Applying the 80/20 rule in blogging can completely change the way you approach content creation, promotion, and monetization.
Also known as the Pareto Principle, it suggests that roughly 80 percent of results come from 20 percent of efforts. In blogging, that usually means a small portion of your content is responsible for most of your traffic, revenue, or engagement. And from my experience, this is the truth!
When publishing on WordPress.com, the Excerpt field is optional but beneficial for improving user engagement and layout. An excerpt summarizes the post and enhances readability across various pages. While not mandatory, creating one helps attract readers and optimize SEO, making it a smart choice for bloggers. Aim for 30 to 60 words.
If your goal is to monetize your blog, here are seven ways you can start earning an income through blogging today.
Many people blog just for the enjoyment of blogging, but sometimes a can turn into a real job. I should know, since that’s how I started out!
Because I run several busy blogs, I get multiple guest post requests every day. While many are normal, some are questionable, and others are downright hilarious.
So, here’s how NOT to request a guest post on any blog or website. But first, let’s start with how you can request a guest post that doesn’t go straight in the trash or spam folder.
This is the story of how I started my mom blog nearly 10 years ago, compiled from my blog posts at the time. I didn’t know anything about blogging, SEO or monetization when I started and didn’t even plan for it to be a new job. But now I’m a fulltime blogger.
