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5 First Blog Post Ideas to Skyrocket Your Traffic from the Start
A lot of the info that you might see about first blog post ideas is outdated. A quick search showcases advice like “introduce yourself to your audience” or “tell them why you are blogging.” I disagree with this, and here’s why: Aside from a few small exceptions, people are not coming to your blog to read about you. Wait – then why are people visiting blogs? People are going to visit a blog because they see a topic that they want to read about. Perhaps they are searching Pinterest for a workout, and they found one from your site. Or they have been struggling with how to get their kid…
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How to Land Money-Making Instagram Sponsorships
Are you a blogger or influencer wondering how you can use an Instagram sponsorship to make more money? As a visual, millennial-friendly platform, Instagram is a prime spot for securing brand partnerships. However, the Instagram world makes it seem like every influencer is making boatloads of cash on Instagram. That’s just not true. Most people struggle to make money as an influencer. The good news? It can totally be done; it just requires a little hard work and hustle! Let’s walk through some tips for landing those money-making Instagram sponsorships. Grow your following – and your engagement There’s no hard and fast number of followers that you need to secure…
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CoSchedule Review: Why You Need This Blogging Content Calendar & Scheduler
When you’re trying to ramp up blogging to be your full time gig, you’re probably going to want to invest in a few select tools to make your life easier. One tool that I’ve been obsessed with from the beginning: CoSchedule. In this CoSchedule review, I’m hoping I can show you why I love this blogging content calendar and social media scheduler so much. Disclosure: The links below are my referral links, which scores me a sweet discount on my subscription if you choose to use. Why CoSchedule? My blogger love for CoSchedule runs super deep, ya’ll. CoSchedule launched in late 2013, and reached 5000 users by August of 2015. …
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How to Create a Blogger Media Kit (+ Free Media Kit Template)!
Did you stumble across fellow bloggers in a Facebook group taking about a media kit – and now you’re thinking ‘what the heck is that’?! Or did a brand ask you for one, and now you’re scrambling to put one together? Not to fear, my friends. I’m going to break down everything you need to know about how to create a blogger media kit (or influencer media kit) – and even throw in a free template to make it super easy for you! What is a Media Kit? Let’s start with the basics. A media kit is simply a big picture overview of your blog’s niche, audience, and stats. Brands…
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The 2018 Pinterest Updates You Need to Know About!
Pinterest is arguably one of the best platforms for bloggers – especially those in the health and wellness field – but it is also one of the most frustrating. Frequent Pinterest updates can make it hard for bloggers to determine the best strategy to grow their following and traffic. If you’re worried about all the changes to Pinterest, take a deep breath – the basics are still the same. However, there are a few key updates that you should be aware of, and some tips to maximize your growth in light of those updates. But First – Why You Need to Be on Pinterest: Earlier today, a fellow blogger told…
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The Best Blogger Conferences for Wellness, Fitness, & Food Bloggers
A blogger conference can be a great way of stepping outside of the digital realm and networking in person. Typically, you’ll be treated to excellent learning opportunities, networking with fellow bloggers, and opportunities to connect with brands. Even if you’re early in your blogging journey (and maybe even especially if you are) – try setting aside a small amount of money in your budget to attend one conference in the next year. I don’t recommend overdoing it and attending a ton of different events – maintaining a profitable business involves limiting expenses, and overdoing conferences was a mistake I made early on. But choosing one early on that’s relatively reasonably…
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150+ Top Fitness Hashtags for Instagram (Gym, Running, Yoga, and More!)
If your wellness blog includes any kind of exercise content – or if you’re just a personal social media lover and want to get your content seen – you’ll want to be sure to optimize it on Instagram with some top fitness hashtags. Hashtags allow users to find and interact with your content, leading to potential new followers and more engagement. Below you’ll find a list with some of the best fitness hashtags out there, grouped by category – like gym hashtags, running hashtags, etc. But first, here are a few helpful tips when it comes to using hashtags on your Instagram content: 1. Choose a variety of hashtags with…
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SEO For Food Blogs: What You Need to Know
Many wellness bloggers may incorporate healthy food content into their site, or may choose to focus exclusively on a healthy recipe blog. Either way, understanding the basics of SEO for food blogs will help you to rank higher in Google search results and get more traffic. I’ve pulled together some of the best SEO tips that I’ve learned over many years of blogging that will hopefully help you get more organic search traffic! But wait – what is SEO for food bloggers? Let me back up for a second though, in case you’re feeling lost. What exactly is SEO? SEO stands for search engine optimization, and it’s a method of…
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How to Start a Fitness Blog – Everything You Need to Know!
Thinking about starting a fitness blog or a wellness blog? Yahoo for you! Running my fitness & food blog is one of the most gratifying jobs I could imagine. Don’t get me wrong; it’s a lot of hard work – but when you enjoy what you do, it makes life pretty amazing. But it was also overwhelming at the beginning trying to nail down all the specific logistics of how to start a fitness blog. I’m hoping I can help make the process smoother for you, now that I’ve been rocking and rolling in this for the last five years. Disclosure – This post contains affiliate links. This means that…
