By: Melanie Blodgett. Photography by: Present and Correct
Some of the questions I hear the most about contributing to other blogs are about payment. To be more specific, how much should you expect? How much can I ask for and still be reasonable? I kind of wish there was a rate system for contributing comparable to a sizing chart for clothes. The fact is rates vary – a lot. Here are just two of the variables you’ll face:
By: Melanie Blodgett. Photography by: Have & Hold Design
Still wondering about contributing and if it is right for you? Check out these links and have a great weekend!
1. If you missed out on the contributing panel at Alt, here’s a recap.
2. How the Huffington Posts works (in case you were wondering).
3. The perks of being a blog contributor.
4. Blog Brunch held a session on contributing, these are what some of the participants had to share.
5. How to get big names to know your name.
6. Advice on how to set your freelancing rates (contributing is freelance blogging!)
Still want more? Be sure to sign up for the Contributing 101 class next Monday, 4/29.
By Melanie Burk.
Seven years ago, the only options for a shop online were expensive and complicated. Most cost thousands of dollars to set up and had a pretty complicated back-end. I know, because that is how I started my shop. Today there are practical, easy, and professional platforms to choose from. Which platform is best for you? It depends entirely on you and your audience, your marketing plan, and your skill set.
Here are the two best platforms for hosting a shop online:
Have you begun to feel the slight shift of fall that is begining to creep in? Something about the snippets of cool weather and the lines of back to school supplies are inspiring us to get organized online and off! Here are a few links to help you in the process:
Photography by Tom Blanchford.
Apr 29, 2013