These posts are all about starting your first blog. Feel free to browse through them, but if you want a more structured approach to starting a blog, check out my Free Blogging Course.
Creating a blog logo is a key part of your branding. I use my blog’s logo in many different places on the web and I have it saved on my computer for easy access when I need it. My blog’s logo is primarily displayed in the header of my blog itself, but I also use … Read more
After you’ve successfully installed WordPress, it’s time to give your blog a theme. A WordPress theme controls the way your site appears on the public web. There is always a default theme installed on your website, but it’s generally pretty basic. You can add a new theme by going to Appearance > Themes in your … Read more
If this is your first time setting up a new blog, you may feel a bit overwhelmed. Don’t worry, pretty soon it will become second nature to you! You just need to give it some time and everything will make sense. In the meantime, I wanted to share a few steps that I take to … Read more
Welcome to the WordPress for beginners guide. After you’ve installed WordPress, you should be ready to work with your brand new content management system. WordPress is the world’s leading web publishing platform and it’s used by millions of websites – even some really big media sites still use WordPress to manage their posts and articles! … Read more
Buying a domain and web hosting for your blog is the first step to getting it set up and live on the internet. Luckily, you can do these things pretty painlessly. In this post, I’ll guide you through buying your first domain and first web hosting package. How Much Does Web Hosting Cost? Web hosting … Read more
If you’ve never been a blogger before, you may be intimidated when it comes to writing your first blog posts. Some people are natural writers and the words flow freely. Others need some inspiration or guidelines before they can produce good quality content. No matter how you feel about your writing abilities, writing blog posts … Read more
If starting a blog has ever crossed your mind, you may be wondering how do bloggers make money exactly? To answer that question, you need to understand what a blog actually is – and what it used to be. Today, a blog is nothing more than a website, composed of different pages filled with information. Bloggers … Read more
If you’re considering launching a blog, you may be wondering what types of blogs you can start. Depending on your skills and income goals, different types of blogs are more suitable for different people. But, no matter what – there is a blog out there for you! Types of Blogs There are only around 7 … Read more
Many people say that you can make money blogging about any topic as long as you are passionate about it. While that may be true, certain topics tend to be much more profitable than others, and can be monetized quicker. Today I want to talk about the most profitable blog niches for women. If you’re … Read more
I’ve launched and grown several blogs in my lifetime, and throughout the process, I’ve realized what needs to be prioritized in the early stages of a blog. Here is my running checklist for launching a new blog. Your own process may be different and these items are by no means a requirement for a successful … Read more
Coming up with a name for your brand or blog can be a real challenge. Sometimes it takes me weeks to come up with a solid name I’d be proud to use. Not to mention, most of the easy to remember TLDs are usually taken when you go to register them. This is why I … Read more
You’ve bought your domain and purchased your hosting. Now you’re ready to install WordPress! Awesome sauce. Let’s get started on the easiest way to install WordPress. If you got your domain and hosting through Bluehost, then Bluehost makes it really easy to install WordPress from their dashboard. Once the installation is complete, you can log … Read more
If you’re a woman ready to start a blog, then bravo! You’re taking the first step towards female entrepreneurship and financial freedom. Blogging is something that has not only changed my life but countless others as well. Nowadays, you can start a blog on nearly any subject and find a way to make it profitable. … Read more