Productivity Resource Bundle
Do you want the tools I used to grow my mommy blog side hustle to over $1000 a month?
I'm giving them out for free! Why? Because I was a new blogger once too and I wish someone would have helped me this way too!
Grab this bundle of 4 productivity resources!
Includes:
- Writing Checklist
- Keyword and Topic Planner
- Blog Post Outline
- At a Glance Blog Post Organizer
Get It, Girl!
I am so excited that you have decided to start a blog! With some time, consistency, and effort you will be on your way to making a livable income off your blog!
Are you ready for it?
Yes? Great! Let’s get started!
First off starting a blog can be really overwhelming. There are so many things to think about. So my biggest suggestion to you is to sign up to get my productivity resource bundle.
This bundle is all of the resources I use to keep myself organized for both blogs! I think these resources will keep you from getting overwhelmed!
Blogging 101: For Skeptics
If you are skeptical about starting a blog here are some blogging basics to get you motivated!
How Much Does it Cost to Start a Blog?
How Much Does it Cost to Start a Blog?
Step 1: Find Your Niche
Finding your Niche
What exactly is a niche? Simply put, a niche is the general topic of your blog. There are tons of blog niches out there! Some common ones include lifestyle, parenting, cooking, personal finance, and so many more!
When picking a niche choose something that can be monetized, you are passionate about, and of course knowledgeable about! Try to niche down whenever possible! Here are some resources for picking your niche!
5 Tips for Picking A Niche That Will Make you Money!
Step 2: Pick Your Name
How to Pick a Name
Picking you name can feel stressful. I suggest trying to name your blog something that has to do with your main topic/keyword, along with an adjective or verb as needed for availability. You can check available domain names on domains.google.com
How to Choose a Blog Name that will make you Money!
Step 3: Setup Hosting
Pick a Hosting Company
Think of your host as where your blog will live. It is important that you pick a reliable company so that your users can always access your website and read your awesome content! Bluehost and Site Ground are both reputable companies. We have used both and like both! Choose the one that will work best for you!
BlueHost
BlueHost Basic Plan starts as low as 2.95/ Month
2.95/month includes
- free domain name!
- 1 website
- 50 GB of website space
- Unmetered bandwidth
- 5 parked domains
- 25 subdomains
- 5 email accounts
Site Ground
SiteGround’s Basic Plan starts as low as $3.95/month
$3.95/month includes
- 1 website
- 10 GB Web Space
- 10,000 Visits Monthly (You can have more visitors but this is the happy spot for site speed and capability with this plan)
- Unmetered traffic
- Free email
*With SiteGround you will have to pay for your domain name. You can do this through SiteGround for $15.95 or through godaddy.com, or domains.google.com (both are around $12 for the year)
Step 4: Design Your Blog
One of the easiest ways to design your blog is by picking a theme.
What is a theme?
Think of your theme as the decorations in a house. A theme makes your blog look professional and aesthetically pleasing! There are many free themes out there but purchasing a paid theme is one way that will make your blog look professional right off the bat.
We strongly recommend Divi by Elegant Themes. It is the theme we use on all of our sites. It is also our number one recommendation to clients.
Step 5: Create Content
Step 6: Market Your Content
One important thing to get straight right from the beginning is this: if you do not market your content no one will see it. Like ever. The internet is a huge wormhole of content. In order for people to find you in this vast ethers of the world, you must take the time to market. market. market! Here are some resources to get you started!
Creating a Social Media Strategy
How to Increase Blog Traffic Using Social Media Marketing
How to Get Followers on Pinterest
Setting up a Pinterest Business Account
Pinterest Marketing Using Tailwind
Pro Blogger Tools for Beginners
Why Spark Your Blog?
We have been where you are! We got married, overspent, had a baby, and felt like we were drowning in student loan debt, bills, and every day expenses. Starting our first blog changed everything! With my little mommy blog, I was bringing in over 1k a month in less than a year with pretty minimal effort and maintenance (after I got the blog off the ground that is!)
That could be you too! If you have a few extra hours to spare each week think about what that extra income can do for you! And if you work really hard you can turn blogging from a side hustle into a full-time gig! It's possible!
So stop dreaming and start doing!