Blogging & Personal Development

Blogging 101: Best WordPress Plugins

One of the best things about WordPress is the sheer amount of Plugins available to customise your website to look and function how you want it to. Whether a plugin is visible to the reader or it’s purely a back end help for you, they’re so useful and honestly I don’t think I could live…
Blogging 101: Best WordPress Shortcuts

So I’ve now been blogging for a while, and I’ve used WordPress for most of that time. Since they introduced Blocks, I know it’s been a controversial subject as to whether you use them or you use the classic editor. I personally use Blocks and I actually really like them, I find it super easy…
Blogging 101: Setting up a Free WordPress Blog

So, you want to start a blog? But you have no idea where to start or how to even create one. No worries I’ve written this guide for how to set up a blog on WordPress for free so you can start straight away! I’ve written about both WordPress Com (Free!) and WordPress Org (Paid!)…
Blogging 101: How to Find and Master Your Blogging Tone of Voice

One thing that truly sets a blogger apart is their Tone of Voice (TOV). It’s not just about what you say but how you say it. A consistent TOV creates trust, reinforces your brand identity, and helps your readers connect with you across all platforms – blog posts, social media, or emails. Think of your…
Blogging 101: How to Set Up a Self-Hosted Blog

So, if you’re here you want to either start a blog or move your current blog to a paid self-hosted plan! Going self-hosted can be great for new or old bloggers as it gives you so much more freedom than a hosted plan. You customise to your hearts content and make your website exactly what…
Blogging 101: Creating a Brand Story

Humans respond well to a crafted narrative, and an emotional story often helps people connect with one another by capturing their attention. This is why having a ‘Blog Brand Story’ in your about me page can be vital for connecting to readers but also brands and sponsors who want to work with you. What is…
Blogging 101: Organising Blog Categories

As you read through your favourite blogger, you’ve probably noticed that most have broad categories at the top of their site. This is the same for mainstream news outlets as well as for starting out hobby blogs. The reason for this is that categorising content often helps the user experience, as people can find the…
Finding Your Niche as a Content Creator: A Comprehensive Guide

One of the first and most crucial decisions you’ll make as a content creator is choosing your niche. Your niche defines your focus, helps you connect with your audience, and sets the foundation for your success. Whether you’re a blogger, YouTuber, podcaster, or social media creator, finding a niche allows you to carve out your…
Blogging 101: Benefits of Blogging

Whether you’re new to blogging or you’ve been blogging for years, every so often you may question what you actually get out of blogging. It takes a lot of time and effort to consistently blog, and a lot of people pay out their own money too. So it’s always good to remind yourself on how…