If the rain holds out, I’ve got the perfect sugg If the rain holds out, I’ve got the perfect suggestion for your weekend plans. Go to @hotelcovington @coppinsrestaurant for the outdoor patio dining. The best spot is on the huge comfy chairs right by the fireplace 🔥 
They always have a great cocktail list and the entire group loved the burgers that night
Northside’s Urban Artifact brewery specializes i Northside’s Urban Artifact brewery specializes in fruited and sour beers. When I lived in Northside this was one of my favorite spots to visit, especially the outdoor space. 
My fave beers are the Gadget (a sour berry beer that goes amazingly with thin mints) and the seasonal Pickle gose. Just trust me on it!!
If you’re looking for a way to mix up your weekend plans, venture over to Northside. Full guide to the neighborhood at the link in bio. #northside
It’s about to be chilly again 🥶🙄 and while It’s about to be chilly again 🥶🙄 and while I’m ready for spring, I think the cool weather is the perfect time for some yummy soups and pasta dishes. Let me recommend the so-fish-ticated @oakleyfishhouse 🐠 
Pictured here:
Lobster 🦞 Bisque 
Shrimp 🦐 Gnocchi 
Mediterranean Fish Stew (probably my fave of the three!) 
Give them a visit and let minnow what you think!
The great outdoors 😌🤩 this is from The Pinna The great outdoors 😌🤩 this is from The Pinnacles hike in Berea, Kentucky - just a short road trip from Cincinnati! Now that it’s warming up I’m ready for some weekend trips and spending more time outside. #linkinbio for all the things to do in Berea including where to hike, what to eat and where to stay. #visitberea
Looking for Brownie points? Then order some sweets Looking for Brownie points? Then order some sweets from @mayasbakesllc a local Black and woman owned business🍪  These brownies are so dense, fudgy and perfectly chewy.  Brownie flavors:
🌟 Cookies & Cream
⭐️ Rainbow
🌟 Classic
⭐️ White Chocolate Chip (my fave)  And these pink lemonade cookies 🍋with such a bright, unique flavor 🤩  Mix up your Easter baskets this year with some local treats and DM @mayasbakesllc to place and order!
The light at the end of the tunnel is so close. Su The light at the end of the tunnel is so close. Super excited to hear that KY is opening up vaccines for all adults by 4/12. So now I’m daydreaming and planning for travel. What’s the first place you want to go?!  Photo taken in SF a few years back - hoping to return someday. It’s gorgeous there!
Something green (and pink) for St. Paddy’s Day 🍀 this is the Night Blossom drink at the Pandora: World of Avatar. Sweet and tart and refreshing! 😋🤩
Tried @kungfoodchu’s brunch last month 🤩 * th Tried @kungfoodchu’s brunch last month 🤩
* they are currently carry-out only, with the exception of these Saturday brunch offerings 
* reservations must be made for brunch and it is a set menu that varies each week 
* be prepared to EAT! you get several course and an included drink - it’s a really generous deal
* @kungfoodchu’s page has all the details 🙂👉🏼
Swinging into the week & ready for the PTO I’ve Swinging into the week & ready for the PTO I’ve got scheduled 💁🏼‍♀️ and because it’s International Women’s Day I just want to say there are so many women who inspire me every freakin day of the year and if you’re reading this you are most likely one of them. 💜 keep being the bad ass that you are. #iwd2021
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Blogging · March 21, 2018

The Best Blogging Resources

The best blogging resources and tools that every blogger needs to set up a successful blog, learn how to make money and grow their social media.

The thing about being successful in blogging is, you can’t go through it alone. There are countless resources, tools, software, classes, books and more to help support you. Below are some of the best blogging resources that have brought me from several hundred page views to 25K+ page views per month.

Getting Started

Bluehost is where I set up my hosting and domain name. It’s SO inexpensive and I’ve never had any issues with Bluehost. Many bloggers recommend multiple hosting sites, but I’ve only tried Bluehost and so far I’ve I’m happy with them. If that ever changes I’ll be sure to share why and update my recommendation here. Here’s my step-by-step tutorial on setting up a WordPress blog with Bluehost hosting in just minutes.

You can even get started here by seeing if your preferred blog name is available!

WordPress 101 with Blog Clarity is a free resource that will provide you with all the WordPress lingo you need to know. It’s so easy to get confused about widgets and plugins, but this FREE WordPress glossary will get you up to speed.

Books & Courses

Traffic Transformation Guide with Lena Gott
Her E-Book, “Traffic Transformation: 21 Strategies I Used to Increase My Monthly Page Views from 17k to 400k+ in 10 Months is the single best blogging purchase that I’ve ever made. I haven’t yet made it to 350,000 monthly page views, but I can also see an immediate return when I implement her advice. My favorite section of her book is the part about what exactly she does after publishing a post. The book goes into detail on what ROI you can expect from different sources like Pinterest vs. Stumbleupon vs. Google+. It’s quite eye-opening. I recommend reading through the book once then going back and taking action notes to start increasing your page views. Check it out here – she even offers several free resources.

Pinterest

Pinning Perfect is your solution to understanding the constantly changing Pinterest landscape. The course is run by two bloggers, one who receives 1 million+ MPV from Pinterest alone and another one who works directly with Pinterest at her day job. That insider knowledge is what set this course apart from others to me. Plus they have an active Facebook group and regularly update the course + send out emails whenever there is a major change with Pinterest. They truly feel like partners and you get your money’s worth considering it’s a lifetime course, not just a one-time lesson.

Affiliate Marketing

Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing with Michelle of MakingSenseofCents.com is the ultimate affiliate marketing course. She’s truly a guru who knows her stuff. I was beyond impressed with the course and felt that it was worth every penny. She goes into so much detail about every aspect of affiliate marketing that you finish the course with a thorough education and how you can implement affiliate marketing into everything you do on your blog. Click here to learn more about Michelle’s course. Her course is the investment that can take you from a hobby blogger to one making a full time income.

If you want a quick intro to affiliate marketing before investing in “MSOAM,” then I would recommend House of Brazen’s How to Make your First Affiliate Sale ebook. This ebook is a simple, quick read but leaves you with some actionable steps so you can start making money. If you’d like to get an intro to affiliate marketing and testing it out, then I’d start with this e-book. No joke, I made an affiliate sale within 3 days of purchasing the ebook. After you’ve put in place her recommendations and feel like you have a good grasp on affiliate marketing, then you should really level-up with Michelle’s course.

Blogs and Websites with Great Blogging & Social Media Advice

The gals at Slaying Social have lots of awesome resources. I’m especially a fan of their info on Facebook video creation.
Helene Sula, of Helene in Between, is #MAJORGOALS. I’ve witnessed her grow her platform over the years and it’s always been authentic and inspiring. She’s a serious pro at Instagram and offers an Instagram Success course.
Believe in a Budget and Gina Horkey are the creators of the “Want to be a Pinterest VA?” course, and I’ve admired their writing for several years now. I’d recommend signing up for their email lists. Gina started as a VA (virtual assistant) and freelance writer, and I used her course to make a side income through freelance writing for several years when I needed extra cash. Here’s her introduction article that explains How to Become a Freelance Writer. 

Kristen Larsen from Believe in a Budget is also all about making money through creative endeavors. She’s basically tripled her income from her desk job and now fully supports herself through her blog. If you want to get started on her path, she has a limited time $9 Side Hustle Ebook. You’ll get 17 strategies for making money on the side.

Other email lists that keep me inspired include Melissa Cassera and Alexandra Franzen.

The best blogging resources and tools that every blogger needs to set up a successful blog, learn how to make money and grow their social media.

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If the rain holds out, I’ve got the perfect sugg If the rain holds out, I’ve got the perfect suggestion for your weekend plans. Go to @hotelcovington @coppinsrestaurant for the outdoor patio dining. The best spot is on the huge comfy chairs right by the fireplace 🔥 
They always have a great cocktail list and the entire group loved the burgers that night
Northside’s Urban Artifact brewery specializes i Northside’s Urban Artifact brewery specializes in fruited and sour beers. When I lived in Northside this was one of my favorite spots to visit, especially the outdoor space. 
My fave beers are the Gadget (a sour berry beer that goes amazingly with thin mints) and the seasonal Pickle gose. Just trust me on it!!
If you’re looking for a way to mix up your weekend plans, venture over to Northside. Full guide to the neighborhood at the link in bio. #northside
It’s about to be chilly again 🥶🙄 and while It’s about to be chilly again 🥶🙄 and while I’m ready for spring, I think the cool weather is the perfect time for some yummy soups and pasta dishes. Let me recommend the so-fish-ticated @oakleyfishhouse 🐠 
Pictured here:
Lobster 🦞 Bisque 
Shrimp 🦐 Gnocchi 
Mediterranean Fish Stew (probably my fave of the three!) 
Give them a visit and let minnow what you think!
The great outdoors 😌🤩 this is from The Pinna The great outdoors 😌🤩 this is from The Pinnacles hike in Berea, Kentucky - just a short road trip from Cincinnati! Now that it’s warming up I’m ready for some weekend trips and spending more time outside. #linkinbio for all the things to do in Berea including where to hike, what to eat and where to stay. #visitberea
Looking for Brownie points? Then order some sweets Looking for Brownie points? Then order some sweets from @mayasbakesllc a local Black and woman owned business🍪  These brownies are so dense, fudgy and perfectly chewy.  Brownie flavors:
🌟 Cookies & Cream
⭐️ Rainbow
🌟 Classic
⭐️ White Chocolate Chip (my fave)  And these pink lemonade cookies 🍋with such a bright, unique flavor 🤩  Mix up your Easter baskets this year with some local treats and DM @mayasbakesllc to place and order!
The light at the end of the tunnel is so close. Su The light at the end of the tunnel is so close. Super excited to hear that KY is opening up vaccines for all adults by 4/12. So now I’m daydreaming and planning for travel. What’s the first place you want to go?!  Photo taken in SF a few years back - hoping to return someday. It’s gorgeous there!
Something green (and pink) for St. Paddy’s Day 🍀 this is the Night Blossom drink at the Pandora: World of Avatar. Sweet and tart and refreshing! 😋🤩
Tried @kungfoodchu’s brunch last month 🤩 * th Tried @kungfoodchu’s brunch last month 🤩
* they are currently carry-out only, with the exception of these Saturday brunch offerings 
* reservations must be made for brunch and it is a set menu that varies each week 
* be prepared to EAT! you get several course and an included drink - it’s a really generous deal
* @kungfoodchu’s page has all the details 🙂👉🏼
Swinging into the week & ready for the PTO I’ve Swinging into the week & ready for the PTO I’ve got scheduled 💁🏼‍♀️ and because it’s International Women’s Day I just want to say there are so many women who inspire me every freakin day of the year and if you’re reading this you are most likely one of them. 💜 keep being the bad ass that you are. #iwd2021
Donut worry. Be happy. 🍩 tried @plldofhydepark Donut worry. Be happy. 🍩 tried @plldofhydepark weeks ago and loved them. They have little donuts and tons of options on how to top them. 😍🙌🏻 I donut have a fave donut spot in Cincy, but these are pretty great, especially if you want a ton of flavor combinations. 😋

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