Twitter has very recently rolled out a brand new profile layout! Closer in appearance to Facebook’s profile layout, this new Twitter layout featured a wide header photo and a larger profile picture. Here’s what’s new or different: 1. Wider header image. 1500 pixels wide by 500 pixels high to be exact. It spans the full width {Read More}
How to Downgrade Self-hosted WordPress to a Previous Version
Although it is best to to keep WordPress updated to its latest edition, occasionally minor complications make it necessary to at least temporarily downgrade in order for it to function. Some time ago, I ran into one such minor issue. After I had upgraded, I could no longer edit or write any posts. So it {Read More}
How to Determine How Many Times a Blog Post Has Been Pinned Onto Pinterest
Oh, my beloved Pinterest! I could waste HOURS on this website! It’s like the social media outlet for creative people. From succulent recipes and creative crafts to housekeeping tips and spiffy products, Pinterest has it all. And it’s a great tool for website owners. When readers share your post (or product/service, if you sell something), {Read More}
How to Develop, Write, and Share Recipes on Your Blog
Ah, recipes! They’re hot commodity on just about every blog. However, if you don’t know how to properly execute them, you could be in trouble. Today’s post is all about how to develop, write, and share recipes on your blog. How to Develop a Recipe When developing (i.e. inventing) a recipe, there are two major {Read More}
20+ ShareASale Programs Every Blogger Should Join
I LOVE ShareASale. I have been very successful at earning a good lump of money every month with this amazing affiliate network. I’ve been recommended to a bunch of great affiliate programs to join and have discovered many myself. Here is a summary of these great programs and the link to join each. Blurb. Blurb is {Read More}
8 Don’ts of Blog Design
I may not be an expert on SEO and what not, lol (it’s a learning process, and I AM getting better, I promise!), but, being a naturally creative person, I do know a LOT about blog design. So, today, I’m going to share 8 don’ts in the world of blog design in an effort to {Read More}
Switching from Google Reader to BlogLovin’ and How to Claim Your Blog on BlogLovin’
Many of you have probably already heard that Google Reader is being retired on July 1, 2013. This beloved RSS reader will be missed by many, myself included! Fortunately, there are alternatives. One that has risen in popularity because of it’s ease of use and attractive appeal is BlogLovin’. In today’s post, I’ll go over {Read More}
Giveaway Event Etiquette for Bloggers
Here on Measuring Flower, I often host or co-host giveaway events. Some are group giveaways where every participant pitches in monetarily to provide a large prize like an iPad. Others are giveaway hops where each participant obtains a sponsor along the event’s theme then hosts a giveaway on their own website and links to the {Read More}
FREE Printable Blogging Binder Pages
Keeping organized helps a blogger spend less time online and helps to keep them less stressed. Which is why I love to keep a nifty blogging binder. My home management notebook is my brain for my home and my blogging binder is my brain for my business. In today’s post, I’m sharing with you some {Read More}
Vanity URLs: What They Are and How to Get Them
A vanity URL is quite simply a URL that is more polished, attractive, succinct, identifying, and professional. In the blogging world, just about everything we use can have a vanity URL. So today I’ll discuss how to set up vanity URL’s for some of the most common things we as bloggers use. Blog This {Read More}
How to Make a Direct Link to Follow via GFC {For Blogger Users}
Click here. Pretty cool, huh? If you would like to be able to make a direct link so others can follow you via GFC without the need of searching your sidebars for your widget (consider using this in your Rafflecopter forms) or would like to place this near your existing widget for when it {Read More}
How to Participate in a Twitter Party (Plus Using the Top 4 Twitter Aggregators)
Twitter Parties are big social events in the world of blogging. Aimed at both blogging and non-blogging tweeps (Twitter users), they are fun, promotional, and fast-paced all at once. If you have never attended a Twitter party and would like to know how to participate in one, read on! Twitter Lingo Before I {Read More}