Blogging

In this guide, we’re also talking about whether or not blog ads make money still (and how much you can expect to earn based on your traffic levels), so let’s do it. There’s something really exciting about starting a blog—that feeling you get when you take a creative idea and turn it into something real.

If you’ve ever put in the work writing cold emails and running campaigns, then you’re well aware of all its complexities. Enter: my Hunter.io review. Identify the right companies and decision-makers to contact, find their email addresses, write (actually) engaging email copy they’ll wanna open & respond to… THEN doing it all at scale while

Over the past couple years, AI writing tools have skyrocketed in popularity. No doubt, you’ve also tried ChatGPT (by OpenAI), too. As a busy blogger, you’re likely on the lookout for blogging tools that will speed up your content marketing progress. Using a smart AI tool that can write for you (or at the very

You’ve seen it, you’ve felt it. Everything has changed for creators in the last few years. AI-generated content, tumultuous Google algorithm updates, short-form video on platforms like TikTok & Instagram seizing the throne of how many people prefer to learn & be entertained. As a writer myself by trade, I say this as the dose

What’s the best length for blog posts? How long should a blog post be in 2025? Well, the ideal blog post length for most posts is between 1,500 – 2,500 words—and we’ll expand on that below. These are the kinds of questions many bloggers, particularly new ones, grapple with. After all, if you don’t know

Over the past 10 years, I’ve gone from learning how to start a blog, to now reaching more than 500,000+ monthly readers and earning upwards of $50,000/mo—mostly from the blogger affiliate programs I’m a member of. These are my picks for the top affiliate programs for bloggers to earn more blog income this year. Along

With a high degree of certainty, guest blogging will be be one of the absolute best strategies to employ if you’d like an uptick in targeted traffic to your blog, higher search engine rankings and a stronger reputation in your niche… all for free. It might sound like a pipe dream (especially if you’ve only

Creator-led growth (aka creator marketing) is when you, as a business owner or marketing leader on your team, become a content creator in order to teach, share, and evangelize your business, through useful content published online. Sure, you can always hire other content creators too, but that blurs the lines into more traditional influencer marketing

There are lots of great mom blogs out there—but parenting blogs aren’t just for moms. There are plenty of dad bloggers out there, too. Dad blogging can be a way to reflect on fatherhood, record precious memories, connect with other dads around the world, and starting a blog can even be a great path to

If you’ve ever looked into starting a blog for profit or for ways to monetize your existing blog, you’ve likely heard a lot about affiliate marketing. So, what is affiliate marketing? Well, even if you haven’t encountered that term before, you’ll have seen affiliate marketing in action. When bloggers and influencers recommend products or services

Have you given ChatGPT a try for producing blog content? It’s a fun AI (artificial intelligence) tool to play around with—and it’s free! Enter: today’s guide to ChatGPT prompts for bloggers. But one problem that a lot of bloggers have is that ChatGPT seems to produce quite bland, generic content. It’s not the sort of thing

AI blogging is making a lotttaaa waves these days. Tons of bloggers (including yours truly) are using these powerful tools—including all of my best free blogging tools. I wanna invite you to check out my AI blogging process to see if it feels like the right move for you too. Could AI tools be a

Perhaps you’ve got a great name for your podcast… but you’re struggling to come up with titles for your episodes. Or maybe you haven’t even got that far: you’re just starting your podcast and it doesn’t have a name yet. No worries, I’ve got you covered with my free podcast name generator tool. Take it for

If you’re a blogger, you’ve probably come across lots of opinions about AI (artificial intelligence). Some people love it and see it as a revolution that will dramatically change the landscape of blogging and content creation. Others are using it to speed up their own blogging process, like Ryan does. And some are railing against

When it comes to writing a blog post that not only drives in new readers but also captivates their imaginations and leaves them craving more—you’ve got to start with a blog post outline to organize your thoughts, decide what’s critical to include and make certain you’re not missing any opportunities. I’m an adamant believer in always

Today, we’re talking about how to change font color in WordPress (on your blog). As a new blogger when you’re just getting started, it can be a bit confusing figuring out things like how to change the font color (or font size) for various text elements on your WordPress blog. The good news is that

Whoops, you caught me a little early. I’m still crafting this post behind-the-scenes! I’ll be back to finishing this post soon 😂

One of my readers, Dayna, reached out with a great question: “I want to do a mix blog where I talk about everything that interests me. One week travel, the next week pets, TV shows, caring for my family, and so on. What do you think?” There’s some nuance to this question (which I’ll get

Are you thinking about starting a blog? Welcome to my ultimate guide on blogging for beginners, where you’ll learn (literally) everything you need to know in order to start a successful blog today. Buckle your seat belts because this is going to be a fun ride, my friend! Blogging can be hugely rewarding. It can

There are plenty of amazing all-purpose SEO tools out there, like Ahrefs, Moz and SEMRush. But there’s a catch: most of these popular SEO tools aren’t cheap—and the pricing can make them too much of an investment when you’re a new blogger. Enter: The need for great free SEO tools for bloggers. The good news

One of my biggest content creation secrets, is that I almost always follow one of ten proven blog post templates I’ve developed over the years. This approach not only helps me brainstorm great content ideas, but also helps me write faster, save time during the editing process and it sets my posts up for quicker

One of the biggest challenges most bloggers, content creators, and entrepreneurs face is a lack of time. Enter: AI blogging tools to save the day. Be sure to try my own 25+ free blogging tools, all powered by AI, too. When you’re blogging around a day job, family responsibilities, or a busy life, it can

Your blog’s success is completely dependent upon the quality of your posts. Low quality blog posts? Don’t expect readers. If you’re going to start a blog, attract readers—and keep them coming back for more—then your blog posts need to be engaging, interesting, accurate, and well-written. This can be a real challenge when you’re starting out

There are lots of extremely useful Chrome extensions that can make your blogging life easier. The best part is, most of them are free (or at least have free versions that’ll do the trick). Whether you’re writing a blog post, doing keyword research, checking on your competitors’ websites, designing graphics for your website, or just

Finding your target audience and learning exactly how you can best help them, is the key to writing blog posts that actually solve the challenges of real people—and will show you how to rise above the competition in the long run. Learning how to find your target audience (first) will keep you from wasting time

Ah, SEO. The buzzword that strikes fear (or joy) into the hearts of millions each year. Well, is SEO dead, finally? No, but there’s a lot more nuance to this one. For well over a decade, SEO was like the early days of the gold rush for bloggers, startups, and creators of all types. Without

When it comes to blogging, there are quite a few different ways to learn, ranging from content on other blogs (like mine), online blogging courses, video tutorials, conferences, and more. One format that many overlook, is blogger books. Believe it or not, blogger books are still very useful—and they often explore topics in greater depth

This guide is a breakdown of my ten most practical tips to learn how to rank higher on Google. You can jump straight down to the first tip right here. First, let’s talk about an exciting day we’ve all had: you’ve just started your blog! You head straight to Google and type in the name

SEO (search engine optimization) can seem baffling, even daunting when you’re new to the world of blogging and online business. Enter: AI SEO tools and how they’re changing the industry for good. If you’re not quite so new, you might have grasped some key SEO best practices… but you’ve probably also discovered that optimizing your

I’ve had this conversation with just about every creator, marketer, and SEO pro I know. Are keyword tools reliable? Is the search volume data we make very real plans on, accurate? And I’m far from the only one talking about this… Before we dive in, I wanna make my own bias on this topic clear.

Whether you’re seeking motivation, inspiration or advice, this collection of blogging quotes will steer you in the right direction when it comes to blogging smarter this year. And to guarantee that this list of blogging quotes is as actionable as possible (rather than overwhelming), I’ve arranged them into distinct sections spanning the entire blogging journey. So,

We’ve all been there, hovering on the verge of starting a new project, only to find ourselves frozen, unable to take that crucial next step and get it off the ground. Whether it’s a blog, a podcast, YouTube channel, or something else entirely… creating something new always comes with some low key psychological hurdles that’ll

If you’re looking to make money blogging, sponsored blog posts are one of the best monetization avenues to experiment with. As a form of advertising, sponsored posts let you get paid for publishing content on your own blog—and if you’ve built an engaged audience, you can charge a premium rate. The more blog & newsletter

So, how long does it take to make money blogging? Well, I want to start by setting a very clear expectation: making money from a blog is not easy. In fact, it’s very hard. No matter the topic you choose to start a blog about, you’ll be competing against people who’ve been blogging for years.

Based on my own experience learning how to write an eBook (and selling those eBooks) both here on my own blog for the past 10+ years to an audience of 500,000 monthly readers—and as a hired consultant for brands like Adobe, Zendesk, Gusto & Close… this is my ultimate guide about how to write an

Should you start a blog or a YouTube channel if you want to earn some income online—or grow your existing business? Enter today’s vid + guide: Blog vs YouTube. I get this question a lot, but it’s not necessarily an easy question for you to answer. Both blogs and YouTube channels (video-first creative processes) have

Starting a food blog can be a very fun, rewarding, and even profitable experience—as long as you’re ready to put in the time, and effort and truly learn how to start a food blog (the smart way) and set it up for maximum growth potential. You’re starting a food blog to eventually position yourself as

Choosing the right niche for your blog (or podcast, YouTube channel, or other creation medium) can be tricky. Enter: My curated list of niches to blog about. Perhaps you’re interested in lots of different topics—but you’re not sure which is likely to make money. You might be struggling to come up with anything that you’d want

If you’ve done any reading about blog SEO, you’ve no doubt heard “backlinks” mentioned. I’m guessing you’re here to learn why high quality backlinks matter, and exactly how to get them for your blog. If so, you’re in luck, my friend. In this guide, we’ll be covering all the ways I’ve learned how to get

Are you thinking about starting a lifestyle blog? Well, you’re in the right place. We’re breaking down lessons learned from the 8 best lifestyle blogs out there today, and covering an in-depth guide to getting your own lifestyle blog launched & on the path to monetization. Maybe you’ve been inspired by a blogger whose content

So, why is it important to learn how to do keyword research? While some bloggers drive traffic to their websites from a combination of social media, word-of-mouth and email subscribers—the most successful blogs diversify their marketing. That includes strategic keyword research with the best (free) keyword tool & thoughtful content planning that results in traffic

Whether you’re running an online business or you blog just for fun, one metric you likely keep a keen eye on is your website traffic. Without visitors to your site, you aren’t going to achieve your blog goals. Enter: today’s guide about how to diversify your traffic sources. Many websites heavily rely on Google for

Got little ones? Then chances are, you’ll have read some mom blogs. This blogging niche encompasses motherhood and parenting, as you’d expect, but can also cover areas like finance, budgeting, feminism, recipes, DIY tips, health, beauty, and more. Successful mom bloggers infuse their blogs with plenty of personality to their blogs, or have a unique

You’ve probably heard that you should be carrying out keyword research for every blog post you write—but how exactly do you go about it? Well, it helps if you have free keyword research tools (like mine) to fuel your creative process. When you’re a busy blogger, the last thing you want is to add in lots of

We’re here to answer, do people still read blogs? So, let’s get right to it. Do people still read blogs? Yes, people still read blogs today (in record numbers) and will almost certainly continue reading blogs for many years to come. In fact, an overwhelming 77% of Internet users report regularly reading blog posts according

One of the questions I’m often asked by readers, is how to pick a blog niche. What is a blog niche? A blog niche is a carefully selected topic area that you’ll be focusing your blog content around. In simpler terms, picking a blog niche is really just another way of answering the question, how

Without wasting any more time, let’s jump straight in. What is a blog? A blog is a regularly updated website where new content is frequently published, typically written in an informal or conversational style—often with the goal of attracting readers and achieving some sort of blogging goal, whether community-building or growing a business. There’s one

So, you’re thinking about buying a blog. Right out the gates, you’ll want to dedicate some time to learning how to buy a blog (the right way), to make sure you’re acquiring a blog that has the potential to grow and provide a return on your investment. Today’s guest post is from Manuela Domingos, the

You’ve put months, perhaps years of hard work into starting a profitable blog—and it’s paid off. So, let’s talk about how to sell a blog. Let’s say you’re making a steady income from your blog, but it’s taking quite a bit of your time. Maybe you’re no longer feeling the initial excitement you felt about your

No matter where you’re at in your blogging journey, learning from the best blog examples (of successful and popular sites) can help significantly increase your success as a blogger. Since time immemorial, stories have played a major role in shaping civilization. Unfortunately, for the greater part of mankind’s existence, only a privileged few had access

I’ve always been afraid of what people think of me. In videos, I fear that I’ll come across as disingenuous. That I’ll look like I don’t know what I’m talking about. That my hair won’t be perfect. So yesterday, I decided I’m tired of it. I’m conquering this fear. I now know who I am

The sheer number of blogs on the Internet today makes finding the best domain name generators that can help you pick the right (available) domain name idea—a must do activity nowadays. It makes sense though. Starting a blog has become one of the most accessible, low-cost and potentially high-reward businesses in the world today. More people

Before we get into the strategies, tactics and templates behind effective blogger outreach, let’s lay the foundation for why you should consider doing outreach in the first place. So you’ve started a blog. However great your content is today, the reality is that nobody will ever learn about your blog—unless you get the word out

If you want to learn how to start a vlog (video blog), then you’re in the right place. I’ve been blogging (and video blogging) here for 10+ years. Video blogging (vlogging) has become increasingly popular over the past decade with the rise of super-fast broadband, affordable recording equipment, and high-powered computers that can handle video

You’re staring at a blank screen, wondering which types of content you can create for your blog. I’ve been there—struggling to think of anything new when it comes to your creative content marketing efforts—but your posts aren’t getting many comments or shares. Worse yet, you’re hardly making any money from your blog—which was one of

Let’s say you’ve been blogging for months, maybe years by now. You have dozens, perhaps hundreds, of blog posts live already. You did it—you’re doing it. You rock, you deserve to be proud of yourself (I mean that). Now that you’re in the game, it’s time to start republishing content and updating your older blog

One thing that stumps many new bloggers is figuring out how to create a blog link. And trust me, I get it. There’s a lot to learn, especially when you’re figuring out how to use WordPress for the first time. Whether you’re trying to figure out how to get the link to a specific post

Blogging doesn’t need to cost a fortune, in fact you can still start a blog for free if you’re willing to get a little creative. While you could spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on top-notch blog hosting, a custom-made theme, powerful plugins, and professional logo design for your blog—you don’t need any of

Many of us are naturally drawn to fashion as a beautiful form of self-expression (thus, fashion blogging is huge). Whether we buy from thrift stores or purchase directly from high-end designers, some of us just know what looks great. Call it intuition, or call it a deep trust & confidence in who you are—if you’re

If you’re ready to take your blog to the next level, you’ll need to set real blog goals in order to get you there. You want to create more than a part-time income, and you’re tired of relatively low traffic. You may even be experiencing a backward trend—a downward tick in traffic, email subscribers, social

So you’ve set up WordPress on your website—and now you’re scratching your head… how do I log in? If you visit your site, there’s no obvious “login” button. Fear not, here’s exactly how to login to WordPress. For almost all WordPress sites, your default login URL looks like this: yoursitename.com/wp-login.php which means adding /wp-login.php to

Because it took me years to master all of the blogging terms out there, I’ve compiled this ultimate glossary of key terms you’ll want to know to become a more successful blogger this year. Recent blogging statistics highlight that there will be more than 32 million bloggers as we head into 2024 (in the US

Want to show off your sense of style, score some free beauty products to review, or even build a global beauty brand of your own? Then starting a beauty blog may just be a great fit for you. Beauty blogs can cover a range of different topics, including skincare, makeup, fashion, health, and more. You

Link building is hugely important for driving more traffic to your blog—so much so that it’s the main component of “off-page” SEO. You might already be familiar with link building or have a hazy idea of what it means. You may also have come across the idea of “bad” backlinks to your blog and might be

If you’re thinking of starting a blog or getting back into blogging, you might be wondering… what should I start a blog about?—or if this isn’t your first rodeo, which blog topics you should pursue this time. Enter: My guide to choosing the right blog topic ideas. It can be tough to settle on a

WordPress is the most popular website in the world—by quite some way. At least 43% of all websites on the internet run on WordPress. Whether you’re starting a blog to with aims to create a personal blog, lifestyle blog, a small business website, or a huge eCommerce store, WordPress is a great platform to use. If

Are you struggling to come up with an idea for your next blog post? Maybe you’re staring at a blank screen as you battle writers’ block—or you’re wondering about giving up blogging and digital marketing entirely. Enter: my favorite blog writing prompts to get you back on track today. Coming up with blog ideas can

Today, we’re answering the question, what is a nofollow link?  In this quick tutorial about nofollow vs dofollow links, I’ll also break down how to make a nofollow link, when you should use nofollow links on your blog—and the difference between nofollow and dofollow links. What is a Nofollow Link? A nofollow link is a

Believe it or not, taxes for bloggers are pretty straightforward and easy to manage. I use a combination of practical tax tips for bloggers (informed by my CPA), paired with just a small handful of useful, free and inexpensive tax tools to manage all of the tax implications of running my blog business. It’s not

For more than 10 years since I started my blog, I’ve been strategically implementing my own blog business plans with great results. This guide pulls from that exact plan—and you can download my (free) template to follow along as you grow your blog too. Want My Free Blog Business Plan Template? Grab my free blog

You may have installed Google Analytics on your website or blog years ago, but you have not given it too much thought since. But you’ve heard that you need to update Google Analytics. It’s changing from Universal Analytics to Google Analytics 4 (GA4). What does that mean, what’s changed, and how do you get GA4

While many bloggers are able to somewhat quickly develop a sense for the fundamentals of what it takes to go from starting a blog to writing a useful blog post, most begin to struggle when it comes to finding and marketing to the right audience—let alone learning what it takes to bring those readers in

Since adding RightBlogger‘s content tools into my AI blogging process, I’ve been able to publish more content, faster. About 3x faster. In this video, I’m walking through exactly how I go from doing keyword research, to identifying a good SEO opportunity, generating a dozen article ideas & getting an awesome first draft article written in

Wondering how to use images on your blog? Maybe you’re not even sure if you should be using images on your blog at all. Using images effectively isn’t just about choosing the right photos. You need to know how to optimize your images for SEO best (so that they can help your blog posts rank

AI tools (artificial intelligence-powered tools) have been making headlines for a while now, and perhaps you’ve already tried out ChatGPT or other popular AI tools like my very own, RightBlogger. But what exactly is AI, and how can it help your online business? Whether you’re a fan of AI tools or a bit skeptical about

While I’ll be the first to tell you that creating highly impactful, useful content is the most important backbone of a successful blog, the bad news is that even if your content is truly the best in your niche—it won’t ever stand a chance at reaching your ideal readers… if you don’t learn how to

Starting a blog with WordPress? Great choice! You’ll quickly find that WordPress has everything you need to start and grow a website. Enter: WordPress plugins. Early on in the process of building out a blog, I’m often asked by readers—what if you want to take your blog further with a more customized look and features?

“There’s no money in blogging anymore.” Have you ever heard this or made the assumption yourself? Many top bloggers don’t openly share their income, so you may not know what’s realistic to expect from blogging. How much money can a blogger make in 2024? Maybe you’re not even sure if it’s possible to make money.

Asking yourself the question, should you give up on your blog? doesn’t mean you’ve failed in your blogging efforts. Quite the contrary, actually. I’m a big believer that it’s important to first acknowledge the effort you’ve already put into your blog—and the fact that you’re thoughtfully evaluating whether or not it makes sense to quit

Too many bloggers lack a clear blogging strategy. They just jump from one task to another, trying out the latest ideas they’ve heard about… and never get far. If that sounds like you, don’t feel bad. Even among professional business-to-business marketers, only 65% (just over a third) actually have a documented blogging strategy. Want My

The pet industry is huge. Globally, it’s worth a staggering $280 billion—and rising. So if you’re looking to make money from a blog, then pet blogging is a great option. Plus, if you love your furry friends, pet blogging will be a whole lot of fun. We’re going to run through all the steps you

Today, my blog makes around $25,000 to $35,000 per month (with peaks as high as $55,000/mo and dips as low as $15,000/mo depending upon seasonality and Built to Blog course launches). But that didn’t happen overnight. In fact, there are a lot of things I wish I knew before starting a blog—lessons that would’ve saved me time,

Do you dream of making money from a blog? Well, it helps significantly if you choose one of the right types of blogs that are set up from the start to generate revenue. Even if you’re feeling your idea may be unrealistic, I’m here to tell you it’s possible to make money from a blog.

If you have a competitor website that’s always one step ahead of you, chances are you’d like to learn some of their secrets, right? Enter today’s topic: BuiltWith alternatives. Whether it’s the backend services they run, the website framework they use, their programming language, WordPress themes, the frontend technology or otherwise—you can gain useful insights

You’ve probably heard about ChatGPT in the news if you’re here. It’s making waves as an easy-to-use AI copywriting tool that can produce almost any content. Enter the question: What is AI copywriting? Or maybe you have friends running an eCommerce store who’ve been raving about how quickly they can create product descriptions using AI

Learning how to write an About Me page that can capture your readers’ attention, clearly articulate why your blog exists, and tell a compelling story is a highly underrated skill today. Even though overall content quality has increased consistently over the years, I’ve noticed a strange trend on most of the blogs I follow—many of

This guide compares, reviews, and examines examples of all the best eCommerce website builders for this year. Many eCommerce builders are available, so deciding which is best for your online store may not always be immediately clear. In this comprehensive guide, I’m breaking down all the features (pros and cons) and giving you an unbiased

To help you land on the right blog layout (that’ll attract and retain more readers), we’re going to break down the most crucial blog layout best practices and highlight 12 of the most impressive blog layout examples from real-life websites, blogs, and publications—so that you can take inspiration from the best when designing your own

Are you wondering whether to create a website or a blog? Maybe you’re just curious about the differences between the two. You might already have some ideas about their similarities and differences… or maybe you feel confused. Whether you want to start a blog to share your ideas with the world, promote a cause you

A domain name is one of the first things you’ll think about when you get ready to start a blog. Once you have a solid idea for a blog, you can select the perfect name. But then, you need to register it. Enter: my guide to the best domain registrars on the market today. Once

Decades ago when the very first blog posts were written, few were thinking about blogging jobs. In fact, not many ever thought that something originally seen as an online diary could one day grow into a source of income for millions of people around the world. Enter: Blogging jobs. One of the best ways to monetize your

Are you looking for a free blog planner template to keep your blog posts on track? Developing effective habits as a blogger is fundamental to becoming successful in your blog content-focused business. Therefore, it stands to reason that using my very straightforward ultimate blog planner can help dramatically reinforce adherence to those smart habits you’ve

Trust me, I should know. I’ve learned first-hand how hard it can be to decide what to focus on as a blogger (and actually start a blog in the first place). That’s where the right blogging tips & advice (from the world’s most successful bloggers) comes into play here today. Improving your blog writing skills?

How fast your website loads is a huge part of a user’s experience on your blog. That’s why having a fast website is essential to success if you’re going to start a blog in the first place. Enter: this Google PageSpeed optimization guide from my friend and talented developer, Andy Feliciotti. Google also ranks websites

Let’s talk about email marketing for bloggers. Whether you’re brand new to blogging, or you’ve been slowly growing your traffic (and email list) for years, it’s never too soon to take your email marketing efforts seriously. Here’s my guide to blog email marketing for this year. We’re here to break down email marketing as it

Blogging is an excellent way to start making money, but it’s not without some costs—which brings us to today’s topic: how to get a free domain name. If you want to start a blog and avoid as many upfront costs as possible, you may wonder what you can get for free. It makes sense to

Are you thinking about starting a personal blog? Well, you’re in luck—we’ll be going through my step-by-step process of how to start a blog & examining several personal blog examples to inspire you on your way to becoming a blogger. When blogging began, all blogs were personal. The word “blog” comes from “web log.” Essentially,

Whether you’re thinking about starting a blog for the first time or you’re working hard to grow your existing audience—it’s expected to wonder if you have what it takes to make your own blogging business work. Do you have the right blogging skills to capture readers’ attention, promote your content, and make money blogging? These

In this guide, I’ll walk you through the steps for learning how to choose a domain name that’s not only available but is easy to read, understand, and forges a lasting memory in the minds of your readers. But first… What is a domain name? Your domain name is your address on the Internet. It’s

Today, we’re breaking down how to add images in WordPress and reduce their file size (to keep your pages & posts loading as quickly as possible). When you’re just learning the fundamentals of how to start a blog, there’s a lot to figure out, I get it. We’ve talked about how to change font size,

There are so many blogs out there (600+ million to be exact). Hence the need for developing your own blog style, to set yourself apart from the crowd in your niche. From starting a blog and honing in on your own blog writing style (over time), to developing a more clear blog style guide to

Have you ever dreamt of traveling the world and making a living from it? I know I have. Choosing to start a travel blog may just be the right motivation you need. And no… you don’t need to be a flight attendant or get a job working on a cruise ship to make this dream

In nearly a decade of experience, since I originally started blogging, I’ve tested and used dozens of different WordPress themes (that require no code) across multiple blogs for a variety of purposes. Here are my picks for the absolute best WordPress themes specifically for bloggers who don’t want to touch a line of code. Whether

Learning how to make a website is something that’s gotten much easier over the years. And it’s never been cheaper & faster to do, than it is today. By the end of this tutorial, which features simple step-by-step instructions, screenshots and video walkthroughs, you’ll have your very own WordPress-powered website. Deciding to make a website

If you choose the right website builder, creating your website isn’t difficult at all. And you won’t even need to learn how to code with these options. Ten years ago back when I was first starting to build websites, it was a completely different story—but today, all of the best website builders are completely visual

We’ve already established that choosing the best blogging platform for your own unique needs is (rightfully) a big decision to make. And while some blogging platforms allow you to migrate your content on and off of them quite easily—transferring from one system to another is no small ordeal. Even if the migration process is simple,

Well, you’re here to answer the question… what is WordPress? So here we go: What is WordPress? WordPress is a simple blogging platform started in 2003 to help publishers, bloggers, and businesses quickly build, publish, and maintain websites without having to hire a technical team to do it, but WordPress has since transformed into much

Let’s talk about blogging for dummies. Have you been thinking about starting a blog… but wondering if you’ve missed your chance? Maybe it seems like big-name bloggers have conquered all the best blogging niches out there. Or perhaps the technical side of blogging just seems so daunting. Is it even worth blogging, for beginners? Here’s

When it comes to ranking your content high in search, Google E-A-T (Expertise, Authority, Trustworthiness) really plays a massive role in 2023. If you want to drive a meaningful amount of traffic from Google’s search engine, you’ll need to nail these best practices for your website. There are people who dedicate their careers to improving

You want to be a successful blogger, but right now, you don’t have much money to spare. Enter: today’s roundup of the best free blogging resources to grow your blog quicker. Whenever you look at your email marketing, another well-known blogger promotes an expensive course. Many free resources disappoint you. Perhaps you attended a “free”

Beyond just those early days though, there are still things most successful bloggers (myself included) would change if we could go back in time and reverse the blogging mistakes we’ve made throughout the process of growing a blog—from writing bad content to failing at driving traffic, not monetizing our blogs and more. There are always

When you’re new to blogging, a natural question to ask is—what is a permalink? Allow me to show you an example to illustrate what a permalink is. In short, a permalink is the full link to an individual post or page on your blog. It’s the URL you’ll either type in or land on from

Today, my blog makes between $20,000/mo and $50,000/mo on average—but getting here hasn’t been easy. Enter: Today’s guide to the hardest blogging lessons I’ve learned in my 10 years as a blogger. A lot has changed about blogging over the past decade. I’ve had a lot of wonderful moments throughout my journey, but I’ve also learned

Believe it or not, there’s a true art and science behind writing effective blog headlines. It’s a skill that can make the difference between whether your blog succeeds or fails in the long run—because if your blog headlines fail to attract readers… you’ll have a difficult time making meaningful progress in your traffic growth. Whether

Want more blog readers? You need to spend more time learning how to write blog titles that’ll attract readers. Some newer bloggers think that blog post titles don’t matter. They write a post, figure out something to call it, and publish it. The same goes for the next post. And then they’re surprised when no

Like it or not, evergreen content needs to be in your publishing arsenal if you hope to start a blog that can bring in a steady flow of readers over substantial periods of time. When you’re building traffic to your blog, you might think it’s best to focus on posts that will bring in traffic

Today, we’re talking about how to HTML highlight text in WordPress (in both the Gutenberg editor and Classic editor), to get a highlighted result like this: Here’s an example of highlighted text. As a new blogger when you’re just getting your blog off the ground, all of the little technical components of learning WordPress can

You want to start a blog… but maybe you don’t know quite how. Enter: today’s guide to choosing the best blogging software for your needs. There are so many different blogging software platforms out there, and it’s tough to decide which one offers the best blog software for you. Maybe you want a website where

Whether you want to make your content easily navigable for readers, or you’re hoping to boost your SEO rankings, learning how to create a WordPress table of contents menu (also called a clickable menu) near the top of your blog posts, can help both causes in a big way. For the better part of a

You’ve got a bunch of images in Google Docs that you want to download to your computer. Enter today’s guide about how to download images from Google Docs. Maybe the images you want are essential for a blog post you’ve written as a draft in Google Docs—or even a plan for a new business idea

If you’re thinking about starting a blog… but you’re not sure if it’s the right path for you, it’s natural to ask, should I start a blog? Maybe you have lofty goals like building a million dollar business, or launching your career as a New York Times best-selling author… Or maybe your ambitions are a little

With the world economy teetering like a drunken sailor, many businesses are beginning to realize one thing—they need a solid online presence. For developers, particularly WordPress developers, this means more job opportunities (specifically WordPress developer jobs)—especially for those looking for remote jobs that allow you to work from the comfort of your own home. So

It’s surprisingly easy to learn how to make a clickable link in WordPress these days. While in previous versions of WordPress, it wasn’t as intuitive and easy to create a hyperlink from existing text, that’s all changed today. In this quick tutorial, we’re talking about both how to make a clickable link—and also how to

Believe it or not, taking a few minutes to learn how to set up Google Alerts (properly) can actually pay massive dividends when it comes to growing your blog audience. Do you sometimes feel like you’re missing out on a big blogging secret? Perhaps it seems like all the big name bloggers in your niche

Let’s talk about how to change font size on your WordPress blog. When you’re just getting started with blogging, wanting to change the font size for various text elements across your blog—ranging from your default site-wide paragraph text size, to changing how large your headings appear to readers—it’s surprisingly not intuitive to figure this out.

Understanding technical terms when you’re new to blogging can take time—so what is a 301 redirect? Here’s the definition of what a 301 redirect is: What is a 301 redirect? A 301 redirect is the permanent redirection of one URL forwarding both traffic and search engine crawlers to a different URL. The 301 redirect is

As a blogger myself, affiliate marketing has grown to become one of my largest sources of side income, often accounting for upwards of $5,000+ in monthly passive income I generate from tastefully recommending helpful products, tools and services that can be purchased after clicking links from my blog. However, I’m hardly the only blogger who knows a thing

We’re here to answer, what is a URL? So, let’s get right to it. What is a URL? A website URL (short for Uniform Resource Locator) is the complete address of a web page on the Internet, starting with your domain name and incorporating the full page address. For example, the URL of this web

Well, you’re here to answer the question, what is RSS? so let’s get to it. What is RSS? RSS stands for really simple syndication, and it’s a type of web feed that allows both people and applications to detect updates (like when new blog posts or podcast episodes are published to a site) in a