Why is having an email list SO important for blogging success? With WordPress followers or social media followers you don't have the followers' email address. What can the power of having an email address give you? You can send that email address personalized content, including every post, sale, and extra's like behind the scenes, or sneak-peaks. In today's 1st module I'll be giving you the lowdown on email lists, how to create one and what to send! 

Resources From This Module:

Mailchimp.com

Creating an email with Mailchimp example

 Episode - I have so many followers but they aren't interacting

Note: 

There is no Episode 2 in this module - just one quick episode!

Included In Today's Module:

Episode 1 - What does cohesive even mean?

Episode 2 -  One blog many posts.

Episode 3 - One brand many outlets.

Episode 4 - Why your entire brand needs to have it's own feel.

Episode 5 -  How to find your brands feel.

Resources From This Module:

 Hey guys! Welcome back to Blogging 101 Podcast! In today's module we'll be covering marketing your blog.

Included In This Module:

Episode 1 - Marketing Vs. Unmarketing

Episode 2 - Categories vs. Tags

Episode 3 - Answering Your Question: How Do I Optimize My Blog For Google SEO

Episode 4 - Why I Don't Market My Blog (Currently)

Resources From This Module:

 Throughout this module, I'll be referencing some resources for further reading, or that I've used as examples throughout the module. 

Further Reading

Hey guys welcome back to another week with Blogging 101! In today's module we'll be covering everything you need to know about photography for your blog.   

Included In This Module: 

Episode 1 - Photography. What's the big deal?

Episode 2 - Answering Your Question: Does the type of camera matter?

Episode 3 - Answering Your Question: How many pictures per post?

Episode 4 - Answering Your Question: How do photo backdrops make a difference?

Episode 5 - Answering Your Question: What's the deal with featured images?

Resources From This Module:

Throughout this module, I'll be referencing some resources for further reading, or that I've used as examples throughout the module.

Unsplash.com

Photography Transformation

I hope you guys enjoyed this module! Stay tuned for next week! :)

Hey guys! Welcome back to Module 3! This weeks module is all about designing your blog and having a unique brand that stands out! (in a good way)

In This Module:

Episode 1 -  Why Having a Unique Brand Is Important

Episode 2 - Let's Create a Drop Dead Gorgeous Brand

Episode 3 - Branding FAQ's

Links From This Module:

artsandclassy.com

clara-and-co.com

megmadewithlove.etsy.com

befunky.com

pinterest.com

My Rose Gold Aesthetic

melyssagriffin.com

angiemakes.com

freepik.com

I hope you guys enjoy this one!

Hey guys! Welcome to Module Two! Enjoy!

Episode 1 - My Old Posts vs. My Recent Posts

Episode 2 - Answering Your Question: How Often Should I post?

Episode 3 - Answering Your Question: What Should My Posts Be About?

Episode 4 - Answering Your Question: How Long Should My Posts Be?

Episode 5 - Answering Your Question: Why Is Posting Consistently Important?

Links From Module:

https://thestripedplaid.wordpress.com/2017/01/18/a-winter-wonderland/

https://thestripedplaid.wordpress.com/2019/01/29/homebody-by-joanna-gaines-review/

https://thestripedplaid.wordpress.com/2019/01/23/playing-around-w-aesthetics/

Analyzing one of my old blog posts:

Pros:

-I recommended another one of my posts on my blog.

Cons:

-Not lengthy enough.

-Didn't give people any benefit from reading my posts

Blog Post Ideas List:

https://thestripedplaid.wordpress.com/blog-post-ideas/

See you next week for Module 3!

YAY! It's finally here! Welcome to Module 1 - In the Beginning!

In this episode:

-How I Started My Blog

-Answering Your Question: What should my blog be about?

-Answering Your Question: What's most important when you're first starting?

(bonus episode)

-The BOF Road

Enjoy guys, and see you next Monday for Module Two!

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Blog's Mentioned:

charisrae.com

lulaboo.wordpress.com

ariaphoto.blog

Easy Design Program:

canva.com

How I Plan My Week:

View Post Here

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(also this was recorded before I changed my blog name)

 Just a quick lil' intro before getting this podcast started! Yo, next week is when the first "real" episode comes out!!