Two Pros and their Blogs

Hi everyone! We are Mike and Karlynn Johnston, a married couple from Edmonton, Alberta Canada. We are also two professional bloggers by day and super parents by night. Or maybe just mediocre parents and super bloggers? Take your pick. This website has been years in the making. Like everyone else that blogs, we have searched the internet for blogging advice and like everyone else, we’ve also been overwhelmed at the sheer avalanche of information out there that comes falling down upon you. How can a person even begin to sort it out? Our main frustration when searching for real blogging advice is the lack of “blogging cred”. This is something that we are going to touch on a lot on this website. When searching popular websites for advice we would always look for the authors “real” blog. Where is the authors real blog, the one with content that isn’t about blogging? The website where they learned to work with sponsors, where they fielded emails from people, where they have advertis

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How to choose a Web Hosting Company for your Website

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Choosing a web hosting company for your website can definitely be daunting given the incredible number of hosting companies out there. There are hosts all over the world that offer tons of services at all ranges of prices. Trimming the fat and finding a quality one can feel overwhelming but don t fret, I ve got your back. First, make sure you ve read my How to Buy a Domain Name post if you haven t already done so and get your domain before you proceed. Tip #1 Don t Google Hosting Reviews! This may not seem obvious but about 99% of hosting review websites on Google are simply paid for reviews. I d avoid using them at all costs as you definitely will not find any honest or unbiased reviews going this route. Tip #2 Don t Overspend! When it comes to hosting, you don t want to buy a crazy package with tons of perks and options just to run a basic blog. Overpaying for something is just a quick way to empty your wallet and the money you d wa

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Migrating from Blogger to WordPress (Step by Step with Video)

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); For those of you who have been blogging for some time, you most likely started off on one of the most popular platforms out there, Blogger.com. If you have, you may be wondering what the process is to move from Blogger (or Blogspot) to WordPress. Have no fear! Today, I am bringing you a video walk-through of the process that is designed to make the entire experience quick and painless. Before we get started, there are a few prerequisites you need to meet. You either need to have a blog up and running on WordPress.com (watch this video if you need help setting one up) or you must have gone through the process of setting up WordPress on your own domain (for example, www.mynewfoodsite.com). I ll be showing you how to install WordPress on your own domain in a new video coming soon. Here is a walk-through of the steps outlined in the video for those who are unable to see it. Migrating from Blogger to a WordPress Blog Note: These instructio

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