This article, and other Blogging Biz resources, can be found at JodyHalsted.com. This month, August 2019, marks my 15th year of blogging. Let that sink in… 15 years. In that time there have been a lot of changes in blogging. PIN ME Social media has probably been the biggest disruptor, taking the conversation from blog […]
Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals for Online Publishers
If you work online Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are a great time to save on business tools to launch you in the new year! These are some of the best deals on the tools I use and recommend. Web Publishing Deals Yoast is offering 30% off everything– their plugin subscription, their SEO plugins, […]
The Bullet Journal – My Perfect Planner?
I’ve not been able to stick with a planner for more than a month or two. There is just something that doesn’t quite fit… My thought patterns and work processes are not quite linear. In fact, they are more like spaghetti. And after a short time I would just quit using a planner that was […]
Could You Benefit from Bullet Journaling?
This is the second article in the Bullet Journal series – read the first article here! My typical day: Up at 6am for 6:30 bike ride Breakfast Write 2 hours Email (why is there so much???) Connect on Twitter Schedule social accounts (different tasks on different days) Clean a part of the house (different areas […]
3 Ways to Begin Your Bullet Journal
This is article #3 in the Bullet Journal series. Read the other articles: One – Two You’re ready to give bullet journaling a try. Before you begin your bullet journal, you need to decide on the type of journal you want to use. In this post, I’ll give you a quick overview over the three main styles […]
Find Your Bullet Journal Groove
This is article #4 in the Bullet Journal series. Read the other articles: One – Two – Three OK, who has seen (and remembers) The Emperor’s New Groove? That’s how I often felt after using a new planner for a couple months. At first I loved it. But then… it threw off my groove. I was so […]
4 Bullet Journaling Benefits That Will Save You Time and Money
This is article #5 in the Bullet Journal series. Read the other articles: One – Two –Three – Four Welcome to the half-way mark of the Bullet Journal series! So far I’ve gone through the basics: what a Bullet Journal is, how you can benefit from Bullet Journaling, easy ways to begin, and how to find your groove. […]
Make Your Bullet Journal as Unique as You Are
This is article #6 in the Bullet Journal series. Read the other articles: One –Two –Three – Four – Five The original Bullet Journal is a super simplistic analog system for keeping track of tasks, appointments, and random thoughts. It is an organizational tool and for most of us it is still just that. But because the basic idea is […]
Creating a Scrapbook in Your Bullet Journal
This is article #7 in the Bullet Journal series. Read the other articles: One–Two –Three – Four – Five – Six Time flies when you’re having fun (or are just plain busy). Sometimes it seems like life is passing us by and it’s hard to look back and remember all the amazing little things that have happened to us even just […]
Mix & Match 4 Bullet Journaling Styles to Fit Your Life
This is article #8 in the Bullet Journal series. Read the other articles:One–Two –Three – Four – Five – Six – Seven There are lots of different styles of bullet journaling. In fact, it’s a very personal and personalizable way to journal, plan, and keep track of your busy life. Use these styles as a starting point then mix & match to […]