Raindrops on Roses and Whiskers on Kittens, booming blog traffic and fuzzy pink mittens. Pinterest strategies that droves of traffic bring. These are a few of my favorite things.
Ok…so I may have paraphrased Julie Andrews’ character Mrs. VonTrap a little bit… but in all seriousness…These are truly a few of my favorite blogging things.
And I think you’ll love them too. Take a second to check them out – many of them can help fast track your blog to success!
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Resources for the New Blogger
WordPress
I highly recommend self hosting your website. WordPress is my personal choice for blogging platform mainly because it provides me the freedom to mold my blog into exactly what I want it to be. It offers so much more flexibility than other blogging platforms. Additionally, there are so many great plug-ins for WordPress that make your blog work for you in a million different ways. Check them out here.
Bluehost
This is the host I personally use. I have found their server speed optimal, and have had zero security issues. When I need help, it’s as close as a chat button away. No pesky phone calls to take up your day. Plus they are SUPER afforable which is essential for this stay at home Mom’s budget. You can check them out here
Tailwind
Tailwind is ESSENTIAL in my blog traffic strategy. While Pinterest, provides traffic for my blog, adding Tailwind into the mix exploded my blog traffic and continues to do so. I’m in the process of tweaking my Tailwind/Pinterest strategies and can’t wait to see how Tailwind will help me continue to grow my reach. If you are serious about blogging, you must check it out. They even offer a free trial to get you acquainted. Check it out here.
Courses
Ready, Set, Blog for Traffic by Elna Cain
I cannot say enough good things about this course y’all! Elna helped me get my blog going and showed me how to optimize it for traffic. She walked me through the basics of SEO and setting my website up for success. She showed how how Pinterest could be my biggest growth strategy and got me on the path to make a steady income with my blog. This course is a MUST have for any new blogger just getting started blogging! She was one of the biggest reasons that I was able to see almost 10K visitors a month by the end of my 3rd month blogging! And it’s only $45! A tiny investment to ensure your future success in the industry! Check out the course here.
Boss Girl Bloggers – Pinterest Strategies to Boost Traffic by Lauren DuClos
This was the 2nd course I took and it dove deeper into the world of Pinterest and showed me how to make sure my profile was set up for success. Lauren also shared her exact pinning strategy that skyrocketed her blog to success. She even shares some other juicy tips about how to grow traffic to your blog through Facebook and optimizing your blog. And the best part? It’s only $15! Be sure to check it out here.
Blog Biz School by Chantel Arnett
This is for sure the most expensive product I will recommend, but for a big reason. When you are searching for other information about how to grow your blog it is ALL there. Here is just a TINY taste of what you get when you sign up for Blog Biz School.
- ideas for the perfect free opt-in to help you grow your email list
- fill in the blank email templates to help you keep your email list engaged
- an amazing blog planner to keep you on track and help you monitor your success
- 500+ email subject lines to get your emails answered
- social media templates
- courses on: starting a blog, affiliate marketing & more
And that is just the start! There are too many resources here to list. I’m telling you guys! It’s the motherload of blogger info all wrapped up with one pretty bow! Head on over and check out the site here.
Victoria Moores’s Pinterest Workshop
Just when I think I knew everything I needed to know about Pinterest…this lady came along! And y’all…she taught me even more! Pinterest as a platform is constantly evolving, and it is so useful to take in tips from multiple sources. Victoria actually offered her class in workshop format through Facebook and it was so very useful. And it was only $5. FIVE DOLLARS. I’m not kidding y’all. That’s it! She is currently taking registrants for her upcoming Pinterest workshop via this form. Hurry up and register y’all! I can’t guarantee she’ll keep the price this low forever!
