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Blogging can be very lucrative. But money won’t just land in your lap! You need to make a plan… and then put that plan into action. Here’s how to create a blog monetization strategy (and why you need one!) So… I have something a little bit controversial to say… Money isn’t going to just land in your lap! There, I’ve…
How to use email marketing to boost your SEO
Did you know, email marketing is a powerful SEO tool? Email marketing can boost your search engine rankings AND help you get more benefit from your SEO traffic. Here’s how… The benefits of email marketing are well documented. In fact, the reckoning is that for every $1 you spend on email marketing you will get $36 back – that’s an…
CoSchedule Review: How CoSchedule’s Marketing Calendar can help you get more done in less time on your blog [2022]
One of the greatest struggles for bloggers is time! CoSchedule is an amazing tool which can help you organise and automate many aspects of your blog: allowing you to get more done in less time! But what exactly is CoSchedule? What can you use it for and how can you ensure CoSchedule saves you time? (Because let’s face it so…
61 things I wish had known before I started blogging
Thinking of starting a blog? Don’t do anything until you have read this! Experienced bloggers share 61 things they wish they had known before they started blogging… Are you thinking of starting a blog? Want to make sure your blog starts off on the right foot? Want to make sure you avoid the most common new blogger mistakes? Then you…
17 reasons why your blog post is not ranking on Google (And how to fix them!)
Are you wondering why your blog post is not ranking on Google? It’s so frustrating… You’ve written a brilliant post, you thought you’d done everything right, but it’s STILL not ranking! Here are 17 reasons why your blog post is not ranking on Google (And how to fix them!) You worked hard on your post, you thought you’d done everything…
How to use internal linking to boost your SEO
Internal linking is a powerful, yet often overlooked SEO tactic. When internal linking is done well it can provide a significant traffic boost, as well as enhance your website’s user experience. Here’s how to boost your SEO with internal linking… The impact of a good internal linking strategy is often underestimated. Done well, internal linking can significantly boost your SEO…
How to stay motivated as a blogger
Are you struggling to stay motivated? Are you finding it increasingly hard to find the motivation to write blog posts and do other important blog-related tasks? Did you used to be super enthusiastic and hyper motivated about your blog, but now it feels like a boring chore… and you just wish someone would wave a magic wand and you’d get…
How to work with brands (and get paid!) – a guide for bloggers and influencers
So a brand wants you to create a sponsored post for them. What do you do next? How much should you charge? How do you deal with contracts? And how do you ensure you get paid? Kat Buckley is a professional blogger at The Baking Explorer. She regularly works with brands and has worked with big names like KitchenAid, Tala…
22 ways to improve your email deliverability [2022]
One of the most frustrating parts of email marketing is when your carefully crafted email goes straight to spam or the promotions tab, and your subscriber doesn’t even see your email! Fortunately, there is a lot you can do to improve your email deliverability so more of your emails end up in your subscribers’ inboxes… where they belong! Have you…
How to keep track of your blogging income and expenses (plus free Blogging Accounts Spreadsheet)
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 grab a copy of my free, easy to use BLOGGING ACCOUNTS SPREADSHEET! Do you make money from your blog? Or…
How to stop getting unconfirmed email subscribers
What exactly are unconfirmed subscribers? Why are you getting them? What can you do to stop getting them? I explain all in this step-by-step guide to getting unconfirmed subscribers to confirm. So, you have put a whole lot of hard work into your email marketing. You’ve worked hard on your opt-in freebie, your sign-up forms and your welcome sequence… but…
How to set up Google Analytics 4 (step by step with screengrabs)
Google will deprecate Universal Analytics (AKA Google Analytics 3) on 1st July 2023. From that date, the only option will be to use Google Analytics 4. Since Universal Analytics data won’t migrate, it’s important to set up GA4 now, so you can start building up historical data in your GA4 property. Here’s how to set up Google Analytics 4… and…
How long does it take to make money blogging in 2022? (Statistics from the Blogging Income Survey)
Blogging can be very lucrative… but only if you do it right! So, how long does it actually take to earn money from a blog in 2022? And what can be done to speed up the process? Blogging can be a very lucrative business model, with many bloggers earning 6 or even 7 figure incomes. But how long does it…
How to write high quality blog posts that rank (according to Google)
Google has repeatedly said that the best way to improve your rankings is to create consistently high-quality content. But what does that mean? Here’s how to write high quality blog posts that rank (according to Google). I recently published the results from the Blogging Income Survey. One of the key takeaways from these statistics is that to earn more money,…
How much do bloggers REALLY earn in 2022? (Statistics from the Blogging Income Survey)
Ever wondered how much bloggers REALLY earn? Which are the best ways to earn money with a blog? And how long it takes to make a full-time income blogging? Here are the results from the Blogging Income Survey 2022… Ever wondered how much bloggers REALLY earn? Which are the most lucrative blogging niches? How long it takes, on average, to…
Essential equipment for creating an online course (for all budgets)
A complete list of all the equipment and software you will need to create, record and sell a successful online course – even if you’re on a tight budget! One of the most daunting parts of creating your first online course is the gear! Fortunately, you really don’t need a lot of equipment or software to create a successful online…
24 Google Calendar hacks to boost your productivity in 2022
Want to be more productive in 2022? Google Calendar is full of neat tricks and shortcuts to help you be more organized. But are you using all the features? Check out these 24 Google Calendar hacks to boost your productivity in 2022! Google Calendar is one of the best productivity tools out there… But are you taking full advantage of…