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					<description><![CDATA[<p>So, you&#8217;ve got the best blogging tools for beginners. But do you know about blogging mistakes for beginners? Read on to discover 10 blogging mistakes to avoid so you can drive traffic and engagement on your blog. Although I officially launched this space in September last year, I started blogging in May. So I guess...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>So, you&#8217;ve got the <a href="https://thatislelife.com/20-best-blogging-tools-for-beginners/" data-lasso-id="915">best blogging tools for beginners</a>. But do you know about blogging mistakes for beginners? Read on to discover 10 blogging mistakes to avoid so you can drive traffic and engagement on your blog. </em></p>



<p>Although I officially launched this space in September last year, I started blogging in May. So I guess you could say it&#8217;s my (unofficial) blog anniversary. </p>



<p>I know I write about home decor, but I&#8217;m passionate about blogging too. So, why not share a little bit more about my blogging journey, right? </p>



<p>Blogging is awesome BUT it is also a lot of work. I&#8217;d be lying if I said this journey has been smooth-sailing. Spoiler alert: it hasn&#8217;t! </p>



<p>It&#8217;s been a steep learning curve for me, and I&#8217;ve made so many mistakes, especially during the first six months. I constantly tell my friends, &#8220;Please talk to me if you want to blog! Then you won&#8217;t make the same mistakes I did!&#8221; </p>



<p>That conversation inspired me to create this blog post so I can reach a wider audience.</p>



<p>I wasted a lot of time when I made those mistakes. On top of that, I wasn&#8217;t getting the traffic I wanted for my blog. Imagine how frustrating it is to put in so much time and effort, but no one reads your blog! I don&#8217;t want the same thing to happen to YOU! </p>



<p>This blog post will cover ten blogging mistakes for beginners, all of which I&#8217;m guilty of. There are many articles about the same topic, but I wanted to give you a REAL account from someone who started blogging 12 months ago. </p>



<p>Read on to find out ten blogging mistakes for beginners, and how I overcame them! </p>



<p><em>*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links that are at no additional cost to you, and I may earn a small commission if you purchase any products via my links. <em>I only recommend products that I would use myself, and all opinions expressed here are my own. </em>Read the full privacy policy <a href="https://thatislelife.com/PRIVACY-POLICY" data-lasso-id="916">here</a></em>.</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Related: </strong></h3>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><a href="https://thatislelife.com/20-best-blogging-tools-for-beginners/" data-lasso-id="917">20 Best Blogging Tools For Beginners (Tried and Tested!)</a></li></ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>10 Blogging Mistakes For Beginners </strong></h2>



<ol class="wp-block-list"><li>Not having a niche </li><li>Not having the right writing skills for a digital platform </li><li>Spending too much time trying to design a blog template from scratch </li><li>Not using Pinterest strategically </li><li>Not resizing or renaming images</li><li>Posting inconsistently </li><li>Poor time management </li><li>Messing up ads </li><li>Not sharing the blog on social media platforms </li><li>Being a perfectionist </li></ol>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>I did not have a niche </strong></h2>



<p>I started my blog organically. In other words, I didn&#8217;t think to monetize it. All I wanted to do was to share my experiences! So, I wrote about my husband getting scammed, our trip to Disney World, and finding the perfect wedding dress under $300. </p>



<p>In my mind, I thought these topics were going to be a hit. I mean, who doesn&#8217;t want to know how to find a wedding dress under $300?! </p>



<p>Oh boy, I had a huge reality check when I found out only my family and friends were reading my blog! </p>



<p>Here&#8217;s the thing. There are SO many blogs on the world wide web. No one is going to read your content if it isn&#8217;t inspiring, educating, solving a problem, and/or entertaining. And no, writing about my trip to Disney World does not count as entertainment. </p>



<p>You need more than your family and friends reading your blog if you want your blog to have constant traffic. Your friends may love your stories, but strangers won&#8217;t. </p>



<p>That&#8217;s why it is so important to create useful and unique content to keep people reading! </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Solution </strong></h3>



<p>Choose a niche. Your niche could be about anything: think of pets, food, or gardening. If you don&#8217;t already know by now, my blog is all about home decor! Since I&#8217;ve niched down, my readership has increased tremendously. </p>



<p>When you have a niche, you are basically telling your audience that you are passionate and knowledgeable about a particular topic. People who are interested in your niche will find your content interesting. This is what keeps them coming back for more. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Bonus</strong> </h3>



<p>In addition to choosing a niche, focus on doing keyword research. If you want a successful blog, you have to write for your audience. That means writing about things they&#8217;re interested in. Using the right keywords will definitely increase your blog&#8217;s overall search traffic. </p>



<p>I use<strong> <a href="https://jvz1.com/c/2012165/194909" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-lasso-id="918">Keysearch</a> </strong>to find the best keywords for my blog. I can also check my blog ranking on Google. Although it&#8217;s not free, it is hands down one of the best investments I&#8217;ve made for my blog. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>I did not have the writing skills for a digital platform</strong> </h2>



<p>My first language is English and I have a degree in journalism. I should be pretty good at this whole blogging thing, right? </p>



<p>Except I wasn&#8217;t. Far from it. </p>



<p>Sure, I used the right grammar and I constructed well-written sentences. But, my articles were too long and complicated for the average reader to absorb quickly. As a result, people spent very little time reading my posts. </p>



<p>People who search for information online are skimmers. Their eyes roam until they find what they&#8217;re looking for. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Solution</strong> </h3>



<p>Make your content digestible. Here are some ways I kept my writing simple: </p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Write short sentences </li><li>Write 3-4 sentences max per paragraph </li><li>Use headings and subheadings</li><li>Use lists whenever possible (like this one!) </li><li>Avoid complex vocabulary </li></ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Bonus</strong> </h3>



<p>I learned all of the above and more from this<a href="https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/14942/208771" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="919"> </a><a href="https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/14942/208771" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-lasso-id="920"><strong>freelance writing course.</strong></a> Not only has it helped me to write better, but it taught me valuable SEO tips. </p>



<p>This has led to some of my posts on the first page of Google search, which means I receive organic traffic every month, even when I&#8217;m sitting around doing nothing. </p>



<p>In short, it&#8217;s worth every penny!  </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>I spent too much time trying to design a blog template from scratch </strong></h2>



<p>I was so adamant about building the perfect blog template from scratch that I obsessed about it for weeks. Consequently, my content suffered. I stopped writing so I could design the perfect blog. </p>



<p>Having a beautiful blog is nice BUT having good content is more important. One of the biggest blogging mistakes for beginners is wasting time. Imagine all of the content I could research and write about if I hadn&#8217;t wasted it on the template! What on earth was I thinking?!</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Solution </strong></h3>



<p>I became so frustrated with the whole process that I finally caved and purchased a template. It was easily one of the best decisions I made for the blog. </p>



<p>The blog looked great and I finally had time again to do what I love most, which is creating content. </p>



<p>If having a beautiful blog is important to you, consider investing in a ready-made template. I love<strong> <a href="https://themeforest.net/item/the-voux-a-comprehensive-magazine-theme/11400130?utm_campaign=item_update&amp;utm_content=item_update&amp;utm_keyword=sysemail&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=System+Email&amp;utm_term=sysemail" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-lasso-id="921">mine</a> </strong>because it&#8217;s so easy to install, looks good, and comes in 19 different layouts. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>I did not use Pinterest strategically</strong> </h2>



<p>I&#8217;ve always used Pinterest to seek inspiration. I treated it like a digital mood board, pinning all of the beautiful imagery I wished to recreate. </p>



<p>THAT is one of the biggest blogging mistakes for beginners.  </p>



<p>Pinterest is not just a place for pretty pictures. It is one of the biggest search engines after Google. People are searching for information on Pinterest. </p>



<p>Think of Pinterest as a book synopsis. It offers a LARGE group of people (450 million to be exact) a glimpse of what your website is about. If they&#8217;re interested in your content, they will click on the link that leads to your website. Hello, traffic! </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Solution </strong></h3>



<p>Use Pinterest to promote your blog. You should create boards that are related to your niche to avoid confusing your audience. </p>



<p>Just like other platforms, Pinterest wants its users to be engaged at all times. Therefore, you need to create your own pins frequently if you&#8217;re looking to drive significant traffic to your blog. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Bonus </strong></h3>



<p>Pinterest is first and foremost a VISUAL platform. That&#8217;s why it is crucial to create visually attractive pins. </p>



<p>If you don&#8217;t have an eye for design (I can relate), I highly recommend signing up for a<strong> <a href="https://www.canva.com/pro/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-lasso-id="922">Canva Pro </a></strong>subscription. </p>



<p>Canva Pro is a LIFESAVER. Besides their design templates, there are 2 functions I can&#8217;t live without: </p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Access to free high-res imagery </li><li>Background eraser tool (this helps me to create mood boards like this) </li></ul>



<p>Thanks to Canva Pro, I&#8217;ve created beautiful visuals on Pinterest, which has brought my blog significant traffic. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>I did not resize or rename my images</strong></h2>



<p>I never knew not resizing or renaming my images would hurt my blog! But it did, and let me tell you why. </p>



<p>I always thought I needed to upload high-resolution images to maintain the quality of the images. The higher the resolution, the better, right? Wrong! Large images actually slow your site down. And guess what? Nobody likes a slow website. Especially Google!  </p>



<p>Besides that, I didn&#8217;t know how important it was to rename my images until I learned about SEO. Since I uploaded all of the images from my phone, they had generic names like IMG_0010. This meant that I was not optimizing my blog posts for Google search. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Solution </strong></h3>



<p>Don&#8217;t know the ideal size of your images? Use <strong><a href="https://pixlr.com/x/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="923">Pixlr.</a> </strong>Once you&#8217;ve uploaded your image, you will be greeted by a prompt to resize your images. There is an option that says, &#8220;Resize for the web.&#8221; Click that option, and you&#8217;re good to go!</p>



<p>Additionally, use keywords and/or key phrases when renaming all of your images. This will help to optimize your blog post and boost your site ranking on Google search. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>I did not post consistently</strong></h2>



<p>When I treated my blog as a hobby, I blogged whenever it fit my schedule. When I had more time, I would blog five days a week. During busier weeks, I had zero posts. </p>



<p>I didn&#8217;t realize I was making a mistake until a good friend asked, &#8220;When is your next blog post? I&#8217;d like to read it.&#8221;</p>



<p>I reflected on some of my favorite blogs and realized there was new content every single day. That&#8217;s part of the reason why I love reading their stuff. There&#8217;s always something new for me to discover! I don&#8217;t think I would&#8217;ve been as loyal if they were posting inconsistently. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Solution </strong></h3>



<p>Two words: POST CONSISTENTLY. </p>



<p>Since that eye-opening conversation with my friend, I&#8217;ve created and stuck to my editorial calendar. I blog twice a week now, every Tuesday and Friday. I&#8217;d love to do more in the future, but my schedule doesn&#8217;t permit it now. Hopefully soon! </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>I had poor time management</strong> </h2>



<p>I was doing a lot for the blog, but my efforts didn&#8217;t move the needle. Then, I realized it was because I didn&#8217;t know how to manage my time. </p>



<p>Multitasking was the norm for me. I tried to fit blogging, taking photos, and creating Pinterest visuals in a day. It made me exhausted and overwhelmed all the time. </p>



<p>My lack of focus showed on the blog. My content was subpar, and I wasn&#8217;t getting the traffic I wanted. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Solution </strong></h3>



<p>Batch your work to increase your productivity. According to finance blogger Erin Glober,  <a href="https://eringobler.com/batch-work/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="924"><strong>batching reduces distractions by focusing on one task or type of task.</strong></a></p>



<p>Instead of multitasking now, I batch work my tasks. Each week may look different, but I group similar tasks to finish in a day. For example, I may write new blog posts on Monday, shoot content on Tuesday, and so on. </p>



<p>This has boosted my productivity, which in turn has improved my blog. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>I (accidentally!) messed up my ads</strong> </h2>



<p>This is a funny story. I was so excited when I first set up ads for this blog. I called all my friends and told them about it. </p>



<p>Some people find ads annoying, but my friends knew how important they were to me. Having ads on my site meant I was one step closer to monetizing my blog. </p>



<p>They were so excited for me and wanted to support me by clicking on the ads whilst reading my blog. Here comes the funniest part. They did this without my knowledge! </p>



<p>My friends rock, seriously. </p>



<p>Unfortunately, that&#8217;s not how things work. Soon enough, I was flagged, and my account was blocked because of suspicious activity. </p>



<p>I was DEVASTATED. It took a while for my ad account to get approved, and I wasn&#8217;t sure if they&#8217;d clear my account. It felt like I was back at square one! </p>



<p>I shared my concerns with my friends, who later admitted everything to me. As sad as I was, I definitely had a good laugh. I thanked them for their efforts and told them to stop. </p>



<p>Thankfully, I managed to get my account back. But, it was a lesson I learned the hard way. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Solution </strong></h3>



<p>Let your ads run organically, and don&#8217;t fret about them! Once I got my account back, I simply focused on creating good content. As a result, my ad revenue increased organically. </p>



<p>Remember, there are no shortcuts to success. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>I did not share my blog on my social media platforms </strong></h2>



<p>I prefer to separate my professional and personal lives. After I decided to monetize the blog, I stopped sharing it on my social media platforms.</p>



<p>On one hand, I wanted to share my blog with my friends. But, I also didn&#8217;t want to be that annoying person who&#8217;s constantly pushing her own content on Instagram or Facebook.</p>



<p>However, sharing your content on social media platforms is the easiest way to drive traffic to your blog. So, how then do we create a much-needed balance? </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Solution </strong></h3>



<p>If this is something that concerns you too, you may want to create social media accounts specifically for your blog. </p>



<p>Since I created a new <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatislelife/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="925"><strong>Instagram </strong></a>and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thatislelife" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="926"><strong>Facebook</strong></a> page for my blog, I don&#8217;t feel guilty about spamming my content. Friends who enjoy my content follow me without being asked. It&#8217;s a win-win situation that brings a great deal of traffic to my blog! </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>I was a perfectionist</strong> </h2>



<p>Being a perfectionist means wanting to get everything right. But, nothing is perfect no matter how hard you try. </p>



<p>I spent way too much time trying to make everything perfect for the blog. I wrote and re-wrote blog posts. Additionally, I wanted to take photos for each blog post even though I had access to good-quality stock photos. </p>



<p>I gave myself so much pressure to make things look good, even if it required 10x more time and effort than usual. When the blog wasn&#8217;t gaining momentum, I blamed myself. </p>



<p>I love blogging, but I started to dread it because I couldn&#8217;t make it perfect. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Solution </strong></h3>



<p>Do it ugly. Yes, you read right. </p>



<p>My mentor coach said, &#8220;It&#8217;s better to do it ugly than to not do anything at all.&#8221; </p>



<p>I was so afraid to mess things up that I didn&#8217;t want to blog. Do you know how crazy that sounds? My fear of failure got in the way of what I love doing! </p>



<p>Doing it ugly is an essential part of the journey. This shows that you are making progress. A little progress each day adds up to big results. So, aim for progress. Not perfection.</p>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Conclusion</strong></h2>



<p>Did you learn anything from these blogging mistakes for beginners? As I said, blogging is a lot of work, especially when you&#8217;re just starting. But, it&#8217;s also fun and can be extremely rewarding. </p>



<p>Let me know in the comments below if you&#8217;ve made any of these blogging mistakes for beginners. All the best and good luck in your blogging journey! </p><p>The post <a href="https://thatislelife.com/10-blogging-mistakes-for-beginners/">10 Blogging Mistakes For Beginners You Need To Avoid (Plus Real Life Examples!)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thatislelife.com">That Isle Life</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Are you a new blogger who is trying to earn a full-time income from your blog? If you said yes, read on to discover the 21 best blogging tools for beginners. Tried and tested by yours truly! </em></p>



<p>Are you thinking of starting a blog to make money but don&#8217;t know where to start?</p>



<p>Or perhaps you&#8217;re already started blogging and you&#8217;re overwhelmed by all the things you need to do to keep your blog alive?</p>



<p>As a full-time blogger, I know for a fact that blogging IS hard work. But, it&#8217;s also incredibly fulfilling because I get to do what I love while making money!</p>



<p>Thankfully, there are so many blogging tools in the market that can help to:</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Ease your workload</li><li>Make writing easier</li><li>Improve your blog</li></ul>



<p>If you&#8217;re just starting out and have no budget, don&#8217;t worry. When I first started out, I had a very small budget too.</p>



<p>That&#8217;s why this post will cover plenty of free blogging tools for beginners that can help you. And, if they&#8217;re not free, they&#8217;re the most affordable option in the market.</p>



<p>For easy reference, I&#8217;ve categorized the best blogging tools for beginners to help you with 5 different aspects of blogging:</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Setting up a blog </strong></li><li><strong>Helping you to write better</strong></li><li><strong>Getting great hi-res images </strong></li><li><strong>Getting lots of traffic </strong></li><li><strong>Tracking blog analytics </strong></li></ul>



<p><strong>Related: </strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><a href="https://thatislelife.com/10-blogging-mistakes-for-beginners/" data-lasso-id="792"><strong>10 Blogging Mistakes For Beginners You Need To Avoid (Plus Real Life Examples!)</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://thatislelife.com/how-to-organize-a-blog/" data-lasso-id="793"><strong>How To Organize A Blog To Save Time And Increase Productivity</strong></a></li></ul>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Best Blogging Tools For Beginners </strong>&#8211; <strong>Setting up a blog</strong></h2>



<p>Don&#8217;t have a blog yet? Here&#8217;s a <a href="https://outandbeyond.com/how-to-get-paid-for-blogging-on-wordpress/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="795"><strong>step-by-step guide</strong></a> on how to set up a blog.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">1. <strong><a href="https://wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="796">WordPress</a></strong></h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="397" src="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Wordpress-1024x397.jpg" alt="Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Wordpress" class="wp-image-3113" srcset="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Wordpress-1024x397.jpg 1024w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Wordpress-300x116.jpg 300w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Wordpress-768x298.jpg 768w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Wordpress-450x174.jpg 450w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Wordpress-225x87.jpg 225w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Wordpress-900x349.jpg 900w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Wordpress-20x8.jpg 20w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Wordpress-248x96.jpg 248w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Wordpress-600x233.jpg 600w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Wordpress.jpg 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>


<p>I love WordPress for several reasons. Firstly, it&#8217;s extremely easy to use. All you have to do is sign up for an account, pick a blog name, and voila! You can start blogging.</p>



<p>The best part? It&#8217;s FREE to set up a new blog. That&#8217;s why it truly is one of the best blogging tools for beginners.</p>



<p>WordPress offers many free pre-designed themes that make your blog look good.</p>



<p>Additionally, WordPress has many helpful plugins that can further improve your blog. However, you should limit the number of plugins on your blog as it will slow your site down (more on this later)</p>



<p><strong>Cost: FREE </strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2. <a href="http://www.bluehost.com/track/thatislelife" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-lasso-id="797"><strong>Bluehost </strong></a></h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="519" src="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Bluehost-1024x519.jpg" alt="Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Bluehost" class="wp-image-3114" srcset="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Bluehost-1024x519.jpg 1024w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Bluehost-300x152.jpg 300w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Bluehost-768x389.jpg 768w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Bluehost-450x228.jpg 450w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Bluehost-20x11.jpg 20w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Bluehost-225x114.jpg 225w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Bluehost-900x456.jpg 900w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Bluehost-189x96.jpg 189w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Bluehost-600x304.jpg 600w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Bluehost.jpg 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>


<p>Every blog should have a web host. <strong><a href="https://www.techradar.com/sg/news/what-is-web-hosting-and-why-do-you-need-it" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="798">Web hosting is what makes your blog accessible on the internet.</a> </strong>They are responsible for storing all of your website data.</p>



<p>Bluehost is my pick because they provide affordable blogging and website hosting.</p>



<p>I love <a href="http://www.bluehost.com/track/thatislelife" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-lasso-id="799"><strong>Bluehost</strong></a> because it is:</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Cheap (less than USD5/month!)</li><li>Offers 24/7 support (perfect for non-tech-savvy people like myself)</li><li>Provides a one-step WordPress installation</li></ul>



<p>I&#8217;m all for 24/7 support because it means I can get my site looked at and fixed despite the time difference.</p>



<p>Storytime: I&#8217;d been experiencing slow site speed last month and was feeling frustrated. With Bluehost&#8217;s support, I was able to chat with someone about it.</p>



<p>As it turns out, I&#8217;d installed a plugin that slowed my entire site down! Thankfully, the Bluehost team managed to resolve the issue within a day.</p>



<p>I&#8217;m using the cheapest plan, and it works well for me. If you have less than 10,000 views per month, I recommend sticking to their shared hosting service.</p>



<p><strong>Cost: Starting from $3.95/month </strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">3. <strong><a href="https://1.envato.market/DVKxx5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored noopener" data-lasso-id="800" data-lasso-name="The Voux - A Comprehensive Magazine WordPress Theme by fuelthemes | ThemeForest">Envato</a></strong></h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="521" src="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Envato-1024x521.jpg" alt="Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Envato" class="wp-image-3115" srcset="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Envato-1024x521.jpg 1024w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Envato-300x153.jpg 300w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Envato-768x391.jpg 768w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Envato-450x229.jpg 450w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Envato-20x11.jpg 20w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Envato-225x115.jpg 225w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Envato-900x458.jpg 900w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Envato-189x96.jpg 189w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Envato-600x306.jpg 600w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Envato.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>


<p>Got your blog set up on WordPress? Great. Let&#8217;s move on.</p>



<p>The next thing you might want to do is to make your blog look pretty.</p>



<p>If you can&#8217;t afford a paid theme, that&#8217;s completely fine! WordPress has plenty of <strong><a href="https://themeisle.com/blog/free-wordpress-blog-themes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="801">free themes that look great.</a></strong></p>



<p>However, if you can&#8217;t find a WordPress theme you like, you can always purchase a blog theme and customize it to make your site fully yours!</p>



<p>I&#8217;m very picky when it comes to appearances (duh, I write about home decor!), so I wanted a theme I LOVE.</p>



<p>Confession: I spent way more time than I should be customizing a free WordPress theme to my liking. After hours of trying, I still hated it. So, I decided to move on and purchased this blog theme instead.</p>



<p>I chose <strong><a href="https://1.envato.market/DVKxx5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored noopener" data-lasso-id="802" data-lasso-name="The Voux - A Comprehensive Magazine WordPress Theme by fuelthemes | ThemeForest">this theme</a> </strong>because it offers 16 different layouts. Plus, there are always new versions, which include new elements, features, and customizable options to create unique layouts.</p>



<p>This theme also belongs to a WordPress partner agency, so rest assured the theme is 100% compatible with WordPress.</p>



<p>I&#8217;ve used it for two years and I have zero complaints so far!</p>



<p><strong>Cost: $59 </strong></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Best Blogging Tools For Beginners </strong>&#8211; <strong>Writing better</strong></h2>



<p>Here&#8217;s the thing about blogging. You don&#8217;t need any writing qualifications or experience in the writing industry.</p>



<p>Nevertheless, you will need to know how to write clear blog posts that your audience can understand. Here are a few writing tools for beginners:</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">4. <strong><a href="https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/14942/208771" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-lasso-id="803">Freelance writing course</a></strong></h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="559" src="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Freelance-writing-course-1024x559.jpg" alt="Best blogging tools for beginners - Freelance writing course" class="wp-image-3117" srcset="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Freelance-writing-course-1024x559.jpg 1024w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Freelance-writing-course-300x164.jpg 300w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Freelance-writing-course-768x419.jpg 768w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Freelance-writing-course-1536x838.jpg 1536w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Freelance-writing-course-450x246.jpg 450w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Freelance-writing-course-20x11.jpg 20w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Freelance-writing-course-225x123.jpg 225w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Freelance-writing-course-900x491.jpg 900w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Freelance-writing-course-1350x737.jpg 1350w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Freelance-writing-course-176x96.jpg 176w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Freelance-writing-course-600x327.jpg 600w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Freelance-writing-course.jpg 1906w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>


<p>Despite having a degree in journalism, my writing skills are better suited for print.</p>



<p>Writing for online sites requires different skills. This is because people consume and digest digital content differently than they do print.</p>



<p>I highly recommend this freelance writing course because it teaches you how to write for online sites.</p>



<p>My writing has improved greatly since taking a few courses with Aisha. Some of my blog posts are already ranking on the first page of Google!</p>



<p>Besides that, this course includes pitching templates, SEO practices, and writing opportunities for established websites.</p>



<p><a href="https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/14942/208771" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-lasso-id="804"><strong>This course</strong></a> is truly the best investment you can make for yourself. It helps you to write better and gives you a chance to make money!</p>



<p><strong>Cost: $57 </strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">5. <a href="https://coschedule.com/headline-studio" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="805"><strong>Headline analyzer</strong></a></h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="314" src="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Headline-Analyzer-1024x314.jpg" alt="Best blogging tools for beginners - Headline Analyzer" class="wp-image-3118" srcset="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Headline-Analyzer-1024x314.jpg 1024w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Headline-Analyzer-300x92.jpg 300w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Headline-Analyzer-768x235.jpg 768w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Headline-Analyzer-450x138.jpg 450w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Headline-Analyzer-225x69.jpg 225w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Headline-Analyzer-900x276.jpg 900w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Headline-Analyzer-20x6.jpg 20w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Headline-Analyzer-313x96.jpg 313w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Headline-Analyzer-600x184.jpg 600w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Headline-Analyzer.jpg 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>


<p>Headlines are very important when it comes to writing blog posts.</p>



<p>A good headline will contribute to a high click-through rate. In other words, the more attractive your headline is, the more people will click on it and read your post!</p>



<p>A strong headline usually consists of 12 words, and 70 characters, and carries either a positive or negative sentiment.</p>



<p>Fortunately, I don&#8217;t have to memorize this formula to create a headline and neither do you!</p>



<p>All you have to do is simply insert your headline in the Headline Analyzer, and it will tell you if it&#8217;s a good or bad headline.</p>



<p>Furthermore, it will teach you how to write a compelling headline that attracts more readers.</p>



<p><strong>Cost: FREE</strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">6. <strong><a href="https://grammarly.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="806">Grammarly</a></strong></h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="436" src="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Grammarly-1024x436.jpg" alt="Best blogging tools for beginners - Grammarly" class="wp-image-3119" srcset="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Grammarly-1024x436.jpg 1024w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Grammarly-300x128.jpg 300w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Grammarly-768x327.jpg 768w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Grammarly-1536x655.jpg 1536w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Grammarly-2048x873.jpg 2048w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Grammarly-450x192.jpg 450w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Grammarly-20x8.jpg 20w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Grammarly-225x96.jpg 225w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Grammarly-900x384.jpg 900w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Grammarly-1350x575.jpg 1350w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Grammarly-600x256.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>


<p>Many people are concerned about grammar when it comes to writing. Me too!</p>



<p>Fortunately, I discovered Grammarly &#8211; a writing tool that checks and fixes common grammar mistakes.</p>



<p>You can even add it as a Google Chrome extension, so it automatically checks the grammar of all of your blog posts.</p>



<p><strong>Cost: FREE </strong></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Best Blogging Tools For Beginners </strong>&#8211; <strong>Taking/getting images </strong></h2>



<p>A powerful blog post has both text and visuals. You can either take your own photos, create your own images, or purchase someone else&#8217;s photos.</p>



<p>Here are some image-related blogging tools for beginners:</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">7. <strong>Camera </strong></h3>



<p>A lot of people assume you need a fancy camera to take good photos for a blog. But, all you really need is a phone and a few editing apps to make your phone stand out.</p>



<p>I rotate between my iPhone camera and a Nikon camera, which I borrowed from a friend.</p>



<p>Both types of equipment work fine, but the iPhone is definitely lighter and more convenient to carry around.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">8. <strong><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adobe.lrmobile&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="807">Lightroom</a> </strong></h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="574" src="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Lightroom-1024x574.jpg" alt="Best blogging tools for beginners - Lightroom" class="wp-image-3123" srcset="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Lightroom-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Lightroom-300x168.jpg 300w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Lightroom-768x430.jpg 768w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Lightroom-1536x861.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>


<p>I prefer my photos to look as natural as possible. Therefore, I try to keep my photo editing process simple.</p>



<p>Lightroom is an app that I use regularly to edit <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatislelife/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="808"><strong>my photos. </strong></a></p>



<p>Not only is Lightroom very easy to use, but it&#8217;s also free if you use the mobile version as I do!</p>



<p>Check out <a href="https://thediyplaybook.com/how-to-edit-photos-in-lightroom/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="809"><strong>this tutorial</strong></a> if you&#8217;re new to Lightroom.</p>



<p>Bonus: you can create and apply custom presets to photos so you can shorten editing time.</p>



<p><strong>Cost: FREE (You can opt for the paid version but I don&#8217;t think it&#8217;s necessary!) </strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">9. <strong><a href="https://vsco.co/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="810">VSCO</a></strong></h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="457" src="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-VSCO-1024x457.jpg" alt="Best blogging tools for beginners - VSCO" class="wp-image-3136" srcset="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-VSCO-1024x457.jpg 1024w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-VSCO-300x134.jpg 300w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-VSCO-768x343.jpg 768w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-VSCO-450x201.jpg 450w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-VSCO-20x8.jpg 20w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-VSCO-225x100.jpg 225w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-VSCO-900x401.jpg 900w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-VSCO-215x96.jpg 215w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-VSCO-600x268.jpg 600w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-VSCO.jpg 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>


<p>Are editing photos too stressful for you? Then, you may want to consider using VSCO.</p>



<p>Similar to Lightroom, VSCO is an app that you can use to adjust the exposure, contrast, and saturation of your photos.</p>



<p>But, VSCO&#8217;s best feature is its filters. The free version has limited filters, but their annual subscription gives you access to 200+ VSCO presets advanced photo editing tools, and video editing tools.</p>



<p>I have the premium version because my favorite filter is G7 / Neutral Portrait. It makes my photos look bright and polished without looking fake.</p>



<p><strong>Cost: FREE (Premium plan is $19.99 annually)</strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">10. <strong><a href="https://partner.canva.com/jWrddM" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored noopener" data-lasso-id="811" data-lasso-name="Canva Pro">Canva</a></strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="424" src="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Canva-Pro-1024x424.jpg" alt="Best blogging tools for beginners - Canva Pro" class="wp-image-3135" srcset="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Canva-Pro-1024x424.jpg 1024w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Canva-Pro-300x124.jpg 300w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Canva-Pro-768x318.jpg 768w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Canva-Pro-450x186.jpg 450w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Canva-Pro-225x93.jpg 225w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Canva-Pro-900x373.jpg 900w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Canva-Pro-20x8.jpg 20w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Canva-Pro-232x96.jpg 232w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Canva-Pro-600x248.jpg 600w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Canva-Pro.jpg 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>If there&#8217;s one design program I can&#8217;t live without, it&#8217;s Canva!</p>



<p>Canva is a free graphic design platform that&#8217;s great for making just about anything.</p>



<p>With over 50,000 templates to choose from, there are templates for pins, Instagram stories, and infographics.</p>



<p>If you sign up to <a href="https://partner.canva.com/jWrddM" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored noopener" data-lasso-id="812" data-lasso-name="Canva Pro"><strong>Canva Pro</strong></a>, you&#8217;ll also receive access to:</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>75+ million premium stock photos, videos, audio, and graphics free-to-use</li><li>Ability to add your own fonts and logos</li><li>Ability to remove background to any photo</li></ul>



<p>I use these features on Canva every day to create all of the visuals for my blog, especially for <strong><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/thatislelife/_created/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="813">Pinterest</a></strong> pins. In my opinion, the Canva Pro account is worth every single penny!</p>



<p><strong>Cost: FREE (<a href="https://partner.canva.com/jWrddM" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored noopener" data-lasso-id="814" data-lasso-name="Canva Pro">Canva Pro</a> is $13.95/month</strong>)</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">11. <strong><a href="https://pixabay.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="815">Pixabay</a> and <a href="https://unsplash.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="816">Unsplash</a></strong></h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="371" src="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Pixabay-1024x371.jpg" alt="Best blogging tools for beginners - Pixabay" class="wp-image-3133" srcset="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Pixabay-1024x371.jpg 1024w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Pixabay-300x109.jpg 300w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Pixabay-768x278.jpg 768w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Pixabay-450x163.jpg 450w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Pixabay-225x82.jpg 225w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Pixabay-900x326.jpg 900w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Pixabay-20x8.jpg 20w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Pixabay-265x96.jpg 265w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Pixabay-600x218.jpg 600w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Pixabay.jpg 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>


<p>Since it&#8217;s a lot of work to take your own photos and create your own visuals, stock imagery is a great way to add photos without much time or effort.</p>



<p><a href="https://pixabay.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="817"><strong>Pixabay </strong></a>and <strong><a href="https://unsplash.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="818">Unsplash</a> </strong>are two platforms sharing high-resolution and copyright-free images, videos, and music.</p>



<p>You can use their visuals without asking for permission or giving credit to the artist, even for commercial purposes. What a STEAL!</p>



<p><strong>Cost: FREE</strong></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Best Blogging Tools For Beginners </strong>&#8211; <strong>Getting traffic</strong></h2>



<p>Most of my traffic currently comes from Pinterest and SEO. Pinterest is a fast way of gaining traffic, but you have to be consistently active on the platform to yield results.</p>



<p>On the other hand, it takes about 6 months for SEO to kick in, but its effects last forever.</p>



<p><strong>Here are a few tools that help with SEO: </strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">12. <strong><a href="https://jvz4.com/c/2012165/194909" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-lasso-id="819">Keysearch</a></strong></h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="356" src="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Keysearch-1024x356.jpg" alt="Best blogging tools for beginners - Keysearch" class="wp-image-3126" srcset="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Keysearch-1024x356.jpg 1024w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Keysearch-300x104.jpg 300w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Keysearch-768x267.jpg 768w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Keysearch-450x156.jpg 450w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Keysearch-225x78.jpg 225w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Keysearch-900x313.jpg 900w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Keysearch-20x8.jpg 20w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Keysearch-276x96.jpg 276w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Keysearch-600x209.jpg 600w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Keysearch.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>


<p>Keysearch is an SEO tool I use personally.</p>



<p>It helps me track my SEO efforts and helps me find keywords I can use to write better articles. Additionally, I can also track my competitors&#8217; SEO efforts!</p>



<p>There are many great SEO tools out there, but Keysearch is one of the best and most affordable.</p>



<p>It&#8217;s $17/month, AND you can get 20% off if you use this discount code: <a href="https://jvz4.com/c/2012165/194909" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-lasso-id="820"><strong>KSDISC.</strong></a></p>



<p>I used to have a hard time thinking about what to write. Thanks to Keysearch, I have a list of amazing keywords in my niche to write about.</p>



<p>Since then, I have written blog posts that have ranked on the first page of Google. This means more traffic for me, which in turn means more revenue!</p>



<p><strong>Cost: $17 (20% off with KSDSIC code) </strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>1</strong>3. <a href="https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/15090/208771" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-lasso-id="821">SEO Success For Beginners Course</a></h3>



<p>Are you terrified of SEO? Don&#8217;t even know what it means and how it can help your website?</p>



<p>Don&#8217;t worry, I got you.</p>



<p>After all, I used to be just like you! Until I took Aisha&#8217;s <a href="https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/15090/208771" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-lasso-id="822"><strong>SEO Success For Beginners course</strong></a> &#8211; a step-by-step guide that will help you to get thousands of free organic traffic from Google to your blog.</p>



<p>I&#8217;m a huge fan of Aisha&#8217;s courses because they are simple and straightforward, which makes them easy to understand and implement.</p>



<p>I&#8217;ve seen my organic traffic increase tremendously since I&#8217;ve used her strategies. That&#8217;s why I highly recommend this course!</p>



<p><strong>Cost: $57 </strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">14. <strong><a href="https://yoast.com/wordpress/plugins/seo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="823">Yoast SEO</a></strong></h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="424" src="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Yoast-SEO-1024x424.jpg" alt="Best blogging tools for beginners - Yoast SEO" class="wp-image-3121" srcset="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Yoast-SEO-1024x424.jpg 1024w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Yoast-SEO-300x124.jpg 300w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Yoast-SEO-768x318.jpg 768w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Yoast-SEO-1536x637.jpg 1536w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Yoast-SEO-2048x849.jpg 2048w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Yoast-SEO-450x186.jpg 450w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Yoast-SEO-225x93.jpg 225w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Yoast-SEO-900x373.jpg 900w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Yoast-SEO-1350x559.jpg 1350w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Yoast-SEO-20x8.jpg 20w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Yoast-SEO-232x96.jpg 232w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Yoast-SEO-600x249.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>


<p>Yoast SEO is a free plugin that works with any WordPress website.</p>



<p>It is a great SEO and blogging tool for beginners because it tells you what is required to optimize your blog post for Google search.</p>



<p>Besides that, Yoast also offers a readability analysis, which guides you to write better.</p>



<p>Both features are must-haves for me because they act as checklists whenever I&#8217;m writing a blog post.</p>



<p>If the indicator turns red, it means I need to make improvements to the post. On the other hand, I know I have a successful blog post when all of the indicators turn green.</p>



<p><strong>Cost: FREE</strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">15. <strong><a href="https://neilpatel.com/ubersuggest/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="824">Ubersuggest</a></strong></h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="353" src="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Ubersuggest-1024x353.jpg" alt="Best blogging tools for beginners - Ubersuggest" class="wp-image-3129" srcset="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Ubersuggest-1024x353.jpg 1024w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Ubersuggest-300x103.jpg 300w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Ubersuggest-768x265.jpg 768w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Ubersuggest-450x155.jpg 450w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Ubersuggest-225x78.jpg 225w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Ubersuggest-900x310.jpg 900w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Ubersuggest-20x8.jpg 20w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Ubersuggest-279x96.jpg 279w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Ubersuggest-600x207.jpg 600w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Ubersuggest.jpg 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>


<p>Ubersuggest is a great tool for SEO.</p>



<p>It allows you to study your competitor&#8217;s pages, so you can see which popular organic keyword phrases are ranking for them.</p>



<p>Moreover, Ubersuggest generates a list of keywords and long-tail phrases you can use for your blog.</p>



<p>The only catch is that the free version only allows 3 tries each day, which can be frustrating, especially if you&#8217;re planning to batch work.</p>



<p><strong>Cost: FREE ($120 for a lifetime personal subscription!) </strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">16. <strong><a href="https://trends.google.com/trends/?geo=US" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="825">Google Trends</a></strong></h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="297" src="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Google-Trends-1024x297.jpg" alt="Best blogging tools for beginners - Google Trends" class="wp-image-3124" srcset="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Google-Trends-1024x297.jpg 1024w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Google-Trends-300x87.jpg 300w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Google-Trends-768x223.jpg 768w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Google-Trends-450x130.jpg 450w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Google-Trends-225x65.jpg 225w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Google-Trends-900x261.jpg 900w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Google-Trends-20x6.jpg 20w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Google-Trends-331x96.jpg 331w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Google-Trends-600x174.jpg 600w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Google-Trends.jpg 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>


<p>Besides Ubersuggest and Keysearch, you can use Google Trends to find out what people are searching for on the Internet.</p>



<p>It&#8217;s a straightforward website, which is very easy to use.</p>



<p>All you have to do is to insert your search term in the bar, and Google will show you people&#8217;s interests in your chosen topic over time and region.</p>



<p>While Google Trends may not offer specific keywords, you can use Google&#8217;s related topics or queries as a guide to come up with your own keywords. But hey, it&#8217;s free!</p>



<p><strong>Cost: FREE</strong></p>



<p><strong>Here are some tools that help with Pinterest: </strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">17. <a href="https://www.blogginglikeyoumeanit.com/pinteresting-strategies" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="826"><strong>Pinteresting strategies </strong></a></h3>



<p>How can Pinterest drive traffic to your website? Well, Pinterest is more than just a social network. It is one of the biggest search engines after Google.</p>



<p>I used to think of Pinterest as an inspiration board for my interests. I would browse, create boards, and re-pin photos. However, doing all of the above will only make your Pinterest account pretty. It will not drive traffic to your website.</p>



<p>Like other social media platforms, Pinterest NEEDS content. This is why Pinterest favors creators. If you create your own pin, you have the ability to add a link to your website.</p>



<p>The more you create, the more Pinterest will push your content. That&#8217;s when you&#8217;ll start to see more traffic on your blog!</p>



<p>With that said, there are over 450 million active users on Pinterest. You will need to create content that stands out.</p>



<p>For more tips on how to create pins that get clicks, you should sign up for Carly Campbell&#8217;s course. It has received many rave reviews and is constantly updated to reflect Pinterest&#8217;s changes over the years.</p>



<p><strong>Cost: $57 </strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">18. <strong><a href="https://trends.pinterest.com/?country=US" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="827">Pinterest trends</a></strong></h3>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="421" src="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Pinterest-Trends-1024x421.jpg" alt="Best blogging tools for beginners - Pinterest Trends" class="wp-image-3131" srcset="https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Pinterest-Trends-1024x421.jpg 1024w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Pinterest-Trends-300x123.jpg 300w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Pinterest-Trends-768x316.jpg 768w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Pinterest-Trends-450x185.jpg 450w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Pinterest-Trends-225x92.jpg 225w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Pinterest-Trends-900x370.jpg 900w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Pinterest-Trends-20x8.jpg 20w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Pinterest-Trends-234x96.jpg 234w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Pinterest-Trends-600x247.jpg 600w, https://thatislelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-blogging-tools-for-beginners-Pinterest-Trends.jpg 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>


<p>The easiest way to get traffic is to write about what people are searching for. One way to do that is to check out what&#8217;s popular on Pinterest trends.</p>



<p>It&#8217;s a free website that shows weekly trending ideas across popular categories on Pinterest. Plus, you can enter a search term to see if any of your ideas are trending (or not!).</p>



<p><strong>Cost: FREE </strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">19. <strong><a href="https://crmrkt.com/8GDO4D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-lasso-id="828">Pinterest templates</a></strong></h3>


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<p>One of my biggest struggles is designing pins for Pinterest. I used to spend a lot of time creating less than 10 templates.</p>



<p>It&#8217;s important to have as many eye-catching templates as possible, so you can continue to promote old blog posts on Pinterest. This is where ready-made templates come in handy.</p>



<p>I&#8217;ve been eyeing <a href="https://crmrkt.com/8GDO4D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-lasso-id="829"><strong>this set</strong></a> from Creative Market. It has 85 Pinterest templates that are fully customizable on Canva. There&#8217;s also a bonus guide to the best fonts on Canva!</p>



<p><strong>Cost: $35</strong></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><strong>Best Blogging Tools For Beginners </strong>&#8211; </strong>T<strong>racking analytics </strong></h2>



<p>Tracking your analytics is beneficial because it helps you to understand your readers better.</p>



<p>This helps you to create relevant and engaging content that will keep your audience coming back for more.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">20. <strong><a href="https://analytics.google.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="830">Google Analytics</a></strong></h3>



<p>Google Analytics is a free tool that analyzes website traffic. It is important to find out how many people are reading your blog if you intend to make money from blogging.</p>



<p>Through Google Analytics, you can also find out:</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>where your readers are from</li><li>how are your readers discovering your blog</li><li>how long they are spending on your site and,</li><li>popular blog posts</li></ul>



<p><strong>Cost: FREE</strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>21. </strong><a href="https://search.google.com/search-console/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="831">Google Search Console </a></h3>



<p>Google Search Console is a data tool that:</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Tracks your posts&#8217; ranking on Google</li><li>Shows you if people are clicking through to your website</li><li>Highlights any blog issues</li></ul>



<p>You can use the reports generated by Google Search Console to improve your blog by:</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Seeing which posts are losing traffic</li><li>Identifying which posts are on Page 2 of Google (so you can work on them and push them to Page 1!)</li><li>Fixing any site errors/dead links</li></ul>



<p>This handy <strong><a href="https://www.lovesdata.com/blog/google-search-console" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="832">guide</a> </strong>will teach you everything you need to know about Google Search Console.</p>



<p><strong>Cost: FREE </strong></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions </strong></h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Should I start a blog in 2022? </strong></h3>



<p>Absolutely, it&#8217;s never too late to start a blog!</p>



<p>Despite popular apps like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok thriving, blogging is far from dead. You can still make money from blogging. I&#8217;m living proof of it!</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>How do bloggers get paid? </strong></h3>



<p>There are <a href="https://outandbeyond.com/how-to-make-money-blogging-for-beginners/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="833"><strong>many ways to earn money via blogging</strong></a>. For instance, display advertising, affiliate marketing, sponsorships, digital products, and more!</p>



<p>For me, the easiest ways to make money via blogging are display advertising and affiliate marketing.</p>



<p>They&#8217;re two sources of passive income, which means you can make money while you&#8217;re asleep!</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>I only want to use free blogging tools. What are the top life-changing blogging tools? </strong></h3>



<p>If you&#8217;re new to blogging, I&#8217;d say WordPress (obviously), Grammarly, Yoast SEO, and Google! (Yes, you can find keywords on Google Search too)</p>



<p>However, if you are serious about making money via blogging, I will advise you to invest in these 3 life-changing blogging tools:</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><a href="http://www.bluehost.com/track/thatislelife" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-lasso-id="834"><strong>Bluehost</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://jvz4.com/c/2012165/194909" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-lasso-id="835"><strong>Keysearch</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/15090/208771" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-lasso-id="836"><strong>SEO Success For Beginners Course</strong></a></li></ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Conclusion</strong></h2>



<p>There, you have it! 21 of the best blogging tools for beginners, tried and tested by yours truly.</p>



<p>I hope you found this post helpful, and I wish you all the best in your blogging career!</p>



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