How to Blog

Small Blogging Budget? Here’s What to Spend It On

May 9, 2019

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Blogging is an awesome hobby, but unfortunately very few people actually make money doing it. It’s not exactly the best side hustle. It’s really more of a creative outlet.

But of course, because it’s such a huge industry, there are so many things you could spend money on. From basics like web hosting to fun services that are “guaranteed to increase your sales,” it can get pretty overwhelming!

And unless you’re one of the lucky few actually making money off your blog, chances are your blogging money is coming out of your personal budget. Which means you probably don’t have that much available to spend on it.

So when you’ve got a small blogging budget, what should you actually be spending that money on?

How to Start a Blog: 11 Actions You Can Take to Kill It at Blogging Without Getting Overwhelmed

February 12, 2019

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Often, it feels like it’s “too late” to start blogging. The market is already so saturated, how is anyone supposed to start something new?

The good news is, it’s absolutely not too late. In fact, you can kill it at blogging right from the get-go, as long as you keep your goals relative and your organization system in check!

Why My First Blogs Failed (& How to Keep Yours from Failing!)

July 24, 2018

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Blogging is an awesome hobby and side hustle. I’ve been interested in blogging since I was in high school, and now I consider myself a blogger: I have my own blog that’s been going strong since 2014, and blogging is a big part of my full-time job. But these weren’t my first two blogs—I’ve had many over the years. Here’s why those blogs failed, and what you can do to prevent the same thing from happening to you!

Starting a Blog? Here’s What You Should Budget For

July 10, 2018

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Blogging is really popular—and for good reason! It’s a fun hobby that helps you build marketable skills and can turn into a side hustle. But it can get expensive quickly. So if you’re looking to start a blog, here’s what you should budget for.

8 Tips for Choosing a Super Unique Blog Domain Name

May 10, 2018

Choosing a domain name is one of the most important things you can do! At the same time, it is difficult to find a unique and eye-catching domain name that isn’t already taken, especially if the subject matter of your blog is popular.

Finding a domain name for your blog that is both memorable and available creates a little bit of a challenge, but don’t worry! It can be a fun challenge if you get creative. Here are some tips to get you started.

How to Start a Blog

April 17, 2018

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Happy sort-of 4th birthday to And Possibly Dinosaurs! I started blogging on January 14, 2014 under a different blog name, and on April 17, 2014 switched the name over to And Possibly Dinosaurs. While I consider January 14 the official birthday of And Possibly Dinosaurs, I wanted to still honor April 17, since it’s a big deal for my blog as well.

In honor of April 17, I want to help you start a blog! The technical aspect of blogging can be so intimidating, but I don’t want it to hold you back. To help, I’ve created a step-by-step guide on how to start a blog!

Learn to Code: HTML Basics for Bloggers

March 22, 2018

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Blogging requires a lot of skills. You need to be able to write well, and you need to have at least some sort of expertise in your topic. But once you get into it, you realize that you also need photography skills, design skills, marketing skills, and coding skills. These can all be really intimidating!

To take some of the intimidation out of blogging, we’re going to go through some HTML basics for bloggers. If you have no prior web design experience, it’s time you learn to code!

How to Install WordPress on Bluehost

October 27, 2015

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In the blogging world, there are three main platforms that get the most attention: Blogger, WordPress, and Squarespace. I’m personally a fan of WordPress because it’s super easy to use. I’ve been using it for quite a few years now, so I’m super comfortable with it.

And even better: it’s really easy to install on a self-hosted website.

After a year or so of domain hosting struggles, I found (and subsequently fell in love with) Bluehost. Here’s how to install WordPress on Bluehost. (Spoiler: it’s super quick and easy.)

How to Back Up a WordPress Site

October 23, 2015

Not too long ago, I was editing my blog’s code when something terrible happened. I was trying to change a small piece of code for my resource library when all of a sudden my website crashed. Nothing was showing up on the front end, and I couldn’t access the back end.

Luckily, I made a smart move when I purchased my domain and moved everything over from Domain.com to Bluehost. And I won’t purchase a site without it.

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