Every blogger should learn to use HTML and CSS in WordPress. However, the thought of using code terrifies many bloggers. It shouldn’t. It is another valuable tool in your blogging arsenal that you can use to your advantage. I have a confession to make. I’m a bit of a nerd. I actually enjoy using HTML […]
How to Create a Content Strategy for Your Blog Using an Editorial Calendar
Blogging can be a lucrative career or a great way to earn a second income. However, most bloggers don’t make money off their blogs, despite their best efforts. Creating a content strategy and using an editorial calendar for your content can change that. Most bloggers simply aren’t consistent with their content. This means that your […]
How to Come Up with Great Blog Post Ideas for Beginners
When I created my first blog, I remember sitting down and staring blankly at my computer screen. Ok, I have a blog, now what? The truth is that coming up with blog post ideas for beginners is challenging. What can you write that hasn’t been written? Why would someone read your blog posts over others? *This post […]
How to Use WordPress Categories and Tags to Increase Your Blog’s Engagement
WordPress categories and tags help you organize your content for your audience. Understanding what they are and how to use them effectively will increase audience engagement and pageviews for your blog. Imagine that you are reading a blog post on a new blog you just discovered and you love it! After you finish the post, […]
How to Get More Followers as a New Blogger
Do you have an email list (Not a purchased one. DON’TÂ do that!)? Thousands of followers on social media? Â Of course not. If you’re reading this, you’re a new blogger! So, if you don’t have an email list and followers, how do you get more followers and convert readers into those followers? Read on to find […]
How to Improve Your Blog’s SEO Backlink Strategy
*This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you make a purchase after clicking on a link I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. For more information, click here. Recently, many bloggers woke up to discover their blogs had suddenly dropped in rankings. Was this a mistake? How could […]
How to Plan your Blog Posts Without Forgetting Anything Important
You have a lot to keep in mind when planning your blog posts. Keeping track of all of the necessary components of your blog post is really hard. I understand your struggle. That’s why I am sharing my blog writing process today to help you plan your blog posts and remember everything important. Planning and […]
Who is Your Blog Audience? Get to Know Your Readers Using Google Analytics
*This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you make a purchase after clicking on a link I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. For more information, click here. Why are you blogging? This sounds like a silly question, but you can narrow it down to one reason: A […]
How to Use SEO to Drive Traffic to Your New (or Old) Website
*This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you make a purchase after clicking on a link I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. For more information, click here. In two of my previous posts, How to Start Writing Blog Posts That People Will Actually Read and Marketing Your […]
A Complete Guide to Market Your New Blog and Grow Your Audience Fast
Marketing your blog is one of the most important parts of running a successful blog. There are two reasons you want to run a blog: One; You want to earn or increase your income, Two; You want to express yourself. In both of these cases, you want people to read what you write. That means […]