Blogging

When I started blogging, I figured I’d need 50,000 monthly visitors before a single dollar showed up. Nope. My first $500 month came from about 800 people. Many new bloggers wait for “big traffic” before they try to make money. They keep waiting—months, even years—chasing a magic number. That’s the trap. You don’t need a…

I learned this the hard way. Years ago, I spun up a “write-about-everything” blog—productivity on Monday, recipes on Wednesday, a half-baked book review on Friday. Six months later? Flatline. Not because I was lazy, but because no one knew what the site was for. Neither did I. Here’s the real talk: picking a niche isn’t…

There is no denying that website speed is one of the most important elements of user experience (UX). A fast website creates a positive first impression. According to Google, it doesn’t take long (3 Sec) for users to run out of patience. And yes, Google uses site speed as a ranking factor. Faster websites rank…

When I first started blogging, the choices were a bit much. After trying a few, WordPress clicked for me. The dashboard is easy to figure out, themes are simple to tweak, and plugins cover almost anything I need. The big community and steady updates also mean my site stays fresh and secure. Launched in 2003,…

I’ve been around the blogging block a few times, and let me tell you – there are some wild myths out there about what it takes to make it as a blogger. People think it’s all about luck or that you need to be an expert in everything under the sun. But I’m here to set the record…

Want to write blog posts people actually finish—and share? Great posts do more than fill a page. They solve a problem, say something real, and sound like you. When you publish work that hits those notes, you pull in new readers, earn trust, and start looking like the go-to person in your niche. Understanding how…

Building your brand has various methods; utilizing the internet is one of the most effective ways to connect with your intended audience. Blogging and vlogging are two popular formats companies, and individuals use to boost and expose their brands. Each brand has a unique target audience, and choosing to blog or vlog to build a…

Struggling to pick the perfect domain name for your blog? You’re not alone. A great domain isn’t just an address—it’s your brand and a big part of what makes people click (or scroll past). With so many blogs competing for attention, your domain name is more important than you think. It’s the first thing people…

You’ll be surprised to know that over 600 million blogs decorate the interwebs, and many of them are making a decent income, which means yours can, too! Whether your blog exists to supplement an existing business or you want it to be the main money-maker, it’s time to know how to make money with a…