If you are a blogger or you’re interested in becoming one, here’s some of my top recommended resources for blogging. I’ve also included a few of my faves for growing your side-hustles.
Whether you’re interested in blogging, virtual assistance, proofreading, or freelance writing – I’m sure you’ll find a helpful resource that will help you start earning an income.
Bluehost
I use Bluehost to host this blog and I have Z-E-R-O complaints. If you are serious about blogging, want to bring in extra income, or launch a freelance career like me – you need to be self-hosted. Being on your own self-hosted blog is safe because no one can shut you down. It’s professional because people know you mean business and it’s affordable. If you’re interested in starting your own blog, check out my in-depth guide on starting a blog, complete with tutorials and extra info.
Big Stock
I use Bigstock photography for many of my pictures. They have a huge selection and they are reasonably priced. Fortunately, I have the hook-up for you if you’re a new blogger starting on a budget. You can try Bigstock FREE for 14 days using this link.
Earn More Writing
I love this course! It was created by Holly of Club Thrifty. She’s a freelance writer and last year she earned a little over $200k from freelance writing alone. After taking her course, I made my money back within a week and gained two new writing clients. I love how she shares how she structures her day, manages her workload, and looks for clients. If you’re looking for a comprehensive course on how to get started freelance writing, this is a course you definitely need to check out. Learn more about Earn More Writing here!
Tailwind
Tailwind is what I use to bring the people to LAAB. Since using it, my traffic continues to double month over month. No lies! I love Tailwind because it’s super easy to use and schedule my pins to Pinterest. If you’re a blogger and you want to spend less time pinning and more time writing, this is a tool you should check out. While you’re at it, I’ve created a super in depth post on how I use Tailwind and Boardbooster as part of my Pinterest marketing strategy.
Pinterest Presence
While we’re on the subject of Pinterest, I’ve got to share this course with you. I purchased this course before summer (June 2016) and by August I increased my Pinterest following by over 2,000 followers. I’ve also increased my traffic considerably which I outline in my post Tailwind vs Boardbooster: Why You Need Both. Kristin’s course provides you with an exclusive look at her Pinterest strategy that has allowed her to begin blogging full-time. If you want to maximize your presence on Pinterest, you should check out this course for more info!
Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing
One of the best decisions I’ve made since blogging is signing up for this course and you can read all about my love of this course in this review here! I made my money back that I spent on this course after the second month through affiliate income here at Life and a Budget. Michelle is a blogger who earns over $100k in affiliate income on her blog. If there is anyone you want to learn from on how to market without being a total sleaze ball, it’s her! I highly recommend checking out more info about the course here!