Blogger Lesson
I Promise To Blog by Handmade Spark Member Fatdogbeads
by Handmade Spark on 3/16/11 | View Comments Comment(s)
Day one on my journey to become an active member of the blogging community. You would think that as a writer (copywriter – see portfolio at bobbihelms.com) I would dive head first into the blogosphere with a smile on my face and a brilliant idea to share in my head.
Uh-uh. Nope. …
Creative Blogging Challenge Number 6: My Favorite Things
by Amber Jordan on 12/17/10 | View Comments Comment(s)
Today we want you to focus on highlighting someone else. It can be another handmade seller or maybe a fun local brick and mortar shop that you just love. Find something (or someone) that inspires you and go for it!
Blog Challenge Number 6: My Favorite Things
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Spark 4: Teach Me Something, Handmade Spark Blogging Challenge Continues
by Amber Jordan on 12/13/10 | View Comments Comment(s)
I have a confession to make. I have a fear of craft tutorials. Now, I love tutorials and we run them all the time here on Handmade Spark. I read through them, sigh and wonder why I can never jump in and try some of them out. I’ve set myself …
Handmade Spark Member Bloggers Wanted!
by Amber Jordan on 12/01/10 | View Comments Comment(s)
Have you written a great Holiday tutorial or article about an important business lesson? Do you have unique craft or technique to share? We want you! Did you know Handmade Spark Members can submit blog posts for consideration to our editorial team? What a great way to get in front …
Decoding Code, Adding a Badge to Your Site: Guest Post from Nicole of Ncharsharf Handmade
by Handmade Spark on 11/23/10 | View Comments Comment(s)
Joy Letterpress Tags | $10.5 | Ruby Victoria Letterpress & Printmaking
Having badges on your blog has become quite popular lately, and a great way to link to other websites or blogs in a more visually engaging way. Often, badges are used to show off if you have been featured somewhere, …
CraftyPod: Putting Ads on Your Craft Blog, with Jena Coray of Modish
by Diane Gilleland on 11/19/10 | View Comments Comment(s)
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In this show:
• Jena Coray, proprietress of Modish, shares her experiences and insights about running a successful ad program on a craft blog.
• How much work actually goes into selling and hosting ads? How much traffic do you need?
• …And we have some really interesting discussion about the kinds of …
Blog Success Story: Ashley G and Drew on Etsy
by Amber Jordan on 10/20/10 | View Comments Comment(s)
You may have heard of celebrity Etsians, Ashley G and Drew. They were recently featured on Inc. in the article, Start-ups 2010: Building a Market for Art. A keypoint for me in this post was their mention about the importance of blogging and building their business. More than half of …
A Collective Approach to Blogging: Guest Post by Karen of Vintage Station
by Handmade Spark on 9/25/10 | View Comments Comment(s)
Stunning Gemstone Cat Pin | $25 | Vintage Station
My name is Karen from Vintage Station on Handmade Spark and Etsy. One of the many ways that artists can promote their work is through their own blogs. But what if you’re too busy? What if you don’t think you have enough topics …
