When it comes to housekeeping,  most people fall into one of two categories.

1. The Planners/Schedulers – This type of person has a master list and a plan for housekeeping.  Each day, each week, and each month has a specific task.
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2. The Impulse Cleaners – This type of person typically takes care of things on an as needed basis.  The laundry gets done when no clothes are left and the house gets a top to bottom cleaning five minutes before company arrives.

Oddly enough, most bloggers can be sorted into the same categories!  Today’s tips are intended to help you make the most of your time and to be a well-rounded and involved blogger whether you are Planner Blogger or an Impulse Blogger.

The Golden Rule: Treat others the way you want to be treated. –  Blogging is not a one way street.  The quickest way to be a better blogger is to be reciprocal and be a part of the community.  Our goal at ARWB is to make it easy for you to connect with other Arkansas Women Bloggers.  Hop on over to our blogger directory, click on five new blogs and do the following:

1. Read – Make it a point to read other blogs. There is some amazing stuff out there if you just take a few moments to read it.
2. Subscribe and Follow – Nearly all bloggers are also active on a variety of social media outlets.  Consider connecting with your favorite bloggers on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ and so on.
3. Comment – You know YOU love it when you get comments on your blog.  Return the favor and leave one when you stop by someone else’s blog.  Even if it is just a quick note to say “Stopping by from ARWB!” I promise it will make that persons day.
4. Consider Swapping Posts –  When you find a blogger that you really connect with, consider swapping posts. What ever draws the two of you together will also likely interest both of your readers.  Not only is post swapping a great way to get fresh content but it is a great way to draw in new readers.

Determine your Blogs Goals and Develop an Editorial Calendar – If you ever find yourself searching for topics to write about then what you need is an editorial calendar.  An editorial calendar will keep your focused and grounded and give you direction during the times when you need it most.  Here at ARWB we have a basic calendar planned out a year in advance.  We have specific themes for each day of the week and have selected a theme for each month for 2013.  Since we already have a basic idea of what will post on which day half the battle is done for us.  Now all we have to do is collect the resources and write the posts.

Collecting Post Titles and Ideas – Post ideas seem to come to me in the weirdest of places and at the strangest of times.  While I may not be able to write the complete post at the moment the idea strikes I find I will lose the idea if I don’t record it in some way.  My favorite way to record post titles and ideas is with the notes feature on my iPhone.  I almost always have my phone nearby so in a few seconds I can quickly preserve the idea for a more convenient time.

Write a Post for a Rainy Day – Some days I get on a blogging roll.  I could whip out 10 articles in 3 hours.  Other days it could take 3 hours to whip out 10 words.  When I am in a particularly good blogging groove I try to write a post for a rainy day.  I write a post that is interesting and relevant enough that I could post it at any time.  I file it away and on those days when I really need some material but am not finding my muse I pull out a rainy day article and post it.

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Remember ladies, let’s support each other, build a great community, and bask in the kindness that we have built here at ARWB. Now, go Better Your Blog!