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Christmas Gifts for Bloggers 2022

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Are you looking for Christmas gifts for bloggers?

If you have a blogger friend, spouse, or relative and don't know what to get them for Christmas, check out the following list of Christmas gift ideas for bloggers.gift

As a full-time blogger writer myself, I can assure you that any of these gifts will be most appreciated!

The list includes Christmas gifts for bloggers who are just starting out and gifts for bloggers who have everything. Gift prices range from free to $1000+ for a conference pass.

  • Ergonomic Keyboard and Mouse

    I gave up on flat keyboards ages ago when too much time at the computer resulted in carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive stress injury for which I narrowly avoided surgery. Switching to an ergonomic keyboard and taking glucosamine with chondroitin has done the trick, i.e. no more wrist or forearm pain – ever. Taking more vacations has probably helped a lot too. The unique wave design guides your hands into the best position and conforms naturally to your fingers. Easy comfortable whisper-quiet typing without a learning curve. A large cushioned palm rest helps position your hands properly on the keyboard and offers a comfortable place to rest them when not typing.
    Right-handed comfort mouse with generous contoured design soft rubber grips and an advanced scroll wheel for hyper-fast or click-to-click scrolling.

  • Beer of the Month Club Subscription

    Amazing Clubs, has 17 different monthly gift clubs, including beer, wine, BBQ sauce, cake, candle, cheesecake and more. To learn more about them visit my post about the Amazing Clubs.

  • 2TB Flash Drive

    I have a number of flash drives and particularly like this 2TB model and it doesn't have caps and other bits and pieces that I'm likely to lose.

  • Go Pro

    If your favorite blogger is someone who shares their adventures via online video, consider getting them a GoPro action camera. NOTE to Ed: THIS is what I want! 🙂

  • Portable Charger

    This is a portable battery charger, iPad charger, travel charger, USB battery pack, charging station, power bank, and portable battery. It works with Apple iPhone 6 Plus, 6, 5S, 5C, 5, 4S, iPad, Air, Mini, Samsung Galaxy S5, S4, S3, S21, Note, Nexus, LG, and HTC.

  • Data Charger Cable Cords

    The standard cords that come with an iPhone or iPad are generally too short. Give your favorite blogger the gift of extra range with these 3 metre (10 foot) long cable cords.

  • Ergonomic Chair

    Another piece of essential ergonomic equipment that makes sitting for long periods less harmful to your health. I bought my saddle seat office chair following a car accident in late August ’07 … and have used it ever since.

  • Blogger Training

    Check out Udemy's new customer offers! Their top courses from $14.99 when you first. Visit Udemy for a huge variety of online courses about blogging, writing, entrepreneurship, home business management and much more.

  • Web Hosting

    This is for the blogger who hasn't started blogging yet! 🙂

    Most web hosting companies are currently running seasonal specials, i.e. WPEngine is offering 4 months of free hosting and BlueHost is offering up to 75% off its hosting prices, starting at $2.95.

  • Autoresponder Service Subscription

    Many new bloggers who haven't received proper blogging instruction think they don't need this essential service. Sadly, neglecting to include this tool in their marketing arsenal will stunt their business growth. An autoresponder serves to collect names, email addresses and other information from subscribers and potential clients — folks that can be contacted on a regular basis. I've used Aweber for years. Learn more about autoresponder services.

  • Conference Pass

    My personal favorite in the conference world is Affiliate Summit. Although not specifically designed for bloggers, it IS dedicated to those who make money online from their blogs through commission sales. GOOD information for ANYONE who operates a blog.

  • Gift Cards

    For the blogger who has absolutely everything and/or if you want to save time shopping – consider sending an Amazon.com Snowflake Gift Card Tin – $50

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Starting an Affiliate Marketing Business during COVID-19

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I've fielded SO many queries about how to start an affiliate marketing business since the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic started, that I feel the need to come out of my 5-year retirement.

So many of you who have contacted me, have lost your jobs or are on an indeterminate layoff due to the pandemic and are looking for ways to make money online quickly and thinking that affiliate marketing is the way to do that.

I SO feel for you and sincerely want you to find a way to augment and improve your income to lessen the effects this pandemic has had on your livelihoods.

I KNOW that the unemployment $600 a week Coronavirus ‘booster shot' will hardly take care of your family, especially if you get the virus and don't have health insurance. Covid-19 treatment costs are absolutely crushing.
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Guest Blogging Pitch Mistakes

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Guest blogging is a great way to establish yourself as an expert your field and can bring more traffic to your blog through search engine optimization by increasing the number of inbound links to your site.

But, only if your guest blogging pitch succeeds in getting your guest posts accepted.

I receive numerous guest blogging requests each and every day, and I'm sad to say that 99% of the pitches are a complete waste of my time to read and the potential guest blogger's time to write.

With that in mind, here are the mistakes I see made most often in guest blogging pitches and what can be done to improve those pitches.

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Good News For Affiliates Previously Affected by Nexus

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GREAT news for affiliate marketers in States previously excluded by Amazon Associates.

In an email I received today, I learned that as of February 1st, Associates residing in Missouri, Rhode Island and Vermont will now be able to participate in the program.

Woohoo!

It's not great news for Amazon customers, as in at least 10 states they will begin paying sales taxes on their website purchases for the first time ever. Tax collection begins February 1st in Mississippi, Missouri, Rhode Island, South Dakota and Vermont.

Tax collection already started in January in Louisiana, Iowa, Nebraska and Utah, and begins in Wyoming on March 1.

Did you find this post informative and useful? If so, please share it with others! If you have a comment, question or suggestion, please leave a comment below!

Cheers,
sig-ros

Social Media Marketing World Virtual Tickets Now Available

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Tickets for Social Media Marketing World VIRTUAL went on sale today.

This is great news for those who can't travel to San Diego to attend Social Media Marketing World 2016 but really want to learn from the sessions this event has to offer.

With a virtual ticket, you’ll get full access to the recording of 100+ sessions, for a fraction of the cost and be able to interact with others via SMM's private LinkedIn group.

Recordings will begin posting within 10 days following the conference and you'll have access for a full year.

If you want to better understand the latest social media trends, tips and know-how to grow your business, check out Social Media Marketing World's conference and virtual conference options today.

By the way, you can check out the recordings for 2 full days after they are posted and still cancel for a full refund if you think this is not for you.

So… you have nothing to lose and a lot of social media wisdom to gain by signing up for either Social Media Marketing World 2016 in person, or a Social Media Marketing World VIRTUAL ticket.

If you have a comment, question or suggestion, please leave a comment below!

Cheers,
sig-ros

Affiliate Summit East 2016 Registration Now Open

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Affiliate Summit East 2016

Affiliate Summit East 2016 is taking place Jul. 31 – Aug. 2, 2016 at the New York Marriott Marquis.

The 3-day conference includes an exhibit hall with affiliates, merchants, vendors, and networks, as well as multiple tracks of educational sessions covering the latest trends and information from affiliate marketing experts.

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Yanik Silver is Giving Away Copies of His New Book… Want One?

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evolved-enterpriseMy good friend Yanik Silver just released his new book “Evolved Enterprise – How To Re-Think, Re-imagine, & Re-invent Your Business To Deliver Meaningful Impact & Even Greater Profits“.

It’s a practical roadmap for building a highly profitable, socially conscious, and purpose driven company from the ‘inside out' and a step by step guide for entrepreneurs who want to add meaning to what they do… while automatically (and inevitably) multiplying profits as a result!

The best part is, he's giving away the first 10,000 copies at cost!

The list price for the book is $19.95, but Yanik is giving away the first 10,000 copies for exactly what it takes to print and ship it — which means you can get brand new copy shipped to you for just $6.95.

That's even less than the ‘shipping' costs that most book launches will have you pay.

And here’s the kicker:

$1 from your payment will go directly to Virgin Unite to make an immediate impact on a worthwhile cause.

But hurry, Yanik is only doing this for the first 10,000 copies and they’re going fast.

Get your copy of Evolved Enterprise here.

Cheers,

sig-ros

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