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How To Share Yourself Without Sharing Too Much

Have you ever stumbled upon someone’s website, hoping that it would finally provide solutions to your problems? But instead, you find yourself scrolling through a detailed personal story. You read a little too far, and all of the sudden, you know WAY too many things about their life. And, while it may be a really engaging, awesome story, it is still not the solution you came looking for and you are uncomfortable with how much was overshared… so you hit the back button and leave that website forever. There is such a fine line between presenting the authentic you and going so far that you lose readers. But, you might think, “isn’t being personal with our readers important to gain their trust and their confidence?”Read 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

Feeling unmotivated and stuck? Here are 5 ways to break out of a blogging slump! #bloggingmotivation #writersblock #eliteblogacademy #blogging

How to Break Out of a Blogging Slump

Have you been feeling unmotivated towards your blog? Is your to-do list growing and growing without any of those tasks getting checked off. Do you just feel stuck? If so, you might be in a blogging slump. Maybe your real life has gotten in the way. Maybe you’re struggling to find the time to dedicate to your blog. Perhaps you’re frustrated with your blog because it’s taking longer than you expected to gain traction. Whatever the reason, I want you to know that you can absolutely overcome this slump. It happens to most of us at one time or another. Earlier this year I was in a blogging slump myself. I was a new mom with a brand-new baby and I was so focused onRead More

The Simple Secret to Staying Motivated

No matter how successful we are, there will be times on our blogging journey when things get hard. Like, really hard. And when those hard times come, we have two choices — we can either throw in the towel and give up, or we can push through and find the motivation to go further. When things are tough, it can be tempting to quit! I totally get it (and I’ve definitely been there myself a time or two!). But one difference I see in the people who stick it out (and build super successful blogs as a result) is that they don’t expect it to be easy. The people who tend to persevere are the ones who have have big goals, and who also know that theRead More

These two strategical tips help new bloggers make it to the next level and lay the foundation for a successful blog. #eliteblogacademy #bloggingsuccess #makemoneyblogging #workfromhome

Lay The Foundation For a Wildly Successful Blog

About a month ago, I hosted my 2018 EBA VIPs for our first (of four) two-day strategy session of the year. It was such a great mix of people! There were veteran bloggers who are already pulling in six- and seven-figure incomes from their blogs, and then there were bloggers who are still in the beginning stages. It was so cool to be able to work with so many different types of people! (In case you are wondering, I select members based on mindset, not on income or traffic!) We covered a lot of different topics and strategies that applied to different stages of the blogging journey, and it was hard not to get excited about all the possibilities. But one thing we had to get veryRead More

Use WordPress for your blog? Then you know how big of a chore choosing the right plugins can be. Check out the best free plugins that will supercharge your blog! #wordpressblog #wordpressplugins #freeblogresources

Supercharge Your WordPress Blog: The Best Free Plugins

If you’ve read my book, How to Blog for Profit, or if you have checked out our recommendations for how to prepare to start EBA, you probably already know that the very first thing I recommend for new bloggers is to set up a self-hosted blog on WordPress. And it’s not that there are no other options available–there are–but that WordPress has more or less become the industry standard, which means that it has the most options available, and it is endlessly customizable— really, the sky is the limit. But I’m not going to sugarcoat it — it’s not always the easiest platform to use. There’s definitely a learning curve when you’re getting started — and it can be a steep one! I remember when I firstRead More

The Power of Core Values

On any given day, there are infinite number of distractions that can pull us away from what’s important – whether that’s writing our next post, promoting something new we posted on the blog, or getting ready to launch a new product. In those moments of distraction, we need something to propel us forward. And the best thing we can use? Our core values. When we use our core values as a compass, we’ll always be moving our blogs and businesses – and our lives – in the direction we need to go. And, for our team, our core values are important in steering the direction of everything we do. For example, one of my company’s core values is “we don’t peddle fluff.” So everything we create —Read More

Stop Overthinking Your Blog

Okay, it’s time for some real talk. Do you suffer from overthinkitis? In most areas of our lives, we’re rewarded for being chronic overthinkers — like when we do everything we can to keep our kids safe, planning a big event, or getting ready for the holidays. In those situations, overthinking can help us get more done and do a better job. But when it comes to our blogs? Overthinkitis is a momentum killer! In the interest of full transparency, I can tell you that I am generally NOT an over-thinker. If anything, I struggle with not thinking things through enough (which has certainly gotten me in hot water once or twice)! But I know this is a huge pain point for many bloggers — and asRead More

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How to Create a Yearly Content Plan

The new year is always a good time to take stock of where we are, where we want to go, how we plan to get there, and what roadblocks are standing in our way. And, when it comes to blogging, one of the biggest roadblocks can be figuring out how to create consistently stellar content. That’s where the content calendar comes in. Over the years, I’ve found that creating an annual content calendar is one of the best ways to stay organized throughout the year — and save myself a ton of time, energy, and headaches trying to come up with last-minute topic ideas. Of course, coming up with a whole year’s worth of content can feel a little daunting. If you’re anything like me,Read More

Want to really connect with your target audience? Here are the best types of blog posts for structuring your content and the best opportunities to use them. #eliteblogacademy #blogpostideas #bestblogposts

Blog Posts that Resonate

Choosing what kind of blog post to write is kind-of like learning to drive a stick shift. When we’re starting out, it’s something we have to consciously think about and focus on in order to keep our blogs moving in the right direction. But after a while, it starts to come naturally. We instinctively know what to do and what type of blog post will connect best with our audience. But before we know which type of blog post is the best fit for our audience, we need to know exactly what those blog post types are. There are plenty of different formats we can use, and depending on what kind of content we’re creating, some formats work better than others. Should we stick toRead More