Blogging is a great form of inbound marketing that businesses use to gain exposure, website traffic, and even land sales. However, to be an effective marketing strategy, it needs to be done the right way. To tackle blogging and build a solid inbound marketing toolkit, we compiled a list of 18 business blogging statistics that…
How to Start a WordPress Blog You Can Make Money With in 7 Steps
So you want to start a professional blog? You’re not alone. In fact, there are about 500 million blogs. However, there’s a big difference between all those blogs and the successful blogs that actually make money, and how you start your blog might determine which group yours falls into. To start a WordPress blog—and do…
11 Best Blogger Forums & Facebook Groups
Joining blogger forums and Facebook groups is a terrific way to build your knowledge, expand your network, and learn from others’ successes and failures. There are so many online communities, it’s hard to know where to start. That’s why we’ve compiled our list of 11 best blogger forums and Facebook groups that stand out among…
5 Steps to Starting a Beauty Blog That Makes Money
Starting a beauty blog is a fun and exciting way to make money as a blogger. It’s also a terrific way to share your passion for all things beauty-related. Even better, the demand for beauty content is exploding, and so there’s never been a better time to become a beauty blogger. You can launch a…
11 Best Places to Find Free Blog Images
If you want to know where to find free photos for your blog, look no further. Our list of the top 11 sources for free blog photos offers millions of high-impact free blog images you can start using immediately. The images you’ll find on free photo sites won’t necessarily be ready for use. You may…
What Is Microblogging?
You’re probably already microblogging and don’t even know it! Microblogging is the act of publicly sharing short posts to a microblog platform like Twitter, Instagram, or even your own website. These posts are less than 300 words and are sometimes much shorter—such as a sentence or two. Where to Microblog Many people microblog on several…
How to Start an Instagram Blog in 8 Steps
If you’re wondering how to start an Instagram blog with no experience, you’ll be happy to know it’s easy to start. Instagram blogging is microblogging because of the 2,200 character limit for captions vs no limit on traditional blogging platforms. Instagram bloggers with 15,000 engaged followers can make around $200 per sponsored post. Many people…
How to Blog on LinkedIn
Blogging on LinkedIn is an effective way to establish your credibility, grow your professional network, and generate leads for your business. Getting started blogging on LinkedIn is easy. All you need to blog on this professional networking site is a LinkedIn account and some great ideas for content that will wow your ideal audience. Sign…
What Is Evergreen Content & How to Use It for Your Blog
Evergreen content gets its name from the evergreen tree, which keeps its needles year-round. What is evergreen content then? It’s content you create that remains relevant for the long term, rather than just a season. Evergreen content saves time, ranks higher on search engines, and increases page views because of its longevity. How Evergreen Content…
7 of the Best Cameras for Blogging 2020
Not all bloggers can get away with just stock images. Whether you are taking photos of the great meal you made, filming an unboxing, or capturing a special moment that inspires you, having a great camera can make the difference between “Aw!” and “Oh, no!” We looked at the best blogging cameras for both stills…
How to Sell a Blog
Selling a blog is a great way to get a lump sum of money from a website you no longer have interest or time in developing further. Some bloggers even create a blog for the sole purpose of selling it once it’s profitable—called “blog flipping.” You can sell your blog through a broker, on website-selling…
How to Start a Mom Blog
Starting a mom blog is not only a great way to document your child’s growth and development, but it can also be a great way to make money. It doesn’t take very long to get started—in fact, you can have your first post live by the weekend. 1. Select a Blog Host & Theme When…