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What to Do if You Really Can’t Decide on a Blog Name

Shared on May 7 1 Comment

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Choosing a blog name is perhaps one of the most excruciating parts of starting a blog. I spent days and days waffling back and forth over the perfect name until I finally called my best friend who walked me through it.  If you want to read about the process we used to finally determine my blog name, you can read about that here >>  Today I want to share some tips if you’re finding that you’re super duper stuck with this process.  Related Posts: How to Start a Blog on Bluehost for $2.95 a Month How Long Does It Take to Make Money Blogging (the Keep Reading

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Passive Income Blogging: How My Blog Earned Over $1,000 While I Was Sick

Shared on March 26 7 Comments

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  I just spent the last week battling the flu. I knew something was up when all I wanted to do was lay down all day on Monday. For the better part of seven days, I was practically in bed around the clock. Not. Fun. At. All...... It's a good thing my blog earns income without me As I could throughout the week, I checked on my business here and there. I was pleased to find that everything was humming along without me. People were visiting my blog, taking my courses, and in general operating as if I was there (even though I wasn't). I was so thankful that I had this business Keep Reading

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Loneliness & Overwhelm in Blogging {& what I do about it}

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  Can I be honest with you right now? Something has been weighing on my mind that I feel needs to be said... Seriously, this blogging gig REALLY pushes you to your limits sometimes. Every time I think I am getting into a good groove with this blogging thing, something gets all messed up. Sometimes it's tech. Sometimes it's my schedule. Sometimes I just get in my own way due to fear of not being good enough....and honestly it's lonely working at home by myself with nobody to talk to. I've been listening to some amazing mindset type messages lately...something I swore I Keep Reading

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12+ Free Blogging Resources: Checklists, Guides, & More!

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  Starting a blog isn't expensive in itself, but being able to get some free training is always nice! I've compiled a list of helpful blogging resources that I would recommend anyone starting or growing a blog to read through. Pick and choose the ones that interest you the most right now, and bookmark this page by pinning the image below so you can come back and download more in the future! I'm always on the hunt for new resources for us! 12+ Free Blogging Resources All of these free blogging guides, checklists, etc are created by bloggers that I know and trust. They won't Keep Reading

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3 Tips for Choosing a Unique Blog Name You’ll Absolutely Love

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  In the post “How to Choose a Blog Name You Won’t Regret” I went over many of the basics related to choosing a great blog name. If you're here, you're likely past the point of figuring out what kind of blog to start and you're ready to name the darn thing!! :) When you start your blog, settling on a so-so name was my biggest worry. I didn't want a bad name...I didn't even want a "good" name....I wanted the BEST NAME I COULD THINK OF!  I spent many days agonizing over this one thing, and I bet you are probably here because you're in the same boat. If that's you, I hope this Keep Reading

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Need to Organize Your Blog? Grab This Blog Topic Organization Guide

Shared on September 9 3 Comments

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  I know lots of people say to choose the ONE NICHE you want to write about and stick to that on your blog. As in, if you want to write about fitness, keep your blog only about fitness. Or if you want to write about healthy meals, keep your blog only about healthy meals. I think most of us aren’t that focused, though. I don’t know about you, but I have LOTS of passions. I am a mom, a volunteer, an athlete, and a CPA. I love spending time with family, gathering friends at cookouts, and learning new things. I am constantly learning and love to share what I learn with everyone I Keep Reading

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New Blog Tip >> When Should You Put Ads on Your Blog?

Shared on August 11 2 Comments

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Do you know when you should ads on your blog? This post explains when + how.

Lots of people ask me when they can start putting ads on their blog for passive income. I wanted to touch on that today because it can be confusing - when to put ads on your blog!  Although you can technically monetise a blog without ads, I find it to be the easiest way to see a return on your efforts. Besides, it's highly motivating to know that you created something out of nothing and can make money from it. I don't know about you, but I like consistent positive feedback that I'm on the right track. Ads are the quickest way for blogs to earn money in the early days. As you move Keep Reading

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How to Find Time to Blog (as a busy mom!)

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  Whether you have a blog or are just considering one, there is one thing I know you're wondering - How do I find time to blog? I get asked this SO MUCH that I thought it would be helpful to give you some ideas of ways I fit in blogging into my busy life. I have three kids, ages 9, 7, and 3, and we are constantly on the go between school, playdates, doctor's appointments, birthday parties, sports, etc. The craziness never ends! If I had waited until this point in my life to start a blog, I don't know that I would have been able to get past the mental part of wrapping my Keep Reading

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Pinterest Secrets of a Six Figure Blogger

Shared on May 21 12 Comments

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Lately I've decided to start sharing more of my blogging secrets with you guys.  I figure there's no point in keeping them all to myself because A) I think there's plenty of room in the blogosphere for thousands of bloggers even if a lot of us write about the same thing since we all have a unique perspective to share and B) I need some co-workers to talk to! :)  Grab your spot in the FIRST course to combine effective Google and Pinterest SEO Strategies into one. This course explains everything in a straightforward step-by-step manner with videos, checklists, and Keep Reading

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3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Take Elite Blog Academy

Shared on March 1 2 Comments

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Today, as we move closer to the opening of the annual Elite Blog Academy annual enrollment period in March, I want to get serious about something.    As a CPA who blogs, I feel like it's my solemnly sworn duty to spread financial knowledge in our community. There is a lack of this out there, and it's hard to know what to do when everybody and their mother is saying "Sign up for this course! No, this one! Wait, look at this one!"    How in the heck are you supposed to know what to do?    I came up with three solid reasons taking an expensive Keep Reading

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How Long Does it Take to Make Money Blogging?

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Whether you are a stay-at-home-mom or working full time, if you are serious about blogging for money, then you HAVE to read this advice! This blogger goes over how to get started blogging if making extra cash if your goal. You must get these things right if you want to get paid for your ideas! | online entrepreneur, make money blogging, earn extra money, how do you start a blog that makes income

A question I get from most people who just started their blog is "when will I start making money from this?" Or, "how much do people make blogging?"   I want to answer their question, but oftentimes I don't know where to start because if they are asking about money from day one, then it indicates to me that their expectations are unrealistic. Before you can make money blogging, you must lay a solid foundation. Let's go over a few of the major things you should consider when your goal is to create a money making blog.    Before you can make money blogging... In the early Keep Reading

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The Income Tracking Spreadsheet I Used to Grow My Blog Income from $400 to $13,000 a Month

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In 2014, I started taking my blog seriously.  In late spring 2015, I was starting to see a return on my efforts, and at around the point I was making $400 a month, I started using an Excel spreadsheet to track my progress. I have used it every month since then to make financial decisions related to my blog. It helps me figure out what to work on, determine what isn't working, whether or not I can afford to invest in a blogging course or hire help, and more.  I couldn't have grown my blog to where it is today without this tool! This spreadsheet was instrumental in helping Keep Reading

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How I Plan to Double My Blogging Income to $16,000 per Month in One Year

Shared on July 22 15 Comments

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Hi guys. You all know I don’t like fluff. In fact, I’m kind of allergic to it. That’s why I don’t take it lightly when I recommend a product or service to you. I am so excited because the best course I’ve taken all year long (and I’ve signed up for 12 of them!) is now available to the public. This course is the one I WISH I had written. It's seriously kicking my butt all over the place. It’s called Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing and it’s written by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents. This course is no joke SO good. Like I think I will be able to double my monthly Keep Reading

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{Flash Sale!} $39 for $4,800 Worth of Blogging Products, Subscriptions, & Services!

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BC Stack blogging bundle

Ya'll it's baaaaccckkkkkk!!!! The BCSTACK, my favorite uber affordable awesome bundle of blogging resources is here this week! It's over $4,800 of courses, ebook, coaching, and more for only.....$39. I'm not kidding. I've purchased this blogging bundle of products for the past three years (it's different every time) and have been blown away each time by the quality of information included. This is the single most economical purchase you can make for your blog this year.      The catch is that it's only available for less than one week. Please please Keep Reading

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10 Things I’ve Sold by Accident Online as a Blogger

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hahaha this is awesome! This girl explains how she makes extra money on accident every month -while trying to sell one product online people end up buying other stuff! :) Sounds like something I would do. Lol | money making ideas, ways to make extra money monthly, home business idea

One of my favorite things about being a blogger is the ability to recommend my favorite products and services to my readers and get paid for those recommendations. I write blogs posts about my favorite things, say, the best books I've found to encourage my kids to eat veggies. But then something weird happens. Sometimes, I sell other things on ACCIDENT. If you're already a blogger who's part of the Amazon Associates program, you probably know what I mean. What happen is that I will refer people to one item, but they will never actually buy that item - instead, they purchase other Keep Reading

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Instagram post 2191220662269860958_613798712 It may be 55 degrees and green grass outside but it feels like Christmas to me!! I always feel like the Christmas season arrives when our porch is decorated.🎄 . . sequin pillows + wreaths + glitter trees from @athomestores | chairs + cream cushions from @pier1 ⭐️ . . These gold glitter trees are my favorite thing at night. I’ll get a video of them in action soon! 💛 . . #christmasdecor #christmasporch #abmlifeiscolorful #viewfrommyporch #homesweethome #dreamhome #picoftheday #housebeautiful
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