5 Ways to Maintain Summer Blog Traffic Without Burning Out

5 Ways to Maintain Summer Blog Traffic Without Burning Out Summer Blogging? Yes, Even When Life Gets Crazy The Struggle Is Real in the Sunshine State This summer, I’m balancing boxes from a big move, beach towels from spontaneous grandkid splash sessions, and blog post drafts all sitting patiently in my planner. And if you’re […]
How Writing Can Calm Your Mind and Build Your Brand

Yes, Writing Can Calm Your Mind While Building Your Brand News flash! Our lives, here in the Baerwalde household, have been beyond crazy – in the best way! And if I am being honest, this “calm your mind” post was for me! Over the past few weeks, I’ve experienced everything from deep worry and unexpected […]
Want More People to Find Your Blog Posts? Start Here.

Start Here If You Want More People to Find Your Blog Posts! Dear reader, if you’ve ever poured your heart into a blog post only to hear… crickets? Yep, I’ve been there too. 🙁 When I first started Simply Sunni, I thought the hard work was simply writing great blog content.Like many bloggers, I quickly […]
How to Add Summertime SEO and Seasonal Trends for 2025

Summer’s here, and while most people are heading to the beach or planning their vacations, smart business owners and bloggers are doing something else: fine-tuning their Summertime SEO. I’ll be honest; I’ve got a full summer ahead. We’re moving into a brand-new house, and you better believe I’m planning my very first Gigi Swim Camp […]
Why Small Businesses Need a Blog in 2025

Why Small Businesses Need a Blog in 2025 In 2025, small businesses need a blog now more than ever. With attention spans shrinking and the digital space growing more crowded, blogging has become one of the best ways for small businesses to rise above the noise and capture the eyes of their potential clients. If […]
How Beginner Bloggers Can Build Confidence and Clarity in 12 Months

How Beginner Bloggers Can Build Confidence and Clarity in 12 Months Build confidence? If you’re standing at the edge of your blog, staring at the blank page like it’s a mountain… Take a deep breath—this is where confidence and clarity begin. Whether you’ve got big dreams of becoming the best blogger in your niche or […]
What No One Tells You About Choosing the Right Direction for Your Blog

What No One Tells You About Choosing the Right Direction for Your Blog When you start a blog, you’re faced with one very important question: What’s the right direction? Sure, you’ve got tons of blog topic ideas, but how do you choose the one that will spark your passion and help you build an online […]
Keeping Up with Your Blog and Staying Inspired When Life Gets Real

Keeping Up with Your Blog and Staying Inspired When Life Gets Real Keeping Up with Your Blog and Staying Inspired When Life Gets Real Allow me to state the obvious! Keeping up with your blog and staying inspired isn’t always as simple as checking a box on your to-do list. It is especially challenging when […]
5 Ways Beginner Bloggers Accidentally Look Unprofessional

5 Ways Beginner Bloggers Accidentally Look Unprofessional (And How to Fix Them Fast) Beginner bloggers accidentally look unprofessional all the time — but don’t worry, you’re not alone. If you’re just getting started, it’s easy to trip over some very common (and very fixable) mistakes. I have often gotten in a hurry or been distracted […]
The “Soft Launch” Strategy: How to Start Your Blog Without Feeling Overwhelmed

How to Soft Launch Your Blog Without Feeling Overwhelmed with the “Soft Launch Strategy” So, you want to start a blog—but the idea of “going live” with your first blog post feels like standing on stage in front of a stadium full of strangers. Let me introduce you to your new best friend: the soft […]