Blogging: It's a "Woman" Thing

There has just been a brand-new promotion on Amazon for my book, "Blogging: It's a 'Woman' Thing" and emails have been pouring in. I want to thank so many of you who have been so supportive of my books and seminars--This is truly an adventure of a lifetime!!!

XO

Cindy

Moving a Blog Button

To move blog buttons around on your blog, it is very simple. Start with your blog page. Go to the top right corner and click "Design."  It will bring you to the template design page that looks similar to the one above.  On the left, you will see "Layout."  Click it.

Now you will be on your Layout page. Drag any of your buttons to where you want them to be placed. Click "Save." All done!!! Any time you need to move them,

now you can do it whenever you need a change!!

I am the author of 3 Amazon books:

Blog from the Heart: A Woman's Guide to Blogging

Blogging: It's a "Woman" Thing

Blogging: It's a "Man" Thing

The books are non-technical and filled with information about making your blog "come to life" and keeping people engaged and interested in what you want to share.

Happy Blogging!!!

Cindy

Blogging Women: How to Start a Blog

Blogging is one of THE most exciting online opportunities available to women today. It provides a way for women from all over the world to reach out to others who share similar interests. And yes, it's fun, but it is also advantageous for sharing ideas and networking.

Since writing my 2 ebooks about women's blogging, I have met so many women who are excited about starting their blogs, continuing existing ones, or working toward improving them by taking a proactive approach.

"A successful blog does not happen by accident." If a blog is successful, it is because someone has taken the right steps toward getting it recognized. The person has made friends with other bloggers and visited people when linking up to blog parties. "Successful bloggers are virtual social butterflies." People sense their energies.

So many of us turn on the news and hear so much going on around us that is negative. The stories often resonate with fear.

While bloggers are aware that these events are happening, they focus on the positive and that is something that is so wonderful about the entire blogging experience.

Have you ever sat in a dentist's office and been nervous? Have you then picked up a magazine and begun reading about light-hearted subjects? It automatically begins to put you at ease. There is a shift in your focus.

A blog does that in everyday life. It is uplifting and inspiring. If you create something, you can blog about it. Remember, there is no one else like you and you have much to bring to the world of blogging--so, why not get started?

XO

Cindy

Available on Amazon:

Blogging: It's a "Woman" Thing

Blog from the Heart: A Woman's Guide to Blogging

Rock Your Blog in 2012!

How would you like to "rock your blog" in 2012? Well, I have 3 Amazon books designed to help you do just that~

But, that's not all. I have a NEW feature on this blog. If you look at the tab above, you will see a new section entitled "Blogging Tutorials." From those, you can learn such things as centering a blog header, changing column widths on Blogger--and more!

In the meantime, if you want extra inspiration for your blog, my ebooks are availabe on Amazon--and no need to own a Kindle. If you want to know how to read them right on your computer, click the tab above that says, "How to read ebooks on your computer" up above.

Remember that each of us is unique~We each have much to share--Blogging is a wonderful vehicle to do just that. "I want to help you rock your blog in 2012!"

XO

Cindy

Women: Launch Your Online Business

I have a brand-new seminar that was created to help you launch your online business or super-charge an existing one. The seminar is at the top of my Whimsical Musings blog and you can reach it directly by going HERE.

It is fun and informative--I hope you have a great time!!!

XO

Cindy

Start a Blog: It Gives Women a Voice

I have made an awesome video to let women know just how special it is

to blog!! It's super-short--I hope you'll join me! (Oh, you'll want to

turn your sound up--the song is so cute.)

Over 1,000 women have attended my Blogging 101 workshop~Can you believe it?

And my book, "Blogging: It's a 'Woman' Thing" is available on Amazon. If you would like to read it, just go HERE.

The good news is, you don't need a Kindle...You can download a free app and read it

from your desktop. To download the free app. just go HERE. What I would suggest is, download the free app. first and then order whichever books you want.

In my book, I reveal how blogging opened up a whole new world of opportunities for me professionally and personally~I think that blogging is the most powerful social media tool available!!

xo

Cindy

Tutorials That Make a Difference

If you are new to blogging or if you have even done it for a long time, there are always some things you may need assistance with from time to time.

There are several tutorials on this blog that can be very helpful--all with screen shots to take you right through the process of whatever you are doing.

When it comes to doing new things on my blog, it is not unusual for me to freeze--and panic! So, I figure that there may be others out there who feel the same way.

Whimsical Musings Tutorials can walk you through some of the most complex actions. If there's a tutorial you need and some quick answers you are after, feel free to scroll down the pages to see if what you need is here.

If you are a woman who wants to create a blog or just have ideas about some exciting content, I have just written 2 ebooks that can be helpful. They're quick, easy, and non-technical. They are available on Amazon.

Blogging: It's a "Woman" Thing

Blog from the Heart: A Woman's Guide to Blogging

They can give you lots of information about blog content and how to make your online space be just what you want it to be.

Happy Blogging,

Cindy

Adjust Column Width on Blogger

If you would like to adjust your column widths on blogger, it is one task that is super-simple

Above is a picture of my home blog Whimsical Musings. From there, I go to the upper right

and click "Design." That will take me to my design page below.

From there, I click Template Designer.

That is when I will see on the left that it says "Adjust Widths." I will click that.

Finally, I will see little bars that I can move to the left and right to adjust the width. If I make

sure to scroll down a little bit on my page, I can see what they look like before I decide to save them. Then, I push "Apply to Blog." All done!

The width of your columns can make a difference because if done properly, it can make your material easier to read.

One tip: You want to make sure that the font color is easy to read against the background that you have chosen. Also, make your text large enough for everyone to read. Small print is difficult for many people, especially if they spend a lot of time going from blog to blog to make comments.

I hope this has been helpful!

I actually have 2 new ebooks on Amazon:

Blog from the Heart: A Woman's Guide to Blogging

Blogging: It's a Woman Thing

They are filled with inspiration and know-how for anyone who is interested getting more followers and making their blogs "come to life!"

Cindy

Ways to Make Money--Blogging It's a "Woman" Thing

Are you a woman who has ever thought of working from home? I mean the kind of job that you can really enjoy....Where you have time to meet a friend for lunch, pick up the kids from school, and still have all-important time to pamper yourself.

If you have ever contemplated this, let me tell you, your idea is not childish. It is worth not only dreaming about, but also doing something about, even if it is in your spare time until you build a following.

Through blogging, I found that women are making money by sharing their ideas in the form of hand-created treasures and even information. Yes, if you have some valuable information to impart to others, believe me, there are many women who could benefit from your knowledge.

So, if this sounds like the type of day you would like to have, let’s start at the beginning to get you living that lifestyle:

First, what are you good at? What is your special gift?

Do you have a circle of friends who can “spread the word” on social media?

Have you started a blog and built a following?

These are all important aspects to consider. Why? Because they can be a valuable in getting your business “out there.”

Today, word of what you do can spread like wildfire through the Internet. I'll tell you a true story about a woman who built a business even before the Internet existed.

I once knew a woman who loved folk dancing. Her children were grown and she had never worked outside of her home. She had some music on tapes that she loved to dance to. She called a local recreation center and arranged to give folk dancing classes. All she brought were those tapes and a cassette player. She had classes several days a week.

But, that’s not all. In addition, she loved to travel, particularly on cruises. So, she arranged cruises for her dancers. She arranged a few a year. And the best part? She taught dancing to them once a day on the cruise ship AND her trip was paid for because she brought those ladies with her!

The bottom line? She got paid for doing what she loved best. Can you imagine how much bigger her business would have grown if she had a blog where those same women--and others--could have visited? Their friends and friends of their friends could have joined in the fun too!

Women are creative. Women are resilient. Women are nurturers. Women are inspirational.

If you want to start on this journey, just “put it out there” and see how it grows. Blogging itself can bring you money too. You can show pictures of your favorite hobbies on your blog and monetize it--easy, peasy!

I have 2 brand-new ebooks available through Amazon. They offer practical advice and are non-techie.

Blogging: It’s a “Woman” Thing

Blog from the Heart: A Woman’s Guide to Blogging

They can help you on your blogging journey in terms of content, what to write about, how to get a following, etc.

Don’t give up on your dream. I believe that God put it in your heart for a reason.

XO

Cindy

What Does the Google Plus 1 Button Mean--Market Your Blog

Hi Everyone~

After having my online seminar, I received so many emails I was afraid they would shut down my Hotmail account. People were really excited about the possibility of getting more people to their blogs. Believe me, it is possible to do that in a short amount of time.

We all know that nothing is more frustrating than creating a blog and having NO visitors. It's like throwing a party and looking at the snacks, streamers, and balloons all by yourself. Well, in terms of a blog, you can fix that in a jiffy!

There are several things you can do:

1. First, check your stats on your personal blog to see where any of your current traffic is coming from.

2. Offer to be a guest blogger on someone else's blog.

3. Join blog parties and visit people who have posted there.

4. Create a video tape for Youtube and you would be amazed how many visitors come.

5. Ask your visitors to use the Google Plus 1 button to bring you more exposure.

6. Offer to do a story about someone else's blog on yours.

These are just a few quick ideas. There are more in my seminar at the top of this blog (on the tab.) The seminar is completely free and there is a Graduation Certificate that you are welcome to have.

If you are a woman and would like some blogging inspiration, I have written these ebooks to help your blog grow. They are brand-new and available on Amazon. They are not tech-oriented. The purpose? To help you amp up your blog and create lots of inspiration!

Blogging: It's a "Woman" Thing (It just went up 84,000 ranks today!)

Blog from the Heart: A Woman's Guide to Blogging (It just went up over 100,000 ranks today!)

Here is just one review of Blogging: It's a "Woman" Thing on Amazon

"This book is to the point, informative, engaging and fun to read! I just started a blog 3 months ago, and this book gives some valuable insight into the blogging world for women. Cindy Adkins' shares her knowledge and experience about blogging in a way that everyone can understand. It shows how blogging can open up a whole new world for writers and artists, or anyone wanting to share their life experiences, talents or interests. Great book!" By Cindy554

Thanks so much for visiting!!!

By the way, this is not my main blog--It is here! You're welcome to visit! (Music and fun are on me.)

If this post was helpful to you, please click the Google Plus 1 button below....Do you know what it means? It is like a "like" button on Facebook and helps get posts out to others who can gain from the info. I call it an "applause" button.

Cindy

Blog for Free

Some inspiration for your blog...

Many people wonder how to create a blog for fun or business. After having a website for a year, I discovered Blogger and traffic increased immeasurably. Why? Because it’s interactive and guests can leave comments and become part of the dialogue.

If you are a woman who is considering blogging and would like some inspiration, I have written 2 books--Blog from the Heart: A Woman’s Guide to Blogging and Blogging: It’s a “Woman” Thing--each available on Amazon.

If you already have a blog and have just “happened” on to this page, both of these books are non-technical and purely for inspiration to help YOU come up with great ideas to blog about on a daily or weekly basis.

At the current time, I have a main blog called Whimsical Musings. Whimsical Musings Magazine (which you are on) has many tutorials to show you how to do things on Blogger, such as add a blog button. Please bookmark this page so that if you need those tutorials later you will know how to find them. I have simple screen shots and it is difficult to find this type of handy info. ALL IN ONE PLACE, so since they're here, you may as well get the benefits of them.

If you want to know how to increase traffic to your blog, join blog parties, etc. just read my Blogging 101 Seminar at the top of the page. Click the tab and there you'll be! Easy, peasy! What is one of the biggest complaints from bloggers? "I don't know how to get traffic!" Well, the seminar will definitely help you with that.

Blogging is fun. I hope you enjoy the journey!

Cindy

How Do I Blog?

If you have decided that you want to enter the exciting world of blogging, you can gain a great deal of knowledge from these new books--Blog from the Heart: A Woman's Guide to Blogging

and Blogging: It's a Woman Thing

Each are available on Amazon! They are available to read on Kindle and can help you with blog content, attracting new followers, increasing traffic to your blog--and more!

For a completely FREE seminar all about blogging, just go to: Whimsical Musings.

At the top of the blog, you will see a tab. Click and read the entire seminar. Also, if you will be starting a Blogger blog, please come back and see all my tutorials on this page--They can help you immensely and are super-easy to follow!!

XO

Cindy

How to Get Rid of Word Verification on Blogger

Welcome!

First, let me say that when people want to leave messages--and are in a hurry--it is very annoying to have to put a word verification in after leaving a thoughtful comment. So, here is how you can get rid of it to make things easier on your blog visitors.

From your main page, go to DESIGN. Click it.  (I have used a picture of my own blog up above.)  Once you click Design from your OWN blog it will take you to the template page where all the good stuff happens!

You will see your TEMPLATE page.  On the left side bar, push SETTINGS.

A page will appear like the one above.  When you get to that page, simply click POSTS AND COMMENTS on the left sidebar.

Once you are on that page, you will see your options.  Where it says COMMENT MODERATION,
click NEVER.

Save and you're done!!!

Thank you for viewing my tutorial. I hope it has been helpful. For more info. on blogging (not the technical part), I have written 2 books, which are each available on Amazon. They are:

Blogging: It's a Woman Thing

Blog from the Heart: A Woman's Guide to Blogging

Thanks for visiting,

Cindy Adkins

If this tutorial has been helpful, please click the +1 button down below--thanks so much!

Center a Blog Header in Blogger

Hi Everyone~

Often, people need to move their blog headers to center them.  Those that are off-center show that a blogger is "lost" on the virtual highway...I know because I was lost once!  So, here's how you can center a blog header.  It's not hard.  I would suggest that you write down the steps.  That will make it easier.

First, I will go to my blog. I will go to the top

where it says DESIGN and click it.  (That's in the picture up above.)

I will arrive at the TEMPLATE page.  There I will look for the orange button that says DESIGN and click it! (The page will look like the one above.)

Next, a screen like the one above will appear.  It is the TEMPLATE DESIGNER page. I will push ADVANCED on the left sidebar..

Once I go to the new page as seen below, I will scroll down to where it says CSS FEED and push that.

Keep in mind that when you land on this last page (where all the magic happens!) you will not see ADD CSS .  That is why you need to move that blue bar down on the left side of your screen.  You will then see ADD CSS.

Almost done!

Click ADD CSS, You will see a screen. You will see a code. You will increase the number if

you want to move the header to the right. You will decrease the number if you want to move it to the left.

In this picture, you can see that it says 35 px. Just insert a different number to move it.

If I want to move it to the right, I put in 45.  If it's not enough, I just keep going up in increments of 10.
It's the same for if I want to move it to the left.  I start at 35...So, if it's not correct, I put in 25...I keep going down until I get the placement I want.

The larger the number, it moves right.  The lower the number, it moves left.

Get it where you want it and then at the top right, click APPLY TO BLOG.

That's it!!!

Special Note: Sometimes people go into their blog templates and there is no code there on that screen at all. If you want, you can copy and paste this code from my blog and then just change the numbers in it to move your header.

.header-outer {

margin-left:35px;

}

I am the author of 3 e-books on Amazon:

Blog from the Heart: A Woman's Guide to Blogging

Blogging: It's a Woman Thing

For Bride's Only: Creating a Wedding Blog

They were created to give

you the inspiration to make your blog rock!

Thanks for visiting--and I hope that this tutorial helped!

XO

Cindy

How to Check Your Stats on Blogger

Checking your stats is really important!  Start at your main page.  Scroll up to the top and click DESIGN.  

Next, you will see your Template Page.  On the left sidebar, you will see a list.  On it, look for
STATS.  Push it!

It will take you to a page that will look like the one above.  Every time I go to it, I can see:

How many visitors I have had

Where they came from

Which posts they read

Which words they used to search for my blog

When you do this on your own blog, make sure that

your own visits are not counted amongst the visitors.

There is a button to push where you can eliminate

yourself from being counted.

If you would like to feel inspired, I have written 3 books.

These are ebooks on Amazon and they are:

Blogging: It's a Woman Thing

Blog from the Heart: A Woman's Guide to Blogging

For Brides Only: Creating a Wedding Blog

I hope that this tutorial was helpful! If it was, please click the +1 button below--thanks!

XO

Cindy