Let’s talk about email marketing for bloggers. Whether you’re brand new to blogging, or you’ve been slowly growing your traffic (and email list) for years, it’s never too soon to take your email marketing efforts seriously. Here’s my guide to blog email marketing for this year. We’re here to break down email marketing as it
Are you trying to decide whether to create a blog vs podcast? Both blogs and podcasts are fantastic tools for getting your message out there, building an online audience, and reaching your business goals. But which should you go for? Blogging and podcasting sometimes get discussed in the same breath — but they’re really quite
Blogging is an excellent way to start making money, but it’s not without some costs—which brings us to today’s topic: how to get a free domain name. If you want to start a blog and avoid as many upfront costs as possible, you may wonder what you can get for free. It makes sense to
The good news is that great, reliable web hosting companies are (thankfully) a dime a dozen—but tracking down authentically green hosting plans is a whole different ball game. By this point, it’s safe to assume that you already know… yes web hosting impacts the environment. Some web hosting companies offer more options for green web
Are you thinking about starting a personal blog? Well, you’re in luck—we’ll be going through my step-by-step process of how to start a blog & examining several personal blog examples to inspire you on your way to becoming a blogger. When blogging began, all blogs were personal. The word “blog” comes from “web log.” Essentially,
During the month of December 2016, I embarked on a 30-day challenge to validate a business idea, limiting myself to spending less than $500 to make that happen. I asked you to tell me what idea I should validate, too. The consensus: A hiking guide for California. The challenge was a major success. In just a few short
Whether you’re thinking about starting a blog for the first time or you’re working hard to grow your existing audience—it’s expected to wonder if you have what it takes to make your own blogging business work. Do you have the right blogging skills to capture readers’ attention, promote your content, and make money blogging? These
In this guide, I’ll walk you through the steps for learning how to choose a domain name that’s not only available but is easy to read, understand, and forges a lasting memory in the minds of your readers. But first… What is a domain name? Your domain name is your address on the Internet. It’s
Why? Well, having a grasp on the most current blogging statistics and facts can help you identify gaps where you can create more strategic content that’ll stand out from your competition. Analyzing the data behind what’s working well for other bloggers can also help you pinpoint your own content shortcomings, gather insightful ideas to test