Empower yourself: build, own, and share your true voice.
Step-by-step guides, tools, community, and resources to get it done.
This page sets up a good work flow and naming convention so that later on all info for the site will be in one place and easy to find. Spending 10 seconds now will save 10 minutes later. Good habits.
This post focuses on the “Navigation Menu” and making the site easy to navigate for the reader.
This page outlines the feel of the first 5 pages to post after one has already done their about me page. After these the blog should be running smoothly.
This page covers all the things needed to make a good post and to have a format to follow when making future posts afterwords.
📝 how-to-write-a-great-about-page 👋 Hey, it’s CJ (and yep, ChatGPT here too!)— You’ve got your blog online—heck yes! Now it’s time to tell the world a little about the person behind the keyboard. Writing an About page might sound awkward (talking about yourself?!), but it’s one of the most visited pages on any blog. That means … Read more
The Beginner Blogger’s Free Toolkit offers essential free tools for writing, designing, and promoting blogs. Key writing aids include Google Docs and Grammarly; design tools feature Canva and GIMP; and promotion resources encompass Buffer and Mailchimp. These tools simplify the blogging process, enabling new bloggers to succeed without costly software.
Choosing the right blog niche is crucial for focus, consistency, growth, and monetization. A niche can be broad or specific, helping build an audience. To find your niche, identify topics you love, ensure there’s demand, assess your content creation ability, and focus on helping readers. It’s okay to evolve as you grow.
A good hosting package should include essential features like a free SSL certificate, one-click WordPress installation, easy dashboard access, free email accounts, adequate storage (10-50 GB), regular backups, and 24/7 support. Expect to pay around $3-7 monthly for basic shared hosting. Focus on reliability rather than just price.
The article clarifies the distinction between WordPress site settings and plugin settings. Site settings govern the core functionalities of your blog, found under Dashboard → Settings, while plugin settings provide specific controls for installed add-ons. Understanding these differences simplifies management and enhances the blogging experience.
