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The Best Free Resources & Tools for New Bloggers

February 5, 2018

When I started my blog in August of 2016, I spent so much time looking for resources and tools that were free to give me guidance and help. When you’re new to blogging, you don’t want to spend a lot of money. Mainly because you haven’t made any yet and you’re not sure if you will. You also need a lot of help in the beginning from more experienced bloggers, and you need tools to point you in the right direction.

I’ve rounded up some of the best free resources and tools for new bloggers. These helped me out a lot when I first started and I still use them!

How I Made Money in My Tenth Month of Blogging

August 15, 2017

Whoa! So I went from my worst month ever income-wise to my best! Here’s what happened in June and how everything all came together.

How I Made Money in my Ninth Month of Blogging

June 11, 2017

I’m so glad this month is over and I can start fresh. This was my worst month so far (income wise), but I still managed to make a profit!

How I Made Money in My Eighth Month of Blogging

May 8, 2017

Blogging is hard, y’all. I’m starting to feel that blogger burnout. It’s been 8 months. This month was a bit slower than last month. Spoiler alert! But I think once I get past my blogging slump I’ll be able to get back on track! Let’s take a look at how April went for my blog. […]

How I Made Money in My Seventh Month of Blogging

April 12, 2017

There’s a lot of self-evaluation when it comes to blogging, and I think that’s how you get the most out of your blog. I don’t necessarily like doing it, but I feel like it’s necessary to do. My blog income, traffic stats, and goals report is more for me than it is for you. But I like to share it anyway because it might be of some help if you’re thinking of starting a blog.

How I Made Money in My Sixth Month of Blogging

March 5, 2017

It just keeps getting better and better! Spoiler alert: I made a lot of money in February! But it didn’t come from where I thought it would. And what I expected to work didn’t! Crazy, right?

What are Affiliate Links and How Do They Work?

February 8, 2017

If you’re new to blogging, you’re probably hearing a lot about affiliate links. But what are they? How do they make you money? These are all good questions that new bloggers (and even some seasoned bloggers) ask all the time. Here are some frequently asked questions about affiliate links!

How I Made Money in My Fifth Month of Blogging

February 2, 2017

January was my best month so far for blog income! The source of most of my income shifted a bit from last month. I had more sponsored content and different affiliates performed better than others. My traffic also increased! Here’s a quick rundown of how my blog performed in January!

Why It’s Okay to Miss a Blog Post

January 26, 2017

If you’re a blogger, you often think that if you miss a blog post, it will be the end of the world. Spoiler alert: it will be okay. Your blog will survive.