The Basics of a Blog and Blogging

Focused work is how to grow a lifestyle blog in this noisy online world. Learn how to focus your work and time to grow. Read This to Learn How Focused Work Equals Growth In this article: what focused work is and does for blog growth what “important” work is and does for traffic and income […]

Learn how to grow a lifestyle blog in today’s noisy environment from someone who blew the roof off with a side blog. 

We are sharing all the ways to advertise an Amazon Influencer Shop. From emails and social, to funnels and menu options, you can earn with this program! How to Set Up an Amazon Influencer Shop Before we get started on marketing your influencer page, make sure it’s set up correctly. Read this article to make sure […]

I am answering all your questions about the Amazon Influencer Program – firstly, can you really make affiliate income with it? The answer is yes and I’m telling you how.

Learn how to use bucket brigades in blogging – they’re one of the most valuable copywriting secrets in content marketing. Increase time on page, decrease bounce rate, and turn skimmers into readers!

Visual storytelling in blogging is a component of creating a story that sells. Click-through rates, shares, and even discussion can increase with the right imagery. Are you choosing the best images for your stories?

The Storytelling in Blogging series is tackling why you should never write emotion and how introductions can determine whether or not someone keeps reading, shares your work, or leaves to never return.

The storytelling in blogging series continues with the one-time stories you need to tell and the trigger anchor text to use in order to turn visitors into fans.

Storytelling in blogging is the secret of a great blog. It’s also a powerful formula for growth. Most of us forget what young children know: stories sell.

A small email list (or a non-existent one) can make money with affiliate marketing. Get the strategy I used to build a list and earn $1,000 in 90 days.

Knowing what books to read to grow a blog can seem daunting. From books on product launching to newsletter growth, I’m sharing my top picks for bloggers.

It’s a process to overcome blogger self-doubt and the good news is that we’ve all been there (or will be). Use these steps to crawl out of that hole and get energized!

These bad blogging practices will stunt your traffic growth, earnings, and opportunities. Avoid them at all costs in order to make money blogging.

I’m sharing my blogging toolkit and resources I can’t live without. Each week, I’m asked what I use on ND Consulting and other sites I own and now I’m dishing all!

In this training, you’ll learn how you can increase affiliate income with custom sidebars. Also, you’ll eliminate clunky affiliate link management with a free tool!

Use these Chrome extensions for bloggers because although you CAN do it on your own, it’s a lot less stressful when you have help to make money blogging.

Here are the major health concerns for bloggers to be aware of while building a business online. Included are ways to overcome and avoid dying early.

This list of places to find quality graphics for blog images, logos, printables, and products will keep your blog growing, interesting, and legal with commercial-use elements.

Blog resources are everywhere these days and the Genius Blogger’s Toolkit is one of the most promoted and visible. Is it worth it? I’m giving my brutally honest review.

It’s nearly time for the busiest season in content marketing: 4th quarter blogging. Here is how you can increase traffic and earn more blog income through the busy holiday season.

Here is a way to brainstorm blog post ideas for Christmas earnings and avoid tunnel vision. Doing it now will result in reader engagement and more income.

Know where to focus your efforts to get more views on YouTube videos. Tips are from leading experts and include on-channel and off.

In the influencer marketing business, many bloggers make mistakes with sponsored content. Here’s how to avoid these mistakes and make more money blogging.

These blog newsletter ideas by niche will get the creativity (and income) flowing whether you’re just starting out or seeking to increase engagement rates.

Learn how to pitch brands with extra effort and learn how to win more opportunities for you to make money blogging. A little extra goes a long way!

Have you had your blog content stolen? Whether this is the first or 50th time, content or images, you CAN take action to protect your business. Here’s how. When you find out you’ve had your blog content stolen, it sucks. There, I said it. I am dealing with this YET AGAIN so I’m writing up […]

It’s hard to find diverse stock photos for women of color, body types, and alternative lifestyles. This list has cultural and ethnic stock photography!

The quick blogging tips, 10-minute tasks series is tackling blog income this week. Here are 10-minute tasks for blog income you can do today to move your blogging business forward.

The quick blogging tips, 10-minute tasks series is tackling social media this week. Here are 10-minute tasks for social media any blogger can do in minutes to move a blogging business forward.

The quick blogging tips, 10-minute tasks series is tackling blog newsletters this week. Here are 10-minute tasks for blog newsletters you can do today to move your blogging business forward.

The quick blogging tips, 10-minute tasks series is tackling blog strategy this week. Here are 10-minute tasks for blog strategy you can do today to move your blogging business forward.

The quick blogging tips, 10-minute tasks series is tackling blog content this week. Here are 10-minute tasks for blog content you can do today to move your blogging business forward.

Learn how to get started with Amazon Merch and incorporate this revenue stream into your blog’s income. If you come up with fun and catchy one-liners, this could be gold!

When Amazon affiliate earnings decrease, it’s a smart move to take action. If you’ve been affected, here are steps to replace your affiliate income losses.

With the recent rate changes, many bloggers are seeking to increase Amazon Affiliate earnings. Here are tips to make more from your blog.

This realistic, helpful list of blog tasks to outsource to teens will help new and seasoned bloggers alike get the most bang for their buck!

Free commercial use script fonts and pairings keep bloggers and entrepreneurs OUT of hot water. Get these script, brush, calligraphy, and handwritten fonts and pairings.

Learn how to use Amazon affiliate links on Pinterest and social media (legally). Use these helpful tips to make more money blogging!

Here are the best free mockup sites to use in blogging – whether you have Photoshop or not! Market your products better with these free tools.

Stay on the right side by understanding your blog newsletters legal requirements. This article identifies those for ANY marketer targeting the US or Canada.

Blogging in summer can be a huge blow to the ego, psyche, and income. Plan for summer blogging slumps and can get the most of out of the season!

How does a blogger successfully deliver and earn from local content on blogs when they are not locally focused? Get these tips on targeting, promoting, earning with local content.

Do you want to rebrand a blog? Here is a checklist to reduce the overwhelm and cover the legal, social, and on-site aspects of a blog rebranding campaign to reduce reader, income, and traffic loss!

This list of blog tasks to outsource to virtual assistants and blog helpers will help any blogger at any level. Get the list and increase your productivity by outsourcing blog tasks!

I’m sharing how to use affiliate links on Pinterest tips, including how to find and use images legally, disclose, and write descriptions to get clicks. Learn how to use affiliate links on Pinterest!

Should you choose double opt-in for blog newsletters or business mailings? The law is sometimes clear, sometimes cloudy. Learn how to protect your blog!

Learn how to quickly and painlessly recover social share counts after moving to HTTPS. It can be done and no redirects are required!

As a growth consultant, I get a lot of blog newsletter questions. Today, I’m answering the most common questions bloggers have when building blog newsletters.

Learn how to use Ecamm Live for Facebook Live Broadcasts. Such a simple tool can help build community, increase affiliate earnings, and grow your blog traffic. SummaryReviewer ND ConsultingReview Date 2017-04-19Reviewed Item Ecamm LiveAuthor Rating 4

Here is the best advice for using affiliate links on Pinterest from across the web to grow your blogging income. Do you have a strategy to earn?

Here is a list of the best blog conferences by bloggers in the parenting, food, lifestyle, crafts, DIY, décor, and travel niches. These are their words and honest feedback about each.

Here are 10 proven ways to increase blog traffic for free – 100 percent free. The only way they’ll work is with a plan and you can get that here.

Developing an Amazon Native Ads strategy is a key to earning a blog income from the Amazon associates affiliate program. Not all ad types are best for all niches – find out which one you should be using.

This quick read tells you how to use Amazon Giveaways for blog traffic generation. Using various set ups, Amazon Giveaways makes it easy to generate buzz with rewards and get traffic, more email subscribers, or to increase social media followers.

Knowing where to buy purchased content for food and lifestyle bloggers can catapult a blogger to the next level. Outsourcing is a smart investment and these quality sources and tips will turn PLR content into blog income and traffic.

Learn how to use PLR content to grow your blog. Customize blog outsourcing and earn more from affiliate sales, social media content, and email conversions.

Here are 9 types of videos for bloggers to grow traffic and income while supporting branded images for your blog. Options include on- and off-camera and you need video, so let’s get started!

Learn how to repurpose blog content to video and make more money with your blog. Using existing content and photos for video, you will earn more from these efforts. Includes a video tutorial!

Learn how to identify your sell as a blogger to increase your traffic and grow your blog’s income. It all starts with stopping…

If you’re a blogger, you can work with brands to increase income from your blog, no matter your following! Join us as we take you through a summary of a top blogger’s tips to make money working with brands without the middle man.

Can the Amazon Mobile Popover increase affiliate sales on mobile devices? With Google’s intrusive interstitial policy now in play, it’s definitely an option for bloggers!

Not hearing back from brands after you pitch? Work through a few questions to analyze and improve your chances to earn an income from your blog.

Learn how to introduce a new affiliate to your blog’s audience and you’ll learn how to increase affiliate sales and make more money with your blog. Included are ideas for content to best introduce your new partner!

Create a blog media kit as a business card and resume for your blog. Use this guide to create one and even how to position it with brands and sponsors to earn more income from your blog!

Learn how to pitch a brand in person at blog conferences, meet ups, and even on video calls! Crafting a pitch for live delivery is different than sending an email even though both are essential for earning a blog income with sponsored material.

Find the best exit intent popup plugins for your site based on your goals. Exit-intent popup plugins for WordPress are plentiful but not equal when trying to grow your email subscribers.

Grow engaged, converting blog traffic and earn more income from your blog by learning how to write a call to action with this checklist. Examples, instructions, and a checklist are included for any blog entrepreneur!

Choose an email service provider that is best for YOUR site, taking into account your goals, budget, audience, and comfort level. Recommendations included for all blog newsletter needs.

Both SEO consistency and latent semantic indexing for bloggers are critical to grow organic search traffic. Learn how to do alternate keyword research and get results through your SEO practices.

These 5 ways to edit blog images faster will help every blogger increase their productivity. Time is a blogger’s most valuable commodity, so let’s examine how to make the most out of when it comes to blog images and photography.

Learning how to use purchased content to grow a blog is a critical step in a blogger’s journey. Here are 10 tips to buy and use purchased material to make the most of outsourcing for your blog.

Learn how to research keywords for blog posts, going far beyond a plugin to unlock your site’s search traffic. Get the free checklist and make it easy!

Goal mapping in 90-day increments can unlock monumental blog growth and income. Get a free workbook and learn how to set goals and never get off task while blogging for business!

This is a list of the best gifts for bloggers who want to earn an income. These are what a blogger would buy themselves and what their blogging business needs.

Is it possible to make money blogging without selling products of your own? Yes, and here are 7 ways that really work.

When considering how to calculate sponsored post rates, certain major elements should be evaluated. You set your worth as a business owner – be sure you’re not underselling yourself so you can earn the most blog income.

Learn whether or not you’re ready and how to hire a blog consultant and get the free, 20-point checklist to help you decide who it should be and what is best for your blogging business!

Learn how to find hashtags to increase traffic, engagement, grow followers, and even make more money from your blog. Find free sources and learn on what networks you should and should not use hashtags.

Here are 5 creative ways to promote blog posts other than sharing on social media. Alleviate boredom and increase traffic sources!

These 5-minute stress relievers for moms and blogging entrepreneurs work. Stress is a silent killer and these stress-busting activities can make a significant difference in your mood and your business.

The When and How to Buy Stock Photography: learn when to pay for images and graphics for a blog and when free images will work!

Increase click through rates by following the cardinal rule of email marketing for blogging: serve, don’t sell. Learn how to avoid falling into the ‘crappy emails’ trap.

Increase open rates and click-through rates by following the cardinal rule of email marketing: serve, don’t sell. Learn how to avoid falling into the ‘crappy emails’ trap.

If you blog, you need to learn blog photography. Great photos are imperative for growing a blog, shop, or other online business. If time is stopping you from learning, use these tips and cheat sheets for blog photography, graphics, and images.

Oh, Google. Content marketers love and despise you. Now we’re being forced to build newsletter lists without pop ups? What’s the digital marketing world going to do to grow email subscribers?!?! #sarcasm

Remove image backgrounds and learn to increase affiliate income by learning how to make professional-looking product collages. Tips, free tools, and low-cost options are included!

There are many creative ways to use Pinterest to grow your blog, your income, and your email list. Learn how to use Pinterest to market, sell, and engage your readers like a PRO!

These 16 ways to increase summer blog traffic will help you (and your ad revenue) get through any seasonal drop in page views. Check out and share the infographic!

This infographic highlights 16 ways to increase summer blog traffic will help you (and your ad revenue) get through any seasonal drop in page views. Check out and share the infographic!

Do you know how to write the 22 types of blog posts to increase traffic? I’m sharing all of them plus a big ‘secret’ to increase your blog’s traffic.

Sites with free photos for blogs, newsletters, and social shares are plentiful, but these are not the ones you normally see! These 10 hidden gems have a bonus: I’m sharing 10 fresh ways to use a single stock photo!

You can use affiliate links on Pinterest again! Learn how it works, how to disclose, and how to get started using your affiliate links on Pinterest to grow a blogging income.

These 10 ways to customize a stock photo are some fresh ideas to get the most out of your blog images and wallet! Bonus: you can increase your productivity if you use the same photo (and it won’t even look like the original).

Sponsored post contracts are as diverse as the bloggers looking to monetize. Here are a few things to look out for when reading through sponsored post contracts. Your blog is your business and should be protected!

I’m sharing five affiliate marketing tips that have contributed directly to my income, with none of the fluff or trials I went through to get there. It’s all about helping you make more blogging earnings today!

There are so many sites with free stock images for blogging. You don’t need to be a photographer, but you do need to have photos on your blog posts. And those photos need to invite people in, tell a story, and even prompt readers to share. So yeah, no pressure.

Learn how to set up Amazon Native Ads in less than 3 minutes and increase your affiliate sales! As many bloggers have discovered, Amazon Native Ads are converting more – making bloggers more money.

These tips for working with brands come from the mouths of those who can hire you! I interviewed PR and brand reps to get their top 5 tips for bloggers. Insightful? Yes. Funny? Oh yes. Real talk? You have no idea.

This brief writing exercise combines practice with expertise to give you a winning combination. Let’s look at a picture and practice how to use imagery in blogging to increase traffic, engagement, and shares.

If you want to make money with your blog, you need to focus growing more than page views. Use this weekly productivity planner worksheet to grow your blog and your business.

Looking for ways on how to blog faster so you can get on with your life? I’m sharing 5 ways to manage content, promotion, and personal commitments each week. If blogging is your business, your time is money.

Today I’m sharing 10 ways to reward yourself without spending anything! Blogging and running your own business is hard work and that effort should be acknowledged (beyond the blogging paycheck).

Download this comprehensive SEO checklist for blog posts to help you grow your blog’s organic search traffic. If you want to stop spinning your SEO wheels, use this checklist!