How To Blog

July 1, 2018 by Saving and Simplicity

How To Start A Blog When You Aren’t Good With Computers

You don’t need to be computer code savvy to start a blog!

In fact, I think it’s easier if you aren’t. Starting a blog is really super easy! Especially if you have someone to help walk you through all the steps and provide you with all the must have tools to help you get your blog off the ground.

Blogging is great!

I am a part time blogger making a great income from home. This means I make a great income to support my family, working from home (or the local coffee shop) writing posts like the one you are reading right now.

In fact, I make more money in less hours blogging than I do at my corporate job. I am not going to lie, blogging is awesome.

I get to help people every single day and I get to stay home with my family.

Working from home, coffee shops and pajamas.

As a blogger I get to work from home, or the local coffee shop, on vacation, on my patio or anywhere I can take my laptop. I can work in my pajamas or my favorite yoga pants. But honestly, working from home gives me the opportunity to work around my family’s schedule. Which is a win-win.

Blogging and computers – what if I’m not computer savvy?

When people think about blogging 98% of the time it is related to computers. So what if you aren’t computer savvy? Don’t stress it!

If you know the basic like where the mouse is, general use of the keyboard and how to get to places on the internet you are more than ready to start a blog.

Just remember blogging is a journey, you will learn so much along the way. Right now you may not know how to start a blog, but by the end of this post you could be blogging.

When I started blogging, there were terms and ideas that just sent me into a spin, but I’ve learned a ton since I started and honestly I still have lots to learn.

So don’t sweat the technical stuff, besides this is why blog hosting companies have technical support departments.

Do you love to write? Do you love to help people? Do you know a lot about something and want to share it?

If you answered yes to any of these, blogging may just be the job for you. Besides where else do you get to start up a business for almost nothing? No second mortgages, no investors.

100% purely you, your voice and your ideas. The investment is your time and I can tell you that your lack of computer skills won’t be a problem.

So how do you start a blog when you aren’t good with computers?

You rely on modern technology, a great hosting company and step by step instruction. Below we are going to run through all the easy to follow steps and by the end of this your blog could be up and running.

What are you going to write about?

Choose a blog topic that you are passionate about. One you can write about or talk about over and over again. Don’t choose a field that others have chosen simply because they are successful at it. Choose to share your gifts and skills with the world via blogging.

If you are an amazing cook, blog about it. If you have a background in decorating and DIY, blog about it. If you have a love for coffee, blog about it.

The easiest blog topics to make money at or monetize are topics that help people. Topics that require answers, solutions, products and services.

Now it’s time to set up your blog.

Exciting!! Once you are all set up and blogging make sure to send me a message with your blog information so I can share it with my audience. I love reading new blogs and there is always room for more voices (bloggers).

Choosing a name for your blog.

You want to choose a name that will stand out above the masses. A name that tells your reader what your blog is about. Grab a piece of paper and brainstorm a few ideas. Ask a friend their opinion of the names. See what sticks.

While you are brainstorming blog names write down the ideas you have for blog topics. What do you intend on writing about? All of this will help spark ideas.

You don’t want to have a name that is hard to spell or too long. Your intention is for your reader to remember your website name and to come to your blog site often.

Once you figure out what you want to name your blog, you need to find out if the name is available. The name of your blog will be your domain name. Domain names can range in price from $10 to $1,999 depending on who owns the rights to the domain name.

If you are going to go with Bluehost for hosting as we did, then your domain name is actually free! It is included in the $3.49/month plan from Bluehost.

Finding the right hosting company.

A hosting company is the company that broadcasts your blog to the world. They are open 24/7, so even when you are spending time with your family your blog is up and running and being viewed. Essentially this is how blogs make passive income, but more about that later.

My hosting recommendation is Bluehost – I love how easy it was to set up my blog with Bluehost. They are perfect for someone who is not great with computers. I was able to call them or chat with them online when ever I ran into a problem. The technical support team at Bluehost is available 24/7 so no need to worry about time difference or working late in the evening. You can get Bluehost for about $3.49/per month through my discount link.

Once you sign up with Bluehost you will want to activate the WordPress application. WordPress is the blog publishing software that will help you create your blog. Now essentially you have a blog, a fresh canvas for your ideas.

You will need to choose a theme. A theme is what people see when they go to your website. The style, the placement of pictures, words and columns are all part of the “theme” you choose for your blog.

Choosing the right theme for your blog.

A theme determines what your blog will look like. It is the book cover, the display suite of your blog. The theme you choose will determine what your blog viewers see. Your theme will also do a large majority of the technical computer stuff.

So the key here is to pick a theme that you like, one that will appeal to your readers and display your content in the best way. Note: you can upgrade or change your theme at a future date, so don’t go crazy with a super expensive theme right away.

I recommend going with a Genesis Framework and a child theme which are the standard for professional bloggers. You can get these through many companies like StudioPress or Pretty Darn Cute Design which is who created our theme.

When you start making money with your blog you can hire a web designer to get a more professional unique design.

Once your theme is set up you can choose fonts and colors. Remember white space is your friend, don’t make your blog to busy – you want your reader to be able to find the information they need and to hang out for awhile.

Creating a logo for your blog.

You have your theme. You have your blog name. Now you need a logo. You can go to canva.com and create a blog logo using their software. Get creative, make it memorable.

Start writing your blog.

Now, it is time for the fun stuff. All you need to do is sign into your blog dashboard and click on the “post” area and start creating your first blog post.

You will need to create graphics for your posts.

A picture is worth a 1000 words and they attract your reader. Before I mentioned canva.com you can use the tools Canva has create to design all the different graphics you need for your blog. Now if you are not that graphically creative you can hire someone to help you with the artistic side of blogging.

Important Note: Do not search the web and download an image used by others and post it on your blog. This is a big licencing no, no. If you are going to use photos on your blog you will need to purchase them, or take them yourself to ensure you have the rights to the image use.

Now you have a blog!

It is time to celebrate. You have set up your hosting, your blog theme and WordPress. Your blog has a name and a url (www.whatyoucallyourblog.com). You wrote your first blog post with images. Happy dance you are one your way to becoming a full time blogger.

Now is the perfect time time to look into the must have blogging tools.

Tools that will help you create, organize, monetize and develop your blog.

Making money from your blog.

Is your goal to create an income from your blog? Wouldn’t it be great to work from home and make enough money to support your family?

If this is your goal Elite Blog Academy is where you need to be. They only open their doors once a year, but they will teach you everything you need to know to make your blog a money maker.

Elite Blog Academy is self paced so if you are currently working or busy with family stuff you can make it fit your schedule and blogging needs.

Elite Blog Academy is only offered once a year so your best bet is to get on the waiting list here.

The path I took to be a money making blogger.

I am going to let you in on a little secret I started my blogging journey while I was working full time in a corporate job and homeschooling my child. So no matter how full your schedule is you can do this I am proof you can.

Yes, you may get a little less sleep. You may have to choose blogging over coffee with friends but the rewards are worth it. I can now say that blogging pays for our groceries and our vacations. And I have met some great people. The opportunities are endless.

If you are wanting to make money from blogging you need to invest the time. Invest in you – take the courses. Treat it like a job and it will reward you. If you make money invest it back into your blog or your education.

If you want to know what worked for me. The best way is to sign up for my bloggers newsletter and you can instantly download the must have blogging tools which will make a world of difference in your blog. You will find numerous blogging tools to help get you started.

Have an amazing day,

Cynthia
Saving & Simplicity

June 8, 2018 by Saving and Simplicity

How To Make Money While You Travel The World

Wouldn’t it be amazing to pack your bags and kiss your 9-5 goodbye and go traveling?

Well, now you can and you can make money while you travel the world. You could be relaxing on the beach and making money.

Or sightseeing in Europe and making money. Being able to work from anywhere is an amazing opportunity.

An opportunity you can start today!

Have you ever thought about becoming a blogger? It is this amazing career that you can do just about anywhere. You can travel and blog. You can be a stay at home mom and blog.

Blogging and freelance writing are these amazing jobs you can take with you. Anywhere your laptop can go, your career can go to.

Infact over the last year we have traveled to a number of places and I worked while I traveled. We got to see amazing things, visit family and friends all while I was able to work and make an income.

You can start working from anywhere in the world today.

All you need to do is set up your blog and it is real easy to do. It will only take you a few minutes and you can start blogging right away.

Now it’s time to set up your blog.

Now onto the technical stuff… but we will make real easy and step by step.

You will need to do three important things before you set up your blog:

Choose a catchy appealing name, one your audience will remember
Choose to go with a WordPress Genesis Theme Framework Blog
Choose a quality hosting company such as Bluehost

Choose a great name, a Genesis theme and go with Bluehost hosting not because they are offering a really great hosting package (which they do). But go with Bluehost because they have a really great customer service department and technical team.

I am not technical in any way and the technical support team at Bluehost is amazing and available 24/7 they have helped me fix issues instantly. All in all Bluehost has had my blogging back. They even update you on all the new blogging regulations and give you tips and tricks to help you succeed on your blogging journey.

There are so many reasons why Bluehost is so highly recommended, here are a few:

Their service, reliability and ease of use
Installing WordPress is a breeze
Technical support is available 24/7 (you can even reach them at 2am) 7 days a week
Plans start for less than the price of a latte (super cheap)

Bluehost also offers a money back guarantee. So if you decide you don’t like blogging (which I know you will) you can cancel at anytime.

Now it is time to set up your blog!! You will need your blog name that catchy name or phrase I mentioned before and a form of payment.

Setting up your hosting account.

To get started, go to Bluehost’s home page and choose your hosting plan.

Bluehost has three hosting plans to choose from:

The Basic Plan is perfect for people with one website and just starting up
The Plus Plan is a great value plan with all of its unlimited options, including the option for multiple sites
The Prime Plan is perfect for those with multiple websites and e-commerce platforms, it also has privacy options (important)

Which plan best suits your needs. Now it is time to choose your domain name. This is the name of your blog, the name your audience will search for you under.

Choose something you like and something easy to remember, but still a name that separates you from the masses.

Now, you will be asked for all the clerical information, your name, your address and payment.

Once you have entered all this information in you can click submit to complete your purchase.

Now that you are all signed up you can sign into your account and start installing WordPress.

Time to celebrate.

You are all signed up and your blog is ready to rock and roll! At this time you can choose your blog design and start setting it up to meet your needs and how you want the design to look.

Content is key.

Great content is the key to a great blog. You should have a list full of blog ideas that you want to write about in the beginning. After all you chose a blog niche based on a subject you are passionate about.

On those days when your a little bit stuck for inspiration, checkout this list of 101 blog post ideas.

Getting pageviews and traffic.

Once you have a few posts written and published, it is time to start drawing attention to your blog and gaining a following.

Your pageviews and your following is important because these people are your audience. They are who you are writing for.

Also later on when you are ready to monetize (make money) from your blog your pageview numbers will matter.

As a beginner blogger the best way to get your blog out there and noticed is to create a social media presence. Such as Pinterest, Instagram or Facebook.

Focusing on Search Engine Optimization or SEO is also important. You also want to create an email newsletter so your audience can learn more about you, your blog topics and your future offers.

Time to make money.

For some bloggers, blogging is all about the hobby and having a space for their voice and ideas which is great.

For others it is about making an income so they can work from home, travel and support their family. There are numerous ways to make money blogging. The most popular is affiliate marketing.

You can learn all about affiliate marketing from Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing. Another great way to earn an income from blogging is from advertising networks like Mediavine.

Or you can develop your own products and courses to sell.

In review

I know this post covered a lot of information so in review to set up your blog so you can travel and work all over the world you need to choose a great name and sign up with Bluehost web hosting. Once your WordPress blog is all set up you need to write amazing content and share that with your audience. Build your following and build your social platforms.

Choose a monetization method that suits your needs and those of your audience. Blogging is an amazing business adventure and the avenues and options are endless.

Start A Mom Blog

Have you thought about starting a blog?

To be honest starting a blog is one of the best things I have ever done. For a few reasons actually. I have met so many amazing people. I have learned so much about so many interesting subjects.

And I get to make a great income working from home around my family’s schedule.

Do you want to skip the 9-5 and work from home?

Now you can! If you have ever wanted to start a mom blog now is the time. In fact you don’t even need to work from home. You could work from the local coffee shop or on the road while you are traveling.

You can blog from just about anywhere.

Raising a family and working a 40+ hour week is hard. You want to be able to be there for all the moments. The first day of school, the basketball practices, the field trips and so much more.

You also want to be able to take care of your home and provide for your family. Now you can and it is so easy to start. In fact you could have your mom blog up and running in no time.

If you want to invest in yourself, your families future and start your mom blog head over and learn how to start a money making blog.

If you are still on the fence may I ask why?

Blogging is great. In fact I am sitting here at my kitchen table writing this post right now while dinner cooks.

Blogging has allowed our family opportunities we didn’t have before. What would you do with a few hundred extra dollars a month or a few extra thousand dollars a month? Or what about free products and vacations?

All of this is possible with blogging.

Can you do something, it will only take a second?

If I was to ask you right now to write down three things you are good at or someone has complimented you on what would they be?

Are you a great cook? Or a successful accountant? Or do you know your way around a sewing machine like no one else? All of these qualities are worth starting a blog about.

I know some successful bloggers who blog about travel and DIY renovations. I also know some who blog about desserts and cakes.

You have a voice and ideas you need to share with the world. Starting a blog is simple and below you will find the step by step instruction to help you build your blog and your dreams.

Setting up your mom blog hosting account.

To get started, go to Bluehost’s home page and choose your hosting plan.

Bluehost has three hosting plans to choose from:

The Basic Plan is perfect for people with one website and just starting up
The Plus Plan is a great value plan with all of its unlimited options, including the option for multiple sites
The Prime Plan is perfect for those with multiple websites and e-commerce platforms, it also has privacy options (important)

Click the plan that best suits your needs. Now it is time to choose your domain name. This is the name of your blog, the name your audience will search for you under.

Choose something you like and something easy to remember, but still a name that separates you from the masses.

Now, you will be asked for all the clerical information, your name, your address and payment.

Once you have entered all this information in you can click submit to complete your purchase.

Now that you are all signed up you can sign into your account and start installing WordPress.

Time to celebrate – you are all signed up and your mom blog is ready to rock and roll!

At this time you can choose your blog design and start setting it up to meet your needs and how you want the design to look.

Content is key.

On those days when your a little bit stuck for inspiration, checkout this list of 101 blog post ideas.

Getting pageviews and traffic.

Once you have a few posts written and published, it is time to start drawing attention to your blog and gaining a following.

Your pageviews and your following is important because these people are your audience. They are who you are writing for.

Also later on when you are ready to monetize (make money) from your blog your pageview numbers will matter.

As a beginner blogger the best way to get your blog out there and noticed is to create a social media presence. Such as Pinterest, Instagram or Facebook.

Focusing on Search Engine Optimization or SEO is also important. Using blog post titles with keywords.

You also want to create an email newsletter so your audience can learn more about you, your blog topics and your future offers.

Time to make money.

For some bloggers, blogging is all about the hobby and having a space for their voice and ideas which is great.

For others it is about making an income so they can work from home and support their family. There are numerous ways to make money blogging. The most popular is affiliate marketing.

This when you recommend a product you use to your readers via a blog post or email newsletter and they click a link and sign up to try it.

You can learn all about affiliate marketing from Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing. Michelle from Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing knows her stuff, she has earned over $500,000 in passive income.

Another great way to earn an income from blogging is from advertising networks. To join a network you need to maintain a set amount of pageviews to join. Some great networks are Mediavine, AdThrive and AdSense. Each network has their own requirements so check into each to see which is a better fit for your blog and your audience.

In review

I know this post covered a lot of information so in review to set up your mom blog you need to choose a great name and sign up with Bluehost web hosting. Once your WordPress blog is all set up you need to write amazing content and share that with your audience. Build your following and build your social platforms.

Choose a monetization method that suits your needs and those of your audience. Blogging is an amazing business adventure and the avenues and options are endless.

Have an amazing day,

Cynthia

Saving & Simplicity

April 8, 2018 by Saving and Simplicity

How To Start A Blog And Make Money

Blogging can be a great way to earn an income.

And it isn’t as difficult as one might think. You can earn an income sharing your interests and skills online. If you have a willingness to learn and the drive to make it happen, you can have your blog up and running in no time.

You must have the passion.

Blogging is writing, it is communicating and it is social. You must have the passion to write and a passion to communicate your blog topic. The most successful blogs are written by bloggers with a passion for their blog topic.

If you are an amazing cook, blog about it. If you have a background in decorating and DIY, blog about it. If you have a love for coffee, blog about it.

Now it’s time to set up your blog.

Now onto the technical stuff… but we will make real easy and step by step.

You will need to do three important things before you set up your blog:

Choose a catchy appealing name, one your audience will remember
Choose to go with a WordPress Genesis Theme Framework Blog
Choose a quality hosting company such as Bluehost

Note:

I am adding a personal note in here simply because I don’t want you to fall into the blogging trap I fell into when I started. I chose a non-genesis framework when I started my blog simply because it was pretty.

I ran into so many problems with set up and plugin links and overall it was just frustrating. Once I swapped up to Genesis framework blog my pageviews and audience grew like crazy and the headaches and problems subsided.

There are so many reasons why Bluehost is so highly recommended, here are a few:

Their service, reliability and ease of use
Installing WordPress is a breeze
Technical support is available 24/7 (you can even reach them at 2am) 7 days a week
Plans start for less than the price of a latte (super cheap)

Bluehost also offers a money back guarantee. So if you decide you don’t like blogging (which I know you will) you can cancel at anytime.

Now it is time to set up your blog!! You will need your blog name that catchy name or phrase I mentioned before and a form of payment.

Setting up your hosting account.

To get started, go to Bluehost’s home page and choose your hosting plan.

Bluehost has three hosting plans to choose from:

The Basic Plan is perfect for people with one website and just starting up
The Plus Plan is a great value plan with all of its unlimited options, including the option for multiple sites
The Prime Plan is perfect for those with multiple websites and e-commerce platforms, it also has privacy options (important)

Click the plan that best suits your needs. Now it is time to choose your domain name. This is the name of your blog, the name your audience will search for you under.

Choose something you like and something easy to remember, but still a name that separates you from the masses.

Now, you will be asked for all the clerical information, your name, your address and payment.

Once you have entered all this information in you can click submit to complete your purchase.

Now that you are all signed up you can sign into your account and start installing WordPress.

Time to celebrate – you are all signed up and your blog is ready to rock and roll!

At this time you can choose your blog design and start setting it up to meet your needs and how you want the design to look.

Content is key.

On those days when your a little bit stuck for inspiration, checkout this list of 101 blog post ideas.

Getting pageviews and traffic.

Once you have a few posts written and published, it is time to start drawing attention to your blog and gaining a following.

Your pageviews and your following is important because these people are your audience. They are who you are writing for.

Also later on when you are ready to monetize (make money) from your blog your pageview numbers will matter.

As a beginner blogger the best way to get your blog out there and noticed is to create a social media presence. Such as Pinterest, Instagram or Facebook.

Focusing on Search Engine Optimization or SEO is also important. Using blog post titles with keywords.

You also want to create an email newsletter so your audience can learn more about you, your blog topics and your future offers.

Time to make money.

For some bloggers, blogging is all about the hobby and having a space for their voice and ideas which is great.

For others it is about making an income so they can work from home and support their family. There are numerous ways to make money blogging. The most popular is affiliate marketing.

This when you recommend a product you use to your readers via a blog post or email newsletter and they click a link and sign up to try it.

In review

I know this post covered a lot of information so in review to set up your blog you need to choose a great name and sign up with Bluehost web hosting. Once your WordPress blog is all set up you need to write amazing content and share that with your audience. Build your following and build your social platforms.

Choose a monetization method that suits your needs and those of your audience. Blogging is an amazing business adventure and the avenues and options are endless.

Have an amazing day,

Cynthia
Saving & Simplicity

November 14, 2017 by Saving and Simplicity

Elite Blog Academy Review

One course made all the difference.

I have made over $10,000 this year blogging. Never in a million years did I think that was possible.

I started blogging to help pay for groceries and to be more accountable for the money we were spending. I never thought, nor did I ever dream…

Anything is possible with the right tools.

Like I said I started blogging to be more accountable for the money we were spending. To share how frugal living was helping us save money.

I though I may be able to make maybe a couple of hundred dollars to help pay for groceries or to help pay down some bills.

I never thought I would be where I am today.

The right tools and the right course helped get me here. Elite Blog Academy helped show me the right steps to take my hobby blog to a money making blog.

And I have to say it has been amazing. I have learned so much in such a short amount of time. I have met so many amazing people.

Bloggers are a community who inspire and help each other.

In the beginning I wasn’t sure of what the right tools were.

When you are new to the blogging world it can be overwhelming. There is so much to learn. So much to do. At first I thought I got it right, but I had my blog structure all wrong.

I by chance had found Elite Blog Academy in one of my blog education searches and I signed up for as many free products EBA had available.

I also ordered How To Blog For Profit which is written by the Elite Blog Academy Founder Ruth Soukup.

In the beginning I wasn’t making any money so investing money into blogging was hard to justify. How do you spend money you don’t have?

But …. A mentor said “you need the right tools to succeed.”

I read review, after review. I googled who had taken Elite Blog Academy and noticed all the success they were having.

So after weighing all the pros and cons I figured out that taking Elite Blog Academy was my best choice.

One of the best decisions I made.

I can’t even begin to tell you how glad I am that I took this course. So much amazing stuff has happened since I took this course. My blog went from a hobby blog to a business because of what I learned at Elite Blog Academy.

What you get with Elite Blog Academy:

First you get a community of like minded bloggers that aren’t there to one up you. You get a community of bloggers who help each other. Everyone has their own unique gift and you help each other shine.

You also get to learn how to blog the right way from someone who has been blogging for years. Someone who has seen the bumps and the hardships of blogging and knows that there is a silver lining. You will learn amazing blogging do’s and don’ts from Ruth Soukup the founder of Elite Blog Academy and she knows her stuff.

EBA has taught me so many things, for example here are just some of what you will learn if you enroll in Elite Blog Academy:

how to narrow down your niche and blog for your audience
how to create amazing blog content
how to structure your blog for success
how to monetize your blog
how to succeed on social media
and so much more!

Elite Blog Academy is only offered once a year in February and enrollment is limited.

If you want to get on the waiting list for Elite Blog Academy I suggest you do it now. As it is only offered once a year and enrollment is limited.

Access to the course it on a first come first serve basis. You can sign up for the Elite Blog Academy Waiting List here.

You can sign up, put your name on the waiting list while you learn more about the course and take advantage of all the blogging freebies you get while you wait.

For example The Goal Setting Workbook For Bloggers. Learn to work smarter, not harder to reach your goals. The goal setting workbook is the perfect tool to help you take your time back and clarify what is most important. You can have both family time and a profitable blog.

If you are looking for one course to help you take your hobby blog to a money making blog Elite Blog Academy is that course.

You can learn more about Elite Blog Academy here.

Have an amazing day,

Cynthia
Saving & Simplicity

October 3, 2017 by Saving and Simplicity

How I Went From Making Less Than $10 A Month To Making $10,000 Blogging

Blogging the simple truth.

Blogging is an amazing way for a stay at home mom to make extra money. Or for any individual to make an income as a side hustle.

The best part of blogging is you can start a money making blog in under 30 minutes. No coding required.

Share your voice and your ideas with the world. Start blogging today.

The baby steps of blogging.

Blogging is a journey, a business not a race. You can blog part-time or full-time and still make a great income.

Initially, I started blogging part-time to make some extra money to help pay for groceries and maybe, just maybe a weekend away. Now I make way more than I imagined.

In the beginning it was a struggle… I had so much to learn.

The best resources for taking your blog to the next level.

Elite Blog Academy

Where do you turn when you want to learn everything about blogging from one of the most knowledgeable sources? Elite Blog Academy that is where.

Elite Blog Academy was developed by Ruth Soukup to teach bloggers how to take their blogs to the next level.

You learn step by step how to start a blog, perfecting your vision and your voice. All while learning who your perfect audience is. Who will respond to your message?

You learn about social platforms and expanding your blog reach.

Elite Blog Academy will also teach you how to monetize your blog. How to create a money making blog with multiple levels of income.

Elite Blog Academy is an online course offered only once a year with limited entry. The course is taken at your own pace lesson, by lesson. Full of easy to follow videos, worksheets, Q&A’s and so much more.

This course is a must for any blogger wanting to take their blog to the next level.

You can checkout Elite Blog Academy here. Make sure you get on the list so you know when the next course opening is. Space is limited.

Pinterest Presence

Pinterest is social media, digital advertising, search engine and idea board all rolled into one. It is simply the best platform for getting your blog noticed.

I have personally found that 75% of my blog traffic comes from Pinterest. Which is HUGE. If you can be successful on Pinterest your blog will see the success and pageview traffic from your efforts. With traffic comes more income.

Pinterest Presence is a course developed by a Pinterest Expert. You are shown how to start a Pinterest business account. How to develop eye catching, appealing clickable pins.

You are taught how to schedule and pin for the best viewing results.

Learning Pinterest from a Pinterest Expert is a must. It will change the outcome of your blog. Pinterest Presence can teach you how to increase your pageviews which will in turn increase your income.

You can checkout Pinterest Presence here.

Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate marketing is a large portion of blogging income for some bloggers. Affiliate marketing is talking/blogging about products you use and enjoy and offering them to your reader so they can have an opportunity to try them. You do this by linking through your blog, social network or newsletters.

Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing takes all the complication out of affiliate marketing and teaches you how to make more money. No more pushy sales. You are taught to relate to your audience and fill their need.

Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing will help you monetize your blog and help you earn an income while working from home.

You can checkout Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing here.

How I took my blog from making less than $10 a month to making $10,000.

I took each of the courses above and took my time learning each lesson. I also found my unique voice and my perfect audience.

I also put in long hours…

Blogging is not for the faint of heart. Blogging and building a money making blog takes time, perseverance, constant tweaking and updating.

You are always learning something new. Investing in you is an important part of blogging. Taking new courses, reading new books like this one.

In the beginning…

I would blog into the wee hours of the morning while my family slept. And yes, there were some nights I just wanted to toss it all in and say I can’t do this.

There are still days I think about packing it all in. But the benefits of blogging and working full-time have paid off.

I started blogging part-time. I learned how to blog. I took courses to help further my voice.

I struggled through the hiccups and oh there were hiccups.

But now…

I blog about a subject I love. Saving money and living well on less.

I also make money working from home. I blog about 10-15 hours a week around my family’s schedule.

Social media and blogging will always change and be prepared to put the time in.

The most important lesson I have learned is…

Service your reader. Provide your reader with information, skills, products and knowledge. Your reader is your audience. Without an audience you have no income.

Write great posts, full of quality material that answers questions and serves a purpose. Have fun, enjoy the ride.

The world is full of great blogs and amazing bloggers. Strive to be one and introduce yourself to a few. Make friends. Blogging is an amazing community.

3 Online Courses To Grow Your Business

Have you been thinking about starting a blog?

Are you a stay at home Mom looking for the perfect job to fit in between school drop off, laundry and after school activities?

Blogging is great. I will admit that it is hard work. But it is so rewarding. I have met and gotten to work with some amazing people and some great brands.

Creating an income that I can work around my family is great.

The opportunities available to bloggers today are limitless.

Did you know you can create a great income using Pinterest? Read more on how to make a full time income with Pinterest in your spare time.

Are you looking to take your blog to the next level?

Are you looking to grow your business? Yes?! I am going to walk you through the courses that changed my blogging life and income.

In the beginning I struggled I thought I could rewrite the book and DIY all the things I needed. After a lot of hair pulling and sleepless nights I gave in and spent the money.

I invested in me and my blogging future. And to this day I do not regret it. In fact if I could do it all over again I would have taken all these courses sooner.

These 3 courses helped me:

Grow my Pinterest following
Increase my repins & traffic
Double my pageviews
Triple my income
Learn SEO & gain new followers
Broaden my income and affiliate sources
Turn my blog into a business

These three courses helped me take my blog to the next level.

If you are just starting a blog.

Invest in yourself and purchase a Genesis theme wordpress platform through a valid host. This was my first mistake in blogging I chose a pretty platform that was not Genesis and oh did I regret the choice. Genesis is a must.

I am currently hosted through Bluehost and their web services and 24/7 technical support department are great. You can hop over to Bluehost and checkout all the options available to you. Bluehost also offers a great introductory special to new bloggers. You could be up and running with in the half hour.

Click here to checkout the current deals on Bluehost.

Now that we have gotten all the preliminaries out of the way.

I want to tell you more about the courses that have made all the difference in my blogging career.

Please note I am not going to tell you that I went from zero to making $10,000 in my first four months of blogging. Like I said I flustered and tried and I finally found these great courses that made all the difference.

So I want to be clear that I am recommending products that I have used and believe in. Products that have helped me get to where I am today.

Elite Blog Academy

If you want to learn the steps to take your blog to the next level this is the course for you. Ruth Soukop is amazing. Together with her team she has created a well thought out, easy to follow course that walks you through each step of creating a profitable blog.

Broken down into easy to follow videos, reading sections, worksheets, activities and Q&A’s. You learn exactly what your blog needs to succeed.

EBA is a take at your own pace course. Step by step Ruth will guide you through building, changing and altering your blog to bring out its best value.

Elite Blog Academy isn’t just a read and do worksheet course. You will bring all your studies back to your blog, alter and upgrade what you need to before moving on to the next level.

If there is one course and only one course you take out of all the courses I suggest this is the course to take if you are looking to bring your blog to the next level.

Important note.

Elite Blog Academy is only offered once a year and space is limited so if you are thinking about it make sure you sign up here.

Click here to learn more about Elite Blog Academy.

Pinterest Presence

If you have been around blogging even for a short time you have probably heard of Pinterest.

Pinterest is a digital image bulletin board whos main audience is women. It is also an amazing search engine and traffic driver for bloggers.

You can hop over and checkout Saving & Simplicity’s Pinterest page here. Pinterest in essence is a visual feed of images linked to blog posts and articles. Users click the images and are directed to the desired posts.

Pinterest Presence will teach you how to master Pinterest and drive traffic to your website, increasing growth and profitability.

With six comprehensive modules, an interactive workbook, live Q&A’s, bonuses and more Pinterest Presence will help you explode your traffic.

If you are looking to put your blog in the forefront, grab your readers attention with your amazing digital imagery, get your blog noticed and increase your pageviews and traffic than Pinterest Presence is for you.

Click here to learn more about Pinterest Presence.

Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing

Bloggers make money in a variety of ways. Through advertisements, networks, products and affiliate marketing.

Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing teaches bloggers how to use affiliate marketing to increase their income without being salesy. You will learn how to relate to your audience and search out products they need and will be willing to buy.

Bloggers, blog primarily to make a difference. To write a post that resonates with their audience. There is nothing wrong with making a great income at the same time as making a difference.

Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing isn’t about just increasing your income, it is about relating to your audience and opening up doors. Opening up opportunities for your audience to try new things. And opening up doors for new income and business opportunities for yourself.

If you are looking for ways to monetize your blog Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing is the course to take.

Click here to learn more about Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing.

Are you wanting to take your blog to the next level?

If you are wanting to take your blog from earning zero to making a part time or a full time income these courses are for you.

If you want to quit your day job and stop the 9-5 struggle these courses are for you.

If you are a Mom blogger looking to turn your hobby blog into a business and start earning an income from home these courses are for you.

Three courses all step by step from amazing teachers who have been blogging for years and have the experience to help you and guide you to a greater outcome.

Three courses you can take at your own pace. Step by step, no rushing. Fit them into your schedule on your timeline.

Three courses that will help you take your blog to the next level. Course that will help guide you to be a better blogger, a better entrepreneur and a better boss.

These courses will open up the doors to possibilities and limitless opportunities.

Click here to learn more about Elite Blog Academy.

Click here to learn more about Pinterest Presence.

Click here to learn more about Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing.

Have an amazing day,

Cynthia
Saving & Simplicity

September 2, 2017 by Saving and Simplicity

How To Make Money Using Pinterest

Pinterest 101

Pinterest is this amazing search engine full of online articles relating to just about everything. You can find articles on frugal living, or time saving crockpot recipes. You can find DIY home decorating how to’s on Pinterest.

Pinterest is this amazing collection of information all at your fingertips. What makes Pinterest different from all other online search engines is the “pins” or graphics that appeal to the viewer.

These pins are linked to articles or blog posts referencing what the viewer is looking for. Such as this pin goes to a very popular post on frugal living.

Pinterest drives traffic and revenue.

Pinterest pins and links drive traffic and revenue for bloggers and businesses a like. Creating the perfect pin to attract the right reader is a skill. One that is in high demand.

Having that perfect pin go viral for a blogger or business could mean an increase in traffic, an increase in business or an increase in revenue. All of these things could mean a Mom Blogger gets to stay home and raise her family or earn extra money to help with the bills.

Are you looking to make more money?

Are you a Mom Blogger or a Mom looking for the opportunity to make extra money from home? If you answered yes. Then I have this amazing opportunity to tell you about.

Like I have said previously, Pinterest pins are the creatively crafted digital images that direct viewers to a blog post or article.

These pins are created by a blogger or a Pinterest Virtual Assistant. And the most in demand job right now is that of a Pinterest Va or a Pinterest Virtual Assistant.

Think about it.

Wouldn’t it be great to work from home during the hours of your choosing designing pins and working on Pinterest.

Many Pinterest Virtual Assistants are earning between $25 – $50+ an hour. These positions are so high in demand by blogs, online business, brick and mortar shops. There is a shortage of Pinterest Va’s.

Right now you have the opportunity.

You have the opportunity to learn a new skill, provide for your family, pay down your debt, save up for something special. Become a Pinterest Va Today! covers all the bases that you need to know if you want to start a new freelance career.

Here is what you get with Become a Pinterest Va Today:

5 comprehensive videos instructing you on:

What exactly a Pinterest Va is and does
How to establish a business
How to find clients
How to work with your client
How to expand your Pinterest Va Practice

You will also get a workbook that will walk you through and help you take action in your learning.

And bonuses…..

You get some great bonuses:

Learn how to design pins
Learn how to setup and navigate Pinterest platforms
Learn about Tailwind and how to use it
Learn how to use analytics to increase your business

On top of all of this with Becoming a Pinterest Va Today you get:

A client onboarding workbook
Pinterest Va rate calculator
Q&A sessions
Access to a private Facebook group

If you have ever thought…

If you have ever thought about or dreamed about starting your own business now is the time. Pinterest Virtual Assistants are in high demand. Don’t miss out.

Click here to find out more on Becoming a Pinterest Va Today!

Bloggers do you want to master Pinterest?

To drive traffic to your website and increase growth and profitability? If you do checkout Pinterest Presence.

Learn how to perfect your pins, how to use SEO to attract your audience. Gain traffic and grow your blog and your income.

Click here to learn more about Pinterest Presence.

Have an amazing day,

Cynthia
Saving & Simplicity

How To Blog

You don’t need to be computer code savvy to start a blog!

Blogging is great!

Working from home, coffee shops and pajamas.

Blogging and computers – what if I’m not computer savvy?

Do you love to write? Do you love to help people? Do you know a lot about something and want to share it?

So how do you start a blog when you aren’t good with computers?

What are you going to write about?

Now it’s time to set up your blog.

Choosing a name for your blog.

Finding the right hosting company.

Choosing the right theme for your blog.

Creating a logo for your blog.

Start writing your blog.

You will need to create graphics for your posts.

Now you have a blog!

Now is the perfect time time to look into the must have blogging tools.

Making money from your blog.

The path I took to be a money making blogger.

Wouldn’t it be amazing to pack your bags and kiss your 9-5 goodbye and go traveling?

An opportunity you can start today!

You can start working from anywhere in the world today.

Now it’s time to set up your blog.

Setting up your hosting account.

Time to celebrate.

Content is key.

Getting pageviews and traffic.

Time to make money.

In review

Other money making posts you may like:

Have you thought about starting a blog?

Do you want to skip the 9-5 and work from home?

If you are still on the fence may I ask why?

Can you do something, it will only take a second?

Setting up your mom blog hosting account.

Content is key.

Getting pageviews and traffic.

Time to make money.

In review

Blogging can be a great way to earn an income.

You must have the passion.

Now it’s time to set up your blog.

Setting up your hosting account.

Content is key.

Getting pageviews and traffic.

Time to make money.

In review

One course made all the difference.

Anything is possible with the right tools.

In the beginning I wasn’t sure of what the right tools were.

One of the best decisions I made.

What you get with Elite Blog Academy:

Elite Blog Academy is only offered once a year in February and enrollment is limited.

Blogging the simple truth.

The baby steps of blogging.

The best resources for taking your blog to the next level.

How I took my blog from making less than $10 a month to making $10,000.

I also put in long hours…

In the beginning…

But now…

The most important lesson I have learned is…

Other posts you might like:

Have you been thinking about starting a blog?

The opportunities available to bloggers today are limitless.

Are you looking to take your blog to the next level?

These 3 courses helped me:

If you are just starting a blog.

Now that we have gotten all the preliminaries out of the way.

Elite Blog Academy

Important note.

Pinterest Presence

Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing

Are you wanting to take your blog to the next level?

These courses will open up the doors to possibilities and limitless opportunities.

Pinterest 101

Pinterest drives traffic and revenue.

Are you looking to make more money?

Think about it.

Right now you have the opportunity.

Here is what you get with Become a Pinterest Va Today: