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A Beginner’s Guide to Gardening with Kids

How to get your child excited about gardening

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What to Plant Your First Year

Make it fun and engaging!

5+Passive Income Ideas That Earn $1000+A Month

If you have time and a little bit of know-how then creating and implementing your passive income ideas will be easy peasy. Half of the battle is getting started. One of my core aspects of Brag Differently is ‘earn’ It’s so imperative that women invest time in ensuring that they have some passive income coming in the door at all time.

As a stay-at-home mom or entrepreneur, finding ways to create a consistent income stream can be a challenge. One solution is to focus on creating multiple streams of passive income. Passive income is a type of income that requires little to minimal ongoing work to maintain, allowing you to earn money while focusing on other priorities. Additionally, creating multiple streams of passive income can help to diversify your income and reduce financial risk. In this article, we’ll explore some passive income ideas that can help stay-at-home moms and entrepreneurs boost their income.

Are you ready to take the plunge? Let’s make it happen

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, ie., I earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase and sometimes if you just click on a link at no additional cost to you. Please read my Disclosure for more info.

01: Create An Etsy Store

One of the quickest and easiest ways to generate passive income is to open an Etsy Store. I’m passionate about showing other women how to create passive income via Etsy. I currently have 4 active stores on Etsy. My BlackGirlMagic Co Store has earned over $5000 + in the last 12 months. That is not bad considering that I’ve never had to ship a single item out.

You can start an Etsy store for twenty cents. This is not a typo. Etsy charges .20 cents to list an item. Connect your Etsy store to a Print On Demand Application like Printful and you are ready to sell items.

02: Create An Online Course

Creating a course is an excellent way to earn passive income online. All you need is a topic you are passionate about and that is both useful and profitable. Then, you can sell your course through a platform like ThriveCart, Teachable, Podaia, Udemy, or Gumroad.

Identify a need and provide a solution. Don’t overthink the process. I can be a small course or even an email course where you send out the content of the course via emails.

I currently host my courses on ThriveCart. I absolutely love this passive income idea. Check out my courses at Courses.

03: Create A Membership Site

Make sure that you select a theme that you can grow with. Most free themes do not come with support or updates. Research your competition and see what themes they are using. You want a theme that you can tweak and personalize the look so that you don’t end up with a cookie-cutter feel. Also, understand that choosing the wrong theme could result in your site loading slowly or not transitioning when someone is viewing the site on their mobile device.

There are several different well-known themes to choose from. I use 17th Ave Designs which is built on the Genesis Parent Theme. Other well-known theme builders include Astra, and Elementor.

04: Launch A YouTube Channel

If your blog is your house, then think of your plugins as your accessories. Plugins are essential. There are going to be plugins that you will need to install in order for your theme to work ( these are normally pre-installed) or you get directions on installing them when you are installing your theme to WordPress.

Here is my list of must-have plugins:

Math Rank
Google Site Kit
Yoast Duplicate Post
Grow With MediaVine

05: Affiliate Marketing

One of the most overlooked tools that you need to have from day one is a mailing list. Your mailing list is money in the bank and you own your mailing list. Having a mailing list allows you to have direct contact with your readers.

I use ConvertKit and it is amazing.

06: Sell Print On Demand

Create and sell print-on-demand products: Print-on-demand platforms like Printful allow you to create and sell custom products, like t-shirts or mugs, without having to hold any inventory.

You can set up your free Print On Demand Account With Printful Right Here.

Here are a few reasons why you should start a print-on-demand store.

They allow anyone to create and sell customized products without having to invest in inventory or production upfront. This makes it easy for individuals and small businesses to get started selling physical products.
They handle all aspects of production, fulfillment, and shipping, which means that sellers don’t have to worry about setting up their own production and fulfillment processes.
They offer a wide range of products that can be customized, including t-shirts, mugs, phone cases, and more, which gives sellers a lot of options for creating unique and interesting products.
You don’t have to be a designer, you can purchase POD graphics on sites like Creative Fabrica to use on your store.

07: Sell Digital Products

Sell digital products: Digital products, like ebooks or printables, can be created once and sold multiple times. You can sell them through platforms like Etsy or on your own website. This is by far my favorite along with selling courses. You keep more of your money because you are selling a product that is either a PDF, A link inside a PDF that links to a Canva Template, or files for the end user to download.

Here is a digital product that I sell. It’s called the Social Content Calendar

You could also sell canva templates such as Pinterest pins like the ones featured below.

Let’s Get The Ball Moving

I just gave you 5+ simple ways to get the ball moving. You can create your own products or you can use a PLR service and obtain done for your products as well. You don’t have to create your own products. Try a few things and see what connects with your audience.

Final Thoughts

If you are a new blogger or a seasoned blogger, one of the quickest ways to earn income and jumpstart your blog is to create something to sell. It may be a course or a simple canva file. People are willing to purchase products that they need. Figure out what people need and fill the void.

21+ Ways To Get Your Blog Noticed

If you are like most new bloggers and you are struggling to get your blog noticed on Google and social media, you’re not alone. The truth is that Blogging is not easy, but there are some basic steps that you can implement to get your blog noticed right out of the gate. Blogging is a uniquely curated recipe of sorts. It is one part writing great blog posts; 2 parts making sure everything is SEO; 2 parts Social Media; 1 cup of Pinning Pinterest Pins, 2 parts mailing list; a quarter cup of the right theme and hosting and the remaining ingredients are a pinch of this and that behind the scenes. If you mix all the ingredients just right, you will end up with a blog site that you can earn a living from. Honestly, that is the goal.

With so much content being published on the internet every day, it can be difficult to stand out and attract a large audience. However, there are steps you can take to increase the visibility of your blog and reach a wider audience. I’m sharing 21+ actionable strategies for getting your blog noticed on Google and social media. From collaborating with other bloggers and utilizing social media to optimizing your blog for search engines and creating valuable content, we will cover everything you need to know to boost the visibility of your blog and attract more readers. So, if you’re ready to take your blog to the next level, keep reading to learn how to get your blog noticed.

Pre-Planning Stage

Before you jump head-first into the frying pan of blogging, I highly suggest that you take a week or two and just do an in-depth search on what blogging is, terms, tools, processes, SEO, and everything in between. I see so many bloggers in groups that will say, I launched my blog today, what do I need to do next? That is an absurd way to start a business. I can’t imagine that you would open a Coffee Shop and know zero about Coffee. Imagine being open for business and you don’t know the coffee flavors or how to brew coffee. You will save yourself a ton of heartache, wasted time, and money if you simply spend some time learning about blogging first.

1. Pick Solid Hosting

Your hosting is one of those items that are behind the scenes but plays such a critical role in your blog’s functioning. You absolutely need to be self-hosted. If your goal is to earn money from your blog, then you need to be self-hosted. I discuss why in this article on Self-Hosting. I currently use Bluehost and so far, it has been ok!. I had a few issues in the beginning. I will honestly say they have gotten better over time.

2. Pick A Premium Theme

3. Select Good Plugins

RankMath – This is a cool Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Plugin that enables you to optimize your content. I recently switched over from YOAST SEO To Rank Math
Google Site Kit – Makes installing Google Analytics to your blog site easy. You can also view some of the analytics info right from your WordPress dashboard.
Yoast Duplicate Post- A simple plugin that allows you to duplicate a post. You can create a template of a post style and use it over and over again vs. having to create a post from scratch.
Grow By MediaVine All-in-one social sharing. Not only can you add social share buttons, you can also insert the pictures and text that will be shared when someone opts to share your blog post. $39 a year.

4. Implement A Mailing List

Automation

5. Automate Your Processes

One of the best things that you can do in your business is to automate any processes that you can automate. There are several tools that will allow you to automate your social media. Take heed and automate. Use tools such as Simplified to Pre-schedule your content on social media. If you are just getting started, you can use FB Business Suite To pre-schedule content to both FB and IG. My current favorite tool is Simplified. Not only can I use it to pre-schedule content, it comes with a suite of tools that is amazing.

If you want to get a jumpstart on scheduling content for the entire year, then use the Social Media Content Calendar, it is done for you content. It includes stock photos, canva templates and so much more.

The goal is to batch-create content, plug it into the automation tools and let the tools post your content for you. Hence you don’t need to wake up on a daily basis, thinking about what you are going to post today. Some of your blogging success will depend on your ability to automate processes.

6. Schedule Your Pins With Tailwinds

Understand that Pinterest is to Bloggers What gas is to a car. You can drive the car with 89 gas but your car will drive better with premium. Pinterest Pins are premium gas for your blog. Pinning manually to Pinterest is time-consuming and tedious. Using Tailwinds enables you to take one Pin and schedule it to multiple boards over a period of time.

Pinterest is one of the easiest ways to get eyes on your blog and get your blog noticed.

Social Media

7. Choose the Best Social Media Platform

Social media can play a significant role in your blogging success. In a perfect world, you would want to be on all platforms everywhere. However, we know that is not practical. You need to master one or two social media platforms. I am not saying that you shouldn’t post to all social media. I am simply suggesting that you become an expert at one or two of them. Take your pick and become an expert so that you completely understand the ins and outs of your chosen social media platform(s). Figure out which platform(s) will work best for what you hope to achieve with your blogging business.

Understand that Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Pinterest, and Tiktok all work differently. If you are going to use Pinterest to drive traffic then be the best at Pinterest. Know all the nuances, ins, and outs of Pinterest. Figure out where your audience is hanging out and navigate there.

8. Engage With Others On Social Media

Blogging is a team sport and as such you need a team. It’s important for you to engage with other folks on social media. Make sure that you have added social sharing to your blog posts. I currently use Grow with MediaVine. You want your readers to assist you in getting your blog out.

Blogging Action Items

9. Join A Few Facebook Groups

10. Share Your Fellow Blogger’s Content

11. Guest Blog

11. Use A Call To Action On Everything

12. Content Upgrade

13. Create A Resource Library

14. Collaborate With Your Fellow Creatives, Influencers & Bloggers

15. Operate From A Place Of Giving (Integrity & Credibility)

16. Create A Blogging Tribe

17. Don’t Be Shy, Share Your Wins And Success

18. Invest Money In Your Business

19. Use Google Analytics, Google Trends, Google Search Console & Google Keyword Planner Tool

21. Master Your Niche And Show That You Are The Resident Expert

22. Establish Your Authentic Self

23. Show Up Daily

24. Use Paid Ads

25. Leverage Your Affiliates

26. Create Your Own Online Community

27. SEO – Your Content & Your Images

28. Use Pin-Friendly Blog Images

29. Repurpose Your Blog Content

21 Additional Blog Strategies

Collaborate with other bloggers or influencers in your niche.
Write guest posts for other popular blogs in your industry.
Utilize social media to promote your blog and interact with your audience.
Participate in relevant online communities or forums.
Attend conferences or events related to your niche.
Use email marketing to reach out to your subscribers.
Create visually appealing graphics or videos to share on social media.
Optimize your blog for search engines by using relevant keywords and tags.
Offer valuable and informative content that your audience will want to share.
Host webinars or online workshops related to your niche.
Offer free resources or tools on your blog to attract more visitors.
Run a contest or giveaway to attract new followers.
Utilize Pinterest and Instagram to showcase your blog and content.
Collaborate with brands or companies related to your niche.
Use hashtags on social media to reach a wider audience.
Utilize YouTube to create video content and promote your blog.
Create an email newsletter to regularly update your subscribers on your latest content.
Use LinkedIn to connect with other professionals in your industry.
Utilize Facebook Groups to connect with your audience and promote your blog.
Create a strong and professional brand image for your blog.
Network with other bloggers and industry professionals to gain more exposure for your blog.

By implementing these 21 strategies, you can effectively get your blog business noticed and attract a larger audience. Don’t be afraid to get creative and try new things, as this will help you stand out in a crowded online space. With a little bit of effort and persistence, you can succeed in growing your blog business and reaching your goals.

What Are Sponsored Posts? Everything You Need To Know

Tips & More To Snag The Perfect Brand Partner

We are all searching for the coveted “sponsored post” When it happens to you as a blogger, you really begin to feel like you’ve made it. If you don’t know what a sponsored post is, let me explain it real quick. A sponsored post is a piece of content that is created by an influencer, blogger, or publisher in partnership with a brand. The content is typically published on the blogger’s website or the influencer’s website or social media channels, and it is designed to promote the brand’s products or services. Sponsored posts can be a powerful way for brands to reach new audiences and build their reputation, but they can also be controversial if not done properly.

What are sponsored posts?
Sponsored posts in a nutshell, are blog posts or social media posts (think instagram, facebook & twitter) that companies and brands pay you the blogger or influencer a fee to create, write. It could also be a content that they provide. in exchange for sharing with your audience, you receive compensation.

Here Are A Few Tips For Getting Brand Collaborations ( 9 Key Things You Need To Know And Do Before Getting Started With Sponsored Blog Post)

This assumes that you are past the “I started a blog yesterday” phase and you already have a solid blog that is well built and covers all the basics such as being self-hosted, using a premium theme, you have a solid social media presence, and you’ve built a following.

Build Your Reputation

Before you can start getting sponsored posts, you need to build up your reputation as an influencer or content creator. This means creating high-quality content that engages your audience and establishes you as an expert in your field.

Identify your target brands

Think about the brands that you would like to work with and why. What do they stand for, and how do they align with your values and audience? This will help you focus your efforts and create more targeted proposals.

Reach out to brands that you are interested in working with. From day one of launching Brag Differently, I reached out to Ellevest. Once you have identified your target brands and created a media kit, it’s time to start reaching out to them. You can do this through email, social media, or even by attending events and networking with industry professionals. When reaching out, be sure to clearly articulate the value that you can bring to the brand and how a collaboration would benefit both parties.

Create A Sponsor page or Media kit

You should have a media kit from day one. You simply don’t know what opportunity may knock at your door. Preparation is key. We have all heard the saying, “Stay Ready, And You Won’t Have To Get Ready.” You absolutely want to be ready. You may not have a large following, but you might have a specific demographic that the brand is trying to reach.

A media kit is a document that provides information about you and your blog or social media channels, including your audience demographics, traffic statistics, and content themes. This will help brands understand your value proposition and make informed decisions about collaborating with you.

An introduction to who you are and what your blog is about.

A description of the type of content you publish and your target audience, along with relevant blog stats such as monthly visitors and pageviews.

Your social media or YouTube following, if applicable.

A list of sponsorship opportunities you offer, such as blog posts, link inserts, or a mention in a post. It may be helpful to customize these options based on the brand you are working with.

Namedropping any previous sponsored partners and providing links to relevant sponsored posts can give companies an idea of the type of content they can expect from you.

Testimonials from past partners, if applicable.

Your contact information.

Negotiate Terms

If a brand is interested in working with you, the next step is to negotiate the terms of the collaboration. This includes things like the length of the partnership, the scope of the content, and the compensation. It’s important to be transparent and fair and to make sure that both parties are clear on the expectations and deliverables.

Create Incredible Content

Remember that Content is King and with great content comes loyal followers and readers which will enable you can attract top-tier-level brands

Research your competition

Research other bloggers and influencers that serve your same niche audience and see what they are up to. Check and see what brands are sponsoring them. Brands have money to spend and your competition does not have ownership of these brands. A closed mouth does not get fed.

Continue To Network

Do not be a hit and quit it. Keep in contact with your sponsors and see if they have anything else in their pipeline.

Build Your Newsletter & Mailing List

Best Kept Secret, pitch to brands that appear on Google Ad Sense. This gives you insight into brands that are already interested in working with you. This is a great way to find additional brands to pitch to.

Here are some general steps you can follow when pitching brands for sponsored posts:

Research the brand and its target audience: It’s important to have a good understanding of the brand and its values, as well as the type of audience it is trying to reach. This will help you tailor your pitch to the brand’s specific needs and interests.
Determine the value you can offer: Think about what unique value you can offer to the brand through a sponsored post. This might include your reach, your engagement, or your ability to create high-quality content that aligns with the brand’s message.
Outline your pitch: Clearly explain the benefits of working with you and how a sponsored post will help the brand achieve its marketing goals. Be sure to include information about your audience and the type of content you can create.
Follow up: If you don’t hear back from the brand after your initial pitch, don’t be afraid to follow up. It can take time for brands to review and respond to pitches, and a follow-up can help remind them of your proposal.
Be professional and polite: Remember to always be professional and respectful when pitching brands. Even if a brand is not interested in working with you, maintaining a positive relationship can lead to future opportunities.

How To Make Money With Sponsored Blog Posts

Join an Influencer Network Platform

There are quite a few influence network platforms that you can join to find sponsored post opportunities.

Social Fabric
CJ
Activate – This was the first social network I joined
Blog Meets Brand
Acorn
Izea
Intellifluence
Popular Pays
Webfluential
Soapbox Influence

Find A Brand you like And Pitch To Them

When I started BragDifferently.com (which was previously the Melanin Goddess) I reached out to Ellevest directly. The payoff was fantastic and they were part of the reason I earned over $2000 in my first 30 days of blogging. I was already using Ellevest and I thought it would be beneficial to my readers. Here is a sample of an email pitch that I use on a regular basis. Keep it simple and to the point.

Search their websites and look for PR contact and email that person directly.

Email Subject: I would love to introduce your {product name} to my loyal readers and subscribers

I’m Marvette – the creative genius and the owner of Brag Differently & Co. (bragdifferently.co) Recently, I was introduced to your product and I had a chance to use {product name}. I enjoyed it it so much that I ended up purchasing or subscribing! I had previously tried a couple of other {similar products}. Simply put, I loved your product over -{competitor product name}. I know if I loved it then my readers will too. Brag Differently is all about solving problems for my readers and {product name} solves {name the problem}

I would love to write about {product name} for my readers (primarily women of color, US-based, over the age of 30, mostly entreprenuers, bloggers and content creators.) I believe they will all dervive a benefit from using {product name}. I would love to recommend it to my audience in the form of a sponsored blog post(s). Please let me know if you are inerested and I can forward more details on my proposal.

Thanks in advance for your time and consideration. I look forward to engaging in brand partnership.

Sincerely,

Marvette Critney

SIDENOTE: If a company reaches out to you, then consider working with them. They may already be a part of an affiliate network that you have a profile on. Do your due diligence and make sure that the partnership benefits you and your readers. I recently had a company reach out to me with a CBD product – that does not speak to my core mission, thus I declined the partnership. All money is not good money.

Be aware of the spammer brands. You’ll know because they will normally just ask you to share a link to their product. Nobody gets anything for free, your blog is a business. I don’t bother to respond to these companies and I will normally block their emails.

All Money Is Not Good Money
“stay away from the spammy folks that simply offer you money to share a link.”

Final Thoughts

If you are a new blogger or a seasoned blogger, take the time to do your research so that when opportunity knocks you are prepared to answer the door. Sponsored posts can be an awesome opportunity to monetize your blog site or social media platform, however, don’t do a zillion sponsored blog posts as you will begin to look spammy. If the product does not bring value and you honestly wouldn’t use the product yourself, then I suggest that you not promote the product.

21 Key Pinterest Strategies & Tips For Bloggers In 2023

The Ultimate Pinterest Strategies

If you are a relatively new blogger then you are still trying to navigate your way around Pinterest and other tools that will drive traffic to your blog site. Pinterest is one of the easiest ways that you can drive traffic to your blog site. By simply implementing and focusing on Pinterest strategies, I was able to increase my overall repins and click-throughs to my blog site tenfold. Ultimately we are looking for those pinners that actually visit our blog sites.

Pinterest stategies to use in your pinterest marketing

Pinterest is actually a ranking tool for Google and it works. Anytime I write a new blog post, one of the first things I do is submit Pinterest Pins for the blog post using the Tailwinds app and Simplified. I have seen a huge increase in my article(s) ranking immediately when I implemented a pinning campaign.

In this article, I am sharing my 21 essential Pinterest Strategies that will help you maximize the power of Pinterest. You can turn Pinterest into your own marketing goldmine.

Ready to get started with 21 Essential Pinterest Strategies? Let’s do this!

Do’s Of Pinterest Marketing Strategy

While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to Pinterest marketing, there are certain strategies that can help to optimize your efforts. Here are some basic recommendations for maximizing the impact of your Pinterest Marketing Strategy. Make sure you implement these items out the gate to be more effective.

Make sure to fully complete your profile.
Create your first five boards.
Utilize secret boards to save content for future use.
Choose a visually appealing cover photo.
Engage actively with other users on the platform.
Follow your competitors to stay up-to-date on their strategies.
Share your blog posts on Pinterest.
Join relevant community boards to connect with like-minded users.
Leverage Pinterest analytics. Take advantage of the tools that Pinterest provides. Pinterest Analytics allows you to see which of your pins are performing the best in terms of impressions, clicks and saves. This can help you understand what types of content are resonating with your audience and create more of it. For more detailed information on the specifics of Pinterest Analytics read this.

Dont’s of Pinterest Marketing Strategy

To ensure that you are getting the most out of your Pinterest marketing efforts, it is important to avoid making certain mistakes. Even if you have high-quality visuals and use effective tools, small missteps can hinder your ability to expand your reach. Here are some things to avoid:

Low-quality images: Avoid posting low-quality images on your Pinterest account. Most of us are visual creatures and Pinterest is essentially a visual search engine. Make sure that your image looks good and is not blurry. I also suggest that you use premium photos when possible. There is nothing worse than using the same image that everyone else has on their Pin.
Don’t ignore the boards. Make sure to take advantage of group boards and engage with them regularly. Inside the Tailwind App is a community feature. It makes it easier to find and pin to community boards. Also, consider starting your own group board as well.
Share Content: In addition to sharing your own content, be sure to also repin and engage with content from other users. This helps to build relationships and drive engagement on your own content.
Don’t be inconsistent: People are finicky and you need to keep your followers engaged, it is important to consistently add new Pins. You should be pinning daily. The easiest way to do this is to use an app like Tailwind or Simplified. I use both. I currently schedule around 300-400 pins monthly through automation. I love that in essence I can schedule in advance and work on other things on a day-to-day basis.
Don’t make your profile hard to find. Make sure that your profile is keyword rich. Include relevant keywords in your description so that readers can find you.
Don’t pin all your pins into one board. It’s important that you have different boards on your Pinterest account. This helps to keep your boards attractive and organized. Create a theme for each board. Think of the categories that you have on your site and create boards around those categories.
Hashtags: Avoid using an excessive number of hashtags in your pin descriptions. This can make your content look spammy and may negatively impact its discoverability. Also, hashtags don’t work in the same manner on Pinterest as they do on other platforms.
Don’t Pin everything. Avoid pinning a wide range of unrelated content, as this can make your boards appear disorganized and lack cohesiveness. Pinterest users generally prefer well-organized boards, so try to keep your pins focused and connected to your business. While it is okay to share interesting content that your audience may enjoy, make sure to keep it relevant to your brand.

Cluttering your boards with a wide range of unrelated pins can make it difficult for users to find what they are looking for and may deter them from following your account. If you must pin random stuff then pin it to a personal Pinterest profile that is separate from your business profile.

21 Key Pinterest Tips

Implementing the following Pinterest strategies can help you effectively reach a wider audience, drive traffic to your website, and strengthen your brand identity on the platform. Happy pinning.

Create a Pinterest business account: If you’re using Pinterest to promote your blog, it’s important to have a business account. This will give you access to analytics and other features that can help you to track your success and optimize your strategy.
Use keyword-rich board names and descriptions: When you create boards on Pinterest, make sure to use keywords in the names and descriptions to help your content get discovered by users.
Use high-quality, visually appealing images: Pinterest is a visual platform, so it’s important to use high-quality, visually appealing images to grab users’ attention and encourage them to click through to your blog.
Optimize your pin titles and descriptions: When you create pins, make sure to use keywords in the titles and descriptions to help your content get discovered by users.
Use a consistent color scheme: Using a consistent color scheme for your pins can help to create a cohesive, professional look and make your content more visually appealing.
Create fresh content: To keep your Pinterest presence fresh and engaging, it’s important to regularly create and share new content.
Join Pinterest group boards: Group boards are a great way to get your content in front of a wider audience. Look for group boards related to your niche and consider joining them to get your content seen by more users.
Use Pinterest analytics to track your success: Pinterest’s analytics tool can help you to track your performance and identify areas for improvement.
Use Pinterest-promoted pins: Pinterest’s promoted pins feature allows you to pay to have your pins shown to a wider audience. This can be a great way to drive traffic to your blog. I typically will set my daily amount to no more than $5 per day with a max of 10 days at a time.
Use Pinterest’s “Rich Pins” feature: Rich Pins allow you to add extra information to your pins, such as the price of a product or the ingredients in a recipe. This can make your content more useful and engaging for users.
Collaborate with other bloggers: Collaborating with other bloggers can be a great way to get your content in front of a new audience and drive traffic to your blog.
Use Pinterest to drive traffic to your blog: Use Pinterest to promote your blog and drive traffic to your website.
Use Pinterest to grow your email list: Pinterest can be a great source of email subscribers for your blog. Consider creating a lead magnet and using Pinterest to promote it and drive traffic to your email sign-up form.
Use Pinterest to showcase your blog’s content: Use Pinterest to showcase your blog’s content and give users a taste of what they can expect when they visit your website.
Use Pinterest to connect with your audience: Pinterest is a great platform for building relationships with your audience. Use it to connect with users, answer their questions, and provide valuable content.
Use Pinterest to find inspiration and ideas: Pinterest can be a great source of inspiration and ideas for your blog. Use it to find new content ideas and get inspired to create fresh, engaging content for your audience.

SIDENOTE: If you are interested in getting your own blog site jumpstarted, then check out my step-by-step guide on how to start a blog for beginners. This straight-to-the-point blogging guide will show you how to get your blog up and running in under 45 minutes for under $5.95 per month!

PINTEREST SAYS
“The best Pins are visually compelling, tell a good story and make people want to learn more.”

Use Standard Pins

Pick a verticle image: In order to make your content stand out in users’ feeds, it is important to use high-quality vertical images with a 2:3 aspect ratio (e.g. 1000 x 1500 pixels). Pins with ratios other than 2:3 may be truncated or have reduced performance.

Make your brand the focal point: Ensure that your brand is the main focus of your pins. Display your product or service prominently, and avoid using abstract or unrelated imagery. This will help to effectively showcase your brand to users.

Ensure that your logo is included on every pin you create: However, try to keep it subtle and avoid placing it in the lower-right corner, as this area may be covered by Pinterest’s product icons.

Include text overlay: Text overlay on your pin images can help them stand out and attract attention. Make sure to keep your copy concise and easy to read on mobile devices. If you are targeting multiple countries, it is important to create separate pins for each location so that they can be translated into the local language.

Optimize your Pin copy: In order to make your pins more discoverable in search, it is essential to optimize their titles and descriptions. You have up to 100 characters for the title and up to 500 characters for the description, so be sure to use them effectively.

Verify links: Ensure that the links within your pins are functional and load quickly. The content and imagery of your pin should match the topic and image of the destination site, so be sure to double-check these details to ensure a seamless experience for users.

5 Tips For Writing Clear And Optimized Pinterest Pin Titles

Optimize your Pinterest pin titles with keywords to improve searchability.
Instead of simply repeating your description, try to come up with unique and compelling titles.
Avoid using the word “click” in your title,
Use title case for a polished and professional look.
Make sure to prioritize the first 30 characters, as they often appear as the preview text.

Final Thoughts

There you have it! These are the top 21 Pinterest Strategies that you can implement today! By implementing these pinning strategies you can increase your overall chances of ensuring that your pins show up at the top of your reader’s feeds when they are searching.

Take your time and gain a clear understanding of how Pinterest works and make sure that you utilize scheduling tools such as Tailwind and Simplified to make your job easier.

14 SEO Myths That Are Hurting Your Blog

Search engine optimization (SEO) is a constantly evolving field, and as such, it can be difficult to separate SEO myths from SEO facts. It can be easy to get caught up in the latest trends and tactics, but it is important to understand what really works and what doesn’t. In this article, we will debunk some common SEO myths and highlight the facts to help you create an effective SEO strategy for your website.

For an in-depth deep dive into SEO Myths then check out the 10 SEO Myths You Should Ignore with AHREFS

Common SEO Myths

“Keywords don’t matter anymore.” This is a common myth that has been circulating for a while now. While it is true that keyword stuffing can hurt your rankings, keywords are still a crucial aspect of SEO. Using relevant and targeted keywords can help your blog rank higher in search results and attract the right audience.
“Content-length doesn’t matter.” Another myth is that content length doesn’t matter as long as it is high-quality. However, research has shown that longer content tends to rank better in search results. This is because longer content usually provides more value and information to the reader, which can lead to a better user experience.
“SEO is all about tricks and hacks.” Some people believe that SEO is all about finding sneaky ways to trick search engines into ranking your blog higher. However, this is not true. SEO is about creating a high-quality, user-friendly website that provides value to its visitors. It is about understanding how search engines work and creating content that aligns with their guidelines.
“Social media doesn’t impact SEO.” Social media and SEO are often thought of as separate entities, but they can actually have a significant impact on each other. Social media can drive traffic to your blog, which can improve your search rankings. Additionally, social media signals, such as shares and likes, can influence your search rankings.
“Guest blogging is a waste of time.” Guest blogging can be a valuable way to build your brand and get your content in front of a new audience. It can also help improve your search rankings by getting backlinks from high-quality websites. However, it is important to make sure that the websites you guest blog for are reputable and relevant to your industry.
“Meta tags don’t matter anymore.” Meta tags, including the title tag and meta description, are still an important aspect of SEO. The title tag is the main headline that appears in search results and the meta description is the short summary that appears below it. These tags help search engines understand the content on your page and can influence whether or not someone clicks on your website.
“SEO is a one-time thing.” SEO is not a one-time effort. It requires ongoing work to maintain and improve your search rankings. This includes creating new content, optimizing existing content, and staying up-to-date with the latest SEO trends and best practices.
“Paid links can improve your rankings.” Buying links to improve your search rankings is a big no-no. Search engines consider paid links to be a form of spam and can penalize your website for using them. It is important to earn your links naturally by creating high-quality content that others want to link to.
“SEO is only for big businesses.” SEO is not just for big businesses with big budgets. It is for any business or website owner who wants to improve their search visibility and drive traffic to their website. With the right strategies and techniques, small businesses can compete with larger ones in search results.
“SEO is easy.” SEO can seem easy at first, but it is a constantly evolving field that requires a lot of knowledge and effort to master. It takes time and resources to research, create, and optimize content, as well as track and analyze results.
“SEO is all about the technical stuff.” While technical SEO is important, it is just one aspect of a comprehensive SEO strategy. Content, user experience, and backlinks are also crucial factors
Keyword Stuffing. One popular myth is that keyword stuffing will help boost rankings in the SERPs (search engine results pages). This simply isn’t true; in fact, keyword stuffing may actually hurt your ranking because it makes content difficult for users to read or understand due to overuse of keywords.
Link Building doesn’t matter. Another myth is that link building doesn’t matter anymore – but this couldn’t be further from the truth! Link building still plays an important role in improving a website’s overall authority which helps with its organic ranking potential; however, links must come from reputable sources otherwise they could have negative effects on rankings due their low quality score given by Google algorithms .

FAQS

Is SEO Important?

Yes, SEO is important for a blog site. SEO helps search engines understand the content on your website and improve its ranking in search results. This can help drive more traffic to your blog and increase your visibility online.

Optimizing your blog for SEO can also help improve the user experience. By using relevant and targeted keywords, as well as providing valuable and informative content, you can attract the right audience to your blog and keep them coming back for more.

In addition, SEO can help you build credibility and authority in your industry. By ranking high in search results, you can establish your blog as a go-to resource for information and insights.

Overall, SEO is an important aspect of running a successful blog. By implementing SEO best practices and staying up-to-date with the latest trends, you can improve your search visibility and drive more traffic to your website.

What Types Of SEO Do I Need

When it comes to search engine optimization (SEO), there are several different types to consider. Here are some of the main categories of SEO:

On-page SEO: This type of SEO focuses on optimizing the individual pages of your website to improve their ranking in search results. This includes optimizing your website’s content, images, and technical aspects like page speed and mobile-friendliness.
Off-page SEO: Off-page SEO refers to the actions you take outside of your website to improve its search rankings. This includes getting backlinks from other reputable websites, as well as utilizing social media to drive traffic to your website.
Technical SEO: Technical SEO involves optimizing the underlying technical aspects of your website to improve its search rankings. This includes things like improving your website’s page speed, ensuring it is mobile-friendly, and optimizing your website’s URLs and navigation.
Local SEO: If you have a brick-and-mortar business or you want to attract customers from a specific geographic location, then local SEO is important. This type of SEO involves optimizing your website for local search terms and including your location in your website’s content and meta tags.
E-commerce SEO: If you have an online store, then e-commerce SEO is crucial. This type of SEO involves optimizing your product pages and categories to improve their ranking in search results and drive sales.

Which types of SEO you need will depend on your business and goals. It is important to conduct a thorough analysis of your website and target audience to determine which types of SEO will be most beneficial for your business. Since my blog site is not a local business, then it would not make sense to focus my time or energy on local SEO.

How Can I Make Google Show My Blogsite Love?

Conduct keyword research: Identify the keywords that are relevant to your business and target audience. These keywords should be incorporated into your website’s content and meta tags to help search engines understand what your website is about.
Create high-quality content: Developing and publishing valuable, informative, and engaging content can help improve your search rankings and attract visitors to your website.
Optimize your website’s technical aspects: This includes things like page speed, mobile-friendliness, and the structure of your website’s URLs and navigation.
Utilize header tags: Header tags, such as H1 and H2, help break up your content and make it easier for both users and search engines to understand the hierarchy of your information.
Use internal and external links: Linking to other relevant and high-quality websites can help improve your credibility and search rankings. It is also important to use internal links to direct users and search engines to other pages on your website.
Optimize your images: Using descriptive, relevant filenames and alt tags for images can help search engines understand the content on your website and improve your search rankings.
Use social media: Having a presence on social media platforms and actively sharing your content can help drive traffic to your website and improve your search rankings.
Monitor and analyze your results: Use tools like Google Analytics to track your website’s traffic and see how well your SEO efforts are paying off. This can help you understand what is and isn’t working and adjust your strategy accordingly.
Optimizing your website for search engines can seem daunting at first, but by following these tips and staying up-to-date with the latest best practices, you can improve your search rankings and drive more traffic to your website.

What Is The Biggest SEO Myth?
Off the top of my head I would say that a small domain authority (DA) site
can’t outrank a higher dA site.

Recap

Many people have misconceptions about how to optimize their websites for search engines. It’s important that you separate the myths from the facts. One of the best things that you can do for your blog site is to get a solid understanding of how SEO works and what is an SEO myth, vs an SEO Fact.

The Top Must-Know Blogging Terms For Beginners

Welcome to the world of blogging! If you’re just starting out, you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the technical terms and jargon that you’re encountering. But don’t worry, we’re here to help. In this article, we’ll go over some of the top must-know terms for beginner bloggers. From SEO to social media, we’ll explain what these terms mean and why they’re important for your blog. So whether you’re just starting out or looking to brush up on your blogging skills, this article has you covered.

To help you get started, we’ve compiled a list of the top must-know blogging terms. From “SEO” to “blogroll”, this comprehensive guide will demystify the jargon and help you hit the ground running with your new blog. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get started!

Top Must-Know Blogging Terms

1. What Is A Blog?

A blog is a type of website where users can post articles, stories, and other content. Blogs are usually displayed in reverse chronological order, with the most recent post appearing first. Most blogs also have a comment section where readers can leave feedback or start discussions about the topics covered in the blog posts.

2. What Is A Blogging Platform?

A blogging platform is a software or service that helps you create and manage your blog. WordPress, Blogger, and Tumblr are all examples of popular blogging platforms.

3. What Is A Domain Name?

A domain name is the unique address of a website on the internet. For example, the domain name for WordPress.com is wordpress.com.

4. What Is Web Hosting?

Web hosting is a service that provides storage space and access for websites. When you create a blog, you will need to choose a web hosting service to store your blog’s files and make them accessible to readers on the internet.

5. What Is A Content Management System?

A content management system (CMS) is a software that helps you create, manage, and publish content on your blog. WordPress is an example of a popular CMS.

6. What Is A Blog Post?

A blog post is an article or piece of writing that you publish on your blog. A post can be as long or as short as you want, and can be about any topic you choose.

7. What Is A Permalink?

A permalink is the unique URL of a specific blog post. For example, the permalink for this post would be something like www.example.com/blog/50-must-know-blogging-terms/.

8. What Is Google Analytics?

Google Analytics is a free web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. It is a powerful tool that can help you understand your website’s traffic and traffic sources, as well as how visitors interact with your site. With Google Analytics, you can track metrics such as the number of visitors to your site, the pages they visit, the length of their visit, and the devices they use. You can also use it to see which search terms visitors used to find your site, and what links they clicked on.

9. What is Google Search Console?

Google Search Console is a free web service provided by Google that helps you monitor and maintain your website’s presence in Google Search results. With Search Console, you can see how Google crawls and indexes your website, get notifications about any issues that arise with your site, and even see which queries are driving traffic to your site.

10. What is SEO

SEO stands for “search engine optimization.” It is the practice of optimizing your website in order to improve its ranking on search engines like Google. When you type a query into a search engine, it returns a list of results that are ranked based on relevance and quality.

SEO is all about making sure that your website appears as high as possible on this list, so that more people can find and visit your site. There are many different factors that go into SEO, including the quality and relevance of your website’s content, the structure of your website, and the number and quality of external links pointing to your site. By optimizing these and other factors, you can help your website rank higher and attract more traffic from search engines.

Blogging Terms In Alphabetical Order

List Of 37 Blogging Terms That Every Blogger Should Know, In Alphabetical Order:

Affiliate marketing: A type of marketing in which a blogger promotes a product or service and earns a commission for each sale made through a unique referral link.
Alt text: A description of an image that is added to the HTML of a webpage for accessibility purposes and to help search engines understand the content of the image.
Analytics: Tools used to measure and track the performance of a website or blog, such as the number of visitors and page views.
Anchor text: is the visible, clickable text in a hyperlink. It is often underlined and displayed in a different color than the surrounding text to indicate that it is a link. When a user clicks on the anchor text, they are directed to the webpage or resource that the link is pointing to. In terms of SEO, search engines use anchor text as a way to understand the content and context of the linked page, and use it as a ranking factor.
Article: Is a single blog post. Most people will use this term interchangeably with the term blog post.
Author: The individual that wrote the blog post; it may be referenced as an individual or an entity.
Avatar: A photo image that represents a person across your site or other social media platforms.
Backlink: A link from another website to a page on your blog.
Blacklist: A list of spam sites.
Blog: A website or portion of a website that is updated regularly with short, informative posts.
Blog Carnival: A blog carnival is a type of online event where a group of bloggers come together to share and promote their content on a specific topic. The event is typically organized by one or more “host” bloggers who create a central hub or “carnival” on their own blog, where they feature links to the best posts from the participating bloggers. Blog carnivals are a way for bloggers to increase visibility for their own content, as well as to discover new bloggers and content in their niche. They are often held on a regular schedule, such as weekly or monthly, and can be focused on a specific topic or theme.
Blogger: A person who writes and publishes content on a blog.
Blogging: Is the act of writing for a blog
Blogroll: A blogroll was traditionally a list of links to other blogs that were displayed on your blog’s sidebar. Nowadays, most people just use social media to follow other blogs (more on that later).
Category: A blog category is a way to organize and group blog posts on a website by topic. It allows the blogger to make it easier for readers to find and access content that is of interest to them. Bloggers typically use categories to group posts by subject or theme, such as “technology,” “lifestyle,” “food,” “travel,” etc.
CAPTCHA: CAPTCHA stands for Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart. It is a type of challenge-response test used to determine whether or not the user is human. It is designed to prevent automated programs, known as bots, from interacting with a website or online service. CAPTCHAs are often used to protect online forms and registration pages from spam and other types of automated abuse.
CMS: Content Management System, is a software application that allows users to create, manage, and publish digital content, such as text, images, and videos, on a website or other digital platform. CMSs provide an interface for users to add, edit, and organize content, as well as manage the overall design and layout of the website. WordPress.org is a CMS.
Comment: A response left by a reader on a blog post.
Content: The written, visual, or audio material published on a blog or website.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on a user’s computer or mobile device by a website or web application. They are used to remember certain information about the user, such as login credentials, preferences, and browsing history. When a user visits the website again, the website can retrieve the information stored in the cookie and use it to personalize the user’s experience and remember their preferences.
Domain: The address of a website, such as “example.com.”
Feed: A way for readers to subscribe to and receive updates from a blog.
Footer: The bottom section of a webpage, usually containing copyright information and links to other pages on the site.
Header: The top section of a webpage, usually containing the website’s logo and navigation links.
Hyperlink: A clickable link that directs a reader to another webpage.
Landing page: A specific webpage designed to convert visitors into leads or customers.
Link building: The process of acquiring backlinks to a blog or website in order to improve its search engine ranking.
Meta description: A brief summary of a webpage’s content that appears in search engine results.
Meta tags: HTML tags that provide information about a webpage, such as its title and keywords.
Niche: A specific topic or market that a blog focuses on.
Page view: A view of a single webpage.
Plugin: A piece of software that adds specific functions to a website or blog.
Pinging: The process of notifying search engines and other websites that a new blog post has been published.
Post: An individual piece of content published on a blog.
RSS feed: A format for delivering regularly changing web content, such as blog posts.
Search engine optimization (SEO): The process of optimizing a blog or website to rank higher in search engine results.
Sidebar: A column on the side of a blog or webpage, usually containing links, advertisements, and other information.
Social media: Websites and apps that allow users to create and share content or participate in social networking.
Spam: Unsolicited or irrelevant content, often posted in the comments section of a blog.
SSL and SSL Certificate: SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer, and it is a security protocol used to establish an encrypted link between a web server and a web browser. SSL certificate is important for website security, as it helps to protect sensitive information, such as personal details and credit card information, from being intercepted by third parties. It also helps to build trust and credibility with users, as it verifies the identity of the website and assures users that their information is secure. Websites that have SSL certificates have “https” in the URL instead of “http”
Subscriber: A reader who has subscribed to a blog to receive updates.
Tag: A keyword or phrase used to describe and organize a blog post.
Template: A pre-designed webpage layout that can be customized with text and images.
Theme: A theme in the context of website development, is a collection of templates and styles that determine the look and feel of a website. A parent theme is a complete theme that can be used as a starting point for creating a new theme. It includes all of the template files and styles required to create a functional website. Parent themes are often created by developers to be used as a base for creating child themes. A child theme is a theme that inherits the functionality and styling of a parent theme and allows users to make customizations and modifications to it without affecting the parent theme. Child themes are used to make customizations, add new functionality, or change the design of a website without modifying the parent theme. This allows users to update the parent theme without losing their customizations.
Trackback: Another term that isn’t used much anymore, but trackbacks were once a way for bloggers to notify each other when they had linked to one another’s posts in their own articles. Nowadays, most people just use pingbacks (more on that in a minute), or they simply mention each other in their posts without using any formal notification system.
Traffic: The number of visitors to a blog or website.
URL: The web address of a specific webpage.
Vlog | Vlogger: A vlog, short for “video blog,” is a type of online content that consists of video recordings of the creator’s daily activities, thoughts, or experiences. Vlogs are similar to traditional text-based blogs, but instead of written content, they use video as the primary medium for sharing information
Web Host: A web host is a company that provides the technologies and services needed to host a website on the internet. When you create a website, you need somewhere to store all of the files and data that make up your site. A web host provides this storage space, as well as the necessary technologies to make your website accessible to internet users
Widget: A widget is a small, standalone application that runs on a web page or within a web-based platform. It is designed to perform a specific function or provide a specific service, such as displaying the weather, displaying the current time, or providing access to social media features

Recap

As a new blogger, you are going to encounter a ton of new terms. I highly suggest that you become familiar with all of them so that when you see them, you will have a better understanding of how all these terms tie together.

Blogging Goals For 2023

I’m amazed at how quickly the year went by. If you did not meet your goals last year in blogging, then we are going to make it happen this year. I’m sharing my top tips to ensure that you exceed your blogging goals.

Blogging is not for the faint of heart. I’ve said it before and I will say it again, blogging is a marathon, not a sprint. With the right planning and execution, you can turn your blog into a vehicle that can give you the life that you desire. If you want to turn your blog into a bonified business and earn a sustainable income from blogging, then read my simple guide to goal setting for bloggers in 2023. It’s time to dream bigger than ever, and achieve all that you desire!

1. Get Organized

Before we get into the nitty-gritty of your blogging goals for 2023, you have to get organized and declutter your workspace | office. I know firsthand that I am more productive when I am organized and my desk is free of clutter. There is something that distracts you from the task at hand when you look down and there is a ton of misc papers on your desk. It’s time to get organized.

Organizing your blog strategy will keep you on track and help you to stay accountable for your goals. Having SMART Blogging Goals will ensure that you stay focused and accomplish your blogging goals in 2023.

Clean up your work area and declutter
Create a content schedule and stick to your content schedule
Do a Digital De-Clutter. I discuss it in-depth in
Create a strategic blogging plan

2. Self- Host Your Blog

As a blogger, self-hosting your website is an important consideration. Self-hosting refers to hosting your website on your own domain, rather than using a free hosting service like WordPress.com or Blogger. There are several benefits to self-hosting your website as a blogger.
First, self-hosting gives you complete control over your website. This includes the ability to install custom plugins, themes, and integrations and access your website’s files and data.

Second, self-hosting allows you to fully monetize your website. Free hosting services often have strict guidelines on what types of advertisements and monetization strategies you can use, which can limit your earning potential.

Finally, self-hosting can give your website a more professional appearance, as it shows that you are committed to your blog and willing to invest in its success. This can be particularly important if you are looking to work with brands or sponsors in the future.

3. Use A Premium Theme For WordPress

I am not going to argue with anyone about the value of having a premium theme if you plan to take your blog to another level. Here is the reality! If your website looks “blah, blah.” I will not share a single article or even bother to leave a comment. I’m not pinning a single pin to a blog site that doesn’t have any appeal. You may be an award-winning writer, but you still need to have a theme that is visually appealing to your reader.

Most free themes don’t make updates and typically provide no support. Hence if WordPress makes an update, your entire blog site may not work. In addition, you want a theme that you can customize with your brand style which includes your fonts and colors. Make sure that your theme flows well and is easy to navigate.

The goal at the end of the day is to keep the reader on your blog site as long as possible. Having the right theme will ensure that visitors stay longer.

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4. Update Old Content

As a blogger, it’s important to regularly update and refresh your content to keep it relevant and engaging for your readers. This includes revisiting and updating old posts on your blog.

There are several reasons why updating old content is important. First, it helps improve the overall quality and accuracy of your blog. As time passes, information and best practices can change, and it’s important to ensure that your content reflects these updates.

Second, updating old content can help improve your search engine rankings. Search engines like Google place a high value on fresh, relevant content, and regularly updating your blog can help improve your website’s visibility in search results.

Finally, updating old content can help keep your readers engaged. By providing new and updated information, you are giving your readers a reason to come back to your blog and stay engaged with your content.

Overall, updating old content is a crucial aspect of maintaining a successful blog. It helps improve the quality and accuracy of your content, improves your search engine rankings, and keeps your readers engaged.

5. Stock Photos | Images

I get so many compliments on the images that I use on my blog sites. It’s important to try and use images that everyone else is not using. You want your site to have a branded cohesive look and feel to it. I happen to be an amateur photographer and will oftentimes go out and take my own photos (trust me, my sony camera does the real work).

Using high-quality, professional stock photography is an important consideration for any blogger. While it may be tempting to use free images found online, there are several reasons why using premium stock photography is a better option.

First and foremost, using free images can often result in copyright infringement. Many images found online are protected by copyright laws, and using them without permission can result in legal consequences.

On the other hand, premium stock photography is licensed for commercial use, which means that you can use it on your blog without worrying about copyright issues. This can save you time and hassle in the long run, as you won’t have to worry about tracking down the original source or dealing with any legal issues.

Additionally, premium stock photography is generally of higher quality and more professional than free images. This can help improve the overall look and feel of your blog, as well as give your readers a better impression of your brand.

Overall, using premium stock photography is a worthwhile investment for any blogger. It not only protects you from potential legal issues, but it also helps improve the appearance and professionalism of your blog.

Here Is My List Of Top Spots To Purchase Stock Photography From

Deposit Photos
Adobe Stock
Ivory Mix
Creative Market
Fabrica
HauteStock

6. Implement A Content Marketing Strategy

Not having a content marketing strategy in place is one of the most overlooked aspects of blogging. We all wish that Simon could just hit the golden buzzer in blogging and put us at the top and thousands of readers would see our blog articles and Google would simply fall in love with us. In reality, you have to plan every aspect of your blog and that includes having a strategy.

What exactly is a Content Marketing Strategy? Glad that you asked. In a nutshell, it is simply what are you going to do once you hit the post button and your blog post goes live. What’s next? How do you get people to know that you have a new blog article?

My #1 way is to immediately send out a quick newsletter blast to my readers that are subscribed to my newsletter. These folks have opted-in to engage with you, hence they want to hear from you. Don’t overthink it. Just send out a quick email and let them know that you have a new article that has been posted.

My favorite way that will get eyes on your blog article is through Pinterest Marketing. I use the Tailwind App to schedule my Pinterest Pins. With every blog article that I write, I create from the start a minimum of 10 Pinterest Pins that I will post over the next 7 days to get an influx of traffic. I highly suggest that you consider using Tailwinds to put your pinning on autopilot. It is a lifesaver and timesaver.

Learning Pinterest should be a top priority in 2023!

7. Consistency In Blogging

As a blogger, it’s important to remain consistent in order to build and maintain a strong following. Here are a few reasons why consistency is crucial:

It helps establish your credibility: By consistently posting high-quality content and meeting your own publishing deadlines, you can establish yourself as a credible and reliable source of information. This can help build trust with your readers and establish your blog as a go-to resource in your niche.
It helps grow your audience: Consistently posting new content gives your readers a reason to come back to your blog and helps attract new readers. By establishing a regular posting schedule, you can keep your readers engaged and help grow your audience.
It helps with search engine rankings: Search engines like Google favor websites that regularly publish fresh, relevant content. By consistently posting new content, you can improve your website’s visibility in search results and drive more traffic to your blog.
It helps with planning and organization: By maintaining a consistent posting schedule, you can better plan and organize your content creation and promotion efforts. This can help save time and ensure that you are consistently providing value to your readers.

Overall, consistency is a crucial element of successful blogging. It helps establish your credibility, grow your audience, improve your search engine rankings, and streamline your content creation efforts.

8. Grow Your Email List

You absolutely have to make growing your email list a top priority this year. I can not stress the importance of creating and growing your email list! Unless you had your head buried in the sand, then you should be aware that big platforms like Instagram and FB went offline several times and individuals appeared to have lost their minds. If you had a mailing list, then you were able to still connect with your audience.

If you don’t remember anything, please remember this: We do not own these social media platforms. I’ve seen influencers get their accounts suspended and they had zero ways to connect with any of their followers. If they had a robust mailing list that they own, then there would be no worries.

I use ConvertKit and it does what I need it to do. I love the simplicity and the templates. You can customize the templates and really give them your brand or you can keep it basic. It’s up to you.

I have several different newsletters because I run several different blog sites. I suggest that you do a weekly newsletter to keep subscribers from unfollowing you (don’t get into a tizzy when someone unfollows you!) I highly suggest that automate your newsletter and make it evergreen content- this way you have a newsletter that automatically goes out on a weekly basis in a sequence. You do have to put in some work on the front end to get the sequence started, but it will save you time on the backend because you can do it and let it do what it do!

The Quickest Way To Grow Your Email List Is To Create A Freebie!
THINK ABOUT WHAT YOUR AUDIENCE WANTS AND NEEDS

The goal is to get your audience to exchange their email address for something that you give them that is of value. You want them to subscribe to your blog. Offering a freebie is a simple easy way to say thanks! I appreciate you!

As you continue to grow your list don’t forget to purge folks that aren’t engaging with you. Most email list platforms are based on the number of subscribers. Thus you don’t want folks that aren’t engaging with you, taking up valuable space on your list. It’s ok to say “Hit the road Jack!”

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E-book
Course
E-guide
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There are done for you PLR Services that you can use to create your opt-in. Do not let this overwhelm you.

9. Grow Your Social Media

We love it, we hate it, and some days it really is overwhelming, however, you absolutely must engage with social media on a daily basis. The key is to plan it out and put it on autopilot when possible. If you really haven’t mastered social media, now is the perfect time to start. The beginning of the year is always a good place to hit the reset button and focus on growing your blog traffic as a result of social media engagement.

Think of your social media as an extension of your blog site. Using this very article as an example. Once I hit the post button. I will post to Instagram a snippet of the highlights of this article. I may create an IG story on blogging goals as well.

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A hidden gem for social media is using Twitter. I always tweet my blog posts via Twitter, not only do my followers see my tweet, but I oftentimes get 100+ extra eyes that view my article. More exposure more engagement.

Incorporate YouTube Videos into your Blog and vice versa, If you post content to YouTube, you should be mentioning your blog site in the video as well as make sure that you provide links back to your blog site from your YouTube Channel. Take advantage of all of these free marketing tools!

14 Additional Blogging Goal Tips

I’ve given you a ton of ideas to assist you in creating and implementing your blogging goals. The most important thing is to get started. Take two steps forward and start!

Define your target audience: Understanding who you are writing for is essential for crafting content that resonates with your readers. Identify the demographics, interests, and needs of your target audience and tailor your content accordingly.
Set clear and specific goals: Determine what you want to achieve with your blog. Do you want to increase traffic, monetize your blog, or simply share your thoughts and ideas? Setting clear goals will help you stay focused and motivated.
Create a content calendar: Plan out the topics you want to cover in advance and create a schedule for publishing your content. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you are consistently providing value to your readers.
Improve your writing skills: As a blogger, your writing skills are crucial. Invest in learning how to write effectively and engage your audience. This can include taking writing courses or simply practicing and seeking feedback from others.
Learn about SEO and keyword research: SEO (search engine optimization) is the process of optimizing your website to rank higher in search engines like Google. Keyword research involves identifying the words and phrases that your target audience is searching for. Understanding SEO and keyword research can help you create content that is more easily discoverable by your target audience.
Use social media to promote your blog: Social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram can be a great way to promote your blog and reach a wider audience. Regularly sharing your blog posts on social media and engaging with your followers can help drive traffic to your website.
Collaborate with other bloggers: Building relationships with other bloggers in your niche can help expose your blog to a new audience. Consider guest posting on other blogs or collaborating on projects together.
Monetize your blog: If you are looking to monetize your blog, there are several options to consider, such as sponsored content, affiliate marketing, and advertising. Determine which methods are the most appropriate for your blog and create a plan for implementing them.
Invest in professional design and branding: A professional and visually appealing website can go a long way in establishing your credibility and attracting readers. Consider investing in a premium theme or hiring a designer to create a custom design for your blog.
Improve your website’s loading speed: A slow-loading website can be a major turnoff for readers. Optimize your website’s loading speed by compressing images, minifying code, and using a content delivery network.
Create a newsletter: A newsletter is a great way to keep in touch with your readers and provide them with exclusive content. Consider creating a newsletter and offering it as a free resource to your readers.
Engage with your readers: Building a community of loyal readers is crucial for the success of your blog. Take the time to respond to comments and engage with your readers on social media. This can help foster a sense of community and keep readers coming back for more.
Experiment with different types of content: Mixing things up with different types of content can help keep your readers engaged. This can include creating infographics, and videos, or hosting webinars.
Stay up to date with industry trends: The world of blogging is constantly evolving, so it’s important to stay up

Top 7 Ways Bloggers Make Money (And How To Do It)

How Do Bloggers Make Money? And How Do Bloggers Get Paid?

If you are here, then you are probably curious about how bloggers earn money from their blogs. Blogging has been around for quite some time, but it is just now hitting the mainstream and more and more people are hopping on the blogging train. As a blogger that blogs full-time and runs several blog sites, how do bloggers make money is at the top of my list of questions I’m asked. Show me the money!

People want to know how bloggers become successful. I will tell you that blogging is not for the faint of heart. Blogging is a Marathon, not a sprint. If you put best practices in place, you will soon be on the path to blogging gold.

Every day, new ways pop up that bloggers can earn additional streams of income from both their blog sites as well as other products and services that they may offer. These are what I consider the top 7 blogging money earners.

Before we get into the nitty-gritty of how to make money in blogging you have to understand that everything and I do mean everything starts with having incredible content. Google’s recent updates to its algorithm have made it crystal clear. Content reigns supreme! Before you get into the weeds with trying to make money, make sure that your content is flawless.

The Fastest Way To Make Money Blogging

Utilize affiliate marketing: Hands-down affiliate marketing is the fastest to make money with your blog site. You can get started on day one with Amazon Associates by incorporating a few affiliate links into your very first blog article. Affiliate marketing is a great way to earn passive income through your blog. By promoting products or services that tie into your blog articles, you can earn a commission for each sale made through your unique referral link.

Create Multiple Streams Of Income

There are a ton of bloggers. The super-successful ones will all tell you that you have to have multiple streams of income. Diversifying your income is key to the long game of ensuring that your blog is a business and not a hobby.

Luckily, there are a number of ways to make money through blogging. In this article, we’ll explore the top 7 ways bloggers make money so you can start earning too!

As A New Blogger, There Are Several Ways You Can Increase Traffic To Your Site

Use social media platforms to promote your blog: Share your blog posts on social media platforms like Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to reach a wider audience. You can use an automation tool such as Tailwind or Simplified to make the process easier.
SEO (Search Engine Optimization): Use SEO best practices to optimize your website and blog posts for search engines. This includes using relevant keywords, creating high-quality and informative content, and having a clean and easy-to-navigate website structure.
Engage with other bloggers: Comment on other blogs in your niche, share their content on social media, and reach out to them to collaborate or guest post on their site.
Promote your blog through email marketing: If you have an email list, send out newsletters to promote your new blog posts and engage with your audience.
Utilize long-tail keywords: Long-tail keywords are specific and longer phrases that people use to search for content online. By including these keywords in your blog titles and content, you can attract more targeted traffic from search engines.
Use visuals to grab attention: Include compelling images and videos in your blog posts to grab the attention of your audience and increase engagement.
Update your blog regularly: Consistently publishing high-quality, informative content on your blog will not only keep your audience engaged, but it will also signal to search engines that your site is active and relevant, which can help improve your search rankings.

Remember to be patient and consistent in your efforts to increase traffic to your blog. It takes time to build an audience and establish yourself as a trusted source of information in your niche.

1. Affiliate Links | Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate marketing is another popular way for bloggers to make money. It’s one of the easiest things to implement on your blog site. Affiliate marketing is when a blogger promotes a product or service on their blog and receives a commission from the sale. The commission varies from product to product but is typically a percentage of the sale price. Sales are tracked through a unique link – referred to as an affiliate link. When a potential customer clicks on your affiliate link, a cookie is generated and stored in their browser, this cookie in turn is used by the company to track where the sale came from. Just know that the internet is very, very smart and knows where the sale came from.

Affiliate links are by far the easiest way to earn money when you are just getting your blog up and running. Coming out the gate you won’t have a ton of traffic or page views, thus you can still earn money by writing solid content that incorporates a few affiliate links. One of the easiest ways is to do either a review of products or top products or services – such as what I did on the Blogging Tools Recommendations Page.

On Brag Differently, Opulence Manor, and 750 Credit Score, I am an affiliate for a variety of companies, hence if you click on a link for an affiliate and make a purchase, they will pay me a commission. My commission does not increase the cost of the product or service you may purchase. If you were to click on my link for Bluehost and sign up for hosting, I would earn a commission. You also want to make sure that the affiliates that you promote are somehow tied into your blog site.

Easy Affiliate Programs To Join

Amazon

If you don’t know who Amazon is then you really have been hiding under a rock. Amazon sells everything on the planet. Most bloggers start out with Amazon Associates when getting started as it is one of the easiest programs to join. You can recommend a multitude of products via Amazon.

Bluehost

Bluehost has a simple affiliate program that is easy to implement and you can start promoting Bluehost from day one. It is also the hosting company that I use for hosting all my blog sites. The current payout starts at $65 per sign-up. The easiest way to incorporate Bluehost is to provide a tutorial page (just like this) that shows bloggers all the steps to get up and running. Make sure you share your affiliate link all throughout the post. It is that simple. Take a look at this very paragraph and you will see that I have shared my affiliate link. It really is that easy!

Affiliate Networks

To find affiliate programs, you can search for them online or contact the company directly. Many companies have affiliate programs, but not all of them advertise them.

The vast majority of companies use third-party vendors to handle their affiliate programs. These programs are known as affiliate networks, they essentially consolidate affiliate programs under one roof. My Top Affiliate Network programs that I work with are:

Affiliate programs pay a flat rate or percentage commission per sale. Amazon pays from 1-10% based on the product and product category. When using an affiliate network, each individual advertiser sets their commission rate in their terms and conditions. I’ve received commissions ranging from 1% up to 100% of the first year of service!

For example, let’s say you have a blog about fashion. You could include affiliate links to clothing items in your blog posts. If a reader clicks on the link and purchases the item, you earn a commission.

Affiliate marketing is a great way to make money because it’s a passive income stream. That is, you can continue to earn money from a single blog post even after it’s published.

Who Pays The Blogger?
The vast majority of affiliate networks will pay you on behalf of the advertiser. Most bloggers opt to get paid via their PayPal or stripe accounts. It can vary from program to program. You may also have the option to receive your payment through direct deposit.

Affiliate programs typically pay on a monthly basis with a minimum threshold (ex. $25, $50 or $100) and they normally have a 30 ton 90 payment delay to ensure there are no chargebacks, returns, or refunds.

2. Advertisers

Advertising is the most common way that bloggers make money. Advertisers pay bloggers to display their ads on their blogs. The amount of money that a blogger can earn from advertising varies depending on the size of their blog and the amount of traffic they get.

The most common form of advertising on blog sites is called CPM advertising via an ad network. The ad network handles all aspects of the advertising for you. They find the advertisers, negotiate the fees and install the ads on your site for you. Hence all you have to do is sit back and continue to write great content and drive traffic to your site. The more traffic you get the more money you will make. You do have some flexibility where ads are placed on your site. You can visit Opulence Manor or any blog site and chances are you are going to see advertisements.

I personally, don’t like to see a million ads pop up on a blog site, however, I fully understand the money that is involved. There are tons of blog sites earning real money from ad placement. You normally get paid based on how many people view the ads. This is simply known as RPM (Revenue per one thousand impressions) If you had 50,000 page views per month and an average RMP of $25, you could earn $1,250 per month, just off of ads on your website.

The most popular ad networks that you will see on blog sites are as follows:

Google Adsense

Google Adsense is a program that allows you to place ads on your website or blog. When a reader clicks on the ad, you earn money. Adsense is a popular way to make money because it’s easy to set up and you don’t need to sell ad space or participate in sponsored posts. However, the downside of Adsense is that you don’t have much control over the ads that are shown on your site. And, the earnings can be quite low.

The benefit of Google Adsense is that it open to anyone. You can start with them as soon as your site is up and running.

AdThrive

AdThrive is considered the holy grail of advertising platforms when it comes to blogging. You need to achieve 100,000 page views monthly. They handle all aspects of placing the ads on your blog site, thus you just need to sit back and continue to write great content and let the money roll in. AdThrive really is amazing and they work hand in hand with you to ensure that you are maximizing your ad revenue.

Monumetric

The moment you reach a minimum of 10,000 page views, you are in it to win it. You can sign up with Monumetric’s Propel Program and they will do all the heavy lifting for you. Money begins to roll in the moment they are live on your site. Monumetric offers a tier program that enables you to grow your revenue as your site visitors increase. To qualify for the monumetric Propel Program, you will need to meet the following:

Must be a WordPress or blogger site
10k-80k pageview per month
Implement 6 ad clots on both desktop and mobile
Sidebar must be 300px wide
Minimum 50% traffic from the US, UK, CAN & AUS
The site must be approved by major Ad providers

Ezoic

Ezoic offers a free trial for all products and features. No payment method or commitment is required to sign-up to use Ezoic. I think that Ezoic is a good way to test out ads on your site. I like that I am able to decide where the ads go.

Site size. A minimum of 10,000 site visits per month. …
Google Policy. Adhere to Google’s Publishers Policies that require attributes such as original content, no keyword stuffing, and no invalid clicks or impressions.
Site Content. …
AdSense Supported

I currently work with Ezoic. You typically need an established threshold of page views in order to qualify. My goal is to qualify with Monumetric next and then move on to Mediavine at some point.

In addition, you could work directly with an advertiser and have them pay you a flat rate to have ad placement on your blog site. For example, you could charge $50 per month for a small banner ad on your blog.

Or, you could charge $0.10 per view, meaning you’d earn $10 for every 1,000 people who saw the ad. This option is often more lucrative but it generally requires higher traffic levels.

Who Pays The Blogger?
Most if not all ad networks will pay you directly. As with the affiliate networks, you will have a delay in receiving payments for 30-90 days and you will also have a minimum payout that you will need to reach. You should expect to get paid via direct deposit or PayPal.

3. Selling Courses or Ebooks

If you have expertise in a specific topic, you could create and sell a course or ebook. For example, you could create a course on how to start a blog. This is a great way to make money because you can sell your course or ebook over and over again. Once you create it, it’s generally a passive income stream.

Here are the courses that I’ve created and sell on this very blog site.

Brag Differently Course

4. Selling Digital Products

Selling digital products is another way that bloggers can make money. Many bloggers create and sell ebooks, courses, or other digital products. The price of these products can vary, but most bloggers charge between $9 and $95 for their digital products.

In addition to courses and ebooks, you could also sell other digital products, such as templates, graphics, or stock photos.

This is a great way to make money if you’re creative or have experience with design. For example, you could create a template for a resume and sell it on your blog.

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5. Sponsored Posts

Another way to work with advertisers is to participate in sponsored posts. This means you write a blog post about a specific product or service and the advertiser pays you for it.

Typically, you’ll need to disclose that the post is sponsored, but sponsored posts are a great way to earn money because you’re essentially being paid to write about something you’re interested in.

As we mentioned earlier, sponsored posts are when you write a blog post about a specific product or service and the advertiser pays you for it.

This is a great way to make money because you’re essentially being paid to write about something you’re interested in.

6. Brand Partnerships

Brand partnerships are when you team up with a company to promote their products or services on your blog.

For example, you could team up with a clothing company to promote their new line of clothing. In exchange, they would pay you a fee or give you a percentage of the sales.

Brand partnerships are a great way to make money because you’re usually paid a lump sum upfront, which means you don’t have to wait to get paid.

Take a hard look around, there are probably brand partnerships that you haven’t thought about that would benefit you and your co-brand partner. Hubspot has a great article on examples of Successful Co-Branding Partnerships.

7. Selling Services | Products

Last on the list of ways for a blogger to make money is through selling products or services.

You can sell both physical and digital products as discussed above. Physical products could be anything from t-shirts, mugs, journals and so much more. It really is up to you, just make sure that your products do tie back into your website. Take a look at other bloggers’ websites and see what types of products they sell. There are tons of sites that can provide done-for-you services and products – check out Fivver.

You can also sell services. You may offer SEO services or coaching services if those are things that you are great at. You will see tons of bloggers that offer courses about blogging or coaching. Here are a few ideas of services that you can offer as a blogger:

Coaching
Consulting
Canva Templates
Social Media Management
Virtual Assistance
Blog Audits
Pinterest Pin Creations

You can start selling products and services with a very small presence and audience. I highly suggest that you start your mailing list in order to ensure your success.

How Does The Blogger Get Paid

You as the blogger determine how you get paid for the products and services that you offer. It is your responsibility to obtain payment from your customer. There are various platforms that you can incorporate into your blog site so that you can process payments for services and products. For example, I use ThriveCart for my courses. I use Stripe when someone wants to schedule a paid consultation with me. See here for an example – individuals can pay directly through my Stripe product link. I also use Convertkit for digital downloads

You can have payment terms that require payment in full, monthly, half up front, and half at completion. It is completely up to you to establish your payment terms and or payment plans.

Here Are A Few Bonus Options On Additional Ways To Earn Money On Your Blog:

Paid Webinars
Donation Button
Patreon membership
Hosting Workshops & paid retreats
Speaking engagements
Sponsor an online summit with other bloggers
Sell your blog site – I’ve seen bloggers sell their blog sites for six figures. Penny Pinchin Mom was sold for six figures
Create a podcast to complement your blog site
Create a Youtube Channel and embed your youtube videos on your website.

Using Social Media In Blogging To Make Money

How do bloggers make money on Instagram – One way is by promoting products or services as an influencer and earning a commission for each sale. Another way is by partnering with brands for sponsored posts or sponsored Instagram Stories. You could also sell products or services, such as ebooks or courses, through their Instagram account.
How do bloggers make money on Facebook – Similar to making money on Instagram, you could share your affiliate links. I also recommend having your own Facebook group for your blog site, where you can promote your content, products, and services.
Pinterest is both a social media tool and a search engine. I would suggest making Pinterest Pins that also link directly to your products and services in addition to linking to blog articles. Do not sleep on the power of a Pinterest Pin!

Final Thoughts

There you have it! These are the top 7 ways bloggers make money. As you can see, there are a number of ways to generate income through blogging.

If you’re serious about making money through your blog, it’s important to understand the various options available to you. Hopefully, this article has given you a better understanding of the ways you can make money from your blog. If you are ready to get started, then check out these two resources – Blogging 101 is a quaint E-Book that will walk you through all the basics. It is a living document, thus you will want to save the link as I make updates on a monthly basis.

If you still need help, then consider joining the waitlist for my upcoming 31 Days To Blogging Heaven! It will walk you through everything that you need to do in order to have a successful blog in 31 days.

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