If you want to monetize your WordPress blog with ads, Google AdSense is the best place to start because it has no traffic minimums. Ad networks such as Mediavine and AdThrive are great and will definitely increase your earnings, but Mediavine requires at least 25,000 sessions per month and AdThrive requires over 100,000 pageviews per […]
Vlogging (short for “video blogging”) is HUGE these days! If you’ve got a loved one who wants to become the next big YouTuber, these are the best gifts for vloggers based on the gear that successful YouTubers use. #1 iPhone holder and stabilizer This is a MUST-HAVE for travel vloggers and any bloggers who do […]
Finding good stock photos for your blog is challenging—especially if you want to make sure you don’t infringe on anyone’s copyrights. That’s why it’s so important to find a stock photo subscription service you can trust, one that consistently puts out quality photos, has a flexible license, and is aimed at bloggers. Below, I’m going […]
Every savvy business owner knows the importance of minimizing risk by insuring their business. So if you’re running your blog like a business, why wouldn’t you make sure you have blogger insurance? What Is Blogger Insurance? “Blogger insurance” is better known as professional liability, media liability, or errors & omissions insurance. This type of insurance […]
Oh my, it’s gift-buying time, and you’re out there on the Interwebs scouring Google for the perfect gift for your blogger friend, only to find the same lame ol’ gift ideas. My friend, you’re in the right place. I’ve been blogging since 2009 and actually SOLD one of my blogs to another business, so below, […]
I am always amazed by how little bloggers understand about how copyright law works. Actually, I shouldn’t be amazed; it’s quite complicated and they probably didn’t learn about it in school. Because I studied journalism and photojournalism in college, I was a little bit more acquainted. But, I have to disclose: I am NOT a […]
When I started monetizing my blog in September 2016, I had a goal of hitting $4,000/month in revenue. I finally hit that goal less than two years later in May 2018. Another huge milestone is when I made over $5,000 a month blogging in March 2019. So if you’re interested in learning how to make […]
These days, it seems like everyone and their mom are starting blogs. This might lead you to wonder, “Should I start a blog?” I’ve been blogging since around 2010 with no sign of slowing down. Below, I’ll go over some reasons you should (and should not) start a blog. Read on! 5 Reasons You Should […]
When you decide to start a blog, there are a lot of little decisions to make; one of those is which WordPress theme you will use. I know it can be confusing when you’re just starting out, so below, I’ve put together the ultimate guide to finding and installing your blog’s WordPress theme! What Is […]
Over a month after launching it, my new blog was STILL not showing up in Google search results. I panicked! This meant that my site had not yet been indexed, but from what I’ve read, that should happen within 4 weeks (usually, faster). So what the heck went wrong? One way to resolve this issue […]