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Ready To Start Blogging? The first step is ultimately deciding that you’re ready to invest your time and start a blog.  There are articles everywhere telling you how easy it is to start blogging and make money online. So why can’t you do that as well right? The truth is, yes you can make great money through an online blogging business, but you have to treat it like a business. And that includes all the hard work and time put in that a new business needs. From the beginning, I told myself that once I figured out how to run my own successful blogging business, I would create a whole blog dedicated to teaching others. While the steps are not overly complicated, they can be very time-consuming and confusing as to where to begin! Yes you need to create great content, gain traffic, promote on Pinterest, create digital products or use affiliate link etc etc. but FIRST you need to start small. Take things step by step in order.  You don’t need to worry about promoting on Pinterest if you don’t have articles to share…. and you can’t create great blog articles without a blog.  So let’s start from the very beginning…

Close your eyes and imagine… Imagine waking up in the morning…having a cup of tea in bed, listening to the birds outside… and knowing you do not have to ever go back to a draining 9-5 job ever again!! It sounds too good to be true, I know, I’ve spent many years fighting with this idea. But the truth is, it doesn’t have to be too good to be true! There are so many bloggers out there making six figures out of the comfort of their own homes. If there are consistently people doing this, there is nothing stopping you from becoming the next success story!…

As a new blogger, it’s easy to get overwhelmed when starting out. You’re learning the steps as you go. Trying to do a million things at once. It can all seem like too much to fit into your daily routine. Just remember, you’re teaching yourself a new skill and creating a wonderful online business from scratch all by yourself! Cut yourself some slack. This is a long-term goal of creating a blogging business, not an overnight way to make money. That’s the first thing you’ll learn when starting your blog. Luckily people are naturally adaptable. So take things slow, give it your best effort and you will see improvements. Allow yourself time to learn…
When first starting your blog the idea of creating articles online might seem very exciting! Especially if you’re creating a blog as your future full-time business. But when it’s time to write you get stuck…. What is the best first topic to write about? Do I need to be a writer to blog? How do I even structure my blog post? Don’t worry, this is normal and what most bloggers face in the beginning. The truth is, you do not have to be good at writing to create a blog. As you create your blog and write your blog posts, you’ll figure out your voice and who you’re writing to. The main thing is to just begin. There’s no wrong way, just start and learn as you go…

Do Not Be Scared By The Term SEO! That had to be said first. If you’re new to blogging SEO sounds 1. super technical, 2. completely unknown, and 3. like a lot of work! I’m here to clear that all up. This article is your full WordPress SEO guide to learn how to get your blog posts and website to stand out in search engines and get in front of more viewers. It’s much less complicated than it sounds and will greatly help you in your blogging journey.

Why Does A Website Need Legal Protection? Hopefully your new blog or website takes off and you gain plenty of traffic and readers. That’s the dream we all want. However, that can leave you open to potential lawsuits or fines.  Just because we have the right to freedom of speech does not mean that others can’t take action against us even if our intentions are pure. How To Protect Your Website
The best way to protect your blog is with these three important pages: Privacy Page, Disclaimer, Terms & Conditions