As a luxury lifestyle magazine editor, I live by my editorial calendar. As a blogger? Well, that's a different story. I'll freely admit that I've struggled with keeping an editorial calendar for my blog in the past. Blame the creative in me who thinks, "I'll just write when I'm inspired!" Gah. Unfortunately, there's not a little conveyor belt of brilliant ideas churning out of me 24/7. So … [Read more...] about How to Create an Editorial Calendar + a Free Google Sheets Template
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23 Free Printable Blog Planners to Organize Your Blog Life
There's a reason they call it "planner peace": finding the perfect planner is SO hard! And if you're looking to start a blog this year or grow one, it's really necessary to get organized with a great blog planner. Lucky for you, I've rounded up the best free printable blog planners on the web. These planners are action-packed with pages that will help you get and stay organized and actually … [Read more...] about 23 Free Printable Blog Planners to Organize Your Blog Life
Why (And How) to Set Realistic Blogging Goals
The beginning of a new year is fresh around the corner, which means there are approximately 8,923,455,673 posts floating around the web right now on goal setting for bloggers. It's hard to find a system that works and keeps you on track year-round. The fact of the matter is people lose momentum. And that's especially the case if you don't set realistic goals. So I could sit here and tell … [Read more...] about Why (And How) to Set Realistic Blogging Goals
Blogging for Beginners: What You Need to Know Before You Start Your Blog
There are a hell of a lot of posts out there on how to start a blog. But if you’re still in the brainstorming phase or just now getting ready to execute, this blogging for beginners post is for you. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know BEFORE you start your blog. Yup, this is the pre-planning process and it’s just as important as actually getting going! But First Thing’s … [Read more...] about Blogging for Beginners: What You Need to Know Before You Start Your Blog
How to Get Started on Pinterest for Affiliate Marketing
Did you know you can use Pinterest for affiliate marketing? You absolutely can! Pinterest is often mistakenly thought of as a social media network, but it’s actually quite an amazing visual search engine. Which is why you can bump up your affiliate marketing revenue by using Pinterest! In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how. And yes, you can use these techniques to make money on … [Read more...] about How to Get Started on Pinterest for Affiliate Marketing
How to Create a Holiday Gift Guide for Your Blog
Are you using gift guides to help boost your affiliate sales or boutique sales during the holiday season? You should be! Gift guides are a great way to curate the absolute best for your readers, plus Pinterest really loves them. Which means more traffic, and more sales for you. If you aren’t sure how to create a gift guide, this tutorial is perfect for you. There are three recommended … [Read more...] about How to Create a Holiday Gift Guide for Your Blog