The following post is taken from a much larger and more comprehensive lesson on SEO from our Business of Blogging course.When I started blogging, I had no idea was SEO was. I just wrote posts about whatever I wanted to. Sometimes I shared my thoughts and reflections abut life and travel, other times I shared detailed, helpful content about specific destinations. … [Read more...]

Starting a blog can be a grind. There is a ton of new skills to learn as well as a mountain of information online you’ll need to sift through to get started.There’s a lot to learn even before you begin.More often than not, it will feel like you’re stumbling in the dark.I know, because I’ve been there.When I started blogging, I made a ton of mistakes. It was an … [Read more...]

When it comes to blogging, there’s a lot of tasks to juggle. Writing, social media, newsletters and email marketing, design — there’s never a dull moment. While it can be challenging to keep everything in running smoothly, it’s definitely possible — if you have the right help.Today I want to share 7 important resources I use to keep my blog running smoothly. These … [Read more...]

Time: it’s our most valuable resource. Yet more often than not, we waste it. Mindlessly surfing the web, thumbing through Instagram as we half-ignore the person we’re talking with, habitually checking our phone for updates every five minutes.We all do it.Myself included.While social media and technology have their place, they shouldn’t be the driving factors of how … [Read more...]

If you're not a native speaker of English, chances are you've debated the idea of blogging in two languages. Since this isn't a topic I'm an expert on, I reached out to Joan from Against the Compass. He blogs in both English and Spanish and is here to share his tips to help you make the best choice for your blog!Should you blog in more than one language?If you are a … [Read more...]