Contracts got you wrapped up in red tape? If you don’t get fresh air soon, you may suffocate from tech deal deprivation. Technology is constantly changing, and your wallet can’t keep up. Your technology must be up-to-date to stay connected to friends and family, and many jobs depend on keeping current on technology, too. When you’re ... Read More
Sarah Landrum
How to Protect Yourself From Getting Your Information Stolen
Remember that day the web went crazy when an image of Mark Zuckerberg revealed tape across his computer’s camera? For a moment, you might’ve thought it was Photoshopped. It wasn’t. Considering the power and reach of today’s hackers, it doesn’t seem so extreme — at least if you’re a social media giant like Mark Zuckerberg or James ... Read More
15 Work-at-Home Jobs You Can Do While Raising Children
Sometimes, working from home can seem like a pipe dream, especially when you have children to raise. Are there any work-from-home jobs that you can do while still caring for your little ones? Yes, there are. What's more, many of them are easier to get into than you might think. No magic job will earn you millions overnight. ... Read More
How to Earn a Steady Income as a Freelance Writer
For those who love the written word, a career as a freelance writer may seem like a dream come true. Not only can you write from anywhere you can access a computer, but you also get to create content for others to read. However, you might not know where to get started and how to earn a living. These tips should help. How Much Do You ... Read More
How to Write Guest Post Emails That Get Answered
If you're a freelance writer, it can be hard to make a name for yourself. That's because many clients insist the writers act as ghostwriters, and thereby never claim rights to the work. However, guest posts could serve as a platform even if you often write for other people. After all, even ghostwriting sharpens your skills, and guest ... Read More
The Best Cities to Work From Home
Working from home is a trend that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere any time soon. In fact, it seems as though more and more companies are adapting their offices and tasks to make working from home more plausible for their employees. This cuts down on costs for employers and makes employees happy, working from the comfort of their ... Read More
5 Laws Every Blogger Needs to Know
Whether you do it for business reasons or purely pleasure, blogging can be an activity that is extremely empowering, fun and informative. However, it also carries a great deal of responsibility, which is especially true if you are a blogger who has built up a large amount of recognition in your industry or in your topic of ... Read More
10 Life Hacks to Maximize Your Lunch Break
It's easy to take lunch breaks for granted. After all, they're nothing more than an opportunity to curb those midday hunger pangs, right? But, as it turns out, there's more to lunch breaks than that. If used right, lunch breaks can boost your productivity, too. It's not just because they fill your stomach or give you a breather from ... Read More
What to Do if You’re Not Getting the Results You Anticipated From Blogging
Many business owners and brand managers looking for results assume that blogging is the ticket to success. Expert opinions and how-to articles consistently mention blogging as one of the top methods of spreading brand awareness and driving website traffic, but it’s not an instant fix. Check out some of the options below to improve ... Read More
Escaping the 9-to-5 Grind – One Freelancer’s Story
Sarah Landrum is a freelance writer and career blogger sharing advice on finding happiness and success in life and at work. You can find her dishing out advice with a side of wit on Twitter and her career advice blog, Punched Clocks. Read on to see how this freelancer escaped the 9-to-5 grind. Tell us a little bit about yourself and ... Read More
8 Actionable Ways to Increase Engagement on Your Blog
Do your site statistics show that visitors are coming to your blog, but bouncing away before they have a chance to really get a feel for what you have to offer? To increase user engagement, you need to find ways to keep visitors on your site. There are many factors that affect bounce rates, including load times, content, and even ... Read More
Why You Need to Be Lazier in Your Writing – The Case for Repurposing Content
After reading the word "lazier" in the headline, you must've thought: "Wait, what? How can you even suggest that? Do you know what you're asking me to do?" OK, before we get down to the nitty-gritty, let's clear up a few things first. By "lazier," I'm not talking about copying others' content word-for-word. That's a reprehensible ... Read More
Boost Your Blog Traffic With These Power Tips
Looking to improve the hit count on your awesome blog? Are you thinking about starting a blog with some really terrific content, but you’re not sure how to advertise it on a shoestring budget? Don’t sweat it. Building a successful blog is just like learning to do almost anything else in life. It requires education and experience to ... Read More