Welcome!
Chances are, if you’ve arrived on this page it’s because of Liz Strauss’ wonderful Blog-to Show? Showcase Your Blog at Successful-Blog July 26-27!
This extremely giving idea of Liz’ centers upon introducing one’s blog to her community.
And what better way for someone to achieve that then to roll out the welcome mat?
With that, let me introduce you to me blog!
First off, my name is Barbara Ling, and I’m:
- A mom of 4
- Entrepreneur since 1997
- Online trainer/motivational speaker
- Coffee worshiper
- Blogger powered by TwitterBudgie
and a whole lotta more things – you can read my full bio over at my About Me! page. Not only that, but you can also follow me on Twitter and Stumbleupon, too – I love networking with like-minded folk.
My blog audience includes people who:
- Want to get the edge in their niche
- Enjoy blogging and networking
- Want to make money online
- Appreciate the more zany aspects of raising kids
- Love sharing knowledge
With that as an admittedly, ahem, short? introduction, let me tell you a bit about my blog, and where you can get the best benefits for yourself.
My blog is divided into the following several categories. Surprised you there, I know. 
First off, every morning now I write an Engaging Thought of the Day – this provides you with one neato topic with which you can surprise your friends and engage your network in discussion.
Topics in the past have dealt with the joys of PMS, the patriotic roots of coffee, and iPhones, to mention a few.
It can be lots of fun!
Next, I’d like to invite you over to my affiliate marketing section. I’ve been making money online now since 1997…and share lots of great tips and tricks that I’ve discovered from my 10+ years of experience. One of the things you’ll notice is that:
I believe the silliest question is the one you refuse to ask!
Everyone was a beginner at one time, including Bill Gates and Steve Jobs and Einstein and … you get the picture. Thus, I encourage folks to ask away! Some of the most creative posts include:
- 81+ Enchanting Power StumbleUpon Destinations Waiting For Your Eyes Only
- WordPress for iPhone, download now! (PLUS 20 other resources)
- 57+ Tasty Resources for blog NEWSLETTERS, aWeber, autoresponders etc. you MUST see
- Is your WordPress blog naked?
- 1 easy TIP to let affiliates sell your products on their blogs
- How to analyze a blog product marketing offer
- Why some online marketers hide the truth from you and what you can do about it
Personal development is also an interest of mine – raising 4 kids while working from home is always the adventure of sheer unbelievable soul-searing….character-buildingness? Heck, is that even a word?
You can visit my Family category for goodies about that. Some of the insights you’ll see include:
- Know that number 1 SECRET communication tip? Here it is!
- Mastering the ART of Netiquette (Internet blogging etiquette and more)
- A friend is ALWAYS a priceless gem and you’re never too old for more
- Facing and crushing your fears
- Be a covert angel and help YOUR friends help THEIR causes
- Who you REALLY are
There’s lots of other goodies you can find here, but I think the above certainly will give you a great start!
Oh yes, two more things – I run a free newsletter in which I offer tips I don’t share on my blog (as well as amusing humor, discounts I’ve secured for my readers and the like). You can learn more at my newsletter site, or simply sign up below (I promise you, it will brighten your day!).
And if you’d instead prefer to get all my goodies via your feedreader, just click on the hot air balloon below and go up, up and away!
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Thank you very much for visiting my blog – I really appreciate your time. If you find it of value, please do feel free to share it with your friends – they’ll thank you for it.
And I’d like to thank Liz for her brilliant idea in the first place – it’s really a wonderful thing to do. If you haven’t yet gotten a copy of her excellent book Secret to Writing a Successful and Outstanding Blog, check out my review on it – it’s definitely worthwhile indeed.
Enjoy,
Barbara Ling
"Hey there, thanks so much for stopping by! If you
enjoyed this article, please do feel free to tell your
friends about it or use those nifty neato social icons
above to spread the word. I love sharing great info,
and would really appreciate it...thanks!"
-- Barbara Ling
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Coffee worshiper! You’re so funny. The day your coffee maker broke I myself ran out of cream for mine and eventually headed for the store to buy some.
Man, something about blogging and drinking coffee!
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Dare I say it…it’s character-building!
Barbara
Wow, you sure do a lot of things, don’t you. Being versatile is great! This is helpful for those who come visit from the blog-showcase and for people who are relatively new to your blog. I see a lot of interesting things I want to know more about here.
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Thanks so much! I really appreciate your words.
Best wishes, Barbara
Great blog! I am now following you on Twitter!
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Just stopping by from Liz Strauss’s Blog Show. Loved your bloggy quote, so had to check your site out. Found the cat welcome mat a perfect greeting!
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Hi!
Thanks for your kind comments!
Best wishes, Barbara
Hi Barbara,
Wow, you are involved in a lot of things, that’s great! I also share your passion for personal development and the human potential – there is so much we can do if we only allow ourselves to do it, we only need to get out of our own way.
And I had no idea that there was a Twitter count widget out there – how fun is that!
Make it a great weekend for yourself Barbara, ttyl!
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Hi JoLynn,
Giving ourselves permission to excel is something I keep emphasizing to me kids. It’s a great philosophy!
Thanks for stopping by, Barbara
Hi Barbara – came over from Liz’s Blog Showcase. My, you cover everything, don’t you?
. You have an incredible blog indeed. Glad I came over!
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Hi Al,
Thanks so much! I appreciate your good words.
Best wishes, Barbara
I’m not exactly new here – well maybe newish – but this was interesting! 4 kids, coffee lover… I feel so close to you right now.
Although I stopped at 2 kids and can’t IMAGINE having more.
Off to examine your blog more closely.
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You see, there was a sale on them – 2 for the price of one! That’s why I have 4 kids.
Thanks for stopping by, Barbara
Coffee worshiper huh? I used to work at Starbucks several years ago. That was where my addiction originated…
Wasn’t Liz’s Blog-To Show awesome! It was great to see a lot of her readers getting together to share just a bit more of themselves…
It was quite super indeed!
Thanks for stopping by, Barbara