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Account Switching Now Available on Instagram

Great news for Instagram users.  Starting this week Instagram users can easily switch between multiple accounts on Instagram.  You can add up to 5 accounts and quickly switch back and forth without having to log out and login again.

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According to Instagram, you can:

You can add multiple Instagram accounts to switch between them without having to log out and log back in. To add multiple Instagram accounts:

Go to your profile and tap or in the top right
Scroll down and tap Add Account
Enter the username and password of the account you’d like to add
To switch between accounts you’ve added:

Go to your profile
Tap your username at the top of the screen
Tap the account you’d like to switch to

Happy Instagraming!

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Featured Influencer – Melanie Mendez – Qué Means What

Many influencers understand that finding your voice online involves identifying themselves at the core of who they are, and how that connects to their niche. Fifth generation “Texicana” (as defined on her blog: Mexican decent born in Texas, never lived in Mexico) and seasoned blogger Melanie Mendez from Qué Means What candidly discusses her blog’s transformation from the early days of her creative development into the multifaceted online business she continues to curate now.

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“At first I didn’t know what I was going to blog about”, Melanie explained. Early progress cloaked her inner voice as she struggled to bring it to light. It was during this process when she recalled a defining moment from her childhood. Revealing that, “it was one of the most embarrassing moments” in her life as miscommunication led her to believe that an after schoolteacher was giving her a hard time for not providing the proper translation for the Spanish word Qué (which literally means what). Keeping the humiliating experience to herself, as an adult she later realized that the moment spoke about how she saw herself and about her insecurities. Recognizing that she was not alone in this process Melanie was able to breathe life into her blog Qué Means What by narrowing her niche around education, entertainment, and family life. “We should celebrate who we are. I’m free to be myself.”

Embracing Imperfections of Work Life Balance

Busy moms and work-at-home moms who home school their children can immediately relate to the need for prioritization. Melanie noted that homeschooling may not be a good fit for everyone, but it has helped her to insure that her children receive a well-rounded education. “It really takes a village…” With “tremendous support and understanding” from her husband and the assistance from her mother as well as her mother-in-law Melanie is able to create office hours and attend many of the events that add value to her blog and business.

Often time bloggers are expected to work for free (and many do before establishing themselves online) causing them to burnout quickly. Her desire to give it all up and quit every now and then was subdued by her persistence to keep pushing forward, “I always knew that I was going to get paid”. Sleepless nights and an untidy home are sacrifices that she makes to fulfill her daily goals. At the end of the day she knows that those things cannot compare to “being present in the moment” with her family. Melanie will point out to her children that attending exhibit opening nights at museums and other privileged engagements are a direct result from her blog business. This helps them understand the difference between office hours at home and family time.

Social Involvement

Participation on Twitter led her to the nonprofit organization LATISM who provides a forum that promotes and advances the social, civic and economic status of the Latino community. Similarly to other multigenerational descendants of Mexico she felt disconnected, “when people are talking Latino they are not talking about me”. Attending a LATISM conference afforded her a type of rebirth boosting her voice.

Her involvement with LATISM inspired her to do her part towards helping to empower others in defining themselves without peer pressure to form into a specific mold.

Beyond The Comfort Zone

Sheltered among the vast countryside of Texas Melanie had never experienced camping nor the pleasure of exploring the high mountain peaks of a national park. The American Latino Expedition enticed her to face her fear of the unknown with an opportunity to visit The Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. A striking sharp contrast from home she was in awe from the experience. Blogging helps her to push herself to try new things she otherwise would pass on.

Targeted Future

Currently Melanie is in pursuit of helping Latino youth learn about who they are, developing skills in tech/coding, and their history. She knows that a healthy identity has a direct correlation with the day-to-day life of an individual, which eventually influences their career choices. Melanie also plans on working more in depth on science, art, and tech through speaking engagements including South by Southwest where she will focus on Latinos in STEM education. Her audience will also soon be able to learn more about STEM education on her blog.

 

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Blogger Society Giveaway: 2015 We All Grow Summit

We’re excited to share that we have a  giveaway for VIP All Access Passes to the We All Grow Summit by Latina Bloggers Connect  


The winning member will receive an All Access VIP Pass and $150 to use towards travel expenses (Prize is valued at  $500).  The 3 day conference focuses on providing training and tools to help Latina Lifestyle bloggers grow their influence.
 

 

Dates

Thurs. February 26th
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Sat. February 28

Location
Lion Hotel
3515 Wilshire Bl
Los Angeles, CA 90010

Conference Overview

Hands-on workshops
Inspirational Keynote
Dance Parties
Learning fieldtrips
Sponsor dinners
Mentor workshops & more

Giveaway Rules

You need to have a blog and be a member of the Blogger Society Influencer Network to enter to win.  Giveaway is only available to members who currently do not have a ticket to We All Grow Summit and live in the US.

Giveaway ends on February 16, 2015 at 12pmPST.  Winner will be selected February 16, 2015 at 3pmPST.

Join the Blogger Society Influencer Network

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Sign up HERE to qualify for current giveaway and receive future updates.

Giveaway Has Ended

WINNER

Cristina Duffy – Una Colombiana en California

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Blogger Society Giveaway: 2015 Lifestyle National Conference

We’re excited to share that we have a  giveaway for VIP All Access Passes to the Fifth Annual Latina Lifestyle Bloggers National Conference.

The two winning members will receive an All Access VIP Pass and $150 to use towards travel expenses.  The 2 1/2 day conference focuses on providing training and tools to help Lifestyle bloggers elevate their vision.
 

 

Dates

Thurs. February 19th 7pm

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Sun. February 22 1pm

Location
Magic Box – The Reef
1933 S Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90007

Conference Overview

One Pre-Conference Training

Three Key-Note Speakers

Five Panels

Two Workshops

One Break-Out Session & More

Giveaway Has Ended

WINNERS

Belinda Espinoza – A Cup of Bely

Monica Young – My Life is  Journey

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Evergreen Content Boosts SEO and Increases Traffic

The next time you are trying to decide what to write about consider an evergreen topic.  Evergreen content can drive traffic to your website and build loyal readership.  The posts last forever because they are geared toward specific niches, lists, how to guides , resources and information that is always being searched by readers.

100 EVERGREEN TOPICS

 

What is Evergreen Content

Do you know what evergreen content is?    The name “evergreen” is derived because the content is always fresh and forever green.  When you write evergreen content you will find that you are still getting lots of web traffic regardless of whether you are keeping your website up to date with new articles.  There use to be a philosophy among bloggers to write daily or at least 3-5 blogs a week.  As the industry has progressed, the need to have quality content over quantity is vital to have longevity in content development.  If you write evergreen content correctly you can write less content, schedule it in a timely fashion and focus on pitching, writing sponsored posts and growing your business.

A good posts lasts a couple hours or a couple days, but evergreen posts last forever.

 

How To Write Evergreen Posts

To become a successful evergreen content developer you need to be the source of content that is interesting to the reader. Focus your niche on quality How To Guides, Resources, Travel Tips, To Do Lists.  Your content must also be up-to-date, detailed and include all the information your reader will need about a particular topic. Long articles also make excellent in-depth articles. As your readers continue to read your content you will become a trusted loyal voice in their sphere of influence and they will continue to come to your site for similar resources.  The majority of your evergreen posts will require no updates.  However, make sure to periodically review and update your posts as needed to ensure you have fresh content.

100+ Evergreen Topic Ideas

Here are over 100 Blog Topic ideas for you to write about. You may want to tailor the topics for your specific niche.  Also, make sure to create an editorial calendar to plan writing and publishing of the blog posts  on the home page and use social media channels to schedule and promote them in a timely manner. You may also want a list on the side column of your blog to feature your posts or a separate tab to make your viral content easy to find.

 

“How To Guides”and Tutorials for Beginners

  • How To Guide: How to Set New Years Goals
  • How To Guide: How To Take Quality Food Photos
  • How To Guide: Social Media 101
  • How To Guide:  Blogging 101
  • Tutorial: How To Create A Facebook Account
  • Tutorial: How To Create A Blog
  • Tutorial: How To Replace A Smoke Detector Battery

Resource Lists

  • Top 80s Music
  • Top 80s TV Shows
  • Top 90s Movies
  • Top 90s Music
  • Top 90s TV Shows
  • Top 90s Movies
  • etc…

Fitness Tips

  • Fitness: Effective Workout Routines
  • Fitness: Juicing Recipes

Travel

  • Travel:  How To Travel With Children
  • Travel: Top 100 Places to Visit in California
  • Travel: Top 100Hotels To Stay in Washington, D.C.
  • Travel: Top 100 Places To Visit in Orange County With Your Toddler
  • Travel: Top 100 Things To Do in Texas
  • Travel: Top 100 Places to Visit in Hawaii
  • Travel:  Top 100 Historical Places in San Diego
  • Travel:  Top 100 Historical Places in Los Angeles

Tech Tips

  • Tech Industry FAQs: How To Choose A Domain
  • Tech Industry FAQs: How To Pitch Your Business
  • Industry FAQs: How To Name Your Business
  • Industry FAQS: How To Successfully Launch a Business As A Freelancer
  • Breaking News: Top 10 Products Revealed at CES 2014
  • Tech Industry FAQs: Security 101
  • Breaking News: Complete Coverage Apple Products in 2015 Announcement or any other Tech Company

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How To Prepare Your Teen For College
  • How To Be A Mentor
  • How To Volunteer

Reviews and Testimonials

  • Visit Your local retailer, amusement park(s), movies and/or  give a new product a test drive and write an honest review.
  • Share the testimonials of your satisfied readers and clients on your blog.

Interviews

  • Find someone  who is famous or an up and coming thought leader in your blog area of expertise who hasn’t been interviewed and interview him or her.   Two words — Viral post!

Yearly Holiday Posts

  • New Years Holiday Posts - DIY for Adults, Craft Ideas for Kids/Adults, Recipes, Home Decor and/or Timeless outfits
  • Valentines Day Holiday Posts - Holiday Posts - DIY for Adults, Craft Ideas for Kids/Adults, Recipes, Home Decor and/or Timeless outfits
  • Easter & Spring Holiday Posts - DIY for Adults, Craft Ideas for Kids/Adults, Recipes, Home Decor and/or Timeless outfits
  • Mother’s Day Holiday Posts - DIY for Adults, Craft Ideas for Kids/Adults, Recipes, Home Decor and/or Timeless outfits
  • Father’s Day Holiday Posts - DIY for Adults, Craft Ideas for Kids/Adults, Recipes, Home Decor and/or Timeless outfits
  • Fourth of July Posts Holiday Posts - DIY for Adults, Craft Ideas for Kids/Adults, Recipes, Home Decor and/or Timeless outfits
  • Summer Posts - DIY for Adults, Craft Ideas for Kids/Adults, Recipes, Home Decor and/or Timeless outfits
  • Back To School Holiday Posts - DIY for Adults, Craft Ideas for Kids/Adults, Recipes, Home Decor and/or Timeless outfits
  • Halloween Holiday Posts - DIY for Adults, Craft Ideas for Kids/Adults, Recipes, Home Decor and/or Timeless outfits
  • Thanksgiving Holiday Posts - DIY for Adults, Craft Ideas for Kids/Adults, Recipes, Home Decor and/or Timeless outfits
  • ChristmasHoliday Posts - DIY for Adults, Craft Ideas for Kids/Adults, Recipes, Home Decor and/or Timeless outfits

 

Question: What other Evergreen Topic Ideas would you include in the list?

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Social Media Tips | How To Export Your Photos Before Twitpic shuts down

Twitpic recently announced that it is shutting down its picture sharing social media site effective October 25.  The company is citing Trademark issues as the reason for the shutdown.  Twitpic originally made the announcement in September.  However, after looking for multiple solutions to stay online the company has decided to shutdown.  As an early adopter of Twitter, Twitpic was one of my favorite go to tools for file sharing.  It’s unfortunate that Twitpic will be shutting down soon.

I took a look at my account and it felt like a stroll through memory lane.  All I can say is wow!  Thanks for the memories Twitpic.  You are a true pioneer in the social media space.  Looking forward to your next venture.

Below you will find the letter from the Twitpic Founder and procedures to export your files.  Make sure to export your photos ASAP to ensure you don’t lose them now.

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Letter from Twitpic Founder Noah Everet

UPDATE: It’s with a heavy heart that I announce again that Twitpic will be shutting down on October 25th. We worked through a handful of potential acquirers and exhausted all potential options. We were almost certain we had found a new home for Twitpic (hence our previous tweet), but agreeable terms could not be met. Normally we wouldn’t announce something like that prematurely but we were hoping to let our users know as soon as possible that Twitpic was living on.

I’m sincerely sorry (and embarrassed) for the circumstances leading up to this, from our initial shutdown announcement to an acquisition false alarm.

You can export your data and photos at: http://twitpic.com/account/settings

Procedures to Export Twitpic Photos

1. Go to http://twitpic.com/account/settings
2. Scroll down to Export Your Photos section
3. Click on Request Your Data button

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4. Logout and check your account periodically. Your request will be queued and processed. If you have many files, it may take longer to process.  A download link will appear when photos are ready for export.