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Ultimate Blogging Guide for Newbies

When I first started blogging, I had no clue what I was doing. No idea where I was going or how to get there. Through lots (lots) of trial and error, I’ve managed to create a blog that not only is a ton of fun, but also serves as my full time job. Little Coffee Fox has over 10k email subscribers and over 42k followers across social media. That’s not even mentioning the 300k+ pageviews every month. I get questions all the time about how to start a blog and run it, and I’m happy to share what I know. There’s enough room in this wild west for you, so don’t be shy about jumping in!

Where Do I Find Resources?

There are a million places you can go to find resources for blogging. It’s pretty overwhelming. So why don’t I go ahead and share with you the people I look to for blogging advice? There are two sites in particular that I actively read again and again.

Femtrepreneur.co

MelyssaGriffin.com

These two ladies know what they’re talking about. I’d definitely recommend checking them out if you’re serious about blogging.

Besides information resources, there’s also the question of blogging related goods and services. Luckily, I have all the brands that I recommend over on one neat little page with a bunch of exclusive discounts to get you started! One service that I wholeheartedly recommend right off the bat is ConvertKit, which is an email service. Every blogger needs an email list, and I’ve found that ConvertKit is by far the best on the market. Just sayin’.

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The Basics of Blogging

If you want to run a blog, then you need to learn a lot of new and unexpected skills. Here are a few posts to help you figure out those blogging basics.

  • How to Start a Blog Today: A Step by Step Guide
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  • Every blogger knows that running a blog can be exhausting. There's so much to do at any given time! Posts to write, images to edit, ideas to remember, notes to take, projects to juggle.... it's madness! So I have a suggestion for handling all that information in one easy way: the bullet journal for bloggers. Using a bullet journal can help you plan and organize all facets of your life, but it's especially useful for running your online business. And it can travel with you anywhere to help you brainstorm, jot down ideas, and remember your tasks each and every day. It's the perfect blogging tool!
    The Bullet Journal for Bloggers - 13 Easy Ways to Organize Your Blog
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  • Good photography is key to upping your blogging or Instagram game. Try taking flatlay photos to amp up your style with these 9 tips (plus more bonus information)! With a few tweaks, you can start attracting huge amounts of Instagram followers in no time.
    9 Tips for Taking Beautiful Flat lay Photography & Impressing Your Instagram Followers
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  • How I Get 2k Email Subscribers a Month - 3 Tips to Build an Email List
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    How to Find a Niche for Your Blog - 4 Things You Need to Know
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  • Image of Shelby sitting at her desk with her legs kicked up and journal in her lap.
    Finding Blog Topics - 6 Questions to Help You Write Amazing Posts
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  • How to Choose a Domain Name for Your Blog That You Love
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  • 16 Simple SEO Tips for New Bloggers (2020)
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  • Choosing A Blog Host - 9 Factors To Consider
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    20+ Tips for Working from Home - How to Stay Productive
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  • 14 Best Affiliate Programs for Bloggers: Earn More From Your Blog
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  • 8 Ways To Monetize Your Blog (2020)
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  • 6 Ways to be Successful on Social Media as a Blogger
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Keeping Your Blog Organized

Blogging is messy business. There’s a ton of information to keep track of, and it gets chaotic really quick unless you take strides to organize it all. Here are some organization tips for your blog!

  • One of the best ways to boost productivity is to change your environment. Check out these 9 easy tricks for sprucing up your workspace and getting inspired to work!
    Creating a Productive Workspace - 9 Easy Tricks to Try Today!
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  • Keeping a budget is vital for saving money and preparing for the future. But it is hard sometimes to look at our finances with a sharp eye because money (or lackthereof) is a scary thing. It's easier to use a happy blend of digital and paper systems to help you create and keep your perfect budget. For me, a pen and paper financial planner is just what I need to stay on it and take my finances seriously.
    Pen and Paper Financial Planner - Common Sense Money Management
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General Organization Techniques

Running a blog successfully, whether you’re a hobby blogger, part time, or full time, depends upon your overall organization. If you have a generally disorganized life, then you’re going to have a disorganized blog. Here are some posts to help you keep on top of everything so you can focus your time where it counts – your budding blog!

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    What are Morning Pages? How One New Habit Changed My Life
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  • One of the best ways to boost productivity is to change your environment. Check out these 9 easy tricks for sprucing up your workspace and getting inspired to work!
    Creating a Productive Workspace - 9 Easy Tricks to Try Today!
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HELLO THERE, I’M SHELBY

Shelby Abrahamsen

I'm a twenty-something who has always struggled with productivity. As long as I can remember, I’ve been frustrated by procrastination and my complete inability to get my life together. I set out on my quest and discovered...Read More…

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