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Blogging Resource: Ask Jess (The Golden Girl Blog)

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Today is the final installment of the Blogging Resource series. If you missed any of the previous post, you can check them out here.

This week I am featuring Ask Jess, a weekly email/video column about blogging. Jess Keys is the creator of The Golden Girl Blog and Fashion Editor of The Everygirl. Ask Jess is a column for new and seasoned bloggers looking to brush up on their skills. Subscribers can submit questions to Jess, and each week she answers one in her video. Jess reads all of her comments, and often will respond and provide feedback. She is very personable and down to earth, frequently sporting her pj’s in her videos.

One of my favorite post was from week #2 on putting yourself out there. When I started my blog I didn’t really tell anyone, so using my personal social media was not an option. I left Jess a comment expressing my apprehension and she suggested creating separate accounts for my blog. So I created an Instagram account and I couldn’t be happier. It has been a lot of fun to learn the ropes on another channel.

If you don’t currently read The Golden Girl Blog, check it out. It’s one of my favorites.

Resources:

  1. Ask Jess
  2. The Golden Girl Blog
  3. The Everygirl

Social Media: 

  1. Facebook
  2. Instagram
  3. Pinterest
  4. Twitter
  5. Bloglovin

Do you read The Golden Girl Blog or subscribe to Ask Jess? If you have other blogging resources, please share in the comments. I would love to check them out and I’m sure others will too.

Let’s connect: Instagram | Twitter

Blogging Resource: I Can Build A Blog

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Welcome to the third installment of the Blogging Resource series. If you missed any of the previous post, you can check them out here. This is a four part series that will post every Thursday for the next few weeks.

Last week I spoke about Wonder Forest, this week I am featuring  Dana Fox’s other blog I Can Build A Blog.  Even though this blog was mentioned last week, I thought it was important enough to revisit.

I Can Build A Blog focuses on the technical side of blogging. This site is great for not only current bloggers, but also people who are interested in starting a blog. I Can Build A Blog walks you through setting up a site  on WordPress or Blogger. See her article on Blogger vs WordPress to determine which platform is best for you. If you’re currently on Blogger and want to switch to WordPress this tutorial will walk you through it. If you want to keep your Blogspot URL, but want to migrate to WordPress check out this post.

My Favorite Posts

  1. Tips For Finding Your Own Niche
  2. How To Drive Traffic Back To Old Post
  3. Why Do You Need A Mailing List?
  4. How To Get Blog Followers
  5. How To Run A Successful Blog Giveaway
  6. How To Get More Blog Traffic

More Resources

  1. Videos
  2. Blog Themes
  3. Social Media Tutorials
  4. HTML & CSS Tutorials

I Can Build A Blog Social Media

  1. Facebook 
  2. Twitter
  3. Instagram

Do you read I Can Build A Blog? If you have other blogging resources, please share in the comments. I would love to check them out and I’m sure others will too.

Let’s connect: Instagram | Twitter

Blogging Resource: Wonder Forest

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Welcome to the second installment of the Blogging Resource series. If you missed the first one, you can check it out here. This is a four part series that will post every Thursday for the next few weeks.

This week I am featuring Wonder Forest. This site is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Dana Fox is a self taught, bona fide business owner who has been designing website since she was thirteen. Her adorable watercolor designs can be seen throughout her site. Wonder Forest is a platform for creative projects, tutorials, and blog design tips. Most of the content is targeted towards those with minimal experience and is super easy to follow.

There are so many great resources on Wonder Forest that it can be a little overwhelming. I encourage you to check out her About page and the Resource page (for all things blogging).

My favorite posts

  1. 8 Things Nobody Told Me About Blogging
  2. How to do an End of the Year Blog Survey (& Why You Should)
  3. Staying Productive With Backup Blog Post
  4. Blog Photography My Tips & Equipment
  5. How To Make a Product Collage in Photoshop

More Resources

  1. Envye – beautiful templates for Blogger and WordPress
  2. Products – adorable watercolor cell phone cases
  3. I Can Build a Blog – blog help site
  4. Beautician – YouTube channel (A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!)
  5. Get Noticed – A blog course for bloggers
  6. 365 Blog Topic Ideas – her book
  7. Tools
  8. Apps

Wonder Forest Social Media

  1. Instagram
  2. Twitter 
  3. Facebook
  4. Pinterest
  5. Bloglovin

Have you read Wonder Forest? If you have other blogging resources, please share in the comments. I would love to check them out and I’m sure others will too.

Let’s connect: Instagram | Twitter

Blogging Resource: The Nectar Collective

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Blogging can be a lot of fun, but there is so much to learn. I have found several amazing resources that have been game changers for me. This will be the start of a four part series that will post every Thursday for the next four weeks.  So grab a cup of your favorite tea and keep reading, you don’t want to miss this!

The Nectar Collective (TNC) is a community for creative entrepreneurs, bloggers, and small business owners. This site covers business, design, self-development, and lifestyle topics. Melyssa Griffin, the creator, along with some amazing contributors make this blog a one stop shop. Melyssa is amazingly talented and her story rings true to my heart. Like a lot of us, she was unhappy in her job and life. Through her passion and determination she created TNC and was able to quit her job eight months later. She has accomplished so much, and lucky for us, all of her tips can be found on her site.

Here are some of my favorite posts: 

  1. Our 15 Most Popular “Blogging Tips” Posts *contains a few of my picks
  2. 9 Ways to Increase Blog Traffic By Updating Old Blog Posts
  3. How to Write a Killer About Me Page for Your Blog
  4. A Better Way to Introduce Yourself as a Freelancer or Blogger
  5. How to Earn Money as a Blogger
  6. Can You Still Make a Living as a Blogger?

More Resources:

  1. The Nectar Collective Design Studio – where Melyssa helps bloggers and business owners create websites.
  2. The Nectar Collective Blog Coaching + Consulting

The Nectar Collective Social Media:

  1. Instagram
  2. Twitter
  3. Pinterest
  4. Facebook

The Nectar Collective Newsletter

If you don’t do anything else, I encourage you to sign up for the TNC newsletter.

Have you checked out the Nectar Collective? If you have other blogging resources, please share in the comments. I would love to check them out and I’m sure others will too.

Let’s connect: Instagram | Twitter

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