When was the last time you had a breakthrough? Mine was in 2016. Blogging to make money never crossed my mind. I was a full-time college instructor, working my ass off because I needed money to pay for my tuition. At that time, I was working on a Master’s degree in English Language Teaching. I …
Blogging Basics
How to Make Money Online for Beginners & Bloggers
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the Disclaimer for more info. If you’ve been blogging for years and STILL not making money or you are a beginner at making money online, this is for you. Today, we will answer the most intriguing question of all: “How do you make money online?” If you …
How to overcome self-doubt as a new blogger
Do you experience self-doubt as a new blogger? Hello, everyone. How are ya? Here’s another tough-to-tackle subject when you start a blog, how to overcome self-doubt. Every time I create something “extraordinary”, I feel that the devil is on my shoulder whispering to my ear. You’re not good enough.” “People are gonna hate you.” “You …
10 Best FREE WordPress themes for lifestyle bloggers
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see the Disclaimer for more info. Do you want a sexy-lookin’ blog that your readers will love? Don’t worry, I gotchu. Today, we’ll talk about WordPress themes for lifestyle bloggers. What is a WordPress theme? A WordPress theme is the overall design of your website. It is the …
The 35 Best Facebook Groups for Bloggers
Are you an active Facebook user? If yes, then I’m sure you’ve created, managed, or joined a Facebook group or two. I am a huge fan of social media and have been using it since the beginning. It has helped me connect with people from all over the world and also share my thoughts on various …
Flying solo: Can I start my (blogging) business alone?
Is it wise to start a blogging business flying solo, or get a partner? Hello, everyone. Welcome back to my blog. If you’re new here, “Hi. How are ya?” Today is another tough-to-tackle subject in the blogging business. Flying solo, or get a partner? It’s amazing how solo bloggers outperform company bloggers. But if you’re …
Blogger Burnout: How to cut the overwhelm and earn more as a new blogger
Are you a new blogger? When was the last time you experienced blogger burnout? Blogger burnout is something that I experience every day. Yup, this is not an exaggeration. But, what keeps me going are the simple tips for new bloggers that I will share today. Common signs of blogger burnout So how would you …
How to declutter your blog a-la Marie Kondo
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see the Disclaimer for more info. “It’s not pretty enough.” This is what I’ve been telling myself every time I redesign my blog. I like to think that my blog helps me improve my skills in WordPress development. But sometimes, it’s frustrating when I cannot satisfy my taste …
A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Pinterest for Bloggers (with free checklist)
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see the Disclaimer for more info. Did you recently start a blog? Is Google giving you a hard time when it comes to getting organic traffic? Don’t worry, Pinterest is here to save the day. Today, we’ll talk about Pinterest for bloggers, and how to use it to …
30-Day Blog Challenge – Challenge accepted?
This may include affiliate links. Please read the Disclaimer for more info. How does a 30-day blog challenge sound? Hey you, welcome to Bringing Up Business a one-stop hub on tips for new bloggers and the blogging basics. Don’t forget to bookmark this post. It’s nice to have an epic and actionable guide like this …
Blog Post Ideas: Where to Find Inspiration
This may include affiliate links. Please read the Disclaimer for more info. Today, let’s talk about inspiration. Where do you get it in times when everything is falling apart? In college, it’s easy for me to unstuck myself from feeling uninspired. I’d go to the library, discover new books and writers, and go back to …
Blog Goals: 5 Practical Tips to Achieve Your Blogging Goals
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the Disclaimer for more info. Setting goals is a critical part of any successful endeavor, and blogging is no exception. If you want to be successful as a blogger, you need to set attainable goals and develop a plan to achieve them. In this blog post, we …