Blogging
In this category, you’ll find everything you need to start, build, and grow a successful blog from scratch, even as a total beginner. From setting up your website and writing your first posts, to driving traffic, growing your audience, and monetising your content, this is your place for learning how to run a blog, and for turning it into a profitable online business.
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What Semrush Is and How Bloggers Use It for Keyword Research
In this post we are going to go into what Semrush is and how bloggers use it for keyword research. If you’ve spent any time looking into blogging or SEO/keyword research, you will have no doubt come across Semrush at some point. It’s one of those tools that gets mentioned everywhere. In blog posts, YouTube videos, and by the people who seem to know exactly what they’re doing when it comes to growing traffic lol. But if you’ve never used it yourself, it can feel a bit confusing like any new tool. As in, what does it actually do? And more importantly, how are bloggers actually using it when it…
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Is HostGator Good for Blogging? Honest Review for Beginners (2026)
This post is all about answering the question; Is HostGator Good for Blogging? A Beginner-Friendly Hosting Review. Starting a blog is exciting… but also a little overwhelming when you realise how many decisions you need to make before you even publish your first post lol. There are the options of both a hosted (free) and self hosted (paid) blog. Self hosted is the one you need if you are serious about your blog or want to really ever make money from it. Assuming then that you have chosen a self hosted blog, one of the very first decisions you will need to make is who to go with to host…
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For Bloggers, Social Media Is the Brand Experience
Photo via Adobe Stock Most readers don’t experience a blog the way its author does. They don’t land on the homepage, browse categories, or admire the archive. They encounter a post through a social feed, a shared link, or a preview image paired with a sentence or two of context. That moment — not the blog itself — is where first impressions form. For bloggers, social media isn’t a side channel. It’s the primary way readers encounter, interpret, and remember your work. The Short Version For bloggers, a unified brand voice and visual identity on social media determine whether posts feel recognizable or forgettable. When social previews, captions, and visuals…
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Top 5 Tools You Need as a New Blogger
In this post we are going to go over the top 5 tools you need as a new blogger! Why the Right Tools Matter in 2025 As with starting any new business/side hustle, getting it properly set up from the start can make a world of a difference! It’s always easier after the fact to know what you should have done. But I’m hoping I can save you from that extra level of trial and error, by sharing the top must-have tools for growing your blog in 2025, and beyond! As with any side hustle/business, the right tools are what help you grow, save you time, and help you make…
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Perfecting Blogging Review: Best Course for New Bloggers?
This post is an in-depth and honest review of the online blogging course Perfecting Blogging by Sophia Lee. Whether you have been blogging for 5 years or 5 minutes, there’s a high chance you’ve heard about this blogging course. There’s a lot of hype around it and honestly I can see why! But we will cover all points in this blog post. If you’ve been thinking about whether it’s worth investing in for you, this post should help you decide! I purchased and completed the course a while back so I’m able to give a full and honest review for you! This course is aimed at newer bloggers but it…
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Using AI for Blogging: A Simple Guide
In this post we will be going over using AI for blogging and the ways it can enhance your content. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all the rage just now and while many avoid it, it can be a powerful tool for bloggers when used correctly. I want to preface this by reminding everyone reading this that you shouldn’t be using AI to WRITE full blog posts or content, but as a tool it can be incredibly helpful. AI, when used correctly, can be a game-changer for bloggers. It can help to streamline the content creation process, improve SEO, and spark more ideas and inspiration. By integrating AI thoughtfully and carefully…
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19 Important Blogging Questions Answered: Best Tips for 2026
In this post we will be answering the top 19 questions about blogging in 2026! Whether you are a newer blogger or have not started your own blog yet, these answers should help answer some common concerns you may have! As with any new business or hobby, there are always things to learn. Some people prefer to research and learn as much as they can beforehand, whereas others prefer to dive in and learn as they go. No matter which your learning preference is, you may well have had one, two or any number of questions in relation to starting a blog in 2026. While some of the questions below…
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3 Legal Pages Every Blog Needs (For Full Protection)
This post is all about knowing how to legally protect your blog by explaining which pages you need and where to get them. Quick disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and this post is for educational and informational purposes only. I am just sharing what I have learned and passing on the knowledge to make sure you and your blog are covered! If you have any further questions, please contact your own Lawyer for any specific legal advice or questions. Keeping yourself and your blog legally protected is so important. Often new bloggers don’t realise they need these 3 legal pages on their blog, or they don’t realise the importance…
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11 Best Blogging Books to Read in 2026
In this post we will be going over some of the top rated blogging books on Amazon in 2026! When it comes to blogging resources, there are lots of options out there. No matter what your preferred method of learning is, books can be such an amazing way to enhance your knowledge. While you will often get a lot more information from online courses, you can always find valuable tips, information and experiences in books! Of course one of the amazing advantages of books is how portable they are! Knowing which books would be best to read as a blogger can be confusing, so I’ve compiled a list of top…
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Understanding The Google Sandbox: Tips On How To Get Out!
This post is to explain what the Google Sandbox is, and what it means for new blogs and websites. If you are in the world of blogging, digital marketing and/or search engine optimisation (SEO), the term “Google Sandbox” will be a phrase you will have come across, most likely in your frustrations! The Sandbox is a term used for when newly launched websites (including blogs) are subject to limited visibility within search engines. Google Sandbox is (in simple terms), the idea that new blogs and websites experience a temporary period of lower visibility and organic rankings in Google search results. This means that new websites could be less visible and…
