Creating Content Pinterest Users will LOVE

Pinterest tips for bloggers | theblogmaven.com

It’s no secret that Pinterest is an amazing source for generating new readers for your site.  And if you’re a seasoned DIY or food blogger, chances are, you’ve already seen this at work on your blog.  But Pinterest isn’t just for the big people; it’s a tool that ANY blogger can harness to increase their [...]

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Gravatar: Get More Blog Traffic from your Comments

Gravatar: The Commenter's Key to More Blog Traffic | theblogmaven.com

If you’ve been reading blogs for awhile, you’ve probably noticed that some people have their picture next to the comments they leave.  How do they get those snazzy photos up there?  They have a Gravatar. Gravatar is a free service that will automatically add your profile picture to comments, discussion forums, and other places around [...]

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Waldorf Moms moved from Typepad to WordPress

Blog Design + Typepad to Wordpress move by The Blog Maven

During the past few weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of working with Lori of Waldorf (inspired) Moms to move her blog from Typepad to WordPress, and also giving her a custom blog design that reflects the colorful simplicity of the Waldorf educational philosophy that inspires her.

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How to Encourage More Comments on Your Blog

How to encourage comments on your blog | theblogmaven.com

Have you ever published a post, then waited a few days…and only heard crickets? Feels a little lonely, hmn? Well, if you’re looking to build your blog, you have to start with the most basic of all things: creating community.  And the lifeblood of a thriving community is the discussion.  Not only does good discussion [...]

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Partial RSS Feed vs. Full Feed: Keeping your Subscribers (and Sponsors) Happy

Full Feed vs Partial Feed - Keeping your blog subscribers happy | theblogmaven.com

One of the most difficult decisions a blogger makes when moving their blog to WordPress is the format of their blog feed.  Do you want to deliver your entire post to your readers via Feedburner, or should you just give them an excerpt (a partial feed), and then have them visit your blog to see [...]

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