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February 7, 2019

Blogging Without Google+After Massive Data Exposure

Do you use Google+? What do you know about it? Want to use it? I have been using it for years and it has served its purpose for comments here on my blog and for sharing to G+ in communities to help promote my blog posts and events of all kinds. I bet you have too! I have spent hours growing my G+ followers and following hundreds no actually thousands of bloggers. You see when you post something and use the + you could add the person’s name it helps to show up in their stream, kinda like Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.

Well if you have been thinking about joining its too late. Yep, that’s right no more Google+. As of April 2, 2019, it will be gone, actually, it has already started in some parts of Google+ and that will also mean comments on your blog, they will stop working.

As of April 2, 2019 Google+ Comments, Will Be Gone

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So what now, what do you do? But first, let me tell you why it is shutting down. You see in about in March of 2018 there was a security breach, a massive data exposure of up to 500,000 users and while Google tried to quell the news, Wall Street Journal reported it in March of 2018. The company found a bug that allowed People API’s access to Googles + profiles which included names, emails, gender and age. Note: For privacy Google only keeps API’s for 2 weeks, but during the time of the problem, they could not tell actually who it impacted. So last year Google stopped the long-standing practice of scanning email for advertising purposes. Yes, they were snooping in your email to see what kinds of things you like to shop for, for their advertising purposes.

So Google+ is considered a [social network] for consumers but will no longer be available after April 2nd! Some features are already being affected. But Google is keeping it for enterprise customers who use it. Called Google Posts…more later

So what does this mean to a blogger, well it means you will need to remove the G+ icon from your blog, newsletters and email anywhere you have it displayed? And for comments on your blog you will need to switch over to your own blogs comment system or find a commenting system that will work for you. Suggestions are your own blog’s comments, Akismet, Disque, Facebook, and there are others which has the option of sharing to FB. And there are others, but you will need to decide. But if you are on WordPress you can check your Plugins and activate one.

If you are currently using Google comments on WordPress, that means deactivating that plugin.

But there is more about Google+ , it also means that all those communities you joined and have been using….Go Away… But if you take action now you can download and backup your data, it just depends on if you want to or need this information. You can read more in-depth on Dummies.com

And for bloggers that use Blogspot, I found a tutorial on the Widgets that have been available on your blogs. the 1+ Button | Google Followers | Google Plus Badge as those will all be going away and you need to know how to handle this. I have other blogs on Blogspot too so I will be making the necessary changes by using the tip sheet I was able to make the changes in just a few minutes. The Latest Tips on Blogger

Also on the Tips On Blogger, there are other tips to help you with your blog so be sure to go through and read as there are tweaks you can use on the Blogspot blogs.

BUT WAIT. I’m not done yet, remember I mentioned Google created Google Posts, so what Google is offering is a Google Business Listing for those that want their business to be found, watch for my next article on ways to promote your business. You do want your business to be found right, drive more sales? Want my next article signup here so you wont miss it.

What kind of blogging platform do you use, Blogger or WordPress? At this point what commenting system have you been using and what have you found that works best?

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January 30, 2019

Fotor Photo Editor Collage Maker~Discount Code Included

What program do you use to produce banners and graphics for your blog to make them stand out? For years I have either used Publisher on my computer, Canva or PicMonkey and they have all have served me well. But of late I wanted more sophisticated banners and graphics and was ask to review Fotor. Fotor is a Photo editing and Collage maker, where you have control and can be as creative as you like. You can make basic banners using just one picture or create a collage grouping showing off your baking, business or family photos.

I know there are other photo editing programs out there like Adobe Illustrator and I tried my hand at that one year’s ago, it was just too technical for me. Many people use that one for their business in creating products for sale as you find on Etsy, calendars, labels, planner downloads. I needed a program that was easy to learn in one setting and get to work. As in the picture below, I learned how to make this collage in minutes. Especially if you have used one of the other photo editing programs this one just has some newer options that really will make your banners, graphics stand out.

Fotor is offering my readers a 20% discount code for you: B535D2, and it will expire on 1, Apr
Just click on any of the links to signup and use the discount code!!

There are several version of Fotor Editing program including a Free version see here:» The best free online photo editor!
But there are also with all photo editing programs upgrades, I am using the Photo Pro for a year.
You can find all the versions and options here: The best free online graphic designer!

Fotor is offering my readers a 20% discount code for you: B535D2, and it will expire on April 1st

Create Touching Photo Montages Online In Few Clicks!

The program offers perfect photos for your creativity Find the perfect photos for your creativity
And they have PxBee – Stock Photos, Royalty Free Images PxBee – Stock Photos, Royalty Free Images

Fotor Pro can be used both online and Windows Fotor Pro can be used both online and Windows
Fotor is offering my readers a 20% discount code for you: B535D2, and it will expire on 1, Apr
Just click on any of the links to signup and use the discount code!!
Here is a screenshot of the different options you can choose from:

They have templates for all social media so you don’t have to guess the size to make a banner for Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest covers. YouTube, Etsy. Making cards, certificates, book covers, etc., the list goes on. Including all holidays for use in creating your banners for social media. Then you don’t have to guess. You will see examples within the program.

The options are unlimited and are only limited to your creativity! And with the Fotor Editing Program, it can make
all the difference in blog posts and share online! Update banners in your older posts to give them a fresh look.

You can signup For Free and Upgrade Anytime. Best free online photo editor, collage maker and designer!

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December 9, 2018

Do You Use Bloglovin Take a Short Survey Have a Conversation

Lets have a conversation about blogging social media platforms (Bloglovin)

Many of you know I have been blogging for a long time, like about 10 years and long enough for so many changes in blogging. I’m sure you all know that when you start a blog it is a learning experience from the start, for some its an easy process and for others it is a struggle. Like all of us, we either love it, do it every day, blog occasionally or rarely publish a new post. Me I post every day, there’s no set requirement it’s up to the blogger.

Some of us love to share our homes or recipes write about health, nutrition, your home, decor or what goes on in our lives whatever your heart desire’s, but along the way and at some point in time and if you blog long enough, you chose a niche and carve out a path for your blog to write about and many times that is how the name of a blog is decided. Now, mine came from a saying I picked up “oh…my…heart” but that was taken so I decided on Oh My Heartsie Girl and I have stuck with it since 2009. Im a country girl at heart…..

I don’t know about you but sometimes I go in search of new information about blogging, stats, affiliate programs, marketing, promoting, etc. Do you do that? Do you take time to learn new ways to promote your blog? Let’s have a conversation, I want to hear your experience about blogging. How long have you blogged? How many blogs have you created? What is the number one thing you had to learn when you got started?

What is your experience with Bloglovin? Tell Us in a 2 Minute Survey

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And I have a little Survey to help me understand promoting and gaining followers, it’s just for fun, takes 2 minutes, Survey Monkey says, please help me out with the answers.

So once you are through with the little survey share with us your blogging experience, what you like about blogging, how often you share…..

Next Conversation: Commenting

October 14, 2018

How To Use Animoto To Create Digital Videos

If you had a better way to promote your brand or product would you be interested?
I have a few suggestions you can use Animoto to create videos to share with your customers and it’s easier than you seem to think.

You can actually use Animoto to transform memories into digital videos for marketing
You can use Animoto to for marketing and branding in just a few minutes with easy videos
You can download them to save and share

One of the unique things about using videos on your blog and particularity on Facebook. Facebook users are spending millions of hours watching videos so why not use Animoto to create some fun videos that outline your brand, service or products to market.

Getting started can be a daunting task but with Animoto you can create a video in a very short period of time.

Here is step by step to get you started:
1. Visit Animoto
2. Create an account for Free
4. Choose create
5. Follow step by step instructions on screen

You can upload current videos, add text or you can create a video using your photos into stylized videos. And there are already templates you can choose from for your creations.

Animoto subscribers have access to a surplus of video clips and images at no additional cost
Make great videos. Easily.

You might ask why use videos:
It is a great way to grab the attention of viewers with short digital videos with your message. They can be inserted into blog posts, shared on Facebook, Twitter and other social media.

Stand Out On Social Media

Not only can you use these digital videos for promoting the business you can also use them in classrooms for discussions or to share a past event. Using Animoto you can preserve memories of family events say for from holidays, weddings or kids birthdays.

How Long Are Videos: You might ask how long can these videos be, well from 10 to 20 seconds. And you have the opportunity to edit your videos. With the premium upgrade you can create longer digital videos.

Marketing: And back to marketing and sharing, your video can be saved to your “camera roll” to share on Instagram and to Facebook.

Animoto Phone App: On another note, Animoto has a phone App you can use to create but digital videos on the go to access pictures you have stored to that you on your phone.

Learn About Cloud Video Editing: There are many video applications available

Right now and until Oct 31st customers get a 15% off discount on annual business and professional plans using (15STOCKLAUNCH) code when signing up.
Make a video with Getty stock!