The very first web log (blog) was created in the mid 90s by a college student who wanted to keep friends and family updated with what he was doing. Of course, he didn’t call it a blog back then—that phrase wasn’t coined until the turn of the century. However, if there’s one area where blogs have remained constant in the past 20 years, it’s this: They can sometimes get a bit too personal, giving away too much information and leaving the blogger vulnerable. This is increasingly risky in the digital era, especially when having a blog is considered a must for all businesses and entrepreneurs!
BloggingPro recently provided tips on keeping your blog and personal life separate, and I was happy to contribute. I’m particularly interested in finances, and recommend using Mint to keep track of expenses. Self-employment taxes can be a nightmare for unorganized freelancers, and it’s critical to track your expenses year-round. Mint lets you easily track money to see where it ends up, which is a must for bloggers who make more than $600 per year from their blog work.
Other tips include blocking websites that might distract you and keeping separate phone lines for work and personal use.
Get the rest of the tips by checking out the complete article:
