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How to use Google Analytics – a beginner’s guide

18 Apr

So you have your blog connected to Google Analytics, but how do you actually use it? In this beginner’s guide to Google Analytics, I share some of the key ways that Google Analytics can help you track your progress. Plus find out how you can get a FREE custom dashboard! In last week’s blog post, I shared how to…
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How to set up Google Analytics on a WordPress blog

Blogging Basics

11 Apr

Want to set up Google Analytics on your self hosted WordPress blog, but not sure how? In this tutorial I show you how to set up a Google Analytics account, where to put the tracking code on your website and how to check if Google Analytics is working on your blog. What is Google Analytics? Google Analytics is a…
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Hosted vs self-hosted: which is best for your blog?

Blogging Basics· Start a Blog

28 Mar

What is the difference between a hosted blog and a self-hosted blog? And which one should you choose? Find out in this article – Hosted vs self-hosted: which is best for your blog? If you are thinking about starting a blog, one of the first decisions you will have to make is whether to opt for a hosted solution…
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How to keep track of your blogging income and expenses

Blogging Basics· Monetise your Blog· Productivity Tips

21 Mar

If you earn any income from your blog, you need to keep track of your blogging finances – both for your own benefit and for tax purposes! Discover how to keep track of your blogging income and expenses, plus get my free, easy to use BLOGGING ACCOUNTS SPREADSHEET! Do you make money from your blog? Woohoo! One of the…
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17 SEO mistakes to avoid in 2019

Grow your Blog· SEO Tips

14 Mar

SEO is no longer optional for bloggers, it’s now an essential part of blogging – but are you doing it right? Make sure you are not making any of these 17 SEO mistakes to avoid in 2019… 2019 seems to be the year the blogosphere has woken up to the power of SEO! If you want to grow your…
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21 ways to spring clean your blog

Blog Content· Blogging Basics· Productivity Tips

7 Mar

Spring cleaning is not just for houses – it’s for websites too. Regularly cleaning, tidying and organising your blog will make blogging less stressful and more successful. Read on to discover 21 ways to spring clean your blog. (Plus grab yourself a copy of my blog spring cleaning checklist!) We all know that it’s important to give our homes…
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How to optimize your blog’s site structure for SEO

Blog Content· Grow your Blog· SEO Tips

28 Feb

Site structure is a hugely important, but often overlooked, part of SEO. In this guide I share why site structure is so important and how to optimize your blog’s site structure for SEO. The chances are that you know your blog like the back of your hand. If you want to read a particular post or look at all…
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Personal branding for bloggers

Blog Content· Blogging Basics· Grow your Blog

14 Feb

What exactly is personal branding? And why is it so important for bloggers? Lucy Down, brand designer and personal branding photographer at Fresh Leaf Creative, explains why personal branding is so much more than headshots… What is personal branding? Personal brand photography is so much more than a headshot; it’s a collection of images that showcase your personality, talents,…
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