Category Archives: blogging

Behind the Scenes: Life of a Corporate Blogger

Posted on November 16, 2016 by blogqueendiane

I’m definitely into blogging, which is a good thing because I’m a writer who works in public relations and manages the communications blog for a large, international company during the day (a corporate blogger) – and am also a lifestyle … Continue reading →

Posted in blogging, life, miscellaneous | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Are Bloggers Narcissists?

Posted on March 2, 2016 by blogqueendiane

My biggest fan (my mom) has tried to get several of her friends to read my blog over the past two years. She says they all say something like, “I don’t want to read about what someone had for lunch.” … Continue reading →

Posted in bloggers, blogging, life, miscellaneous | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

Find Out What Unusual and Weird Holiday It Is and Celebrate It

Posted on December 29, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Everyone’s heard of weird holidays like Houseplant Appreciation Day (Jan. 10), right?

Posted in blog content ideas, blog post ideas, blogging, holiday activities, holiday observation, holiday party idea, holidays | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

What I Learned about Blogging in the First Year

Posted on May 18, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Yippee! It’s my one-year blogiversary!

Posted in blog posts, blogging, BlogHer 2015 conference | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

Highs and Lows of April

Posted on May 5, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Spring is finally here! Highs 1) Made a reservation for a cruise to Venice and the Greek Islands this summer with a fun friend. Can’t wait — we’ll have a blast!

Posted in birthdays, blogging, books, gifts, Janet Evanovich, Stephanie Plum, sue grafton, Tiny Tim, wreck | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

Excited to Go to BlogHer 2015 Conference in NYC

Posted on February 27, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Just made reservations for my first bloggers conference — the big one. Yep, it’s the BlogHer 2015 conference in New York City — held at the Midtown Manhattan Hilton. This is going to be a real adventure– just me and … Continue reading →

Posted in blogging, BlogHer, BlogHer 2015 conference | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

How to Find Ideas for Blog Posts

Posted on February 5, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Once you start a blog, you’re always looking for interesting topics to write about… Keep a notebook handy at all times and use the “how to find ideas for blog posts” list below to generate content: 1) Listen to people’s conversations … Continue reading →

Posted in blog content ideas, blog post ideas, blogging, find new ideas for your blog, great blog content, how to find ideas for blog posts, how to generate blog content, ideas for blog content, ideas for blog posts | Tagged , , , , , , | 27 Comments

2014 Year in Review

Posted on January 7, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Here’s my 2014 year in review: 1) Am still single and searching. Have had a few “first Internet dates” this year (and enough time has passed that I can now laugh about them!) They weren’t horrible enough to be described … Continue reading →

Posted in bad dates, blogging, polga, scrapbooking, year in review, Zumba | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Blog Stats for Thoughts, Tips and Tales during 2014

Posted on December 31, 2014 by blogqueendiane

  Just received some statistics about my blog during 2014. Very interesting… What do you think?

Posted in blogging, thoughts tips and tales | Tagged , | 7 Comments

Swearing in Blog Posts Doesn’t Make you Look like a Rebel — It Makes You Look Trashy

Posted on September 30, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Bloggers, if you use swear words in public posts — especially the f-word, c-word, or g-d-word  —  or even “freakin’” — when we all know what you’re thinking — I beg you to reconsider. Someday, I think you’ll be sorry you chose … Continue reading →

Posted in blogging, cursing, cussing, swearing, thoughts tips and tales, writing | Tagged , , , , , | 9 Comments