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Are you wishing that you can get your hands on the most searched blog topics that are specific to your niche?

Is it one of the blogging tasks that you would like to outsource either now or in the future?

Let me know if this sounds familiar or even very close to home.

You absolutely enjoy creating content for your blog on a regular basis to include the images.

However, one of the things you dislike is SEO or doing keyword research to come up with new topics every week or day.

The moment you get a chance or budget you would hand this task off for someone else to do it.

I can assure you that there are many bloggers like you out there who struggle with SEO or doing topic and keyword research.

Doing SEO and topic research is a service that I offer to my clients. If you don't have the budget yet then read on.

In this post, you will learn about the most searched blog topics across 9 different niches to give you a head start.

What Qualifies As the Most Searched Blog Topics?

There are quite a number of articles written about the most searched blog topics that are not quite accurate.

Many of them give you a list of the most search high-level niches but they fail to address specific niche topics.

I don't want to lose you altogether so let me go into more detail right here.

Some of the most popular blog niches include mom blogs, beauty blogs, personal finance blogs and even food blogs.

Each of those blogs then covers broad topics or categories. For example, a mom blog may have information about potty training.

While a food blog may cover diets like keto or vegan. Some food blogs only focus on desserts or salads.

In other words, a niche blog has content across several topics.

So, to qualify as a blog topic with lots of searches it needs to be a piece of content within a specific niche.

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Are you feeling overwhelmed and in need of a blogging schedule that just does the job?

If you are finding it difficult to blog on a consistent basis then keep reading.

A key secret to experiencing success as a blogger is being consistent at showing up online.

In case you have no idea what I mean it all boils down to visibility.

Depending on your niche it is not sufficient to put content out there only once.

It actually requires consistent prolonged effort to get results that generate an income.

For some, it would mean publishing content every single day while others, like me, can do it once a week.

In this post, you will learn about different ways to organise a blog schedule planner and develop one that fits your needs.

What Makes a Good Blogging Schedule?

In order to develop a good schedule for your blog, it is important to know what should be included.

I like to see it mapped out in three different phases which are:

* planning* creating* marketing

The content that you are going to create should be part of an overall plan to achieve a goal or two.

Therefore, it is important to include a planning phase where the content is mapped directly to a revenue goal.

After creating the content it is even more important to promote it to potential customers so that they know you exist.

It is often said bloggers should spend 20% of their time creating the content and 80% promoting it.

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How to Plan a Blogging Schedule

Every blog is different and so is every blogger and small business owner.

Two key differentiators are the niche that is the focus of the blog and the time available for blogging.

The easiest way to plan a blogging schedule is to write down a list of things that needs to happen.

Then write down the time available to accomplish those important tasks.

You may realise after writing your list that you do not have enough time to complete the tasks every week.

Are you looking for ways to save money on utility bills, electricity or energy?

Do you have teenagers who think you get special discounts with the energy company?

If you are a parent who is tired of saying, please turn off the lights when not in use' then I have great news for you.

There are clever ways to circumvent the bad habits of these teenagers who just believe that money grows on trees.

Yes, you have put up signs all throughout the house to remind them about the cost of running a house.

Their teachers gave them an entire term on energy saving, climate change and water conservation.

However, leaving the lights on and the mobile phone charger plugged in just seems to be a habit that is difficult to break.

In this post, you will learn of easy ways to help you and your children to save on energy cost without losing your mind.

Why Save on Electric Bills

All over the world, you will notice that there are several issues when it comes to producing energy for larger countries.

Recently I was looking at a video which featured how the people in Singapore recycle their rubbish without pollution.

They don't even export the rubbish to another country either.

It was so impressive that I was trying to understand why many more countries are not adopting these best practices.

Even though you may not have any interest in climate change the fact that you can save money on utility bills should be of interest to you.

According to Electric Choice, the average household in the US spends 2-3% of their annual income on electricity.

This is for electricity alone and does not include other utilities like rubbish, water, gas and cable TV.

I was surprised to learn that the state with the highest spend was Hawaii which spends 4.5% of their annual salary.

In real terms, this works out at $2,856.00 a year on electric bills. I suppose this relates to airconditioning.

If you are even slightly interested in saving $2,856.00 every year then keep reading.

How to Save Money on Utility Bills

Let's look at some really simple ways that you can help your teenagers to get excited about saving energy.

I must warn you that these do require a change in habits so remember to be patient but persistent.

1. Use Energy Saving Bulbs

Four years ago when I moved into the home where I currently live I made it a priority to ensure that every usable light was energy saving.

You're probably thinking, Alvern energy-saving bulbs are expensive but you need to trust me.

If I told you that I haven't changed the majority of bulbs in 4 years would you believe me?

The electric company even raised their rates and I just ignored them.

Not only do you save money on electric bills but you also save on the cost of buying bulbs regularly as well as the cost of going to the shops.

2. Switch to Lamps

When I moved into this house the living room and kitchen have light fixtures that don't have energy-saving bulbs.

The trick, in this case, is to switch over to lamps everywhere. IKEA had floor lamps for $14.00 each and I purchased 6 of them.

Are you trying to save money on clothes? Do you need creative ways to save hundreds on clothing every month?

Clothing habits is one of those controversial topics that can be a bit tricky as I can easily step on people's toes.

There are several schools of thought when it comes to finding the best clothes and taking care of them.

Many people continue to struggle with what they should wear while working from home.

The reason for this is because what you wear has a profound effect on your ability to be productive.

If you are looking for a pragmatic down to earth approach to clothes then you've come to the right place.

In this post, you will learn a number of practical ways to save money on clothes and still look good even on the dullest day.

Why Focus on Clothing?

There are things that we do every single day and night of our lives and putting on clothes is one of them.

Can you imagine what life would be like without clothes?

It would be cold and uninteresting. Also, we would all end up on the show, 'Look Good Naked' which would be such a hassle.

I mean, sit down for a few minutes and think about it we need clothes to wear for nearly everything.

In one sense it can be annoying because it means dirty clothes to wash as well as finding something to wear every single day.

There's a friend of mine who sleeps in the nude (or so he said). I can tell you that I cannot sleep without clothes at all.

Since this is our lot then we have no choice but to conquer this challenge head-on and don't allow it to ruin our household budget.

If you are going to save money on clothes then do it in style and tastefully.

Save Money on Clothes 19 Ways

Let's spend some time looking at 19 ways to save money on clothes so that we can look attractive 365 days of the year.

These tips and tricks are not difficult but they will need you to be a little more creative on how you buy, wash and store your clothing.

1. Try on Clothes Day

Every few months I like to spend some time coming up with new outfits from my existing stash of clothes.

It is so easy to throw your hands up in the air and declare that you have nothing to wear.

Another deadly assumption is that you have worn the same outfit several times already.

Consider doing a mix and match of existing tops and bottoms. I constantly surprise myself with the results.

2. Give Away Before Buying More

A great habit to adopt before buying any more clothes is to give away those items that just don't fit well or don't compliment your body shape.

There are some items of clothing that just does not fit you properly no matter how you try to make it fit.

Either the size is not right or the cut is just not for you. Simply give it away as it may suit someone else better.

3. Buy Superb Quality Bras

I cannot emphasize this enough. Every few years or so I head over to the department store and get fitted for bras.

There is nothing worse (at least my opinion) than seeing women with bras that don't compliment their body shape.

Here we are in the 21st century and finding the perfect bra is still an issue for some people.

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Do you need to save money on food this year? Are you surprised every month with your food bill?

The bad news is that as humans we need to eat 2-4 times a day depending on our body's metabolic rate.

This does not mean that we need to become slaves to food. Sometimes I wish that there was a better way to get rid of hunger pangs (haha!).

Then I have to stop myself as I remember how lucky and blessed I am to have food on the table to eat.

Eating can be a chore for many people because it involves so many things to eventually get that food into the stomach.

Yes, one may think it is a simple affair to go to the supermarket to purchase the ingredients.

However, if you want to save hundreds every month on your food bill the process can be far more comprehensive.

The truth is that there are many families across the country struggling to find a way to reduce their food bill significantly.

It is possible to achieve this goal but it all starts with planning meals in advance as well as a few key insights.

In this post, I will outline a number of tips, tricks and hacks that will help you to save a ton of cash on food.

Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links which means that if you buy one of my recommended products I get paid a commission for sharing the link at no additional cost to you.  I only recommend products that I have tried myself and have experienced success.

Advantages of Meal Planning

It is easy to assume that meal planning should be reserved for people like the Radford family with 21 kids based in the UK. Or even the Duggar family with 19 kids based in the US.

Surely, if you need to feed 19-21 children you will definitely need to plan meals years in advance (haha!).

Meal planning is still important whether you are a family of 2 or you have 1-4 children to feed.

The reason for this is that each person in the family has different needs when it comes to food.

Meeting those needs without going broke or living paycheck to paycheck is a skill that can be developed over time.

Here is a list of meal planning advantages:

* Meals are ready on time* Cut down on the cost of snacking* Healthy eating habits* Reduce the potential for illness* Increased productivity* Better performance in school or work* A happier family all round

I am sure that the advantages certainly outweigh the disadvantages if you want to save money.

How to Save Money on Food

I have to admit that saving money on food is not going to be a walk in the park.

However, it doesn't have to be a triple-twisting double somersault either we'll leave that for Simone Biles.

It is not going to be the most pleasant of experiences and it does require you to be ruthless.

Let's look at the list of over 21 ways to save money on food this year.

1. Make a List

Okay, this may be obvious to a lot of people but I can assure you that it still happens to me 1-2 times a year where I forget to make a list.

The key reason for making a list is that you are able to buy everything you need in one shopping trip compared to 3.

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Are you looking for clever ways to save money on makeup? Do you need to save money for a big project this year?

If you always seem to have more month than money but you still need to look attractive everyday then keep reading.

Many of us have been led to believe that the more money we spend on stuff it means the quality is superior.

However, this is not necessarily true in all areas of life.

If you ever heard the analogy of the fish in the fishbowl you'll know about this one thing.

When the fish is placed into a bigger tank it will increase in size to match the environment.

Of course, this is not always the case with all fish.

The same concept applies to us as consumers, when we have a small salary we survive and stay within our budget.

Somehow when we get a bigger salary we seem to spend more to match our new ability to spend.

In this post, you will learn a few clever ways to spend frugally on make-up so that you can save hundreds of dollars every month.

Motivation + Goals

One of the secrets to finding the motivation to reduce your monthly expenses is to have a goal that you need to accomplish.

You may not be aware of this but it takes quite a lot of motivation to save money and reduce your expenses.

If you go to the supermarket to buy food or even to the beauty counter to purchase lipstick here's what will happen.

Every time you will be presented with options which will involve purchasing a more expensive item.

Can you remember the last time this happened to you?

I know that in the past I would go with the more expensive option every single time.

However, because I have big goals to accomplish today I'm always looking for ways to save money.

It is not going to be easy but you will require a certain level of discipline to say no to spending more money.

The main reason is that you have the money available for another project so it is only a matter of reallocating the funds.

Make a Budget

Another clever secret to choose lower-priced, good quality items is to make a budget and stick to it.

You are probably thinking that it is going to be very difficult to stick to a given budget.

The truth is that you are absolutely correct that it is going to be hard.

I can guarantee you that when you go to the store, you will see all those women at the beauty counter looking pretty.

A sudden urge to want to look your best will come over you from nowhere and you'll want to get a beauty makeover.

My advice to you is to run away because you will feel the need to buy all those things to get the desired look.

Of course, if you have vouchers or coupons to purchase a specific item at a reduced cost then that's fine.

Otherwise, stick with samples and keep moving.

If your budget is $50 for the next 6-8 weeks then stick to your budget and your bank account will thank you later.

How to Save Money on Makeup?

There is going to be times when the item that you need is priced slightly higher than expected.

Here are 11 hacks that you can use to get the same or similar result as well as to save money on the branded items.

Have you ever thought about the things to stop buying to save money? Are you looking to reduce your expenses significantly?

Over the last 7 years, I have gone from spending somewhat carelessly to becoming quite thrifty when it comes to my household budget.

You see it is quite interesting that as an adult I find myself buying things because I think I need them.

In fact, buying certain things every single month develops into such a strong habit that it can be difficult to give it up.

I meet people all the time who believe that they are broke constantly or that they never seem to have any money left over to invest in themselves.

However, upon closer investigation, it is surprising to see the things that people buy because their parents bought them.

In this post, I will show you how I saved $1,400 a month because I stopped buying the things that were not necessary.

Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links which means that if you buy one of my recommended products I get paid a commission for sharing the link at no additional cost to you.  I only recommend products that I have tried myself and have experienced success.

Why Make a Household Budget?

One of the best ways to save money every single month is by sitting down with a pen and paper to make a budget.

The process of making a budget can be a simple affair and it can also be complicated depending on your circumstances.

Two main columns that should be included in your budgeting are income and expenses.

Your monthly or weekly salary or wage should be included under income as well as any other incoming payment.

Expenses, on the other hand, include everything else like utilities, food, clothing and shelter (rent or mortgage).

The reason why budgeting is important is that it helps you to pinpoint areas where your expenses are exceeding your income.

It also shows you other areas where you can make significant savings like electricity, heating, other utilities, etc.

If you are thinking of starting a side hustle and you are in that position where you seem to have more month than money.

Then creating a budget will give you clarity on areas where you can cut back.

Need to make a budget for your blog? Grab this blogging budget spreadsheet that comes with lessons in video format.

Investing In Your Future

One of the best ways to find money to invest in your future when you find yourself broke every month is by cutting back on unnecessary items.

It is so easy to throw your hands up in the air and dream that you had more money to enrol in a course or to start a side hustle.

You would be surprised about what you can accomplish with a little bit of creative budgeting.

What I have come to realise in life is that sometimes we need a deep desire for taking advantage of an opportunity to cut back on unnecessary expenses.

Let me give you a typical example, I can decide to eat out 2-3 nights a week or I can cut my expenses and make food at home instead to save money for a big investment.

Another interesting thing I noticed is the fact that if I find myself throwing away food regularly it may mean that I am spending too much on food.

Have you ever heard of a social media scheduling tool called Missinglettr?

If not then you may want to learn more about it after reading about my experience using this tool.

As a small business owner, you may know about the importance of using social media marketing to attract potential clients.

In fact, social media marketing is great to increase brand awareness, generate leads and drive sales to your products and services.

However, what makes using social media difficult is the time it takes to get it done.

Many small businesses continue to struggle with finding the time to map out a plan and create content for social campaigns.

The truth is that posting to social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook consistently can be daunting and difficult.

What if I told you that I found a way to make this process a whole lot easier without the need to create new content?

In this post, you will find out how to use a tool that automatically generates quality content for your social platforms at the click of a button.

You'll also get to see the surprising results I got from using this tool for a few short weeks.

Disclosure

Please note that this post may contain affiliate links which means that if you buy one of my recommended products I get paid a commission for sharing the link at no additional cost to you. 

I have been given a complimentary copy of Missinglettr in exchange for a review on my blog and the results have been amazing.

I only recommend products that I have tried myself and have experienced success. Woohoo!!

Why Use A Social Media Scheduler?

As a small business owner, you probably heard that you get much better results from posting manually to social platforms.

While using a scheduler can affect your overall reach on any platform the truth is that they can help you with consistency.

In other words, to be successful on social media you need to post content on a consistent, regular basis to remain visible to your prospects.

The question is do you have time every day, 5 days a week to create and post original content on social media?

If the answer is no then how do you get it done? It is better to use a scheduler consistently compared to not posting at all.

You've probably used some tools in the past that made you feel icky. The content also lacked an authentic feel and I totally get it.

What if I told you that Missinglettr allows you to be your true authentic self even with auto-posting? Would you like to learn more?

Get 50% off your Missinglettr subscription for the 1st 3 months when you sign up using this link.

Other Social Media Schedulers I Used

Like you, I have to come clean and let you know that I have used other social media tools and they were okay.

At the time of writing this post, I still use Buffer and RecurPost for different reasons. Let me show you how.

Buffer

I currently use Buffer (free version) to schedule up to 10 posts that go out to Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

The posts I schedule is from other peoples blogs. I like sharing content from my peers to see how it performs and to grow my authority in the niche.

Are you looking for clarification on the argument about Facebook Page vs Group? Need to get your head around the best option for your business?

Facebook has been around for many years at this point.

However, there are still many people who continue to be confused about the difference between a Facebook Page and a Facebook Group.

Recently, I saw an advertisement outlining the benefits of Facebook Creators Studio. It got me a little bit confused as well.

The Facebook platform has become quite mature in its offering. I can understand why it is so easy to become confused as to which way to go.

In this post, you will be able to get a better understanding of the similarities and differences between a Facebook Page and a Facebook Group.

As well as which one to use for your business or even if you should use both.

There is also a list of groups that you can join to promote your business and network with other entrepreneurs.

What is a Facebook Page?

A Facebook Page can be seen as a minisite of your business that is available on the Facebook platform.

It gives your potential clients a general idea of who you are and what you do.

Your popularity on the platform, the type of content on offer as well as how they can contact you is visible on the page.

To get the most out of your Facebook Page it would make sense to complete as many sections as possible.

Depending on your audience as well as your objective it will also benefit your business.

You can use as many types of media to interact with potential clients.

There are also several plugins available that you can use to enhance the user experience.

For example, you can add tabs for YouTube videos as well as Pinterest pins to name a few. Anyone can like a Facebook Page without approval.

Here is a more in-depth view of a Facebook Page.

Sam Hollingsworth, a writer at Search Engine Journal gives us even more details on the Facebook page.

Facebook Pages, unlike Groups, didn’t launch until 2007. Pages offer brands and celebrities a more far-reaching version of the social media application that once was only meant for individuals to connect with.Pages have evolved like much of the platform has (i.e., first called “Facebook Pages for Business”) and have been the lifeblood behind the advertising climate throughout the social network.When they launched in November 2007, Pages represented “a completely new way of advertising online,” according to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.

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What is a Facebook Group?

A Facebook Group is a closed community of like-minded people where the owner gets to communicate more efficiently with its members.

It is great for building closer friendships with potential clients.

You can decide to make it restricted and only approve anyone who is interested in joining the group. Which can be based on a set of rules.

It gives you a way to implement a simple training program for group members. You will have the ability to go live inside of groups.

Are you looking for a way to increase brand awareness? Ever thought about using audio formats to reach potential customers?

Nearly everyone and their granny have launched a podcast over the last few years.

According to Music Oomph, there are more than 700,000 active podcasts and over 29 million podcast episodes.

It means that there are a lot of choices available to the podcast consumer.

What is interesting based on the research conducted by Music Oomph is that over 51% of Americans have listened to a podcast.

In terms of numbers, you are looking at over 163 million people. This may not come as a surprise to you but 28% of those between 25-34 have listened to a podcast.

Only 6% of the US population are avid podcast fans, which is very interesting. It means that the industry is still in its infancy.

In this post, you will get a better understanding of how you can use podcast advertising to make your brand sticky as well as how much it cost.

Why is Increasing Brand Awareness Important?

Before looking at the importance of brand awareness let's look at a brief definition from a purely objective source.

According to Wikipedia brand awareness is "the extent to which customers are able to recall or recognise a brand."

Let's get practical and look at a few examples of popular companies that have become household names.

I'm going to show you a few images and I just want you to name the brand okay?

Sample A

Sample B

I have chosen not to include any logos only items to check out your ability to recognise these brands.

At this point, you probably already guessed which two brands are featured above. If you don't ask for the answers in the comments below.

Why did you recognise these brands? Write down a list of words and feelings that come to mind when you think of each brand?

Do you now understand why it is important to build a brand for your blog or small business?

What is Involved in Creating Brand Awareness?

The first thing you need to understand is the buyer's journey when it comes to the overall picture of marketing.

I may have shared this image before in the past but I will share it again because it will help you see the overall picture.

The awareness level is where any blogger or small business owner spends time making their brand popular in the eyes, hearts and minds of potential buyers.

In the last few years, you may have heard the three-word phrase called know, like and trust.

When it comes to marketing it is up to you to get your prospects to know that you exist.

Over time you can do things for them to like you. For example, doing giveaways, sharing freebies and offering 5-day challenges.

Once they know and like you, it will become a lot easier for them to trust you.

Depending on your offer the period of time to develop the know, like and trust relationship could be minutes or it can take weeks or even months.

Using Content Marketing to Create Brand Awareness