Do you have a blogger in your life who is passionate about their website and who wants to grow it to be the best it can be? That passion can be a great source of present ideas and so today I bring you my round-up of the best gifts for bloggers. As a blogger myself…
Some of you will have seen that I have recently started an e-commerce store, based on Etsy, where I sell a range of mostly mugs. I offer different designs, but one key range is my Manifest Mugs for those who are working on their money mindset. I have had some questions about how I got…
I have to admit that money is often on my mind, and not always in a good way! Every day we are surrounded by doom and gloom in the media – we hear about the rise in prices, the cost of living crisis, and how AI is coming to take all our jobs – ahhhhhhhhh,…
The last time I updated this income report was two months ago and I don’t have a whole lot to report but I will let you know where I am for continuity. I have also made the decision to only now do an income report every quarter, so the next one will be at the…
Have you ever considered writing on Medium? Maybe you have read other people’s articles on the platform and wondered if it was for you? I have been writing on Medium for a while now, and while I am still a relative newcomer compared to some writers, I feel that I have been there long enough…
So last month was my introduction to the new blog case study I am currently running. If you would like to read the full details of the background and how I got set up, then you can do that here. I’ll be honest, I don’t have a great deal to report so far as the…
Welcome to a new series where I share the ups and downs of creating a new niche site and then updating you monthly on the progress I am making, plus including a blog income report. I thought this would be interesting if you are thinking about setting up a blog, and it’s a great way…
We all know that adding fresh blog posts to our site helps us to rank in the search engines, provides informative or entertaining content for our audience, and brings more visitors to our website. However, knowing that and actually creating regular content are two different things. If you are struggling to find the time to…
If you are looking to add an additional stream of income to your business, or you want to monetize a blog, you might be left asking the question, “Is affiliate marketing legit?“ If you have been growing a business for any length of time online, or you have simply been looking for ways to earn…
Do you love writing and are wondering how to be a freelance writer? Then you are in the right place. I have been writing for a living full-time since 2012 and today I am going to give you the lowdown of what’s available and how to start. Many people are starting to realize that there…
There comes a time during the year when you just know you are ready to declutter your business. Maybe it’s at the start of a new year, after a particularly busy period, or just because clutter (both mental and physical) is building up and getting you down. One of the key ways to be more…
If you are using WordPress for your blog or website you might be puzzled about the best wordpress plugins to use for functionality and efficiency. Here are my top picks. WordPress plugins are like cocktails, you need enough to get the party started but not so many that you all (or at least your website)…
Social media is a highly effective way to grow your audience and make more sales. However, as I look around online I see tiny mistakes being made which can unfortunately have a big impact. Because I have made many of these mistakes myself I want to give you the heads up so you can avoid…
There are lots of moving parts to building and promoting a business. There are also many ways to approach marketing. Should I head to networking meetings, jump on social media, start blogging, or even streak naked through the centre of my hometown to just get people’s attention to come over and buy my damn thing?!…
We are already into October and believe it or not now is the perfect time to start making those holiday season preparations for your business. Here are some quick tips to optimise your conversions in the coming months. Blog Posts Blog posts can take anywhere between 4 to 8 weeks to rank in the search…