Low-quality selfie for a high quality day. A woman Low-quality selfie for a high quality day. A woman... a Black and Indian American woman as VP! Thank you Madam Vice President Kamala Harris for breaking this glass ceiling and for all the women who made it possible. #stillwithher
Açaí you! This açaí smoothie bowl from @cincya Açaí you! This açaí smoothie bowl from @cincyacaibol was so fresh and the pick-me-up I needed during these gloomy winter days. Is anyone else craving all the fresh fruits & veggies rn? 
——
@cincyacaibol operates over in the west end and is run through delivery or carry out that is brought to your car. But they have plans to open a storefront later this year 😍🙌🏻 #cincyeats #cincinnatiblogger
I AM A MAN. When Black sanitation workers in Mem I AM A MAN.  When Black sanitation workers in Memphis took to the streets in March 1968, they carried signs stating: I AM A MAN.  The purpose of the strike and march was to take a stand in favor of fair wages and better working conditions after the death of two sanitation employees, Echol Cole and Robert Walker.  This strike was a focal point of the Civil Rights Movement and Dr. King joined to show his support. This is where he gave his last speech, “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop.” He was killed the next day.  The "I am a Man" Plaza is located next to Clayborn Temple in Memphis. The area includes a sculpture along with a wall listing the names of those who participated in the strikes.  We’ve come far, but there is still more to be done. #MLKDay
GIVEAWAY 😍🥳🤩 Sometimes self-care means ga GIVEAWAY 😍🥳🤩 Sometimes self-care means game night & takeout. 🙌🏻 Ryan and I love Gold Star & decided to mix things up and try some items other than chili. The double decker sandwich was so good 😋 plus the garlic parm fries are 💯. / ad 
You can win a $25 gift card to @goldstarchili to make dinner time easy peasy.  To enter:
Follow @goldstarchili & me.
Comment the food emoji that relates to what you’ll be ordering 🍔 🍟 🥪 & Tag a pal you’ll be sharing with.  Not associated with IG. Winner will be picked randomly on Monday 1/18. #goldstarchili #cincinnatibloggers
Sunday self-care 😌 I have seen so many jokes th Sunday self-care 😌 I have seen so many jokes the last week that everyone has given up their #dryjanuary resolutions because of recent events. And yes, the jokes are funny, but I also believe that alcohol just makes stress even more stressful. 🙃 so if you’re participating in dry January or just trying to cut back alcohol in 2021 then the post at my #linkinbio has some tips to keep going.
Happy 2021 ☺️ / If you haven’t yet, let me r Happy 2021 ☺️ / If you haven’t yet, let me remind you to refresh your professional accounts/brand. By this I mean:
• updating your resume (even if you’re not looking!)
• update your professional site (if you have one - I use @squarespace)
• update LinkedIn (update your experience & any projects you’ve led in the last year, use their featured section to highlight the work you’re most proud of, etc.)
• create a folder where you can save “wins” for the upcoming year like emails from your boss when you’ve done great work, media coverage, recap decks, etc. 
• update your headshot 😌 I shared this on stories a while back but if anyone is interested I’ll make a Reels showing how I used my iPhone & Canva to create a refreshed headshot for LinkedIn & my social accounts 
• what else have I missed? Anything you do at the start of the year to get your professional spaces/work in order?
I’ve likely shared this one before but I always I’ve likely shared this one before but I always find this message to be inspiring. I personally find the coming months to be so bleh and dreary and it really makes me feel gloomy, so I’m reminding myself how much inner strength we all have. Everything that has happened in your life this far, you’ve made it through. 😌🙌🏻 #lovethecov #happynewyear
Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 Photo taken at @kinleyh Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 
Photo taken at @kinleyhotelcincinnati because we do not have a tree this big and pretty with our two cats. 😂 swipe for more pics of their beautiful space! I hope you all have a peaceful, relaxing and joyful holiday!
Forget the milk, Santa wants a Fairy Ring cocktail Forget the milk, Santa wants a Fairy Ring cocktail to go with his cookie. 🍪🍹 ⠀
Taken at @kinleyhotelcincinnati downtown on Race Street.⠀
If you haven’t been I highly recommend for the vibes alone! But also the cocktails, desserts and customer service were 💯.⠀
The bar lounge area is decorated beautifully and was spacious so there was plenty of room for groups to safely distance from one another. ⠀
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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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Low-quality selfie for a high quality day. A woman Low-quality selfie for a high quality day. A woman... a Black and Indian American woman as VP! Thank you Madam Vice President Kamala Harris for breaking this glass ceiling and for all the women who made it possible. #stillwithher
Açaí you! This açaí smoothie bowl from @cincya Açaí you! This açaí smoothie bowl from @cincyacaibol was so fresh and the pick-me-up I needed during these gloomy winter days. Is anyone else craving all the fresh fruits & veggies rn? 
——
@cincyacaibol operates over in the west end and is run through delivery or carry out that is brought to your car. But they have plans to open a storefront later this year 😍🙌🏻 #cincyeats #cincinnatiblogger
I AM A MAN. When Black sanitation workers in Mem I AM A MAN.  When Black sanitation workers in Memphis took to the streets in March 1968, they carried signs stating: I AM A MAN.  The purpose of the strike and march was to take a stand in favor of fair wages and better working conditions after the death of two sanitation employees, Echol Cole and Robert Walker.  This strike was a focal point of the Civil Rights Movement and Dr. King joined to show his support. This is where he gave his last speech, “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop.” He was killed the next day.  The "I am a Man" Plaza is located next to Clayborn Temple in Memphis. The area includes a sculpture along with a wall listing the names of those who participated in the strikes.  We’ve come far, but there is still more to be done. #MLKDay
GIVEAWAY 😍🥳🤩 Sometimes self-care means ga GIVEAWAY 😍🥳🤩 Sometimes self-care means game night & takeout. 🙌🏻 Ryan and I love Gold Star & decided to mix things up and try some items other than chili. The double decker sandwich was so good 😋 plus the garlic parm fries are 💯. / ad 
You can win a $25 gift card to @goldstarchili to make dinner time easy peasy.  To enter:
Follow @goldstarchili & me.
Comment the food emoji that relates to what you’ll be ordering 🍔 🍟 🥪 & Tag a pal you’ll be sharing with.  Not associated with IG. Winner will be picked randomly on Monday 1/18. #goldstarchili #cincinnatibloggers
Sunday self-care 😌 I have seen so many jokes th Sunday self-care 😌 I have seen so many jokes the last week that everyone has given up their #dryjanuary resolutions because of recent events. And yes, the jokes are funny, but I also believe that alcohol just makes stress even more stressful. 🙃 so if you’re participating in dry January or just trying to cut back alcohol in 2021 then the post at my #linkinbio has some tips to keep going.
Happy 2021 ☺️ / If you haven’t yet, let me r Happy 2021 ☺️ / If you haven’t yet, let me remind you to refresh your professional accounts/brand. By this I mean:
• updating your resume (even if you’re not looking!)
• update your professional site (if you have one - I use @squarespace)
• update LinkedIn (update your experience & any projects you’ve led in the last year, use their featured section to highlight the work you’re most proud of, etc.)
• create a folder where you can save “wins” for the upcoming year like emails from your boss when you’ve done great work, media coverage, recap decks, etc. 
• update your headshot 😌 I shared this on stories a while back but if anyone is interested I’ll make a Reels showing how I used my iPhone & Canva to create a refreshed headshot for LinkedIn & my social accounts 
• what else have I missed? Anything you do at the start of the year to get your professional spaces/work in order?
I’ve likely shared this one before but I always I’ve likely shared this one before but I always find this message to be inspiring. I personally find the coming months to be so bleh and dreary and it really makes me feel gloomy, so I’m reminding myself how much inner strength we all have. Everything that has happened in your life this far, you’ve made it through. 😌🙌🏻 #lovethecov #happynewyear
Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 Photo taken at @kinleyh Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 
Photo taken at @kinleyhotelcincinnati because we do not have a tree this big and pretty with our two cats. 😂 swipe for more pics of their beautiful space! I hope you all have a peaceful, relaxing and joyful holiday!
Forget the milk, Santa wants a Fairy Ring cocktail Forget the milk, Santa wants a Fairy Ring cocktail to go with his cookie. 🍪🍹 ⠀
Taken at @kinleyhotelcincinnati downtown on Race Street.⠀
If you haven’t been I highly recommend for the vibes alone! But also the cocktails, desserts and customer service were 💯.⠀
The bar lounge area is decorated beautifully and was spacious so there was plenty of room for groups to safely distance from one another. ⠀
Visited The Exchange at @newportonthelevee last we Visited The Exchange at @newportonthelevee last week with Ryan and it’s so cute! 
Photo opps and lots of local businesses set up inside to safely shop. Swipe to see more of the vendors and the goodies we picked up from @andsundries! 🛍 🎄 #nky

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