New Vintage Etsy Banners

Hello Lovelies,

I've been busy this past month creating some vintage style Etsy Banners. They look like illustrations found in children's books from the 1950s. I love them! Here are some photos of my latest creations:

So what do you think? If you have any ideas for my next collection of Etsy banners, please leave a comment. :) To purchase any of these banners, please visit my Etsy shop.

Does Your Blog Have a Business Card? My blog does!

How do you know what to say in a business card that isn't for a business but a blog instead? I was wondering that same question a few days ago, when it came time to order more business cards.

I found the greatest business card tutorial at momcomm. Its called The Guide to Blogger Business Cards. Her tutorial covers everything such as what to put on a business card, where to order them, and various examples of other people's blogger cards to inspire you. Her site is really worth reading!

The thing that inspired me the most was adding a QR Code to my business card. Not having a smart phone myself, (I just can't stand the idea that if I had a smart phone, then my phone would be smarter than me!) I've never thought about QR Codes before. My new business card features a code I created myself at: QR Code Generator.

And now for the unveiling of my new business card:

I hope this inspires you to create your own business card. Please feel free to leave a comment and share your own business card with us! :)

How to Promote Your Blog Part 2

 

Hello ladies,

Today its welcome to Part Two of How to Promote Your Blog: (if you missed part one click here)

11.    Add photo of products to flicker and tag them. Place blog link on each photo.
12.    Add products to Kaboodle. (http://www.kaboodle.com)
13.    Share your blog link through del.icio.us
14.    Add pages to stumbleupon.com.
15.    Create a link exchange with related competitor sites.
16.    Write and submit press releases articles.
17.    Host an online giveaway on your blog of a free product. To enter people must share my post link on their blog, Facebook, Twitter, ect.
18.    Create free banners so people can link back to your blog in various sizes with copy and paste HTML codes for their site.
19.    Create free fun applications that advertise your blog: ex. desktop wallpaper with site URL on it, or banners also with my URL.
20.  Offer freebies with purchases that have your blog link on them.

How to Promote Your Blog Part 1

Hello Ladies,

 I've decided to start blogging about business ideas. I believe that everyone only has one chance at life and there is no reason why you can't chase your dreams even when they sound crazy. I've been saving ideas for one day when I open my dream flower shop; but today I've decided to start sharing them on my blog to help inspire other ladies on their journey toward reaching their own dream.

This is the first post in a 3 part series about how to promote your blog. Each post will feature 10 free & low cost ideas to help promote your own blog or website.

1.    Add meta tags and keywords to site for SEO optimization.

2.    Submit our site to search engines like: Google, Yahoo, ect.

3.    Put website link in email signature.

4.    Join social media sites like: Myspace, Twitter, ect. and create an online presence for your blog/business.

5.    Create Facebook business page and invite your friends to join.

6.    Add videos on YouTube about your blog and place your URL on each video.

7.    Add your blog to networked blogs. (http://www.networkedblogs.com)

8.    Create an email newsletter and offer freebies for people that sign up.

9.    Place a few product ads on Craigs List and include your blog link.

10. Submit product feed to Google Merchant Center. (http://www.google.com/merchants)