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How to Send Content Upgrades with MailChimp

June 15, 2016

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If you want to grow your email list, it’s absolutely critical that you offer content upgrades to your readers.

You’ve probably been told that the best way to send content upgrades is through programs like Leadpages and ConvertKit, right? While these tools are great, they’re really expensive. We’re talking $25/mo and $29/mo each, minimum.

Yeah, no thanks.

I’ve talked before about how to give out content upgrades fo’ free, but that involves a redirection away from your blog post. Not ideal, but it’s doable when you’ve got a nonexistent budget.

So, what if you wanted to send content upgrades with MailChimp, so it sends the new subscriber an email? Luckily, it’s 100% possible to send content upgrades with MailChimp, and as long as you have fewer than 2,000 subscribers, it’s free!

How to Create Fake Leadpages Popups for Mailchimp

May 25, 2016

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If you’ve been in the blogging world for any amount of time, you know Leadpages is a big friggen’ deal. But it’s got an equally big friggen’ cost to it.

And really, when your blog is just a hobby or isn’t quite making money yet, who can afford $37 per month just on one program? Ain’t nobody got money for that!

So I was super pumped to discover that the lovely Marianne of Design Your Own (Lovely) Blog came up with a FREE way to create fake Leadpages! The only downside: you had to use ConvertKit to get the Leadpage-esque popups. At $29 per month, ConvertKit isn’t exactly in my budget either.

Womp womp.

Luckily, after some research, I found out how to create similar popups for a whopping $21 total. That’s a one-time payment of $21 to create infinite fake Leadpages landing pages, popups, and thank you pages, as opposed to $37 for one month’s worth. Yes please!

Want to find out how? Let’s get started!

How to Set Up a FREE Resource Library on Your Blog

February 25, 2016

Want to create a free resource library for your readers? Not sure how? Well, it's super easy to do! Click through for a step-by guide for how to set up a resource library for your blog.

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As a blogger, one of my top goals is helping my audience learn the intimidating tech side of blogging and business and feel more comfortable with it. One of my favorite ways to do this is through my free resource library.

When I first got the idea, though, I had no idea how to do it. So, I figured it out on my own, and now I’m excited to share this info with you!

7 Things Every Blogger Needs to Know About InDesign

February 18, 2016

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There are a lot of great tools out there for bloggers to use. Plenty of them are talked about everywhere: Leadpages, Photoshop, Mailchimp, ConvertKit, etc. But it seems like a big one is missing from the discussion: InDesign.

A sister program to Photoshop, Adobe InDesign is an amazing tool for bloggers and business owners. It can be used for a ton of different things: content upgrades, ebooks, image templates, and more.

So, why isn’t anyone talking about it? And what all do you need to know about InDesign as a blogger or business owner? Well, let me tell you.

Blogging on a Budget: Creating Your Own Images + Content Upgrades

February 16, 2016

Blogging on a budget is super important for a lot of bloggers out there, myself included. It’s a hobby that can get expensive fast, but only if you let it.

So, how do you go about cutting costs on your blog without taking away anything from your readers? Lots of ways! My favorite, though, is creating your own images and content upgrades. And I promise, it’s a lot easier than it sounds.

Things to Avoid in Your Blog Post Images (plus a FREE template!)

February 10, 2016

Imagery is super important for blogs. You need to have the right blog post images to get people to your blog and keep them there.

Bad blog post images can really turn people off to your blog, even if you’re sharing awesome content. So, how do you create a good blog post image? By avoiding these 11 things.

How + Why You Need to Create a Media Kit for Your Blog (plus a free template!)

January 22, 2016

One of my favorite parts of blogging is collaboration. I’ve gotten to meet a lot of amazing brands and bloggers thanks to And Possibly Dinosaurs, and I wouldn’t trade that for the world.

But how do you set up these collaborations? Lots of ways. I’ve used social media, cold emails, and even some advertising sites.

But one thing is pretty common when it comes to collaboration: the brand or blogger you’re reaching out to is going to want to know why they should work with you. And that’s where a media kit comes in.

How to Create + Share Content Upgrades (for free!)

January 12, 2016

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By now, you’ve probably heard from 50 million places that you should be growing your blog’s email list. And it’s true. Email lists are amazing.

And one of the best ways to grow your email list is through content upgrades. It’s honestly the #1 way I’m growing my email list right now. So, what are they, how do you make them, and how do you share them, without spending a pretty penny? Stick around and I’ll tell you!

How to Create Your Own Pin It Button (+ Free Graphics!)

November 9, 2015

It’s no secret that Pinterest is one of the top social networks and is incredibly important to bloggers. One of the best ways to get people to pin your content, in addition to having attractive images, is to have a Pin It button appear when they hover of your images.

When I first started blogging, I looked high and low for an attractive Pin It button for my website, but I came up dry. They ranged from “really bad” to “…fine,” and I didn’t want to sacrifice the attractiveness of my site for a stupid button. There has to be a better way… right?

Turns out there is!

How to Create Your Own Font

October 19, 2015

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When I first got my iPad, the first app I downloaded was iFontMaker.

An app that lets you create your own font? Umm, yes please.

While I haven’t used it a ton, I know it’s definitely worth the investment because I can make my own fonts whenever I want. So, how can you do it too?

Why Your Blog Needs a Style Guide (+ A Free Worksheet!)

September 21, 2015

There are a lot of bloggers out there. We all know that. But here’s the thing: some blogs are better than others. Yeah, I said it.

In fact, a lot of blogs are better than others. But what is it that separates the good blogs from the great ones? Sure, content is important. But I’m going to let you in on a secret: blog design is just as important.

So I’m going to help you out. Let’s work on your blog’s style guide.

A Beginner’s Guide to Manual Mode

September 14, 2015

Manual mode. ~~One of~~ the most intimidating aspect of photography.

My first (and only) college-level photography class taught me the basics of DSLR cameras. And while I really appreciated the overview, we didn’t have to use it in class. If we had a point-and-shoot camera, we were able to do the assignments.

So my biggest piece of advice: once you get a little comfortable with the following, practice using them. If you don’t use it, you lose it. Or whatever.

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