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We Have Been Nominated for The Liebster Award

The Liebster Award. The Rising Damsel I have been Liebster’d! Thank you to Paula from The Value of a Moment for nominating me. The Liebster provides an amazing opportunity for fellow bloggers to engage each other in an ever evolving community. Paula has asked me to answer 5 questions so that you all can get to know my blog a little bit better. I hope you enjoy, and don’t forget to check out my nominees at the bottom of the post.

Describe your perfect day.

Well if we are talking perfect, we are talking about waking up in France. I crave freedom from corporations. Blogging all day in a café is the end plan. The culture in Europe is so inspiring, living abroad is something I’ve always desired. We would definitely partake in the fresh markets and vibrant lifestyle, snapping pictures and living a dream life. Blogging will always be a huge part of me, so the perfect day would also incorporate some sort of giveaway to help my fellow bloggers grow their reach and traffic.

What is your WHY behind your blog?

I want to help people and I want to be independent. A blog provides the perfect medium for us all to do both. I originally started with a craft blog.… Keep reading

Easy Tips to Use Social Media Marketing As A Tool For More Traffic

Updated August 29th 2018
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We all know we need to engage in social media marketing. We all talk about it, but how many of us are actually using social media to our full advantage on a daily basis? I’ll bet you’re not. Social media marketing is a tool that anyone can master, and I’ll show you how. Plus you’ll get my exclusive social media marketing scorecard

Now I gain over 320 Pinterest followers a month and have a 5.7 million monthly viewers on Pinterest. Implementing the system I outline below is how I achieved those crazy numbers and I’m sharing it with you.

It was a combination of social media marketing, diligence and dedication. Which are all tools you have at your disposal free of cost! I’ll show you how to best organize your time for maximum impact.

When you are new to the blogosphere, no one knows who you are and chances are that nobody really cares.

Hey, I’m right there with ya. Sorry to be harsh. I think there’s a huge misconception that as a new Pinterest or social media user, you can simply make your own pin, pin or tweet it and then wait for the views and follows to flow in.… Keep reading

My Third Blog Traffic Report – The Rising Damsel

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How I made $8.22 My Third Month Blogging. The Rising Damsel #blogger #incomereport #traffic #tips #help #blogsuccess #socialmedia We have traction! Do you wake up everyday excited to take one more step towards your dreams? Blogging gave me the ability to do just that. I’m excited to invest time in myself and be able to make connections with like-minded people who are also trying to succeed.

The journey is a breath of fresh air alongside others trying to better themselves. So nice not just dealing with the grind and counting down the hours. To me, freedom means never having to clock in again, even if it means working 100 hours a week, I will do it for myself.

This mantra has kept me strong. For me there is no other option. I was just let go from my job. I’m looking at it as a scary blessing in disguise and I am determined to not waste away this opportunity.

I dashed and rekindled my dreams several times this month. Losing your job is hard. Despite not wanting to work for a company, I did get self fulfillment from helping people find employment.

It was bittersweet, but once I felt freedom, I immediately felt doubt. ‘I’m going to take a chance at blogging instead of immediately jumping onto a new desperate opportunity?’

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100 Best Hashtags for Likes and Follower + Free Hashtag Tracker

Updated January 12th, 2020
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Previously, I was under the impression that since I didn’t frequent Twitter or instagram, using hashtags wouldn’t help me get the word out. Well obviously that thinking was wrong! When it comes to hashtags there are good ones and then there are the best hashtags for likes. I’m here to share the best hashtags.

When you are on social media you need to make everything as ‘sticky’ as possible. Hashtags are like free tags for the entire internet. Denying their usefulness is ignoring potential.

These are the best hashtags for likes and followers. Don’t forget to pin for later.

Use my best hashtags to skyrocket your traffic, and don’t forget my printables as an extra bonus! Below I share my most effective hashtags for growth, along with a free program to make your life easier.

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My Second Blog Traffic Report – The Rising Damsel

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Throughout all of my blogging research, I most enjoy reading blogger’s income and traffic reports as a part of their monthly updates. They keep me motivated and I hope to do the same for you.

The birth of my blog was exciting and scary, in a most welcoming way. A little back story; I cut and ran from a blog I had worked on for six years. It was my longest relationship ever. Over time, my interests evolved and I found it increasingly difficult to produce quality content that I felt proud of. I wasn’t monetized, and I was spinning my wheels with stress and no reward. I knew that it was time to change direction and break free from my old blogging ball & chain. That’s when The Rising Damsel was conceptualized. It was a huge detour, however, the cost of liberating myself was minimal and the gain well worth it.

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What is your WHY behind your blog?

These are the best hashtags for likes and followers. Don’t forget to pin for later.