One thing that can totally sabotage productivity (and often eat up whole days!) is the dreaded email inbox. Here are 10 good email habits for greater productivity… Aaaah email – love it or hate it, it’s a necessary part of life! And especially important to keep on top of if you are trying to make money from your blog. The…
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10 good email habits for greater productivity
How to set up an automated email newsletter with ConvertKit
Set up an automated email newsletter with ConvertKit and every time you publish a new blog post, your subscribers will automatically get an email with an extract from your new post. Alternatively, you can opt to send automated weekly newsletters, featuring extracts from your most recent posts, on a day and time of your choosing. I am a BIG…
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7 reasons why your blog needs a USP
Niche, USP, point of difference… call it what you like but in today’s crowded blogosphere you definitely need to stand out! Here are 7 reasons why your blog needs a USP… On any given day, get me on the right topic (pretty much anything to do with blogging!) and you will find I get maybe just a little overexcited……
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Is Yoast SEO Premium worth paying for?
Is it worth paying for Yoast SEO Premium? Or can you get everything you need from the free Yoast SEO plugin? Find out in this honest review of Yoast SEO Premium. Chances are, if you are a blogger, you’ve heard of the Yoast SEO plugin. Yoast SEO is a free plugin that you can use on self-hosted WordPress blogs…
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10 ways to stop wasting time and actually get stuff done!
Are you forever procrastinating? Are you far too easily distracted? Then you need these 10 ways to stop wasting time and actually get stuff done on your blog! What is the biggest challenge you face as a blogger? One of the biggest struggles for bloggers is, without a doubt, PROCRASTINATION. Because… one of the biggest benefits of blogging –…
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How to use Google Analytics – a beginner’s guide
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
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?
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
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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