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Want to know the secret sauce behind every profitable blog? The answer might surprise you! Don't miss this helpful post from guest blogger Tracy Lynn as she shares her blogging secrets! #eliteblogacademy #blogging #bloggingsecrets #bloggingtips

How to Create the Perfect Lead Magnet to Grow Your List Fast

Nothing will stop a blogger dead in their tracks faster than the word “secret.” We’re convinced there’s a hidden key that the bigger bloggers all know but we have yet to uncover. But (and I hope you have already figured this out) there are no secrets in blogging. Just about everything there is to know is already known by pretty much everyone, and although that may be disheartening to some, I find it incredibly exciting. Listen, the tools are all there for the taking, and we can use them to pave our own unique way. This is what gets me excited, and I hope it excites you too! The trick is to know the best, most effective way to do things so every step isRead More

How I Gained 3610 Subscribers While I Was On Vacation

I just returned from a two-week vacation. I had great intentions to work on my blog while I was away, but I got distracted and couldn’t do as much as I hoped. Despite this, my mailing list continued to grow while I was away. When I checked this morning, I discovered that I gained 3610 new subscribers while I was camping without running water or reliable Internet. This totally rocks! And you can grow your mailing list like this, too! Before I get into the HOW of growing a mailing list, let’s talk about the WHY. Because if you’re anything like me when I first started blogging, I just didn’t see the value of a mailing list. I thought it was an old-fashioned idea andRead More

How to Turn your Audience into a Community

Have you ever noticed, whether you’ve been blogging for a while or are just getting started, that there’s a pretty big difference between having an audience and having a community? You see, your audience are the people visiting your website and reading your blog and listening to you. But your community are the people who are not only reading all of your content, but they’re also the ones taking action. They’re buying your products and commenting and sharing and then sharing some more. And your community matters. A lot. Believe me, I know. In fact, the secret to the success of Living Well Spending Less, EBA, and Do It Scared is just that–our tribe!! Our community of wonderful, engaged, and loyal people. I honestly can’tRead More

Going to a networking event, but suffering from pre-conference jitters? Attending conferences can be a great opportunity to learn a lot and meet wonderful people, but it doesn’t have to be a challenge. Don't miss these tips on how to get the most out of a conference and hopefully come away with a few friends in the process! #eliteblogacademy #activate #blogging #networking

How to Get the Most Out of a Conference

You’ve done it! You bought that conference ticket and booked your flight. You’ve started packing, and unpacking and then re-packing. Every little detail has been accounted for, but it still hasn’t calmed your nerves. Making the decision to attend a conference or live event is always a little bit scary, right? If you’re anything like me, you have a million questions circulating in your head. Is the investment of time and money worth it? Will my questions be answered? Worse yet, is the fear of the unknown. The fear of being all alone, of not knowing who to talk to, or how to make those connections you know are so vital to success as a blogger. We know this feeling all too well. In fact,Read More

Step-By-Step Guide to Creating a Lead Magnet in Canva (For Non-Designers)

As bloggers, we wear SO many hats. From content creation and email marketing to social media strategy and monetization. It’s impossible to be an expert on each and everything! But there’s always one thing people come to me for help with, graphic design. I am a firm believer that it is totally possible to become a successful blogger. Regardless of your design ability, you can create graphics that jump off the screen and digital products that generate recurring revenue. One of the ways I grow my email list is through lead magnets. Lead magnets are amazing, but they do require some design, but it doesn’t have to be a source of frustration or require a huge time and financial investment on your part. You don’tRead More

Facebook can be a major time suck and cause of overwhelm for so many of us! And as #bloggers, we only have so much time to spend on #socialmedia. This week we are showing you how to declutter your Facebook feed so that your content is relevant and seen. #eliteblogacademy #productivity

How to Declutter Your Facebook Feed

Have you ever gotten fed up with Facebook? You joined Facebook as a way to connect with friends, but now it has become a never-ending advertisement or source of negativity. Let’s face it—Facebook can be a major time suck and cause of overwhelm for so many of us! And as bloggers, we only have so much time to spend on social media. How do you make sure that your content is relevant and seen? Hi, I’m Jessica, and I am the social media manager and Director of Growth for Elite Blog Academy, Living Well Spending Less, and Do It Scared. But once upon a time, I was a blogger and EBA student, just like you! And one of the questions I get asked most oftenRead More

As bloggers, our minds are running a million miles a minute. From new post ideas, technical to-dos, posts in progress, there is always something that needs to be done! Don't miss this post on how to use Trello for creating your editorial calendar for free: #blogging #blogginghelp #eliteblogacademy #trello #editorialcalendar

Using Trello To Build Your Editorial Calendar

As bloggers, our minds are running a million miles a minute. From new post ideas, technical to-dos, posts in progress, and more! One way to keep thoughts organized is by creating an Editorial Calendar. You’ve probably heard about this concept, but you may not know where to start. Should you use a big paper calendar? Devote a wall in your house to your blog? Write it down in a simple document or a notebook? Some people prefer pen and paper, but if you’d rather have something that syncs to all of your devices, Trello is where it’s at. I’ve been using Trello for my Editorial Calendar for a few months, and it is a fantastic tool for bloggers. With a full-time job, a family andRead More

How to Promote Your Blog on Social Media When You Have No Time

Are you just getting started with your blog and have no time to promote on social media? Why not let others do the work for you? Here are some tips on how to promote your blog on social media when you have no time. Whether you’re a hobby blogger or are hoping to turn your blog into a full-time online business, you probably have more to do than you have time for in a day. Believe me, I get it! Hi, I’m Jessica, and I am the social media manager and Director of Growth for Elite Blog Academy, Living Well Spending Less, and Do It Scared. But once upon a time, I was a blogger and EBA student, just like you! And so I totallyRead More

Devastated by Facebook’s new algorithm change? You could be relying too much on external social media platforms to grow your blog. Check out these tips for how to build a better traffic strategy that works no matter what curveballs social media platforms throw your way. #eliteblogacademy #growyourtraffic #makemoneyblogging

How to Create an Algorithm-Proof Traffic Strategy

Just a few months ago, Facebook announced (another) big algorithm change that will make it even more challenging for businesses to gain exposure and connect with their audiences. But are we really that surprised? We’ve seen it happen again and again and again, not just with Facebook, but with Pinterest and Instagram and even with Google. And I suppose if we are relying solely on Facebook to build our business, these algorithm changes are a HUGE blow. But that’s the point — we should never be building our businesses on someone else’s platform. Facebook (and Pinterest… and Instagram… and Twitter… and all the other platforms out there) are amazing tools to expand our reach. And if we can ride that wave and use it to connect withRead More

The Essential Blog Promotion Checklist

In my experience, there are two common types of people in the blogosphere. On one end of the spectrum is the total perfectionist. They’re so worried about their post being completely perfect that they never actually write or publish anything. On the other end of the spectrum is the “just get it done” person. They just slap whatever they feel like on a page, hit publish, and move on. And unfortunately for both types, neither of them is the most effective way to blog. Whether you’re a total perfectionist or a “get it done” kind of person, we’ve got a solution that will help you make sure you’re getting the most out of every blog post: An after-writing-your-blog-post checklist. Because the truth is that writingRead More