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Why you Need to Be Creating Fresh Pinterest Content
“This post contains affiliate links, meaning that if you choose to click through and make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. I was also compensated to create this post, though all opinions are my own.” Every so often, Pinterest changes its algorithm. When this happens it is crucial for bloggers to adapt their pinning strategy to try and get the best possible traffic on their content. Well, Pinterest has announced, through Tailwind, that they are making some major changes! What do I need to know? Pinterest’s changes are really focusing on promoting “Fresh Content” This means that you can not post the same…
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Should You Start a Blog?
We are spending a lot more time at home right now. And the financial future of our country is very unknown! Have you thought of starting a side hustle? Starting a blog can be a low cost way of bringing in some extra money. You can work at your own pace When you start a blog, you can put an hour at a time into it. Or you can turn your blogging into a full time job. The time commitment I make to my blog changes as my schedule changes. I am a teacher who works summers. This week I am not scheduled to work so I anticipate putting a…
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Tips for Starting a Teacher Instagram
So there are many reasons that Instagram is wonderful, but trying to build a following can be quite a headache! If you are running a Teachers Pay Teachers store, or a blog, you are probably working on having an online presence to help build an audience and get traffic to your blog and store. Maintain Your Brand When you are making an instagram, make sure to use the same or similar logos to what you have on your other sites. This allows people to recognize you better. If your logo becomes familiar to them then they will be more likely to follow you and recognize you when they come across…
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Write Emails That Will Engage Your Audience
Have you read about email marketing? I see everywhere that email marketing is the key to making money blogging. But, email writing can be so intimidating! Why does my email list want to hear from me? If I start sending out emails am I going to annoy them and make them unsubscribe? ConvertKit has a great FREE webinar that teaches you everything that you need to know about email writing. They teach you how to write engaging emails that are going to keep your readers excited to hear from you! But you might also be wondering, what do I actually say to this email list? What do I write?…
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Building Your Blog Business
If you are just getting started with your blog, check out parts 1 & 2 in this series! Part 1: Start a Blog! Set Up Your Webpage. Part 2: Design and Monetize Your Blog In this post, I am going to discuss more ways to monetize your blog. Create Your Own Products Being in the education field, this is easy for me because I am constantly creating worksheets and reference sheets for my students. I use Teachers Pay Teachers to post my products and they do most of the hard work for you. They collect payments, deal with a lot of the state sales tax laws (but not all so…
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How to Run a Business with Your Blog!
So once you have gone to a web host and created your website it is time to design your blog and begin to monetize it. If you have not done that, check out my post on setting up your website here: Part 1: How to Start a Blog Let’s Get Started! Create a visual design! Once you have selected a theme, you can start designing the look of your blog. This is something that you can edit at any time so don’t stress over this. I am constantly thinking of new ideas and trying them out on my blog. Make sure you are including pictures in your blog. Each of…
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How to Start a Blog!
Have you thought of starting a blog but you don’t know where to begin? I started a blog because I was looking for a way to make money on the side without having to go back to retail. I teach full time and I needed a side hustle where I could make my own schedule. I started by creating a Teachers Pay Teachers store and after I got that off the ground, blogging seemed like the next step. Find A Host Personally I love bluehost. They are the easiest, cheapest way to host your own blog. They also come with WordPress which makes creating and designing your blog so simple!…
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Get Your First 1000 Email Subscribers!
Are you trying to make money blogging? Are you new to blogging and looking to get your self off the ground? Do you want help with building your email list? Bloggers who use email marketing on average make 447% more revenue than those who don’t! So it sounds like a no-brainer, right? No! Email marketing is scary! Putting yourself out there and into stranger’s inboxes can be terrifying. I know I was scared and nervous to start emailing my subscribers. ConvertKit is here with a FREE WEBINAR to try and ease your mind. Whether you use ConvertKit for your list building or you prefer another platform, this webinar gives you…
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Tips to Build an Instagram Following
Creating a following on Instagram can be difficult. I have been working at this for about a year now and I am watching my follower count slowly creep up. I am always on the lookout for new tips and tricks to help run my Instagram account and to build my brand. Be Yourself Creating a personality on Instagram is important. You want your followers to feel like they know you. If the personality that you decide to portray is not your own, it will be difficult to continue it. Decide who you want to be on Instagram. Choose the pieces of your personality that suit your audience. If you have…
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How to Become a Teacher Blogger!
Have you ever thought of starting a blog? Are you looking for ways to bring in some extra money? Do you like to write? Maybe starting a blog is something that you would enjoy! If you have ever considered starting a blog, it can be scary! What if I am unsuccessful? What if I stink at it? What if no one reads it? These are all valid concerns, but if you don’t try… you’ll never know! Research the blogging platforms There are so many to choose between. I have a self-hosted blog for which I use Blue Host and WordPress. Blue Host is where I host my website and WordPress…
