There is much more than meets the eye when it comes to blogging. I’m constantly researching and learning about all of the different aspects, from setting up an email list to editing photos and everything in between. What I find most helpful is getting advice from other bloggers because they’ve been in your shoes and know how the community works. Recently I’ve talked to a couple of friends who are interested in starting their own blogs, so I thought these blogging resources might be helpful for other readers, too!
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White Oak Creative. I bought my Wordpress theme from Lindsay at White Oak Creative and I’m so impressed by the design and her customer service! There have been several occasions since installing my theme where I have emailed her with questions that have stumped me for days, but she has a solution that’s as easy as unchecking a Jetpack feature. She also has very informative blog posts that cover all sorts of blogging topics!
The Blog Societies. I’ve been a member of this national blogging group for a few years now. It’s a great way to learn from other bloggers and get some exposure for yourself when they share your posts on the website or social media. The co-founders, Jessica from My Style Vita and Cathy from Pool Little It Girl, also write posts with great blogging tips! They recently hosted the 4th Annual Blog Societies Conference in Charleston, South Carolina which looks like an amazing event to attend!
#GIRLBOSS book and podcast. This isn’t directly related to blogging, but it is motivational and shows that if you work hard and are creative you can accomplish a lot! The book is written by Sophia Amoruso, the founder of Nasty Gal, and shares the story of how she created a million dollar company from nothing. She also hosts weekly podcasts where she interviews a “GIRL BOSS” each week. Whether it’s the female founder of a popular LA restaurant, CEO of ClassPass or Global Editor-In-Chief of Refinery29, all of the women she interviews are so inspirational. A lot of the conversation has to do with marketing and entrepreneurship, which can definitely be applied to blogging as a business.
Blogging 4 Keeps. This blog is written by two bloggers, Blair from The Fox & She and Jess from The Golden Girl. It has a lot of great information about turning your blog into a business. In addition to helpful posts, they also have a library of resources you’ll have access to when you subscribe, like a blog & social growth tracker, Pinterest audit checklist and monthly brainstorming master sheet.
Thrifts and Threads. Although this is primarily a fashion blog, Brittany and her husband share great blogging tips about once a week. I especially like her posts about growing your Instagram following/engagement, gaining email subscribers and SEO fundamentals. Not only do I love her sense of style, but I also admire her as a blogger because she stays true to herself. I never feel like she’s trying to push a product and she seems like a very nice, authentic person.
What are your favorite blogging resources?
Thanks for sharing these resources – I actually didn’t know about most of them so will definitely check them out!
Julia x
http://www.thevelvetrunway.com
Thrifts and Threads tips (hello, massive success within a very short timespan) and Blogging 4 Keeps are two of my favorite resources for tips and general advice so I’m really looking forward to further checking out the rest of your suggestions! Have a great end of your week and fantastic weekend!
Great post dear!
http://iameleine.blogspot.com/
Thank you, Eleine!
Great round-up amiga! Thanks for sharing. XO
http://cafesocietyxxi.blogspot.de/
Thanks, glad you liked it!
These are great blogging resources- I don’t think people realize just how much work running a successful blog is. Definitely like running a business. :)
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
I completely agree! Glad you found these helpful!
Thank you for making this, it was very helpful! I’d like to join the Blog society now x
http://www.beautiliciousd.blogspot.com
So glad you found it helpful!
I remember you telling me about The Blog Society! I have to join – no more excuses. Also – Thrifts and Threads is the bomb.com – so much useful information. Great post Jamie!
Love, Lindsey
http://www.thenomisniche.com/
haha I love that it hyperlinked that! Thanks, Lindsey!
Thanks for sharing Thrifts and Threads. I definitely need to check this website out as a fashion blogger myself.
Meghan | BeyondBasicBlog.com
I think you’ll love it! Her photos are great and tips are on point
Oooo definitely going to check some of these out. I have heard so many good things about Girl Boss! I still haven’t picked it up yet. But I think this is the push I might have needed haha. Thank you for sharing all of these!
-Emily http://www.coatandcoffee.com
Haha I think you’ll really like it :) it’s very inspirational! Glad you found the post helpful!
I’m a huge fan of #GIRLBOSS too! I read her book a few months ago while traveling and found her story and drive so inspiring!
http://thecourtneydiaries.com
I completely agree! You’d love the podcast, too!
These sounds like great things, thank you for the links! Have to read more about #girlboss, love the empowerment! Xx
http://www.thefashionfolks.com
Of course! Glad you found it helpful :)
These are such great resources, Jamie! There is always more to learn in the world of blogging, and I agree, other bloggers can be a great resource. I’ll have to check out Blogging 4 Keeps. It sounds informative!
http://www.livinginsteil.com
Glad you liked the post! It’s amazing how much there is to learn and it’s always changing