Blog
This tag is to group together posts all relating to blogging, setting up a blog, blogging help and advice. Anything blogging related is in this blog tag.
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Semrush vs Keysearch: Which SEO Tool Is Worth It for Bloggers in 2027?
In this post we are going to go over Semrush vs Keysearch and which of these Keyword Research tools is worth it for bloggers in 2027. Choosing an SEO tool for your blog can get confusing really quickly. There are loads of options, they all seem to give you slightly different information and half the time you start out looking for somewhere to research keywords and end up comparing features you didn’t even know existed an hour ago lol. Two names you’ll have probably come across already are Semrush and Keysearch. Both of these tools can both help you find keywords, see what people are actually searching for and get…
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How Many Blog Posts Do You Need to Make Money From Your Affiliate Links?
In this post we are going to go over how many blog posts do you need to actually make affiliate sales? If you’ve started adding affiliate links to your blog, you’ve probably wondered at some point how long it’s actually going to take before one of those links turns into a sale. Do you need 10 blog posts? 50? 100? Is there some magical number where your blog finally has “enough” content and affiliate marketing suddenly starts working? The answer…. no. Thankfully, it doesn’t really work like that! You could make an affiliate sale from a genuinely useful blog post if it reaches the right person at the right time.…
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How I’d Start a Blog From Scratch in 2026 (Knowing What I Know Now)
In this post I’m going to go over exactly how I’d start a blog from scratch in 2026 (knowing what I know now). Starting a blog is one of those things that feels SO much easier once you’ve already done it. When you first start blogging you spend so much time trying to work out what you’re supposed to be doing… Things like which tools are needed, what you should be focusing on first and whether you are somehow missing something everyone else already knows lol. We are all the same at the start. Fast forward a few years and there are definitely things I’d approach completely differently if I…
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Pinterest Marketing for Beginners in 2026: What You Need to Know
In this post we are going to go over Pinterest Marketing for Beginners in 2026. Pinterest is an absolute powerhouse when it comes to driving free traffic to your site, but only if you use it properly. If you’ve ever tried using Pinterest for traffic and felt like absolutely nothing is happening… you’re definitely not the only one. A lot of people start posting pins (sometimes even really consistently), and then get so confused when the clicks just don’t come. It’s not because Pinterest doesn’t work. It’s usually because it’s being used like social media, when it’s actually a search engine. This means it works differently and looks for different…
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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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Can You Make Money Online Without Any Investment?
In this post we are going to go over if you can make money online but without any investment. If you’re wondering whether it’s even possible to make money online without spending a penny upfront, then You’re definitely not alone. The answer is – quite simply – yes! Of course there are many ways that require a bit of investment upfront, but if you have 0 budget, there are still options for you. You can absolutely start earning online without any upfront investment or costs at all. There are free platforms, free tools, free resources and strategies out there that let you grow your income from nothing. And in this…
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How To Make $100 In a Day: 47 Fun and Practical Ideas
In this post, we’re diving into 47 fun, easy, and realistic ways to make $100 a day online or offline. No matter whether you’re looking for quick cash, long-term income, or a creative side hustle you’ll actually enjoy! Making extra money isn’t always instant, but it’s 100% possible if you stick with it! The trick is finding side hustles or money-making ideas that you actually enjoy and want to keep doing. When you focus on the ideas/methods that interest you, you’ll find that the journey becomes way more fun and rewarding! With the tips I’m about to share with you below, you could start making extra cash fast – even…
