All posts by Jeni B.
How to Install a WordPress Theme (it’s easier than you think!)
Whether you’re starting a blog or you’ve just never done this before, installing a WordPress theme is incredibly easy. In this quick tutorial video, I’ll take you step by step through installing your theme (if you haven’t already chosen one, you’ll want to check out my recommendations of the best WordPress themes for bloggers). I’ll […]
Continue readingBest WordPress Plugins: 15 Essentials Every Blog Needs
When you start a blog (or even when you’ve been blogging for awhile!), there are a sea of options for making your blog do things. WordPress plugins, like apps for your blog, are what we use. Whether you want your blog to be found by search engines or to make your content more shareable, the […]
Continue readingHow to Configure WordPress in 5 SImple Steps
I know…you’re chomping at the bit to start writing on your brand new blog. But a few minutes of housekeeping will ensure that you’re set up properly. Luckily, there are just five steps to the initial setup, then installing your theme (design), and you’ll be ready to write. Here’s what we’ll be covering in this […]
Continue readingHow to Start a Blog (The Easy Way)
Are you ready to start your blog, but the only thing holding you back is knowing how to start it? Then you’ve come to the right place. This quick guide will take you, step by step, through starting a blog – from installing your new site to getting your blog configured. If you follow each […]
Continue reading10 Things Every Blogger Should Know About Working With Brands
Working with brands is one of the most mainstream ways to make an income through your blog, though – truth be told – it can be intimidating just to get started. There’s so much to know: from how to find a contact in the company you want to work with, to how to craft the […]
Continue reading20 Example Blog Media/Press Kits for Your Inspiration
Hands down, one of my most helpful articles for bloggers who want to connect with brands is How to Make a Media Kit that ROCKS. In it, I outline 10 easy steps to creating a media kit that will help you shine with potential brand partners and sponsors for your blog. But as popular as […]
Continue readingHow to Stop Throwing Away Your Blog Traffic and Get More Subscribers
If you’ve been struggling to build your subscriber list – despite focusing on serving the needs of one specific reader – despite asking the #1 question that will gain you a loyal following – despite dishing out the best content you can… You’re probably making a mistake that is going to cripple your ability to […]
Continue readingThe #1 Question You Should Be Asking Your Blog Readers
When I was in college, I had a professor who was fresh out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (better known as MIT) and in his first year of teaching. He was a brilliant linguist – a genius if ever there was one – but his first semester teaching undergrads at B.U. wasn’t going so […]
Continue readingThe Great Content Hoax: Why Just Blogging Your Passion Won’t Build You an Empire
Does this sound like you or someone you know? “I’ve been writing on my blog for a year now and only have 32 followers. …and 14 of them are my family.” “I write on my blog 3x a week but people who find my blog don’t stay!” “Why does nobody leave a comment on my […]
Continue readingHow to Watermark Your Photos in Photoshop Elements
Welcome back to Photoshop Elements for Bloggers! In the last lesson, you learned how to add text to your photos with the goal of creating Pinnable images for your blog. In this lesson, I’m going to share how you can create a brush in Elements to watermark your photos and protect them from theft. Forget […]
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