It’s that time of year and the NC Blogger Network is spreading some holiday cheer! Asheville Join fellow Asheville bloggers and NCBN members at the Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar in Asheville for a fun and relaxing evening of mirth, in a blog-lovin’ and NC-perfect way. We invite you to grab a glass of wine, enjoy a few appetizers…
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5 Ways to Improve Your Online Presence
by Melissa Blog Clarity blogclarity.com @MelACulbertson The blogging world is a crowded space. But hey, this world of ours isn’t a rock concert where we don’t mind being lost in the crowd. Online we want the equivalent of a big neon sign pointed at us. Our reasons may all be different – to get a job, to get noticed by brands,…
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Google+ for Bloggers: Why it Matters and How to Use It
Google+ matters for bloggers. Here is why, how to use, and what NOT to do with this unique social media platform.
Blog Business Cards: Why, How, and Who
by Hayley Navey A Beautiful Exchange abeautifulexchangeblog.com @ABExchangeBlog I have been at this blogging thing for a good little bit, but have never bought business cards until now! I have always thought I would feel really weird giving someone a card when they asked about my site and just felt like I wouldn’t really need them, but changed my mind recently!…
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Zada Jane’s in Charlotte
by Chrissie Off the Eaten Path offtheeatenpathblog.com @chrissie_beth Zada Jane’s is a breakfast joint. They serve lunch and dinner too but serve breakfast all day. I went there once for dinner right after I moved to Charlotte, and I ordered breakfast. If you’re looking for good breakfast, at any hour of the day, you need to go to Zada Jane’s. Zada…
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Meet Sarah Potts of Joyfully Organized
Get to know Sarah Potts of Joyfully Organized and the NCBN Virtual Assistant on the NCBN Leadership Team 1. How long have you been blogging? I have been blogging about one year now! 2. What do you blog about? I’m a Christian based lifestyle blog. I mostly write about what’s happening in my life, traveling, and organization. 3. Why did you…
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How to Participate in a Linky Party + a List
We asked and you answered. What are some of your favorite linky parties around the web? But before we share your list of favorites. Let’s cover what a linky party is. A linky party is a post hosted on a bloggers’ website that uses a linking tool in order to allow other bloggers to link to that post. These tools…
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Great Wolf Lodge – Concord: The Perfect Getaway for NC Families
by Ashley Shaffer Today’s NC www.todaysnc.com @AshleyBShaffer Planning a family vacation can seem a little daunting. Trying to pick that one location that offers something for everyone without breaking the bank is tough. Our family has found Great Wolf Lodge – Concord to be the answer to our resort style family getaway dilemma. Why Great Wolf Lodge? Coming from the Triangle,…
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Blog Design Dos and Don’ts with Melissa Culbertson
Blog Design Dos and Don’ts with Melissa Culbertson When Allison and I first spoke about bringing guests onto Blogging411, Melissa Culbertson was a natural first pick. There are so many ways that you can design a blog and you should certainly keep the theme and design to fit your personality, style and purpose. BUT! There are also some classic guidelines…
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Get Your Blog Ready for the Holidays
Yes, the holidays. Because it is time bloggers. Believe it or not, Christmas planning starts NOW. There are some ways you can use the holiday season to give your blog a little boost while also not driving yourself crazy. The biggest tip is to plan ahead! We’ve talked about this a lot in our Blogging411 series, especially in our Editorial…
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Speakers: Engage Your Audience Before the Conference Starts
by Nikol Murphy Talking Moose Media talkingmoosemedia.com @Nikol_Murphy A few months ago, I was explaining to a fellow marketer about the pain points of the conference attendee and how speakers can alleviate them with social media. It’s simple really. Intend to answer the questions that are weighing on the mind of your audience. Each attendee has 2 or 3 key…
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