Blogging Tips

The web, if it were a country, would be one of the largest carbon emitters in the world. In this guide, I’ll share the best practices on how to speed up WordPress and do your part for a greener and more eco-friendly web. The speed of your site matters a lot. And in several ways:… Continue reading How to speed up WordPress for a faster, greener and eco-friendly site

This Wix vs WordPress comparison will help you decide which website builder is best for your site. Let’s get started with all the differences between Wix and WordPress.

Not sure which WordPress hosting provider to use for your site? There are hundreds of hosts on the market and it can be confusing and overwhelming. This is my list of the best WordPress hosting providers. The world of website hosting is a bit like the Wild West. There are multitudes of hosts offering multiple… Continue reading 22 best WordPress hosting providers to host your site

WordPress was born in 2003 and is the most popular content publishing platform. It’s the backbone of the web. Here’s how to install WordPress and start your own site in 10 minutes without any tech know-how or prior experience.

Making money blogging is an exciting idea. You can be your boss, live a flexible lifestyle, and work from anywhere in the world. Here’s how to start a blog and make money blogging.

Which website builder is best for bloggers and small businesses? Is it Squarespace or WordPress? Let’s compare the two blogging platforms.

This guide features simple security measures you can implement to secure your WordPress site, prevent hacking attacks and keep your content safe. I’ll include the best WordPress security solutions and precautions in this post. If you follow them, you’ll be sleeping safely.

Want to make a vlog? This how to start a vlog guide answers all your vlogging questions. It gives you a clear action plan on how to create a YouTube channel, publish videos like a pro and make money.

What are the pros and cons of Blogger vs WordPress? Which is the best platform for your site and why? This comparison will explain to you the key differences.

Are you overwhelmed by all the fashion blogging advice? You’ve been reading and researching but it’s hard to figure out where and how to start a fashion blog, right? You’re not alone.

These are 47 of the best blogging platforms where you can start your site in 2020, publish amazing content and build your audience. It’s easier than ever to start a site and create your online home. Even if you don’t want to spend time setting it all up, or if you don’t want to spend… Continue reading 47 best blogging platforms to start your site

Starting a blog about food is a great way to document your recipes, share your love for food and cooking with others and become an even better and more creative cook. Here’s how to start a food blog. It’s also a great way of getting in touch with other foodies and exchanging tips and ideas.… Continue reading How to start a food blog and become a Pinterest influencer

WordPress.org is the home of the free, open-source blogging platform, while WordPress.com is the commercial version. The difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org is like owning or renting a house. This difference causes some confusion for newbie bloggers. This WordPress.com vs WordPress.org comparison has all the facts you need to make an informed choice.

Are you looking for a list of Tumblr alternatives? I’ve listed and reviewed the best blogging platforms you can use instead of Tumblr. Tumblr has been on a dramatic downhill slide over the last few years and many users are looking for better alternatives. On August 12th 2019, it was announced that Tumblr will be… Continue reading Best Tumblr alternatives: WordPress and other replacements for Tumblr

Here’s how you can design a blog and hook your visitors with a gorgeous and memorable experience that they’ll love and share. Let’s get started with this complete guide to blog design.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to start a blog in a few minutes no matter your background, technical know-how or prior experience. No coding and design skills required either. I’ll introduce you to things you need to create a great looking blog design, publish amazing content, attract a passionate audience and make money blogging… Continue reading How to start a blog and make it a success

It’s that time of the year again. This year my primary goals are less focused on my own immediate needs. They’re about the environment and the open web instead. The year 2020 brings us into in many ways a defining decade in our climate, clean air and clean water challenge. I plan to continue making… Continue reading 20 environment and open web goals for 2020 and beyond

Passwords and login security seem to be in shambles. Many companies and many consumers use poor security practices. Here’s how I deal with my passwords and login security. The most commonly used password is “password” and the second most popular one is “123456”. And how do we know this? It’s because all the passwords exposed… Continue reading How I keep my passwords and logins safe and secure

The bloggers behind seven popular travel blogs share their personal insights and tips on how to start a travel blog. Their stories and experiences showcase the path you can follow in order to become a successful travel blogger too. I hope their words inspire you. The post is long and full of practical advice so… Continue reading How to start a travel blog and get paid to see the world

In this guide, I’ll show you how to promote your blog and get traffic. Starting a blog is easy compared to getting people’s attention, promoting content and increasing blog traffic. Here’s what you need to know to promote your blog content and drive traffic.

You’re asking “What should I blog about?”. This guide on best blog topics and niche ideas is for those who know that they want to create a blog but have no idea what to blog about. In this post, I’ll show you the simple process to come up with a blog topic and a niche… Continue reading Best blog topics and niche ideas for starting a blog

This is the beginner’s guide to WordPress blog SEO. You’ll love seeing your content rank on top of Google’s search and having more people discover your blog in search engines. Search is the king of free and organic traffic. Unlike social media, you don’t need to spend money to promote your content. Search helps get… Continue reading WordPress SEO: How to rank your blog posts on the first page of Google

Millions of posts are published every month. It’s incredibly difficult to break through that noise. Here’s how to write a blog post that people love. I’ll show you how to start creating content that gets traffic, social media engagement and helps you grow an audience. Let’s get started.

How to come up with a blog name that attracts visitors, that’s unforgettable, and projects the message you want to convey? Choosing a memorable blog name and domain name is one of the biggest challenges when starting a blog. You’ll love this guide as it breaks down this roadblock and makes the process much easier.… Continue reading 3 quick ways to come up with a memorable name for your site

In this post, you’ll learn what you need to know about WordPress plugins and you’ll get a list of the best WordPress plugins to install on your blog. WordPress plugins are like browser extensions. You can use them to improve the look and feel of your design or to add new features or functionality. There’s a… Continue reading 60+ best WordPress plugins to enhance your site

This is the list of all the best blogging tools that I use daily to help me do a better job. I’ve tested hundreds of tools over the 10+ years of being a content creator. Most of them are free but I have also included three paid and premium tools I think are worth the… Continue reading 16 best blogging tools that will make you a better blogger

These are the best WordPress themes you can use to make your blog beautiful today. All of these WordPress themes are completely free to use. This list includes all the most downloaded themes and those with most currently active installations. Let’s get started.

Today I’ll show you how to move your blog from Blogger to WordPress without losing any content, search engine rankings, visitors and subscribers. It all can be done without using a premium migration service. It’s simple with my step-by-step instructions. Let’s dive right in.

Want to migrate your blog from WordPress.com to WordPress.org? You are in the right place. The following is the step-by-step guide on moving your blog to the self-hosted WordPress.org.

Blogs are now mainstream. You’re most probably reading blog posts every day even though you may not realize you are on a blog. Features that blogs introduced to the web are now integrated into pretty much every website that you visit. But what is a blog? You are reading a blog post right now. This… Continue reading What is a blog? A guide to the blogging history and the key definitions

If you, like me, are a bilingual person with English as your second language, you might be wondering whether you should write a blog in English, or in your own language. In this post, I will share some information and some pros and cons in regards to this question. Here’s the multilingual blog guide.

This article is a one stop shop for your WordPress HTML codes. Here’s the list of WordPress HTML tags and codes most commonly used to create content. Save the list and use it as your reference when composing your WordPress blog posts and pages.

How do you attract the right type of audience to your blog content? And how do you get your content to sell your product? This guide will help you create a blog content strategy that delivers results.

This is your guide to blog comments. Whether you want to learn how to get people to comment on your posts or if you’re annoyed by all the spam you get and you want to get better control. You’ll take command of your comment section, eliminate all the spam, and encourage visitors to post genuine… Continue reading How to get more people to write genuine comments on your blog posts

“What should I write about on my blog?” and “How do I find great blog post ideas?” are two things every blogger struggles with at some point or another after making a blog. You cannot afford to sit and wait for inspiration to strike. Use the tips from this guide to find blog post ideas… Continue reading How to discover blog post ideas and find things to write about

How do you set goals for your blogging and measure the success (or failure) of the efforts you’re putting into it? This guide will help you figure out how to set your blogging goals and use Google Analytics (or a more ethical alternative) to measure the success of your blog posts. Let’s take a look.

This email marketing guide will help you turn blunt, mass mailing into sharp personal communication that people look forward to. Want to share your stories and knowledge with the world and make a living doing it? Starting an email newsletter might just be the quickest way to build your audience.

This guide will help you remove distractions, eliminate redundant tasks, and outsource certain tasks to help you find time to blog. Here’s how to be a productive writer and blogger.

In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about guest blogging. From identifying sites to guest post on to making a successful outreach pitch. We’ll look into whether you should consider accepting guest posts on your blog too. Let’s get started.

These are some of the most frequently asked questions about blogging and publishing content online. For people starting out, there are so many new things to do and be aware of, that it’s difficult to get it right first time around. Here’s the blogging FAQ. This is why asking questions, looking for examples and learning… Continue reading Blogging FAQ: Everything you need to know

These are the lessons learned since I officially left my job and departed from the corporate world. October 29th 2014 was my last day at the public-listed company where I worked for seven years since graduating from university. A lot of fun, travel and hard work with many interesting people, but after all the years… Continue reading 8 lessons since I quit my job to become a digital nomad

Crypto is eating the world. Cryptocurrency and blockchain based startups have exploded in visibility and are all the rage. Here’s how to make your cryptocurrency marketing campaign a success. Initial coin offerings (ICOs) funding for startups has exceeded the more traditional venture funding, has leveled the playing field and is an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs.… Continue reading How to make your cryptocurrency marketing campaign a success

I recently finished a three-year experience of doing marketing for a venture-funded startup in the social media analytics industry. These are the startup marketing lessons I’ve learned. It’s a hyper-competitive world where only the top player (or maybe if lucky the top 2 or 3) get all the value. You must grow fast or die… Continue reading 10 startup marketing lessons from 1,000 days at a SaaS

There’s a huge amount of data about your competitors available to you. The same data is available about you to your competitors. All this competitive intelligence exists now and is likely used against you in some shape or form. And this knowledge is power. Especially in the hyper-competitive SaaS startup industry.