I cringe whenever I see an “Is blogging dead?” headline. This question seems to come up year after year, yet the blogging industry is said to be worth $400 billion by the end of 2020 (source). That effectively means this blog post could end right here with a simple, “No, blogging isn’t dead”. But, it HAS changed. And, it’s not for everyone. That’s right, blogging has evolved with … [Read more...] about Is Blogging Dead? Should You Start a Blog in 2020? Here’s the Honest Truth
How to Create an Editorial Calendar + a Free Google Sheets Template
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
25 Free Printable Blog Planners to Organize Your Blog Life (Updated for 2021!)
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 25 Free Printable Blog Planners to Organize Your Blog Life (Updated for 2021!)
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