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Blogging is an opportunity for you to have a creative outlet on your terms.  You can turn a hobby into a side hustle or full-time career.

 

When you’re blogging you get to call the shots.  Who’s the boss at your blog?  You are!

 

Have you dreamed of being self-employed?  You know you have, yet you’ve convinced yourself that it isn’t realistic.

 

Keep reading and ask yourself if these statements sound familiar?

 

“You’re so passionate about educating others.  You should start a blog.”

 

“You’re such a great cook.  You could blog about how you make these great meals.”

 

“You’re so knowledgeable about dogs.  I could see you starting a blog about raising and training dogs.”

 

Your friends know you could create a successful blog.  You’ve thought about it.  What’s holding you back from blogging?

 

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Get Real

 

Anyone who has a blog will admit that they’ve invested a significant amount of time and energy into their blog.  When you start a blog there are certain things you’ll only have to do once, such as choosing a blog name or buying your domain.  Other activities like writing new posts, emailing your list, and promoting your blog through social media will become regularly scheduled appointments on your calendar.

 

Are you thinking, “I don’t know where to start”?  Like you, I had no idea other than I needed a domain name.  I bought Suzi’s Blog by Number Course, and immediately began implementing.  The way her course it laid out, it’s easy to watch, open another browser window, and then do exactly what she just taught you to do.

Understandably

 

It’s easy to become overwhelmed at the thought of starting anything new.  What’s holding you back?  Is it deciding on a name for your blog or what you’ll blog about?  Is it the colors, fonts or branding?  Does the entire process make you want to squelch the idea and distract yourself Pinning, Instagramming and Facebooking?

 

Little Lies

 

We tend to lie, and the person we lie to most often, is ourself.

 

“I’m not good with computers.”

 

“Technology isn’t my friend.”

 

“I don’t have time to learn how to blog.”

 

“I’m more creative than “techy?”

 

Is the “techy” part of blogging keeping you from taking the first step of actually creating your blog?

 

Blogging Fear

 

Are you being a Scaredy Cat?  Get over it.  Your blog doesn’t have to be perfect.  My quest for perfection held me back.  I got over it.

 

You can improve your blog over time.  The more you learn the more you can apply your knowledge and improve your blog.

 

What if no one reads it?  Scared that no one will read your blog?  Commit to learn about SEO and how to promote your blog both online and in person.  A couple of searches on Pinterest and Facebook will yield you more opportunities to take classes than you’ll be able to fit into your schedule.

 

Today is THE day you commit to starting your blog.  If this isn’t for you, stop reading.  If this IS for you, keep reading because everything you need is right here!

 

Does freedom sound enticing?  Don’t waste another minute thinking about your limiting beliefs.  All that does is hold you back from your dreams.  Get your step-by-step guide now.  Where is your purse?  Get your card.  Buy Blog by Number.  I did it and you can too.  Congratulations!

 

How did I get over my fear?

 

• I embraced my love for learning.
• I found my mentor, Suzi Whitford.  She’s been an excellent source of encouragement and motivation.
• Immediately upon purchase, I began implementing what I learned from Suzi.
• I scheduled weekly appointments with my author-friend, Wendy, so that we can edit each other’s work.
• The realization that my procrastination was keeping others from getting information they wanted and needed, motivated me to begin blogging.

You Didn’t Do It

 

You didn’t commit to starting your blog?  Why not?  Don’t say, “I don’t know.”  You do know.  What are you going to do about it?  My wish for you is that you find inspiration.  Check out DREAM BOARDS and 3 THINGS for your blogging motivation.

 

Best Investment

 

The best investment you’ll ever make, is in yourself.  Learn something new everyday.  Blogging will teach you more than you can imagine.

 

In addition to the technical and creative aspects of blogging, you’ll learn how to self-promote using social media and in-person platforms, to gain exposure to your blog.  Your everyday vernacular will expand with words like:  SEO, freebies, click-throughs, conversions and link-backs.

 

The biggest lessons you’ll learn, will be the lessons you learn about yourself!  Your ongoing dedication to blogging is a major personal development process. The are many courses you can take to learn more about blogging.  I propose that you pick this one, go through each segment of the class, implementing as you go.  Once you’ve completed and implemented you’ll be ready to move onto another course, such as Facebook ads, Pinterest strategies, or how to have success with Instagram. A word of caution.  Don’t buy a bunch of courses and then let them sit, unopened in your inbox.  Ignoring the fact that you paid good money for your education won’t do you a bit of good.  Open the links, and implement.  Make wise decisions with your $$$.

 

Time for Blogging

 

The most successful bloggers dedicate specific blocks of time to their blogs.  If at first, you can’t schedule specific blocks of time, you can seize specific opportunities.  In less than five minutes a week, you can plan out your blogging goals for the week.  In ten minutes you can send an email with a quick tip or valuable idea, to your list.  Are you passionate enough about your blog to dedicate an hour in the morning or before you go to bed?

Even if you work on your blog for just a few minutes at a time, in a few short weeks you’ll be able to look back with pride.  You’ll have accomplished a great amount of work.  Truly! When you’re ready to dedicate specific time slots to your blogging activities a time blocking worksheet like the free one at hey, DONNA will be invaluable. OK…seriously, wait no longer.  You can start your blog now.  Blog By Number removes your roadblocks to getting started. When you have down time try doing what I do.  When I have unexpected “free-time” I’ve found it highly useful for me to ask myself, “What could I be doing right now?”  — So, what could you be doing right now?

 

Reference Tool

 

Even if you already have the initial framework of your blog, Suzi’s course teaches you the essentials in a step-by-step process.  Her course will help you where you’re stuck.  When you don’t know how to do something or when you need a refresher, you’ll find the answers in Blog by Number. On a regular basis, I refer back to pieces of the course, like how to make a form an how to make an image. It’s easy to get distracted with branding details.  Suzi’s Blog by Number eBook is an excellent resource for branding.  She includes tips and ideas on how to create consistency with your brand, colors and fonts.

 

Grow Your List

 

A few months into my blog, I realized I wanted to start a second blog.  My long-term goals for the second blog include eventually having a digital product(s) available for sale.  Therefore, I knew that it was important to grow my email list I just didn’t know how.

Within a week of making the decision to increase my subscriber base, I received an email from Suzi with an offer to enroll in her List by Number course.  I purchased the course and immediately started implementing what I learned.  You can too!

 

Ready, Set, Blog!

 

Suzi’s course bundle is your resource for every detail needed to build, launch and grow your blog. Regardless of what has held you back in the past.  Today is the day you start your blogging journey.  Cheers to you and your success!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Melissa Myers

 

Melissa is Sunkissed and Blessed.  She shares her experiences and ideas for living a blessed life full of abundance and gratitude.  Connect with Melissa at sunkissedandblessed@gmail.com.

 

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