Earlier this week we alluded to Hub Hopping as a means of getting inspired. Indeed, Hopping a couple of Hubs every week can make a big difference in the success and failure of your Hubs. Here’s why: You will see a wide diversity of Hubs outside of your normal circles of favorite Hubs and Topics…
Read MoreHub Hopping Basics
One of the best ways to share the love on HubPages is by Hopping Hubs. Your ratings of others’ Hubs will determine whether or not they are Featured, so your activity has a real impact on the community- plus Hub Hopping can be a great source of inspiration. Rating There are two important parts of…
Read MoreThe Beautiful Illustrations of Rochelle Frank
Early on this month, Rochelle Frank wrote in to share some of her beautiful Hub images with me. Says Rochelle: This drawing (pen and color pencil) was for my homophone Hub. I needed something to represent an eager “be” and a reluctant “flower”. I couldn’t find any free clipart that expressed that thought. The ABC…
Read MoreWayseeker’s Words of Wisdom on Images
While most Hubbers who create custom images for their Hubs find one style and format and stick with it, one can find an incredible variety of imagery in Hubs by wayseeker. From specially-edited photos and hand-drawn illustrations to purely digital graphics, a very wide assortment of carefully created eye candy appears on this Hubber’s work.…
Read MoreSpartucusjones on the Discovery and Sale of Hubs
Many Hubbers on HubPages hope to use their work as an online portfolio that attracts potential clients who would either like to purchase an article or two or hire them for specific work. Some are very new to the game, others have been freelance writers for years. How does one receive inquiries from potential clients?…
Read MoreWinner, Winner, Chicken Dinner! – The Cookbook Contest Concludes
The HubPages Cookbook Contest has drawn to a close, but the amazing recipes published throughout will live on! We read so many fantastic entries — from frosty drinks to decadent desserts, from culinary classics to untried originals. With a whopping 1828 entries and 792 participants, the judging panel sure had their work cut out for…
Read MoreHow to Regularly Publish When You’re Crazy Busy
Chances are you’re incredibly busy. So are we! That said, just because we have a lot of responsibilities does not mean that we have to sideline our writing careers. There are plenty of ways in which one can regularly publish online articles while still managing a rigorous work and home life. In this week’s podcast…
Read MoreTesting a New Hub Design on Technology Hubs
A couple weeks back, we rolled out a new Hub design on Fashion and Beauty Hubs and have been monitoring its performance while making small tweaks. Before we settle on a new site-wide Hub design, we have decided to test out another new Hub design that adopts a radically different approach. The new Hub design…
Read MoreYou Can Now Convert Hubs to Videos
Great news, Hubbers! It is now possible to convert Hubs into Videos. Up to this point, Videos had to be started from scratch, but now, by clicking “edit” on any of your existing Hubs, you can turn them into Videos. The process is simple: Click the “Convert to Video” button under Special Layout Options in…
Read MoreHow to Effectively Update Your Hubs
Did you know that online articles should be updated from time to time? Aside from the obvious benefits that come with revisiting and improving one’s older work (which include catching old typos, updating outdated information, and adding new, relevant information), you may be surprised to learn that Google pays attention to the last time an…
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