First!
When you run a blog, sooner or later you'll start seeing an occasional business pitch in your inbox. I can rule most out as bogus right away.
Can You Believe I’m Celebrating This Blog’s 17th Anniversary?
It seems difficult it doesn't feel that long ago that I marked the blog's last birthday. But this week, it's time for the 17th anniversary!
If You Use Stock Images on Your Blog, Here’s an Important Tip!
When I changed my blog's logo, that meant taking on a second project. But I quickly realized I had a problem with some stock images I use.
I Reached a Post Scheduling Milestone in December
For years I've talked about the importance of planning ahead and editorial calendars. But last month, I managed a post scheduling miracle.
What a Year it Was! Here’s a Look at My 20 Best 2020 Posts
I always take a moment at the end of the year to look back at what I've written here at Patrick's Place. Here's a look at my best 2020 posts.
Sneak Peek at Web Numbers Shows Good Story in 2020
I spent a good bit of 2020 avoiding looking at my web numbers. Honestly, the possibilities I expected Google Analytics to reveal scared me.
Should Bloggers Dress for Work Before Blogging?
For some, working from home allows working in pajamas. But should bloggers dress for work when they sit down to write a post?
Adding Text Over Images? Don’t Forget Headlines!
The unfortunate trend of adding text over images continues in blogging. But beware: it can cause design issues. I'll show you why.
Would a Website Design Proposal Like This Get Your Business?
When you run a website for a while, you'll surely receive an unsolicited website design proposal. But some 'cold call' emails miss the mark.
Time for Another Publishing Schedule Change at Patrick’s Place!
Are you thinking about changing your blog's publishing schedule? If you do, I think it's important to let readers know about the change.
Why You Must Be Careful When Rewriting News Articles for Your Blog
Bloggers often struggle with the proper ways of rewriting news articles to create new content on their sites.
For Blogging Writing Fast Doesn’t Mean Writing Well
I think most of us who blog with there were more hours in the day to keep up with deadlines. But writing fast doesn't always help you.
How Far Ahead Should You Write Blog Posts?
Do you tend to write blog posts the day they get published or do you plan ahead and manage to stock up your blog a week or more ahead?
WordPress Plugin Allows Blogs to Display Dark Mode
If you've ever read blogs late at night or a bit too early in the morning and you wished for a dark mode option, it's out there.