Let’s have an honest chat, friend to friend. If you’ve been pouring your energy into growing your Instagram followers or chasing the Pinterest algorithm, I want you to pause for a second and ask yourself something. What happens to your business if that...
If you’ve been in the blogging world for more than five minutes, you’ve probably heard other bloggers rave about Lasso. It shows up in Facebook groups, on podcasts, and in roundup posts about the “best affiliate marketing tools.” I wanted to...
If you’re just starting a blog, I bet you’re focused on writing great posts and figuring out Pinterest. That makes sense. But there’s one thing I wish someone had told me to do on day one, way back before social media even existed. Start an email...
I know, I know. It’s September and pumpkin spice is barely a thing yet, and here I am telling you to think about Christmas. But stick with me, because this is one of those “trust your older blogging friend” moments. If you want your gift guides,...
Many bloggers rely on Pinterest to generate visitors to their sites, which means that ALL bloggers need high-quality images on their blogs. This typically isn’t too difficult for fashion bloggers, who usually include images of themselves on their blogs that can...
Last updated: July 2026 If you’ve been thinking about starting a blog or newsletter, you’ve probably heard someone tell you that Substack is the easy button. Just sign up, start writing, and let the algorithm do the marketing for you. I want to slow down...
Do you sometimes find yourself at a loss for what to write about? Those days are going to be a thing of the past because with our massive list of unique holidays, celebrations and month-long observances, you’ll have more than two years worth of topics to write...
I began blogging in 2009. Back then, things were so easy and, compared to what blogging looks like now, quaint. I decided to start a blog on a whim. Back then there weren’t any instructions online. I started with Blogger and quickly moved to WordPress. I...
The holidays are just around the corner, which means many of you are either working on gift guides or have already published them. While you’ve been searching for the perfect gifts to include on your own guides, have you stopped to think about what to...
Q4 for bloggers that utilize affiliate marketing as a way to make money blogging is the best! Everyone is shopping, which means more money for you. Brands are typically generous, which means more money for you. Keep reading for tips to make the most during the most...
I was an English major in college and the managing news editor at our college paper, which means that I was a fairly good writer when I graduated. Over time, however, I’ve found that all of the writing rules I used to be able to recite at the drop of a hat have...
Looking for blog name ideas? Choosing a blog name can be tough, but below are a few tips that will help you narrow down your options. I haven’t taken a poll or anything, but I have to imagine that at least a few bloggers would change their blog names if given...
