So you want to start a blog do ya?

But you may be wondering…

• How do I start a blog?
• Do I need special tech tools?
• How much money is starting a blog gonna cost me?
• Can I make money blogging…seriously? Can I?

I know, you probably have a thousand and one questions running through your mind. But the only question you need to have an answer to right now is, DO I WANT TO START A BLOG?

And, if the answer to that question is YES…then we can work together to figure out all the other stuff.

Hey, I’ve been blogging for almost 10 years now and I’m still learning new ways to make money blogging. Just know that if you stick with it, it get’s better and you can look at me (someone who didn’t know squat about how to create content or what a WordPress blog was) and feel 100% confident that you can do it too!

I am a multi-passionate entrepreneur by nature and after ditching my 6-figure J.O.B. as a Biotech consultant after I had my first little munchkin, I tried multiple ways to make money from home as a stay at home mom. And talk about a series of EPIC fails! But after making the commitment to “make this work from home thing work”, I finally learned how to start a blog and make money from it.

In fact, I got so good that it wasn’t just my friends and family who were asking me for help anymore, but 6 and 7-figure business owners, who wanted to expand their reach and were willing to pay big bucks to little ‘ole me to make it happen!

So, not one to keep things to myself, I started teaching others what I knew about building a blog and through online courses and digital products, I turned my itty bitty blog into a big profitable business.

And the best part if it all (besides the money of course) is that I’ve had the opportunity to teach thousands of amazing students in my free and paid courses how to monetize their blogs successfully.

So, this in-depth, exhaustive, over-the-top guide will show you exactly how to start a blog, what tools to use, how to write your first pillar blog post, how to grow your blog traffic and how to make money with your blog. Bam!

As we move along this blogging roadmap of sorts, I’ll be sharing some of my most popular resources, video tutorials, and freebies so you’ll have all the tools you need to get that dream blog of yours up and running.

Plus, since I know how it is when you’re first starting a business – money can be tight – I am also going to be sharing any discounts, coupons, or special offers that I think might help you get your blog launched faster, without breaking the bank.

Now, before we dive all the way in, let me share a helpful tip with you. This post is like a crash course on what you need to start your blog right and because there is so much information to unpack, I recommend bookmarking this page or pinning it on Pinterest so you can keep it as a go-to resource you can come back to again and again.

So are you ready to start a blog?

Let’s do this!

Blogging ain’t for everybody and it takes a certain type of person to follow through on the blog they start. To be successful as a blogger there is really just one requirement: a passion for your topic. Many bloggers gain recognition as experts simply because they made a decision to take their passion and turn it into a blog they could share with the world. Some have even gotten book and movie deals based on their blogs.

Now before we think blogs are all ice cream and cake, just know that it takes a huge commitment to churn out content on a daily, weekly or even monthly basis. And that is why it’s important to know WHY you what to start a blog in the first place.

• Do you want to blog for fun?
• Do you want to blog to make money? How much?
• Do you want to blog to create influence? Recognition?
• Do you want to blog to share your advice? Opinions? Expertise? Personal story?
• Do you want to blog as a therapeutic tool? For you? Others?
• Do you want to blog so you can stay home with your kids but still contribute financially?
• Do you want to blog as a life-style business so you can spend more time doing the things you love?

Whatever your intention is for your blog…map it out and make it clear. The earlier you do this, the better and more purposeful your blog journey will be.

Now once you know your WHY, the next thing I want you to do is set your blog goals…

• What would it mean to have a super successful blog?
• What will blogging help you accomplish in your business?
• How will a successful blog change your life? Your family’s life?

Whatever that goal is, write it down somewhere (perhaps in your WomanpreneuHER Biz + Blog Planner) and come back to it as you go through this guide.

So, now that you’re in the right mindset to kick things off, let’s take care of the blogging basics and WHAT you need to get your blog up and running. 

Most people who want to start a blog have some idea of the direction they want to go in, but there are some of you that will never fully launch or find your stride with your blogs because you lack good ideas, you lack ideas you are passionate about, or you lack ideas that make money sense. 

If you find yourself in any one of these categories, I want to walk you through an exercise that is going to help you brainstorm and generate profitable blog ideas.

Go through the 55 Blog Niches that make money below and then make sure you download the Find My Profitable Blog Topic Worksheet here. (no-opt in required)

Not sure what your blog should be about?

Choosing the right blog niche is the hardest part of starting a blog. It is critical to its popularity and profitability.

But Is A “Blog Niche” Anyways?

A blog niche is a clearly defined topic (or set of topics) covered by a particular blog and written with a specific audience in mind. That audience comprises of a community of people interested in your clearly defined topics.

By choosing a very specific niche you’re setting yourself up to be seen as a specialist, an expert or trusted advisor to that group of people. People don’t want a jack of all trades when it comes to solving their problems. They want to trust that the solutions you provide them are coming from an expert.

Niches Can Be Broad: “Weight Loss” Or More Focused: “Weight Loss For Busy Moms With Kids.”

Now, niches can be tricky because if your focus is too broad or generic, you won’t appeal to anyone in particular and your visitors will be confused about if what you have to offer is truly right for them.

On the other hand, if your niche is too small, you squeeze people out of your market and there will be no one to sell. You need a niche that has enough interested people so you can attract a steady stream of traffic, followers, and income.

Now it is true that you can blog about anything, but blogging and building a business blogging are two totally different things. If you are blogging to earn a living you want to make sure you are blogging about something that you are passionate about, something that people find value in and something that is profitable. If you lack any one of these three things, you have a hobby, not a business.

So, if you are struggling to find your niche, but want to make sure you choose one that has the potential to get you in profit mode quickly, I want to help you understand which niches make money as well as give you some ideas (well a lot of ideas) on profitable niches moving forward.

Now you may be wondering what KINDS of blogs make money. Well, as I mentioned earlier, you can make money blogging on just about anything, but there are some blog topics that have the potential to make you more money than others. (That’s’ why you want to choose your niche wisely)

I have been blogging for almost 8 years and I have seen people monetize and make over 6-figure talking about some crazy stuff. Nowadays, with YouTube Vloggers and Instagrammers, making money with a blog is more about how creative and compelling you are versus any particular niche you choose. I mean really, if you can make 7-figures blogging about pugs, then you can make money blogging about anything your heart desires!!

But what you really want to know is – “What are the most profitable blogging niches?”

Niches fall in and out of popularity based on trends and what’s “hot” at the moment, but there are a few niches that are tried and true, and tend to be popular and profitable no matter what. Here is a brief overview of the most profitable blog niches that we will cover:

Making Money Online

Whether you are teaching people how to make money blogging or how to become super affiliates on Amazon, the appeal for making money online is high.

Here are a few of my favorite make money online blogs:

• SmartPassiveincome.com
• Marie Forleo
• Entrepreneur on Fire
• Jenna Kutcher

Mom Blog

Motherhood can sometimes feel isolating, especially if you don’t have a mom tribe to turn to. There is nothing like a mom blog. Mommy bloggers write about their lifestyle as parents. From changing diapers to fun playdates, self-care to being a #momboss, these bloggers provide strong examples of motherhood and deliver first-hand experience to mothers going through the journey of raising children.

Here are a few of my favorite mom blogs:

• Startamomblog.com
• Scarymommy.com
• Love Taza
• Twinsmommy.com

Fitness Blog

Whether you’re a fitness professional or just someone who is super passionate about health and wellness, starting a health and wellness blog is a great way to channel your expertise into a profitable blogging career! People are always looking for new ways to look sexy and there are so many different ways you can go with your fitness blog.Health and fitness bloggers motivate millions of people looking to lead more active lifestyles. Plus, fitness bloggers come in all shapes and sizes, teaching on everything from Paleo to Keto, Beach Body to Yoga, Crossfit to Kids health –  the possibilities are endless.

Popular fitness blogs include:

• Blogilates.com
• TheFitnessista.com
• 12 Minute Athlete

Personal Finance + Investment Blog

Want to really make money online? Teach people how to make it and keep it.  One of the most popular ways to make money from blogging is by telling people how they can make money. There are TONS of finance bloggers making 6-figures online talking about everything from budgeting to building wealth with real estate, stocks to cryptocurrency.

This is a popular niche for bloggers because people are always looking to make a quick “come up”, looking to get out of debt or looking for ways to simply manage their money better. Plus, people will spend money to learn how to make more money. Here are a few of my favorite finance and budgeting blogs:

• Seedtime.com
• MakingSenseofCents.com
• Budgets Are Sexy
• The Budgetnista
• The Home Biz Tax Lady (Tax blog)

Beauty Blog

Are you passionate about beauty? Known for their detailed makeup tutorials, flawless hairstyles, and expert product recommendations, beauty bloggers understand the game of glam. Influencers in this niche set trends for what’s popular in nails, skincare, and hair.

• Miss Whoever You Are
• Cute Girls Hairstyles
• The Beauty Look Book
• Mommy Makeup
• The Small Things Blog

Travel Blog

Getting paid to travel the world? I admit it’s a pretty sweet gig. Travel blogging has given a lot of people the freedom to travel while sharing their experiences with others. Want to start your own? Starting a travel blog is an amazing niche to explore.

• Black Girls Travel Too
• Dan Flying Solo
• Local Adventurer

Love + Relationship Blog

Think you have what it takes to help someone find love. Advice on a relationship issue (romantic, friendship, workplace, family, etc. all count as possible relationships here!)

• The Gottman Institute 
• Happy Wives Club
• Marriage 365

DIY Blog

Do you spend hours upon hours browsing ideas on Pinterest? (guilty!) Is your idea of a fun weekend completing that DIY project that has been calling your name? Is your house filled with IKEA hacks and unique items you’ve created yourself?

If this is you, then a DIY blog might be your thing. DIY blogs are killing it. They drive tons of traffic and whether you are showing people how to make a chair out of toothpicks or how to create chalkboard painted walls in the shape of monkeys, DIY is a growing niche and that there is a specialty area for everyone.

• Remodelaholic.com 
• Addicted 2 DIY
• Ana White
• In My Own Style

Home Decor + Decorating Blog

In another life, I would have totally been a Home Decor blogger. I love everything about renovating, interiors and making things beautiful. If you have a love for decorating then a home decor blog may be right for you! Here are just a few of my favorite Home Decor blogs.

• Three Birds Renovations
• CocoCozy
• The Inspired Room

Fashion Blog

For a girl who rocks yoga pants and flip flops every day, even I know that fashion is one of the most popular topics in the world for blogging. Fashion is a very visual and engaging topic to talk about. It’s hot on Instagram and Pinterest and is something that has a broad appeal, especially amongst women. Here are a few of my favorite fashion influencers.

• Style Pantry
• Rachel Parcell of PinkPeonies.com
• Kyrzayda

Self-Help Blog

If motivation, mindset, and self-improvement are your calling, a self-help blog is a great way to inspire others and help people elevate their lives. Here are a few of my faves:

• Addicted2Success
• James Clear
• Greatist

Other Profitable Niche Ideas

So if none of the blog niches I mentioned earlier align with your vibe, here is a list of 35 more blog niches that actually make money. If your blog falls under one of these topics, then there is likely to be a good-sized audience for it. (Niches with a  symbol are particularly profitable topics for blogs.)

Your ability to monetize any niche is simply knowing what your audience wants and providing it to them. That’s why choosing your passion is a critical part of blogging success. So now that you know more about successful blog topics, the next question you’re probably wondering is…how do I make this all happen?

Once you’ve decided on your blog niche and what topics you will be talking about, the next big step to getting your blog launched is to choose a name so you can secure your branded domain name.

Now naming your site is important because it will convey everything your blog is about and sometimes naming your blog after yourself, may not be the direction you want to go!

So, if you are stressing out on what to name your blog or can’t seem to come up with anything catchy or creative, let’s walk through the steps you can take to come up with a feel-good name both you and your audience will love.

Once you’ve got a name, it’s time to give your new blog some visual representation by designing a pretty logo. I’ve used multiple programs over the years to help me design logos. Now, you can hire someone to whip up a logo but because I am a DIYer, I wanted to share with you a few top sites I’ve used to create various blog logos.

• Canva: Canva is a go to resource for a lot of bloggers and online business owners. Canva’s logo maker is a really cool feature that offers thousands of professionally designed logo templates and allows you to share and edit your logo design seamlessly.
• Hatchful: I used Hatchful to create the logo for the my FlippingwithFamily site. I loved that I could create my logo from the hundreds of templates, icon, and color combinations that they provide.
• TailorBrands: I recently found this logo marker site that walks you through a step by step process for designing your own logo. The main draw here is the ease of use in creating elegant and professional logos!

Starting a blog is not hard and in fact, with all the tech tools and open source software available today, you can have your website up and running in a matter of minutes.

And if you think you need to be a coder or graphic designer, think again because there are tools (many of them free) for that as well.

So, what tools do you need and how much is it going to cost you to start your blog?

Blogging is one of the most inexpensive side hustles there is and now a days all you need is wi-fi and a website! Now of course you can get cute with it and pay for customized themes, designer features and advanved plugins that make your site show up more Rolls Royce than Corolla, but underneath all the bells and whistles, your blog, even at it’s most basic, will get you to your destination. So keep that in mind before you go spending your coins on a fancy site!

When I first launched my blog, I spent less than $50 for everything ($3.96 for my hosting, 99 cents for my domain name and $19 for my email service provider). I didn’t even buy a premium (paid) theme until my 4th year of blogging and my first major investment was in a product delivery platform I needed to start selling my own online courses and info products.

Now my blog makes thousands of dollars a month and it cost me under $350/month to run it. Most of that money goes to my email service provider and the Teachable course platform I use to host and deliver my online courses!

As with any business, there is money you will need to spend and it starts the first investment you’ll need to make is in a good web host provider.

So what’s a website host?

A website host is a company that makes it possible for your site to be seen online. Consider it your website’s home, where you manage and maintain all the files that make your blog what it is. Your hosting company basically manages the servers (computers) that house all of your blog files (posts, pictures, PDFs, videos, etc) and makes them available to be seen by web visitors.

A reliable hosting service will cost you less than $5 for a single site. I mean, seriously, what business startup do you know that costs less than $5 a month?

The basic tools you need to start a blog:

1. Reliable Hosting Service Provider – less than $5 per month
2. Reliable Internet Connection
3. Self-hosted blogging platform (WordPress.org is FREE)
4. Time, energy and the will to create good content!

The more advanced tools you’ll need to monetize your blog:

1. Professional Theme ($50+)
2. Email Service Provider ($10+ per month)
3. Payment Processor (free+ per month)
4. Shopping Cart (free+ per month)
5. LMS, Online Course Hosting or Digital Product delivery service ($10+ per month)
6. Membership Plugin ($10+ per month)
7. Premium Plugins (price varies)

I mean really, where can you get a return like that? Compared to any other J.O.B., blogging is the LEAST expensive but the MOST rewarding in terms of income and time freedom!

When it comes to starting your blog, you need to consider which blogging platform you want to use. Now, there are many different options you have to choose from, but let me warn you that not all platforms are created equal.

So, what’s a blogging platform?

A blogging platform is a service that facilitates the creation of web pages for publishing your content. These content management systems come in the form of website builders like Wix, Yola, Squarespace, blogging applications like WordPress and Joomla, or simplified blogging software like Tumblr and Medium.

Now, I am going to save you a lot of time and just tell you that if you are serious about blogging as a business you need to go with a WordPress website.

Now there are two versions of WordPress – WordPress.org and WordPress.com. There are a number of differences between the two platforms, but the main ones I want to highlight are as follows:

WORDPRESS.COM

WordPress.com is a website where you can sign up for a free blog and begin your blogging journey in a matter of seconds (much like you would if you were using Google’s Blogger platform). You’re given a URL such as yourblogname.wordpress.com. Now common sense would tell us that FREE ain’t really FREE and when it comes to WordPress.com, the trade off is that banner ads will be placed on your site – and these are ads that you don’t make any money from! 

WORDPRESS.ORG

WordPress.org is an open source software that allows you to self-host your blog. You have control of the content you create and you own your site. You’re able to monetize it with affiliate lniks, your own products and services and you have control of any advertisements you do or do not put on your site. So, while WordPress.org is also free, you will be required to purchase a domain name and website hosting in order to install and use it but that small investment is totally worth it because you will have complete control over your content so you can grow your blog without limitations!

Still need help choosing the right blogging platform for you? Watch the video below!

I’ve been blogging for close to ten years now (gasp!) and I’ve tried and tested many different hosting providers. Now while not all website hosting providers are created equal, there are a few things you’ll need to know in order to make the best decision for starting your blog.

The website provider you use today may not be the one you’ll need tomorrow. Meaning, as your blog grows and needs more storage space, your hosting solution may change too. So, my biggest piece of advice is that you don’t just go for the cheapest service provider but choose one that is reliable and one that you can grow with.

Now, with that, here are the two hosting companies I recommend when starting your blog.

Now, when you sign up with SiteGround, you will have the option to get your domain from them as well during the signup process.

HOW TO SIGN UP WITH SITEGROUND HOSTING

STEP 01. CHOOSE YOUR SITEGROUND PLAN

SiteGround offers three shared hosting plans for WordPress users. The least expensive plan is the StartUp plan which offers basic features and functionalities. The GrowBig plan offers a whole bunch of additional features including unlimited websites, free site transfer, on-demand backup restore,wordpress staging and enhanced security and performance. The GoGeek offers the higest tier of website resources that will make your site even faster than GrowBig.

Now, I know you’re just getting started and it may be tempting to go with the StartUp plan, but if you can afford it,  I highly recommend that you to sign up for the GrowBig plan. This way, you’ll be able to use Siteground to it’s full potential and as your blog grows (which I know it will) you’ll already be prepared!

STEP 02. CHOOSE YOUR DOMAIIN NAME

Once you choose your plan, the next step is to pick your primary domain name. This is where you can register a new domain with SiteGround, or if you already have a domain with another domain registrar (i.e. GoDaddy or NameCheap), just choose the option that says “I already have a domain.”  Once you choose your option, Click “Proceed”.

(If you have a domain from a different company, you have to transfer or point your domain to SiteGround. I suggest pointing as it’s faster and easier. Different companies have different interfaces and steps, but essentially, you’ll have to point your domain to SiteGround using SiteGround’s nameservers.)

STEP 03. REVIEW + COMPLETE YOUR ORDER

Once you’ve entered in your order details, review everything, choose any features you want to add on and then click the “Pay Now” button to purchase your brand new SiteGround hosting plan!

STEP 04. REDIRECT YOUR NAMESEREVERS

This next step is optional and only for those of you who already own a domain name with a third party domain registrar like NameCheap or GoDaddy. Now, you can skip this step if you purchased your domain with SiteGround.

Before you can actually see your new website, you will have to point your domain to SiteGround first.

You can do this by using somethiing called Nameservers.

Regardless of what domain registrar you use, the steps to settig up your name servers inside of SiteGround is going to be the same. So, you’ll need to copy the nameserver addresses (there are two of these) from SiteGround, and then edit your domain’s original nameservers to add the SiteGround nameservers.

Now, one thing to keep in mind is that the process to getting this set up is the same, but depending on the company you purchased your domain name from, the dashboard or interface to change your nameservers will look different.

Two of the popular companies to purchase domains from is NameCheap and GoDaddy. (I actually use both but choose whichever one you feel most comfortable with). Since it would be a never ending story to show you how to set up your name servers from of all the different companies, I want to walk you through the steps of how to do it for GoDaddy. Even if you own your domain with a copany not called GoDaddy, you should still be able to follow the same steps to redirect your domain to SiteGround.

STEP 05. GRAB YOUR NAMESERVERS

The first step is to log into your SiteGround account. Click on “My Accounts” from the navigation menu, and then click on the button “Go To CPanel”.

On the next page, you’ll see the nameservers on the top left hand sidee of your CPanel dashboard. You’ll want to copy and paste both of these into your third-party domain’s DNS settings.

Your Nameservers will be unique to you and will look something like this:

• Name Server 1:: ns1.XXXXX.siteground.biz
• Name Server 2:: ns2.XXXXX.siteground.biz

STEP 06. PASTE YOUR NAMESERVERS INTO YOUR DOMAIN

In the next step is to log into your third-party domain company. In this tutorial, I’m using GoDaddy.

Log in to your GoDaddy dashboard, go to your “Manage Domains” page and then click on and under ‘My Domains” click on the URL that you want to redirect to SiteGround.

You will be taken to a page similiar to this one that will have your “Domain Settings.”

Scroll all the way down to the section that says “Additional Settings” and undeneath you’ll see a link that says “Manage DNS”. You will click on this link.

Under “DNS Management” you will see a section that says Nameservers. Mine are already entered but you will want to choose the option that allows you to iinput your own “Custom Nameservers”.

The next step is to input your SiteGround NameServers into the empty boxes. See below.

Once you are done. Save your changes and now these new nameservers will tell GoDaddy, NameCheap or whatever third-party domain registrar you use to point to SiteGround.

Now, one thing to keeep in mind, just so you don’t freak out is that nameserver changes may take a few hours to a whole day to take effect. Wait until the nameserver propagation is complete before you go on to the next steps.

Your web hosting service is your gateway to launching your blog and depending on the blogging platform you choose, there will be slightly different steps to installing your blogging software.

As I eluded to earlier, I highly recommend using WordPress.org as the framework for your blog. WordPress is free with any of the hosting plans we discussed above (i.e. Bluehost, Siteground, Hostgator, etc.) and when you sign up for a reliable host, you will be prompted to follow the steps to guide you through setting up your site.

Most hosts offer an “automatic” 1-click installation via their cPanel (which actually involves about five steps) that makes it the easiest option for getting your site set up.  It really does only take a few minutes to get WordPress installed on your site!

Your domain needs to have what’s called a SSL certificate (which takes you site URL from http://yourdomainname.com to https://yourdomainname.com) and your hosting provider will be able to help you get this set up. There are a few different types of SSL certificates that you can choose from but I recommend setting up a free one using a tool called Let’s Encrypt.

Now setting up your SSL certifiicate via Let’s Encrypt does not make it secure. There are a few more steps to ensure the HTTPS redirection is enabled properly and you can do this by installing plugin like SG Optimizer to your WordPress.

Once the installation is completed you will have to access the new SG Optimizer menu in your WordPress Dashboard and go to the HTTPS Config section.

When you select the Force HTTPS option the following changes will occur on your website:

• Your website traffic will be redirected to a secure HTTPS connection.
• All of the website resources will start using a secure connection. If your website includes any external resources that cannot be reached via HTTPS, they will no longer be loaded on your site.

Now it’s time to login to your WordPress site! Yay! You can use the same username and password you chose during the installation set up to login to your site. Go to http://www.YOURDOMAINNAME.com/wp-admin and if you need a step by step on how to log in just watch the video below!

Once you’re inside, it’s time to get familiar with your WordPress dashboard and settings. If you have never been behind the scenes of a WordPress blog before it can seem a little intimidating, but alot of that will go away once you famliarize yourself with where everything is. So, in this section let’s take a look inside and do a quick overview of your WordPress settings.

When it comes to choosing your WordPress theme, you’ll have to go through a lot of frogs to get to your prince. There are thousands of themes to choose from and you will not know which one is the best fit for you until you actually get in and test it out. I recommend you start with a free theme provided in the WordPress.org dashboard, but they all have limitations.

I personally love and use the Salient theme from ThemeForest. I use it on allllll of my sites and it’s so versatile that everything I’ve wanted to do with my blog to this point, I’ve been able to with this theme. It’s gorgeous, modern, customizable and has features galore!

Looking for the perfect theme for your blog? Check out Salient and all the other themes here.

Now, you want to make sure that your theme is responsive and plays well on all devices, including mobile! The majority of the modern themes you find out there will be responsive, and are usually noted as such in the documentation, but if you’re not sure, shoot the developer a quick email.

It is time to start creating content! When you are first starting your blog you may wonder how many blog posts or pages you should have on deck before you launch!

Before you launch your blog, make sure you have the following setup:

1. A Blog page with at least 3-5 Pillar blog posts
2. An easy to navigate homepage and navigation menu
3. A professional and on-brand header image
4. An About Me Page that shares your story
5. A Shop or Product Page
6. A Privacy and Disclosure Page – especially if you are selling online courses and promoting affiliate programs
7. A Contact Page
8. Links to your social media pages

Now, you may be asking, “what’s a pillar post and how do I create one?”

Well, pillar posts are in-depth and detailed articles (like this one) that give your audience clear solutions to a problem your audience faces. Pillar content is shareable, results-focused content that people can come back to again and again. Your “pillar” posts should be your “best of the best” type posts.

There is no exact formula for producing an article that will become a pillar, however, there are definitely some key characteristics you can work on.

A pillar post will:

• Educate, inform, empower and entertain your audience.
• Teach your visitors something to the solve a problem they are struggling with.
• Provide a detailed and comprehensive guide or blueprint.
• Include case studies, real numbers and metrics.
• Offer examples and stories.
• Be timeless, relevant and won’t have a foreseeable expiration date.
• Will share screenshots, images, and photographs that support the written content.
• Ideally, your posts will be 1000+ words long (and I know for some of you that seem super long but actually it’s not unusual for me to spend a week putting together a post. My pillar posts may include a video, a bonus download or a link to some exclusive content. I may write 3000 – 5000 words and then include a checklist, workbook, script, 20-page game plan or some other type of content upgrade to go along with it. And I know this may seem like a lot but if you are short on time, just write less blog posts!

So, with that said, I recommend launching with at least 15 blog posts on your site with 3- 5 of those posts being pillar posts. If you need to know how to create your post in WordPress check out the tutorial video here:

Now there is one more thing to remember when creating content. You want your posts to be personality-driven. The key to attracting customers and creating viral content, is relatability.

Relatability means that someone feels your life is similar to theirs. One of the reasons why I’ve been able to see so much success with my content is because I can show my readers and followers that I can be a down-to-earth yoga pants lovin’ homebody, just as much as I can be a savvy, hard-working entrepreneur.

My audience sees that I’m more than just a blogger, but that I’m also a mom, a friend, and a wife. I use language people understand, I share personal stories, I give my honest opinions without worrying about being “politically or grammatically correct” and I speak to my audience as if I’m speaking to a close friend. I learned a long time ago that personality trumps some perfect persona and if you come from a place of “realness”, you just can’t go wrong.

Don’t get caught slippin’. Make sure you backup your work so you don’t have to worry when wordpress goes wrong!

Creating regular WordPress backups is the best thing you can do for your website. Backups give you a peace of mind and can save you in catastrophic situations when your site gets hacked or you accidentally break your site. There are several free and paid backup plugins for WordPress, and most of them are fairly easy to use.

Many WordPress hosting providers offer limited backup services, but please remember that it is your responsibility to backup your website on your own. Do not rely solely on your hosting provider for backups.

Here are 7 of the best backup plugins for WordPress:

01. VaultPress

VaultPress was founded by Matt Mullenweg (WordPress co-founder) and his team at Automattic.

It is a subscription based service with different plans and pricing. VaultPress offers daily backups starting at $3/month (which is good for most websites) and automated real-time cloud backup solution starting at $20/month.

Setting up VaultPress and restoring from backups is just a matter of clicks. With some of their packages, they even offer security scans.

The only downside to VaultPress is that it is a recurring expense that can add up if you have multiple WordPress sites.

02. BackupBuddy

BackupBuddy is the most popular premium backup plugin for WordPress. It allows you to easily schedule daily, weekly, or monthly backups and store them in Dropbox, Amazon S3, Rackspace Cloud, FTP, Stash (their cloud service), and even email it to yourself.

The biggest advantage of using BackupBuddy is that it is not a subscription based service. You are licensed to use the plugin on the number of sites mentioned in your plan. You get access to premium support forums, updates, and 1GB of cloud storage to store your backups.

You can even use BackupBuddy to move WordPress to a new host with no Downtime.

03. BackWPup

BackWPup is a free plugin that allows you to create complete WordPress backup for free and store it on the cloud (Dropbox, Amazon S3, Rackspace, etc), FTP, email, or on your computer.

It is extremely easy to use and allows you to schedule automatic backups according to your site’s update frequency.

Restoring a WordPress site from backup is also very simple. The BackWPup Pro version comes with priority support, ability to store backups on Google Drive, and some other cool features.

04. BackUpWordPress

BackupWordPress is a complete WordPress backup plugin with automatic scheduling support. It allows you to create different schedules for your database and files. The only problem is that the free version does not allow you to store your WordPress backups to a cloud storage service.

If you want to store your backups on Dropbox, Google Drive, FTP, etc, then you will need to purchase a premium extension for it. The extensions are available for each service, and you can buy the one you need or the whole bundle.

05. UpdraftPlus

UpdraftPlus is another WordPress backup plugin and the one I am currenlty using on all of my sites. It allows you to create complete backup of your WordPress site and store it on the cloud or download to your computer. The plugin allows you to create scheduled backups and store them to your chosen location. There is a premium version of the plugin with additional features and addons.

The only downside of Updraftplus is that despite having great features, it has a cluttered user interface. This makes it difficult for beginners to locate the options they need. Despite the clutter, it still has a very good rating in the WordPress plugins directory.

06. Duplicator

As the name suggests, Duplicator is a popular WordPress plugin used to migrate WordPress sites. However it is also has backup features.

It does not allow you to create automated scheduled backups which makes it less than ideal for a regularly maintained site to use as its primary backup solution.

07. WP-DB-Backup

With more than 2 Million downloads, WP-DB-Backup is one of the most popular WordPress backup plugins. The only problem is that it only backups your WordPress database.

This means that you will have to backup your media files manually. If you do not update a site too often or do not upload images, then you can use WP-DB-Backup as your primary WordPress backup plugin.

WP-DB-Backup makes it really simple to create database backups, schedule automated backups, and restore your database. It is also a very useful tool for users who do not have access to phpMyAdmin to backup WordPress database manually.

Each WordPress backup plugin has it’s pros and cons but the regardless of which plugin you us, just make sure you use one! Better safe than sorry!

As with all technology…One day it’s your BFF, the next day it’s your Frenemy! I’ve been using WordPress long enough to know that small glitches pop up every now and then especially after updates.

So what do you do when things go wrong with WordPress? Whether you’ve broken your site by accident, been hacked or are facing the white screen of death…here are the steps you need to take so you don’t freak out and lose your mind! And if ish really hits the fan, thank goodness you’ve got that backup, right?!

Woohoo! So, now that you have a good grasp on what it takes to get your blog up and running, as you begin to consistently create fresh content, you will want to turn your focus on driving visitors to that content.

Growing your blog traffic will be an integral part to making your blog a success and as a new blogger, you have to understand that it’s not good enough to just create amazing content. You have to actively promote content on the platforms where your target audeince is hanging out.

There are dozens of ways to drive traffic to your site but my primary traffic generation sources are Pinterest, Facebook and my email list.

Now, I’ll be real…driving traffiic and growing your list, is probably the hardest part of building a blog business, especially when your blog is new. It takes hard work, but once you know how to do this, you’ll be in the position to make money with your blog.

So, how do you actually get people to visit your blog? Let’s uncover the proven traffic strategies that will help you build an engaged audience for your new blog.

Your blog post is ONLY as powerful as it’s keywords and the smartest way to drive traffic is to target specific keywords that you want to rank for using SEO. If you’re not familiar with SEO or keywords let’s break it down…

SEO: SEO or search engine optimization is a blog-building strategy that will help you drive traffic to your posts months, even years from now. At it’s most basic, SEO refers to the steps you can take to get your blog posts, videos and images to show up near the top of search engines like Google, YouTube and Pinterest when someone searches for a specific keyword or phrase. The higher your content ranks in the search engine, the more traffic you stand to gain.

Now, SEO can get real scientific and “working on your SEO” won’t bring in traffic overnight. In fact, SEO is a long game that can take months, even years, to get steady traffic from BUT, if you start implementing SEO now, when your blog is young, it will lay the foundation for massive streams of traffic down the line.

KEYWORD: A keyword is basically a word or phrase that you would use in your blog post and it’s basically the search term that somebody will type into Google in order to find information on that particular topic.

The best keywords to rank for are the shorter keywords. (Ex. create and sell ecourse vs. how to create and sell an ecourse OR use Pinterest tips vs. Pinterest tips for home-based business owners). But…there is a catch!

Shorter, more general keywords are searched for more often, but because it’s general, for bloggers, there is a lot of competition, so ranking for these shorter keywords can be darn near impossible (unless you’re paying) and the traffic you do get is much less targeted.

For most new bloggers, the best way to start ranking on Google is to use what’s called long-tail keywords. Long tail keywords are those three to five-word phrases that are very specific to the content you are publishing. For example, if you have a blog that talks about “printables“, just imagine how many people are searching for printables?

Where To Find Long-Tail Keywords

If you are wondering where you can find these long-tail keywords, here are a few places:

1. 1. You can use Google trends and Google keyword planner to find long-tail keywords by simply typing in keywords related to your topic and then in the results section you can swipe the long-tail keywords that Google recommends that will get you to rank higher in the search engines.
   2. You can use the Pinterest guided search bar to find viral blog posts and suggested keywords. Take note of the URL of the blog posts associated with pins that rank at the top of the smart feed.
   3. You can use BuzzSumo.com. Before you pick a keyword to start working with, research if it is relevant to your audience or not with the BuzzSumo app. Check out the viral content suggestions and see which keywords and keyword phrases other bloggers have used to rank near the top of the search engines.

Where To Use Long-Tail Keywords

If you are wondering where you should be using your keywords, let me give you all the places I place them when creating a new blog post.

• 1. I use them in my blog post titles.
  2. I use them in my blog post URL.  (ex. andreabolder.com/best-pinterest-marketing-tips)
  3. I use them multiple times throughout my blog content. (headlines, sub-headlines and body text)
  4. I use them in my headlines within my content.
  5. I place them in my post descriptions and in my tags.
  6. I use them in my image titles, descriptions and alt tags. (Before you upload an image to your WordPress media library, give you file a name that contains targeted keywords related to your blog post content)

Finding the right keywords will take a little bit of research. The goal is to give your blog posts a fighting chance of ranking by using a combination of short, general keywords, long-tail keywords and as well as related words. You’re looking for keywords that are relvant to your blog post content, that you’re able to rank for and that have a decent monthly search volume.

So, we all know that Google is great for driving traffic, but if you lack patience and just want an easy and quick way to get traffic to a new blog, Pinterest is the way to go.

Pinterest is not yout typical social network. In fact it’s not a social network at all. It’s a visual search engine with super powers that come in the form of what’s called a “smart feed.” And it’s a goldmine for bloggers!

Now, if you are confused on how Pinterest works, let me break it down for you.

When you create a blog post, you can embed images inside of your post which people can pin (aka save) to boards.

Pinning your posts to Pinterest is super easy and there are a few different ways to do it, but here are the Pinterest Prep basics:

1. Create a Pinterest Business account (it’s free and if you already have a personal account you can convert it to a business account at any time)
2. Create and optimize your profile.
3. Brainstorm 10 – 15 board ideas.
4. Create boards relevant to your business. Name your boards using niche-specific keywords taken from pinterest SEO + guided search tool.
5. Create 1-3 pin images for each of your blog posts and freebies. Make sure every photo you pin (whether uploaded or pinned from your website) has keyword rich description and hashtags.
6. Pin your images to your Pinterest boards on a regular basis.
   1. How often you pin will depend on how many pins and boards you have.
   2. If you have 100 different pins and 10 different boards, you can easily pin 30 – 50+ pins a day. But if only have a few pins, you’ll pin a bit less per day.
7. To pin your images on Pinterest you can use:
   1. A browser extension (Adds a “Save” Button To Images On Your Blog using The Pinterest Widget Builder)
   2. Social sharing buttons (SumoMe, Social Warfare plugin)
   3. Automated Scheduling Tool (Tailwind)
   4. Pin manually to Pinterest
8. You can also join Group Boards and Tailwind Tribes to get your pins seen and shared by a larger community of people.

As your blog grows, you may find that manually pinning is not the best use of your time, and investing in a tool to automate your pinning may work better. Because of tools like Tailwind, I only spend about 30 minutes per week my loading pins to my queue.

Click here if you wanna know how to get started with Tailwind.

Now, when it comes to Pinterest SEO, you do not need to be as specific with your keywords as with Google, but you do want to incorporate keywords in a way that makes it easy for the average user to find your content. When looking to get to the top of the smart feed on Pinterest, you want to include keywords in the followings areas of your pin:

1. Your board titles, board descriptions as well as your profile description. You want to make sure you are not keyword stuffing but using descriptive sentences to explain what your board and pins are about. Adding board descriptions is a best practice and while you may see boards that don’t have descriptions, they may have other factors (high engagement, quality Pins, etc.).
2. Your pin descriptions. Probably the most important place to add keywords, Pinterest wants to make sure your Pin description matches the content on the blog or website it links to. Continuity and relevance are important, so focus on using the same keywords in your Pin that you use in your blog post or page (including the post title).
3. Your pin hashtags. You can use up to 20 hashtags in your descriptions, though I will typically use 3-4. While a lot of people do not necessarily use or know about the #hashtag search feature, it’s good to get into the habit of using them to add another layer or relevance and to position your pins the best way you can.

At the end of the day, it’s all about relevance. Focus on covering all the ways a person might search for users, boards, and pins like yours. The more information you give Pinterest, the more descriptive, the better your pins will perform because now Pinterest will have a better understanding of the Pins on that board, which helps your content get seen more.

ANATOMY OF A PERFECT PIN

Because Pinterest is a visual platform, the key to maximizing your exposure starrts with your ability to create amazing pin images with compelling headlines and captivating graphics that make your pin stand out in the feed. Here are some tips for creating Pin It Perfect Pins and the top tools I use to make them.

Perfect Pins:

• Are vertical and ideally 600 pixels wide and 900 pixels tall.
• Are on brand, matching the fonts, colors and visual style of your blog.
• Include large, easy to read text.
• Include high quality, eye-catching imagery related to your post. 
• Include your website link, blog nam or logo.
• Includes a screenshot of your incentive or content upgrade.
• Are SEO optimized using niche-specific, long-tail keywords.
• Are linked to the right (relevant) blog post, product page or lead capture page.
• Are created using a professional design tool such as Canva, Keynote or Photoshop.

So, speaking of professional designs, how do you design these perfect pins of yours.

When it comes to designing your pins, there are lots of tools that will help you create beautiful, professional pins without having to be a graphic designer. Here are the tools I use to create my pin images:

• Canva
• Keynote
• PowerPoint
• Google Slides
• PicMonkey
• Photoshop

If you need more help on how to create viral pins to get traffic to your new blog, you can check out this post on how to make pins that go viral right here.

Love it or hate it, Facebook can still be a useful platform to grow your audience. And, even though the organic reach is laughable, to say the least, Facebook groups, Facebook Live and Facebook Ads can be potentially game-changing sources of traffic that can boost your online community and email list when leveraged the right way.

Facebook changes their algorithm all of the time and simply posting to your Facebook Page and hoping droves of people engage with you is not a solid strategy anymore.

So, what I want to do is walk you through some of the most effective ways to grow your blog audience and email list on Facebook using FREE traffic.

Now, there is ONE major source of traffic you should be focusing on when looking to drive traffic from Facebook…

FACEBOOK GROUPS!

Why Facebook Groups are so effective?

Facebook groups are one of the few online communities where you can engage with other people in your niche and feel like you are being seen and heard. I’ve been able to seek advice, ask questions and get solid feedback when I’m stuck, unmotivated and in need of some major inspiration. I’ve had the opportunity to meet and connect with other hungry entrepreneurs that I probably wouldn’t have crossed paths with otherwise and I no longer feel like I have to figure things out on my own, and this is why FB groups are so powerful.

There are many other online communities that you can use to grow your traffic and your brand but you want to find the communities that give you the highest return on your time investment.

So, if you’re on Facebook, search keywords related to your niche and once you type in those specific search terms you can filter by choosing to look at “groups obnly” to see which groups may be a good fit. You can do similar searches on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest searching hashtags.

Focus on communities where your audience hangs out. Do not pick a community just because it looks fun or because your homies are hanging out there. You want to focus on communities online where your audience is hanging out. The more active and helpful you are in other communities, the more that people will start to notice you.

And look, don’t feel like you have to be super activee in every sigle group you are in. Pick about 3-5 groups that you really like contributing to and go all out on a regular basis.

Spend 15-20 minutes every day and see what’s cracking in those top 3-5 Facebook groups you’re a part of then see if there are ways to share value, to answer questions or provide motivation.

If Facebook isn’t your thing, you could do this in Twitter chats, in forums, on Pinterest Boards, wherever your audience is.

The point is to share value. Do it enough and I guarantee that people will start paying attention. They will start to recognize ho you are and want to learn more about you and what you do. They are going to hop on your site, they are going to check out your About Me Page, they may even read a blog post and become a subscriber. The more value you give, the more you’ll get in return.

I know plenty of people who feast off of Facebook groups. They’ve been able to build thriving businesses because they established themselves as a person of value.  So this is an awesome strategy not just for getting traffic but also for boosting your sales.

Now before you go buck-wild, posting your content up and down every Facebook group you’re in, make sure to read the rules and guidelines for each group. While there are a ton of groups that allow promotional content, many don’t. So what to do? What to do?

Leverage these groups to post value-rich tips and advice, but just don’t include the link back to your post (if it’s not allowed). When you have something to share, share it. When someone has a question, answer it – using parts of your blog posts to get your points across. You can even say something like, “I recently wrote a blog post about this very thing” and then go on to answer their question. If you share value and your posts are helpful, people will take it upon themselves to learn more about you.

They’ll check out your Facebook Page, click the links back to your blog, and maybe even subscribe to your email list! YAY

Other key steps you can take to get noticed are to be a conversation starter, promote on promo days, and be consistent.

If you’re posting valuable content consistently, odds are, people will want to know who you are. The best way to get seen is to share and share often. The more solutions you provide, the more people will seek you out!

Want a list of groups you can tap into check out 13 OF THE BEST BIZ + BLOG FACEBOOK GROUPS TO BOOST YOUR ONLINE BUSINESS + BRAND

Many times, new bloggers get so caught up in writing content that they forget that they will also need to monetize and make money with their blogs if they want to turn it into a business. That means you should also focus on growing your email list and making sales.

So before you smack that publish now button, make sure your blog post does the following:

1. Includes a content upgrade that entinces your audience to take the next step with you after reading your post. (Content upgrades are amazing for growing your email list!)
2. Puts new subscribers into a sales funnel that allows you to sell to them through your email list (if you have a related product).

A content upgrade, just in case you’ve never heard the term before, is a blog-based lead magnet or opt-in offer. A content upgrade is like a freebie or a lead magnet but it is offered within your blog post. 

For example, in the blog post titled “Fix My Brand, How To Rehab Your Brand in 24 Hours” I share tips that are essential for building a profitable + pretty personal brand for your business and blog. I offer a “Fix My Brand Checklist” that helps people keep track of their brand elements. This opt-in offer was created JUST for that blog post. And since launching that particular content upgrade, it’s proven to be one of my most popular, generating upwards of 50+ subscribers a day. 

Your content upgrade is essentially upgrading the content your blog visitors are currently reading by giving away something even more valuable for free.

So, if you write a blog post, your content upgrade may be a checklist that helps your readers implement the things that you just talked about in your blog post. It is upgrading a piece of content.

Content upgrades. By far, content upgrades, are the best way to drive traffic to your biz and get more folks on your list and if you want to know how I use content upgrades to explode my email list checek out my course Level Up Your List.

If you’ve ever asked the question; “Can I really make money blogging” just take a look at the income reports of Pat Flynn, Melyssa Griffin or Michelle over at MakingSenseofcents.com. Now let me be clear, because I don’t want you to think I’m selling hype, not every blogger is going to make $100,000 a month blogging, and truth be told: “It takes time to build an income from blogging and no matter what stories you’ve read on different blogs, no true success ever happened overnight. (It only happens that way in the movies.)

But what if you could build your blog up to a cool $2000, $5000 or even $10,000 a month doing what you love?

I’ve done just about everything as an online business owner: network marketing, affiliate marketing, web design, brand coaching, speaking and now online courses.  

So let me tell you that it can be done my friend – it can be done. Here are 5 of the best ways to monetize your blog (without sponsored posts or ads btw):

1. Coaching: Now if you are looking for a way to start making money right away within the shortest period of time, offering coaching, consulting or services is the way to go.  You can throw up a sales pages and a paypal button in minutes and start driving people to your services. When it first started I offered one-on-one coaching to network marketers and small business owners who wanted to grow their business and brand online. I charged $1600 for 6 weeks of coaching and it helped me to establish myself as an authority and go-to resource in my niche while I worked on growing my audience and building out my online courses. It doesn’t matter when you started blogging or how much experience you’ve gained in that time – if you have a skil,l why not offer your services virtually?

2.  Affiliate marketing: Affiliate marketing is a great way to earn an income if you don’t quite have the cajones to launch your own signature course. Not everyone is ready or has the desire to launch their own signature products. So the next best thing is to sell someone else’s. You can use your blog to promote other people’s products and when someone purchases that product or service through your unique affiliate link, the creator of that course gives you a small commission in return.There are thousands of affiliate programs out there and if you’re curious, sites will typically have a link at the bottom of their webpage that says ‘affiliates” which explains how to sign up for their program.

3. Professional Speaking and Live Events: Another great way to make money with your blog is to market and promote yourself as a professional speaker or by putting on your own conferences, retreats or special events. You can do big events like a 7-day retreat in Bali or smaller events like a half day seminar or weekend workshop. You can create your own retreats and conferences or you can book speaking gigs where you speak to universities and corporations. If your focus is on speaking it’s important to establish your rates. You can make as little as zero dollars per gig of upwards of $25,000+ per speaking event if you are a well know established blogger.

4. Physical Products: For many bloggers, their blogs have helped them sell books and become best-selling authors. Take Lewis Howes for example, after years of blogging and growing a popular podcast, he recently launched his book – The School of Greatness. Danielle LaPorte has built a multi-million dollar empire selling her Desire Map planner and she’s expanded into candles and other items. If you’re crafty you can create your own physical products or use your blog to sell and promote products manufactured by others. You can set up your own shop right on your blog for free using free plugins like WooCommerce or free ecommerce solutions like ECWID.

5. Info Products: Online courses are the bomb.com! If there was such a thing as a magic bullet for your blog, online courses and info products are where it’s at. Personally, I think that the most lucrative way to earn money from your blog is to use your blog as a marketing tool and stepping stone to selling your own signature products and course. For me, online courses now make up about 90% of my monthly income. From selling ebooks to online courses I can earn an income passively – literally turning my blog into an atm by selling courses through my digital store and through the teachable platform.

So can you make money blogging? Yes, you can! It is possible to make money with a blog even if you are a mom, have a day job and have little time to invest. If you can consistently commit to putting in a few hours a week to grow your blog, you can most definitely build a mini-online empire.

If you are not sure what you can monetize or what infoproducts you can create, brand and sell, here is a full-blown list to get those juices flowing:

As you build your blog and create products to sell on your blog, keep the following in mind: Any product or service you put your name on reflects your brand. Make sure you under promise and over deliver EVERY.SINGLE.TIME! Your business and brand are on the line. People remember the experience, the small details and the way you make them feel. If the experience they have with your products is a good one, you best believe they will run and tell everyone they know. If it’s a bad one, you best believe they’ll run and tell everyone they know and some people they don’t know! So ask yourself, “Did I do everything I could possibly do to help my buyer achieve their goal while giving them the best experience possible?”

If the answer is YES, then you best believe you’re on your way to becoming the successfu blogger and online business owner you know you were always meant to be.

If you’ve made it to the end of this epic post, #1, I’m super porund of you and #2, you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed right now! You may be tryinig to sort out how you are going to be able to do all these things without going crazy!

Well just know that I’ve got you boo!

Over the years, I’ve learned that the key to success is not just having a plan, but a bomb ass planner you can use to help execute your plan to perfection!

Planners keep me sane and they are an integral part of how I build my business. In fact, I am going to go as far as to say that planners and the act of journaling have helped me create the business and lifestyle I am so blessed to have today.

I know first hand how hard it can be running a successful blog, especially if you are a solopreneur like me. It takes tons of planning and strategic preparation. There are a gazillion (which is waayyyy more than a million) things to do on any given day and it can be downright overwhelming, even cruel. From email lists to social media updates, content creation to guest posting, taking pics to uploading products and all the itty-bitty details in between, staying focused on the activities that produce the most profitable results can be a challenge. Yes, building an online biz and blog is a full-time job (even if you’re doing it part-time)– but it’s soooooo worth it!

There is power in blogging! Just imagine how much different your life would be if you could add an extra $1,000 to your monthly income? If you have a dream, a vision, a cause you want to share with the world, your blog is the best way to get your voice heard! You owe it to yourself and to your family to start a blog (at least give it a shot) and see where it goes! You may be surprised where it takes you!

WHY DO YOU WANT TO START A BLOG?

Share your vision with the WomanpreneuHER community and let us know the #1 goal you want to achieve with your blog!

Ever wonder how to create a professional business email address for your online business using your domain name?

A business email address uses your company name (or domain name) instead of the generic Gmail or yahoo account.

In this video learn How to Set Up A Custom Business Email in SiteGround and Use It With Gmail For FREE!

Yep, this step by step tutorial will walk you through how to set up your branded email account using SiteGround and how to send and receive emails as your business account from your Gmail email client.

Yasss!!! Let’s get branded boo!!

For those of you who are just getting started with your business and building your brand, one of the first things you will want to do is set up a professional email address.

Make sure you watch the video as I walk you through the steps on how to do this.

Now on thing to keep in mind is that to set up your business email address, you will need a domain name and a hosting account.

I use Siteground as my hosting account, but whether you are using Bluehost or some other web hosting service, the steps should be similar. If you get stuck, there are usually set up instructions inside of your web hosting support center or knowledge base.

Ready to get legit?

Hop on Siteground, grab your domain name and connect your new business email to Gmail to be able to send and receive emails like a BOSS!

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Andrea Bolder | Creator of WomanpreneuHER University