“Padilla and McClelland were both stay-at-home mothers when they started separately blogging about their day-to-day lives and interests. Their blogs ClassyMommy.com and MomGenerations.com eventually launched them into careers as social media consultants and product advocates with huge followings. In this engaging book, they offer advice on how to launch a blogging career; that is, find a passion, find a tribe with a similar passion, and create opportunities. They detail how to hang a ‘digital shingle,’ with helpful advice on blogging, vlogging, tweeting, and using social media. Most importantly, they advise on managing whatever income or opportunities the enterprise generates so that it doesn’t interfere with family life. They also frankly discuss the ethics of product reviewing and maintaining integrity with blog readers. Interviews with other women bloggers with diverse interests, from fashion to activism to environmentally friendly products, solid information on online advertising and promotions, the technicalities of blog design and mechanics, and scads of helpful sources add value to this engaging book.” —Vanessa Bush - Booklist
“Interviews with other women bloggers with diverse interests, from fashion to activism to environmentally friendly products, solid information on online advertising and promotions, the technicalities of blog design and mechanics, and scads of helpful sources add value to this engaging book.” - Booklist
“Full-time career or stay-at-home mom? Those roles might seem mutually exclusive, but authors Audrey McClelland and Colleen Padilla are two ambitious mothers who have found a way to do both using the Internet. In their new book…McClelland and Padilla offer a wealth of tips for aspiring webanistas.” - USA Weekend
“This handy guide will help stay-at-home parents turn their dreams into reality.” - Library Journal