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Your First 30 Days of 2026

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A Step-by-Step Blog + Business Kickstart Plan for the First 30 Days of 2026 If you’re anything like me, the week between Christmas and the New Year feels like a strange mix of quiet reflection and “I really should be planning.” I’ll be honest. I’ve had years where I stared at my planner with big […]

Crafting the Perfect New Year’s Resolution

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The New Year is here! We are moving quickly into February, and there is still much to do to get the year off to a fantastic start. The turn of a year is the perfect time for professional reflection and new goals. 

How Often Should Beginners Blog?

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How Often Should Beginners Blog? A Realistic Schedule for Busy New Bloggers If you’re just starting your blogging journey, you’ve probably asked the most common question out there: how often should beginners blog? And friend, I get it. You want to grow your site, gain traction in the search results, and keep your target audience coming back […]

Holiday Blogging Tips for Consistency and Engagement

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The holidays have a way of turning even the most organized blogger’s world upside down. Between family gatherings, packed schedules, and a never-ending to-do list, staying consistent with your blog can be nearly impossible. We’ve been there, and we know how quickly momentum can slip during this season. That’s exactly why these holiday blogging tips […]

The Hustle and Bustle of the Holiday Season 2024 (Update for 2025)

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One day, as I sat at my desk surrounded by stacks of client projects and holiday-themed requests, I couldn’t help but feel a twinge of overwhelm. (and by a twinge, I mean total and complete, haha). It seemed like there needed to be more time in the day to get everything done, and the pressure was mounting.

Tools & Free Resources Every Beginner Blogger Should Know About

Tools & Free Resources Every Beginner Blogger Should Know About Your guide to the blogging tools and resources beginners actually need — without the overwhelm. Hey there! If you’ve been dreaming of starting a blog but keep thinking, “Where do I even begin?” — I hear you. Every beginner blogger hits that moment where the […]

Simple SEO Checklist for New Bloggers to Gain Rank

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Simple SEO Checklist for New Bloggers to Gain Rank A simple SEO checklist for bloggers can make all the difference between your post being buried on page ten of Google or landing right in front of your ideal readers. Jumping into Search engine optimization for the first time might sound intimidating, but it’s really just […]

FREE Christmas Content Ideas

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Plan Your Christmas Content Blogs Like a Pro with Our FREE Christmas Content Ideas! Get ahead of the Christmas rush with our FREE Christmas Content Ideas, packed with festive ideas, SEO tips, and more to help you grow your blog or business this season! Indeed, Christmas is one of the most magical times of the […]

How to Drive Holiday Traffic with Seasonal Blog Posts for Your Small Business

Drive Holiday Traffic with Seasonal Blog Posts for Your Small Business If you have heard me say it once, you have probably heard me say it many times. It’s that time of year again. It is time to plan for the holiday shopping season! The hustle, the bustle, the shopping carts (both virtual and in-person), […]

E-A-T for Beginner Bloggers

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How to Build Google’s Trust (and Your Readers’ Too!) With E-A-T Over the weekend, a sweet reader messaged me and said, “ Sunni, I keep hearing about this thing called E-A-T, but I have no idea what it means!” So, being me, I couldn’t let that sit. I grabbed my laptop and decided to write […]