I love Wordpress. I know a lot of people are migrating over to Squarespace these days, but Wordpress just has great functionality and power. Not to mention, some pretty awesome tools in the form of plugins that help make your website just plain awesome. Of course, too many can also get overwhelming, so I've rounded up some of the best wordpress plugins + a free printable for you to save the … [Read more...] about Best WordPress Plugins for Bloggers + Free Printable
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How to Write the Perfect Blog Post + Free Blog Post Template
Whether or not you're new to blogging, a writing refresher is never out of place. And this one was one that I hadn't even thought of until the other day when my hubby simply asked "How do I write a blog post? Where do I even start?" You know what...that's a good question! Here's your quickie crash course on how to write the perfect blog post. Don't have a blog setup yet? Check out this … [Read more...] about How to Write the Perfect Blog Post + Free Blog Post Template
7 Easy Lifestyle Blog Post Ideas
Wouldn't it be great if a little conveyor belt constantly churned out amazing lifestyle blog post ideas for your business? Writer's block happens to all of us, but cooking up easy blog post ideas for your lifestyle business doesn't have to be complicated. In fact, here are 7 lifestyle blog post ideas that you can apply about as quick as that Nars lipstick. 7 Easy Lifestyle Blog Post Ideas 1. … [Read more...] about 7 Easy Lifestyle Blog Post Ideas
How to Boost Your Blogging with Blog Theme Days
One of the easiest ways to consistently come up with awesome blog content is to create blog theme days. It's an easy way to solve these two blogging problems: I have too many blog post ideas and am not sure what to focus on I don't have enough blog post ideas and need some inspiration! Well lovely, that's where having blog theme days can totally swoop in and save the day! What Are Blog Theme … [Read more...] about How to Boost Your Blogging with Blog Theme Days
How to Spring Clean Your Blog + A Free Printable Checklist
My allergies are killing me. It's clear, spring is in the air! And while you're tackling that pantry, closet or stash of old magazines, you should spring clean your blog, too. Especially if, like me, you've got a way-old blog under your belt with who-knows-what skeletons hiding under the closet! Blogs naturally change and evolve over time. Not only do our brand images change, but your writing … [Read more...] about How to Spring Clean Your Blog + A Free Printable Checklist
One of the Biggest Blogging Mistakes People Make (And How Not to Make It)
One of the biggest blogging mistakes people make is so simple, it's often overlooked. The pressure to start blogging and just getting something, anything up there builds, and so you start. But with no real strategy in place. Let me tell you this: great blogs don't happen by accident, they're planned. And behind each one is a well-thought out strategy. [Tweet "Great blogs don't happen by accident, … [Read more...] about One of the Biggest Blogging Mistakes People Make (And How Not to Make It)