Tag: Blog

How one man’s journey can ROCK his world!

Paul

No One said it would be this difficult!

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Ever since I started this 30 day idea of blogging each day, I never knew it would so hard to come up with topics each and every day.    

I figured it was something to discuss a little and try to help other’s with having what some would call Writer’s Block and I know it is difficult to overcome some days. Pushing through it can be difficult but also can be really rewarding!

From the Beginning!

Ever since I started blogging in 2007,  I’ve had my unique challenges and thus it has been a road of adventure and intrigue.   It isn’t something I’ve thought would bring me any where as many readers has it has lately.   I’m really happy with where I’ve been and where I’m going to go.   So that much is true today and I’ve put a lot of expectations on myself to be blog more lately, even though it has really be tough to start off.   It has been getting more and more easier to write.  

How to write a blog Post!

I’m going to share with you my ideas and hopefully help you come up with some ways to help your blog. Nothing is set in stone, and nothing I say will work for everyone but it is my hope that you gain some kind of insight.   

Start Writing!

This is something that I’ve been doing from Day 1 of my blogging challenge and I’m working everyday to  see my dream of getting to day 30 and seeing where that brings me.   I might even come up with a new daily routine to get 2 or 3 blog posts out a week after that.  It just depends on how well this 30 day challenge is and will be taken by my dear friends and readers.  This is a month long challenge for my abilities and I’m hoping to make this happen once a year.

Topics and Ideas!

When I started thinking about this a few weeks back.   I wanted to come up with ideas and topics that needed to be talked about.   It has been really help full for me and I will share what I will talk about in future posts.

 

  • Men and Women — Why they are so different
  • Google takes over the world 
  • Being alone is something difficult!
  • No one is perfect, not even me!
  • How to advertise in Squarespace [Affiliate Link]
  • Reviewing Squarespace  [Affiliate Link] — Pro’s and cons!

As you can see this has been a very interesting experience and I will work hard at making this happen in the coming days.   It is going to be a challenge to keep writing but with your support, I should ROCK your world and mine in the same process.   This is my journey and I am glad you are coming along for the ride.

Paul Sylvester

 

 

Gee, Thanks for sharing! 4 reasons why you should share!

Paul

The Duck Episode!

Sharing shows support!

Have you ever seen the cheerleaders?  Or Mascots?

These are they types of people who you probably never understood until now.  

When you share a post or recommend a post you are helping to support the blog or even recommending people to check out these person’s blog.   Some people blog for fun other like to blog for money.   I’m here because I’m passionate about a lot of different areas.  

Sharing is good business!

Imagine yourself talking to another business owner.   He tells you that he has recommended customer to your business.   

When you share you recommend another blogger or business that may make contact with them to bring in even more good stuff.   So by sharing a blog post or recommending a blog you are helping yourself.

Sharing is fundamental!

When you were young, didn’t you share you toys?  Everything in life should be shared to your friends.  We want to connect to our friends and encourage them.   

When you share to your friends and family you are telling them you love them and appreciate them.  You also show them you are thinking of them!   

The Golden Rule!

“Due unto others as you would have done unto you!“

When you share you are telling people you are doing right.   It’s a way to make sure people help you and encourage you in the same process.   So by sharing you are following the Golden Rule!

Isn’t it time for you to share a blog post or a blog and recommend it to all your friends.  See the share buttons farther down.   How about sharing and showing everyone you care!

Paul Sylvester

Hey Monkey Get off my Back!!!

Paul

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Have you ever had a Monkey on your back?

I’ve had several monkeys on my back.   Two of them are my children, they seem to like to climb on my back. ALOT!  This brings me to something that is near and dear to my heart.   Getting stuff done while having to handle those unexpected situations or as I call them monkeys! 

When you get something unexpected how do you deal with them?   

Most of us would argue that it isn’t the monkey but the stress that goes along with it.

Oh The joy of stress!

Stress is in all forms and shapes, it can be as  simple or as difficult.   It is however a way we are raised and thus we will all handle it differently.   The problem with some people is they don’t know how to handle it and it becomes way to much for them.   I’ve seen it happen and I thought this would be a great topic to talk about.    

This isn’t going to my normal posts, it is going to be the one where you should sit back and think about how you would handle stress differently.  

 

Faced with stress, too many people feel they have nowhere to turn to, that they don’t have access to the kind of friendships or communities where they can easily and openly share their problems and worries.  
Here are a few ways I like to take stress off and you might want to try them!

Pray

You know Praying seems to really help me when there is something that I don’t know how to deal with and usually Stress seems to be a big part of the dealing of what ever I am having an issue with.   So why not just sit where you are and pray.   It really couldn’t hurt, probably will help!

Go for a long nature walk

This is really good to do when you it is really nice outside.   You can explore nature and see all the things that might interest you.   I like to just explore the walk and see all kinds of strange and unusual things.

Watch a great Science Fiction Movie/Show

Hey, I’m an avid fan of science fiction and thus it will sometimes let me get my mind off the things that are bothering me.  It also might help me think about the problem while I watch something that is unrelated to the problem and stress!

Read a Book

Although reading a book might sound like a way to avoid the stress, it can be very beneficial when you need to let your subconscious think about the problem at hand.   I usually like to read anything Science Fiction or Technology related so it is a really big selection for me.

Listen to Music

Listening to music especially music that is up beat and makes you happy will do a lot to fight stress and maybe even give you the idea or the help needed to work through the problem.   I’ve found music can help you clean or do other stuff when needed.

Lastly, Talk to my Friends or family!!

I know this one probably wasn’t on your radar but I have found talking to my friends and family about problems will help you deal with stress and maybe they can help you in more ways then one.   So don’t be afraid to ask for help on occasion it doesn’t mean your weak but that you need help. How do you deal with stress? 

Paul Sylvester

 

Best Advertising Practices for Affiliate Marketing!

Paul

Advertising is an Art form!

267232_300x250NewYearNot all things you do will be perfect and that goes along with Adsense.  Even the most professional blogger out there will tell you that how to put your Ad placements and which ones work.   It is after all more of person preferences than what works and what doesn’t.   It is something that will take a lot of time and patients to find out how to make money with Affiliate Marketing.  I’m however going to give you tips and tricks to help you get the most out of Affiliate Marketing in terms of making money!  

What is a blogger to do?

When you think of a blog do you think it is people who are scheming to get your money.   Some would argue that this is the fundamental prospect of working on the Internet.   There by getting the clicks and the money for a link.  I am probably one of the few bloggers who want to be honest about my Affiliate Links but that is only because I think my readers should have the choice to click or not click on products that I recommend.   I will not recommend anything without at least doing all the research I can.   I have even tried some products out like the Glasses USA [Affiliate Link] and believe they are the best  choice out there for good quality frames and lens.

Recommendations for Other bloggers:

  • Be Honest — Honesty is the best policy!
  • Be transparent — Don’t try to sneak a link here and there hoping you get a few extra bucks.
  • Have Integrity — Don’t recommend something that you know anything about.
  • Commitment — Think of your readers and don’t over do the ads placement.
  • Create loyal readers — make connections and try to keep them wanting to come back and use your links.

These are what I call the simple truths to making money with your affiliate links.   I don’t think this is something that should be overlooked.   You will be more happier and make far more money if you try to keep an honest commitment to your readers.

Don’t be afraid to ask for support!

I occasionally like to remind my readers that supporting this site helps me keep this website alive and also helps to support my efforts.   So never be afraid to ask for help, you will be surprised what your readers will do to support your blog.   Don’t underestimate your readers because they are a valuable asset and should be treated as such.

Got any more tips?  If so just drop a comment.   I’m sure someone will find that useful maybe I will find it useful.  

Paul Sylvester

 

 

How I intend to make money with my blog!

Paul

Earning Money through Blogging!

When you hear that from someone what do you think? Is it just a full of hot air or do they actually have a plan?  In today’s society people are always wanting to make money online using such things as Adsense or Google Affiliate network.  

I’m sure you probably heard this before from other bloggers.   I know I was skeptical of anything like this before, but I also know in the past I did make some money.   The money wasn’t like 1,000 dollars a month but it was enough to help pay rent or something like that.   So I know it can be done but you just have to be ready to take it by the horns and run with it!

How I am going to make this happen?

When I first thought of this idea last month, I was not sure if I could.   After all I’ve got a full time job and obligations that I must do day by day.  I did some really long hard thinking and even planned some of this out and your the first that I am sharing this with.   

Connect with my Audience!

This isn’t going to be  the easiest because I sometimes don’t know what my loyal readers are thinking about my blog or what they have to say, so it will be a challenge to get them to open up and tell me just how I can improve my blogging skills and my blog to make my blog that much easier for them to read my posts.  

Giving Free stuff out!

This is something that sound counter intuitive but if you give your loyal readers something they seem to want to give back to you.  It is something that I’ve found to work really well in the past and I just had to stop that because of money and my situation at the time.  I’m right now waiting to find out what my readers are interested in, so I know what to give away.

Blogging more regularly!

This is where it will get tough for me because I will be not getting as much sleep at night.   I am going to start trying to blog every day for the next month at least and then see what happens after that.   So it might be stuff that you may or may not expect.   It just depends on my mood!  If you would like me to talk about something you can always contact me and tell me.  I will say I’ve already started this, if you haven’t noticed.  I started this the first of the year.   So I am hoping this keeps up until February 1st.

I really don’t know how well this will help me but I am looking forward to the future and the possiblilites which are endless.  It is a time game right now and I hope you sit and spend some time with me every day.

Paul Sylvester

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