This Blogger's Guide to Business Planning will assist you - a current blogger - in building a strong foundation, to take your blogging business to
Awesome Social Media Marketing Podcasts for Bloggers
I am quickly falling in love with social media marketing podcasts. Recently, I wrote about my favorite podcasts for kids. Now here are my favorite podcasts for bloggers. I am falling hard and honestly, cannot stop listening to episode after episode soaking up every tiny morsel of information I can possibly eek into my day. Podcasts are the 'it' thing for me. I listen when I commute when I … [Read more...] about Awesome Social Media Marketing Podcasts for Bloggers
ConvertKit Glossary of Terms
I have been using ConvertKit for years now. Even though I use it every day I still get overwhelmed with all the jargon! So, I started writing the terms and definitions down. Learn ConvertKit Glossary of Terms and jumpstart your email marketing! ConvertKit Glossary of Terms Email Service Provider (ESP) - A company that offers services that enable marketers to send email marketing … [Read more...] about ConvertKit Glossary of Terms
How to Start a Blog
Over the past several months I have had many friends ask me about starting a blog. Each of these friends is a teacher, an empty nester, and recent retirees. Lots in common across the board. As I gathered my thoughts in how to help them, I decided to jot a few ideas down for you all, too. Here are some initial thoughts: Once you've identified your niche or your blog topic, pick your blog's name … [Read more...] about How to Start a Blog
List Building Tactics for Your Blog
The main idea behind building your list with your blog is to make it as easy as possible for your reader to subscribe. You also want to make subscribing to your newsletter accessible to your reader without being intrusive (read: avoid pop ups) This post includes 9 list building tactics for your blog. #1 - Upside Down Homepage This is a homepage that reveals your opt in and an easy … [Read more...] about List Building Tactics for Your Blog
Pinterest Tips for Blogging Businesses
Critical Pinterest for Blogging Businesses - Tips and Tactics My biggest piece of advice and one of the biggest mistakes I see by small business owners is not thinking from the viewpoint of your customer or your reader, not your brand or yourself. Curate a Pinterest profile that reflects that thoughtfulness. Think about what your reader loves, what she struggles with, and what she … [Read more...] about Pinterest Tips for Blogging Businesses
How to Set Up a Membership Site 101
Membership sites are a fantastic way to set up a recurring, almost passive revenue stream for your blogging business. Once you lay the foundation, the process is turnkey and can launch your business to the next level. If you're a blogger with ample content to offer an existing audience, you're a candidate for a membership site. So, where do you begin with building your membership site? How … [Read more...] about How to Set Up a Membership Site 101