Latest From the Blog

  • Lifestyle Blog Income Report: October 2022
    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…
  • 8 Benefits of Writing on Medium
    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…
  • Lifestyle Blog Income Report: August 2022
    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….
  • Lifestyle Blog Income Report: July 2022
    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…
  • How to Write Blog Posts Faster
    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…
  • Is Affiliate Marketing Legit?
    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…
  • How to be a Freelance Writer
    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…
  • 8 Ways to Declutter Your Business
    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)…
  • Best WordPress Plugins: My Top 6 Picks
    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…
  • 8 Social Media Mistakes to Avoid
    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…
  • Why You Need to Build a List
    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…
  • Preparing Your Business for the Holiday Season
    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…
  • Running a Facebook Giveaway
    We are all aware that Facebook reach for pages is down, but that doesn’t mean it’s now impossible to get any organic reach at all. Sometimes you just have to incentivize people, and running a Facebook giveaway is a great…
  • Writing a Blog Post to Generate More Traffic
    Let’s be honest, writing a blog post is a substantial amount of work. Yes, blogging is great for attracting new visitors and building trust in your audience, but you need to make sure every post counts in terms of generating…
  • 10 Things to Hold On to When Times Are Difficult
    Sometimes we dream, plan, set goals and then we wait all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and ready for all the good things coming our way. Did you hear that little scratch of the record then as the music ended? Because maybe…