What is Pinterest?
Pinterest, Inc. is a social media web and mobile application company. It operates a software system designed to enable discovery of information on the World Wide Web using images and, on a smaller scale, GIFs and videos. The site was founded by Ben Silbermann, Paul Sciarra, and Evan Sharp. - Wikipedia
Pinterest refers itself as a "virtual pinboard". But what does that mean anyway?
My favourite book on Pinterest marketing defines it in a much better way:
It says that Pinterest is the online or internet equivalent of having a cardboard box dedicated to everything that inspires you. It could be recipe cutouts you and your family enjoy, ideas about remodelling your home, a unique style of fashion or quotes that help you get by in different moods and situations in your life.
Now, I'll come to why understanding this is so important in a bit.
Pinterest is also a great way to visually bookmark things on the internet, and that is the principle it started on. So you could say ta-ta to that cardboard box in your house. Plus it's easier to find Pins you've saved over time than have tens of boxes lying around, not to mention how much space you're saving while using Pinterest and not those boxes.
Why use Pinterest to grow your blog traffic?
That's a very valid question, why should you choose Pinterest over any other social media platform? Why not Facebook or Twitter or Instagram or anything else, you get the drill.
Well, for starters it's getting harder to get seen on platforms such as Facebook as over the over it's gotten pretty clear that Facebook wants people to spend money to be able to profit from it.
We know that it's already harder to achieve that amount of traffic. Pinterest, on the other hand, is still new and actually has admitted that Pinterest wouldn't be possible without the content creators, that is, you and your blog.
And in my experience, it's easier to get traffic back to your blog from Pinterest than it is from social media platforms in general.
Why?
Because Pinterest has dual personalities. It's not just a social media platform it has evolved into a search engine. People are actually using Pinterest like they use Google. To help them find new ideas, inspiration and answer general queries they have.
This only benefits YOU as a blogger. Think about it, you start gaining authority on Pinterest because people like what you have to say and Pinterest will notice that and show your content to more people that are searching for similar results. And that's how you'll increase your blog traffic.
This Pinterest course that I took explains it perfectly, the author of the course says that Pinterest is a relatively new search engine, and so, it's easier to rank Pinterest than it is on Google. She also explains in great detail about why Pinterest is a search engine and how other social media platforms are not.
How to get started on Pinterest?
So, you either already have a Pinterest profile (if you've been searching for a way to grow your blog traffic) or you want to get started with it. These are the assumptions I'm making for this blog post.
You'll also benefit if you were like me (This was ME four months ago), you know Pinterest and what it is and that it can help you drive traffic to your blog but don't know how to actually get started. Like, you just need someone to hold your hand and guide you without judging your lack of knowledge on Pinterest.
Of course, here's what you absolutely need to know about how to get started on Pinterest:
- You'll need a Pinterest Profile [Da-Uh] (more on what kind, later)
- Remember how I told you that Pinterest is a virtual pinboard? So yeah, you're going to need to create "Boards" on Pinterest that will house "Pins".
- And you're going to use keywords that are relevant to your blog and make boards based on that. (More on that later.)
- Of course, you'll be using Pinterest.
Setting up your Pinterest Profile
So I've heard and read conflicting advice about what I'm going to tell you. So this is purely based on the advice that I took and the result and the experience I gained on that matter.
Depending on what has worked for the person that is giving you advice on Pinterest, you will hear two things apart from the fact that you absolutely DO need a Pinterest business account:
- You need to convert your personal Pinterest account to a business account OR
- You should start a new Pinterest business account.
The reason I say I've heard and read conflicting advice is that this FAMOUS Pinterest course that has helped literally thousands of bloggers drive immense traffic from Pinterest suggests starting a new business account as your personal account may be all over the place, and it might be hard for Pinterest to recognise you as a content creator rather than consumer. Which Pinterest does differentiate between according to the author of this course.
BUT
This other also immensely successful Pinterest course just tells you that you need a business Pinterest account to get started.
In my case, I had just converted my personal account to a business account and didn't really see any adverse effects.
Optimise your Pinterest profile
So after you've set up your business Profile, you will need to optimise your Pinterest profile. That means filling in proper information in all those places you may have skipped when you had a personal Pinterest account or when you didn't have an account:
Here's what you typically see when you log in to your Pinterest account
Now you want to navigate to the upper right corner of your screen where you see the three dots and click on them.
This should then open up a drop down that look like this:
You should then click settings
This will then open up your account settings which you will be optimising.
Now, I want you to fill in your details, your display name, username, your about section, claim your website.
You can see how I've filled out my details to suit my account needs:
I display my photo because I want people to know I'm not a generic brand but an actual person using the account. I want them to know me and associate my brand not only with its logo and content but my face as well.
For the display name, I was using my own for the longest time, but when I started optimising, I wanted people to know about my brand, hence the change.
I've kept my profile information quite personal, to let people know what they can expect from me when they follow me on Pinterest and what it is I actually do. Of course, I've also used keywords I want to rank for in Pinterest naturally.
These are things you also want to do. If you're not a brand or business but a blogger, you might not need to display your blog's name, yours will do fine because you want your blog to be known and you want to be known.
It's all about experimenting and the way YOU want to project your blog/brand and/or business.
A lot of Pinterest gurus might disagree with this, then again, some might actually like what I've done.
The bottom line is: Figure out what is best for you.
TIP : This is also a good way to set-up your profile if, you don't have rich pins activated. This way, people will still know who the pin is coming from. This little tip is liquid gold for bloggers on Wix as it doesn't yet offer rich pins integration for those on its platform.
Now, go back to your Pinterest profile by clicking your profile name in the top right corner (where your photo appears) and then click on boards:
Now that you are at your boards' section, you might want to edit your existing boards and make sure they are relevant to what you write about or make sure to add boards that are relevant to you.
Now, when you hover on a board that you have either just created or already had, you should see the board highlighted in a greyish tone and small pencil icon on the right, you're going to click that icon.
This will open a window like this:
Now you want to provide as much relevant information as you possibly can. So you start by filling the name of your board, the description, and category.
This way, you're telling Pinterest what this board is about. And what kind of content it should start associating your profile with.
There are, yet again bloggers that say that it's okay to have personal boards that you use for inspiration in your Pinterest account and some say you should keep things strictly to drive traffic back to your blog so no personal boards.
Personally, for me, I keep some boards secret and some personal boards visible. This is because I use Pinterest as both a consumer and content creator. And I think it's up to you how you want to go about personal boards.
Now that you are at your boards' section, you might want to edit your existing boards and make sure they are relevant to what you write about or make sure to add boards that are relevant to you.
Now, when you hover on a board that you have either just created or already had, you should see the board highlighted in a greyish tone and small pencil icon on the right, you're going to click that icon.
This will open a window like this:
Now you want to provide as much relevant information as you possibly can. So you start by filling the name of your board, the description, and category.
This way, you're telling Pinterest what this board is about. And what kind of content it should start associating your profile with.
There are, yet again bloggers that say that it's okay to have personal boards that you use for inspiration in your Pinterest account and some say you should keep things strictly to drive traffic back to your blog so no personal boards.
Personally, for me, I keep some boards secret and some personal boards visible. This is because I use Pinterest as both a consumer and content creator. And I think it's up to you how you want to go about personal boards.
TIP : If you are just starting out with your Pinterest account it's better to have boards that are relevant to what you blog about, once Pinterest knows and understands how you Pin it won't matter if you leave some personal boards on there.
Also, don't forget to claim your website on Pinterest, and if your blogging platform allows for it, then add Rich Pins as well.
This concludes optimising your profile when you're just starting out.
How to start pinning and use Pinterest.
It's quite easy to start pinning. Once you've added some boards that are relevant to you, you want to add some pins in those boards as well, it's good to have at least 10 in each board you have.
When you start saving pins in your boards, it's called pinning.
Which now brings me to the question of how many pins should you be pinning, and when should you be pinning on Pinterest?
I think, realistically you should pin whenever you have time and consistently. Which is exactly why this question doesn't have a right or wrong answer.
I understand that you are probably not a full-time blogger, even if you are, you still have a life to live outside of what work you do. You can't be on Pinterest all day.
This is why I recommend you use it when you are working on your blog or when you have free time.
But, I do highly recommend that you do it consistently. You know, try to do it at the same time every single day.
I read in this course that pinning at the same time, or around the same time is better. But to be honest, I pin just about any time I feel like it, and I was able to increase my reach on Pinterest from 6.8k to 24.4k in a week which also meant more referral traffic to my blog.
So, as always try to find out what's working for you, what's giving you results.
Manual Pinning Versus Tailwind
If you've ever read about using Pinterest to grow your blog traffic, then you have probably come across two schools of thoughts:
- Manual pinning
- Pinning using a scheduler (Tailwind)
What is Manual Pinning?
This is when you don't use a scheduler, you go into the Pinterest app and pin using the app and that only. There have been people that have found great success with manual pinning.
Their blog has gained tens of thousands of views. And then there are those that only started to see a result after using Tailwind.
What is Pinning using a Scheduler (Tailwind)?
So you've heard about Tailwind saving people tons of time and helping them get traffic to their blog like CRAZY. It's probably true.
Tailwind can actually save you tons of hours, and yes it also helps you get traffic back to your blog. The principle is that it automatically detects the best times for you to pin. And if you want to pin more, you can add time slots.
The way it saves you time is that you could batch an entire week's worth of pins on a single day and let Tailwind pin them for you automatically.
But it also has a distinctive feature called tribes, that come in really handy when you are just trying to grow your blog. And this, I say from personal experience.
Having said that, it would be misleading of me to say that you absolutely NEED Tailwind to ever see any kind of traffic from Pinterest. That is not true.
So what I will say is that if you really don't have the budget to use Tailwind, then stick to manual pinning. There is no NEED to invest in anything you can't afford yet!
However, if you do have some cash to spare, then investing in Tailwind is, according to me, worth it.
So how do you know whether Tailwind is good for you or not?
The answer to that is, you don't. You won't know whether Tailwind can help your specific case or not until you try it. And just for that reason, you should try it out for a month, for free here.
If it doesn't improve your performance on Pinterest, just don't use it anymore. But what I always recommend people to do is give it a shot. No matter what it is that you're trying to do, you should give it a shot yourself.
What strategy should I use for Pinterest?
I'm sorry to disappoint you, the answer is I can't say. And that's not because I don't know what you should be doing, but because I don't know you and your blog properly to be able to give you advice that will actually make a difference for you!
However, I won't leave you hanging because I ACTUALLY want to help YOU.
So if you were to leave a comment down below and tell me more about your blog and what you blog about along with the name of your blog, I'll be happy to provide advice! (don't leave your blog URL or the comment will go to spam, and I won't even see it.)
Also, I will tell you about the strategy I'm using, which is honestly, helping me.
The Pinterest Strategy I am using to drive traffic to my blog
I didn't really care for Pinterest until now because I am a graphic and web designer who was happy getting clients only through word of mouth.
I honestly, didn't care which is why I think I never bothered with it. But finally, this year, I decided I would put my focus on Pinterest.
I went from 6.8k reach on Pinterest to 24.4k in just a week.
How?
Manual Pinning and using Tailwind.
I started out as a total noob, I was aware of things like what a pin was or what a board was but never used Pinterest before for driving traffic to my blog.
So this year (I invested in one product last year as well) I invested in 4 resources that helped me make my Pinterest strategy:
- This book
- This course on manual pinning
- This course on using Pinterest to start getting blog traffic
- This course on using Tailwind
- The Genius Blogger's Toolkit 2018
Well, what can I say? I'm a thorough reader and researcher.
I like things that will save me time because I'm usually very busy. So I got myself Tailwind, it helped me fill up a suggested schedule with pins.
And I used tribes to get some re-shares and pins on my own blog posts.
After that, I was still pinning manually (3-4 pins) 3-5 times a day.
So, now you know I use a mix of Tailwind and Manual pinning. For me, I have noticed when I stop doing either of the two, my stats fall first, and then my traffic takes a dip.
I believe last week on a blog coaching call, this sweet young lady told me, she tried Tailwind, but manual pinning is what is working for her best.
So what does this bring me to?
You'll have to experiment on your own and see what is working best for you.
I plan to double the pins I'm pushing out now because I'm eager to see what effect it has on my blog traffic.
Remember you can take a month of Tailwind for free using this link.
The most important advice that will make sure your Pinterest Strategy works
Do it. Make a strategy and get working. Be consistent. Without consistency, nothing is going to work out. Not even your blog.
I can't even stress enough on "taking action", this is the most important thing you will do to make ANYTHING work.
Without this step, nothing will work.
I have so many clients from my private tutoring sessions that come to me and say, "Oh, it's not working, I do not see any success."
And then I ask them what they've been doing about it, and the response is often quieter, like, oh I was busy and can't find time etc.
Yes, we are ALL busy. But you decided to give this thing a go, right? You might as well put your 100% in it then!
Try out whatever you've learned here for a month, then come back to me and tell me if you've seen any improvement. And just to give you an extra push, comment on this blog post below, once you follow these steps for a month tell me all about it and I'll give you a 30-minute coaching session for FREE.
Blogger Interview: The Shittiest Piece Of Blogging Advice You've Ever Got - Chhavi of Mrs. Daaku Studio
When you first start blogging, it's easy to want to crave instant gratification. You want to be earning the next day, week, or month. You want to have a lot of readers just because you're already writing your tenth blog post, and it's frustrating, to be honest.
You seem to be doing EVERYTHING yet you don't see ANY results. The future looks a bit dull to you, and you wonder how everyone else but you is making money blogging. What is it that you're missing, you wonder.
And you probably head towards Google and start typing, "How do bloggers make money?" or, "How to make money blogging?".
And then you discover, the internet is filled with blogging advice. You're happy to see free information that could help you be the next six-figure blogger. But it's not all that rosy, is it?
I'm sorry to be saying this, as a blogger since 2014, I have to admit, the internet is FILLED with bad advice. And I like to categorise bad pieces of advice into two categories:
- The first one just being BAD ADVICE. Simple.
- The second one is tricky, it's actually not a piece of bad advice, it's just bad for you, given your circumstances and where you are in your blogging journey right now. And of course, you don't that at the moment. You will only find out about it being bad advice when you've spent a lot of time on it only to see little to no results.
And this is really the sucky part, not only will this bring your blogging morale down it will also make you question silly stuff. Silly stuff like, "Only bloggers blogging about blogging make money blogging." (sounds like a weird tongue twister, I dare you to say it as fast as you can without messing it up!)
Now how are you to even immune your blog from falling prey to this sneaky little second category of bad advice? Well, I'm here to save you.
This interview was answered by a blogger who runs a blog dedicated to freelance writing and legitimate ways to make money working from home. The advice, given in this interview will obviously be beneficial to bloggers and those that are looking at blogging as a way of making money from home.
Who will make the most out of reading this interview?
This interview was answered by a blogger who runs a blog dedicated to freelance writing and legitimate ways to make money working from home. The advice, given in this interview will obviously be beneficial to bloggers and those that are looking at blogging as a way of making money from home.
What This Interview Series Is All About
I came up with this series because I wanted you to be able to spot this second category of bad advice and not waste time on it. As simple as that. This is just the first interview of this series for blogger interviews. And I am really hoping that it helps you out.
So, today I have Chhavi from Mrs Daaku Studio (She's a freelance writer and writes about being one and helps you to make money online from home through genuine ways. No scams here.)
And she's going to tell you all about the five [most] shittest pieces of bad blogging advice she ever got when she started out blogging.
- Blog every day - No one cares how many times you publish until what you publish is quality content. Today, blogging is 100% about quality and not quantity.
- Avoid competitive niches - While on the face of it, it seems logical but I have always been drawn to niches which attract a lot of readers. I see it this way - a niche that attracts so many readers will have equal amounts of earning potential. It will take time to establish your blog, but the rewards could be high.
- Don't write for Google, write for the reader - Very well said. You should DEFINITELY write for readers BUT you should never ignore search engine optimization. After all, only if your blog post ranks on the first few pages, will you get the benefit of organic results.
- Bloggers are in competition with others - That's not true. Blogging is not a competition and other bloggers should never be seen as competition. There is enough and more for everyone in this space and networking helps every business. Blogging is no different! It is important to understand this from the beginning.
- Do not share everything that works for you in the blog post - I beg to differ. It is important that you help the readers achieve their goal. It is only when you help them in a certain way, will they trust you enough to visit you and buy from you.
Know More About Chhavi Agarwal
I am a freelance writer and a blogger at Mrs Daaku Studio. I quit my job as an attorney in 2015 and discovered the endless opportunities to work from home. Today, through my blog, I tell others how they can start working from home too and achieve financial freedom.
Is your blog hosted on the blogger platform? If yes, then how long have you been blogging?
And what do you blog about?
Yes, it's hosted by blogger, and I've been using blogger since 2012. I blog about branding, photography for creative entrepreneurs.
Why did you choose Blogger to be your blogging platform and do you currently earn an income
from your blog? If yes, would you say it’s full-time or part-time?
Blogger was the only platform I ever heard of back in 2012. I didn't have much knowledge of any other platforms at that time. Yes, I currently earn an income from my blog. Mostly part-time for now.
Have you worked with brands on your blog before? If yes, were they worried you’re not professional because you’re on Google's blogger or was your blogging platform never a concern?
Yes, I've worked with brands on my blog. I never had a problem with brands being worried about me being on blogger. As long as my write up was good and my pictures portrayed their products that's all that mattered.
Do you think it matters what platform you use for blogging? Or is it the content and value you
give to your readers that attract them to your blog?
Honestly, for me, I know. It's the content and value that speaks volumes. I've had tons of people even from other blogging platforms tell me they love my site.
According to you, what are some of the pros and cons of blogging on blogger?
For me, the pros and cons would be on coding. It's a lot of researching, and I can get lost for hours trying to find different codes that will work for my blog. However, the outcome is always the best part. I don't like the templates that come with blogger so being able to create an original template using coding makes me so happy!
Why do you think blogger is a better blogging platform in comparison with the other blogging
platforms out there?
Blogger is easier to use, simple as that. When I was working on a WordPress site for my styled stock library, I found it to be incredibly challenging and too much stuff going on especially with choosing plug-ins. I would rather go straight into my HTML and put a code in than go through WordPress, haha!
Is "support", "tech help", and customisability (of templates, etc.) an issue on blogger? Do you feel
that your blogger blog lacks on these fronts?
I feel there isn't much information out there about blogger as with WordPress and other sites, unfortunately. You really have to dive deep, and most of the articles you find are from years ago. So it's a challenge. I have found awesome blogger templates that I have been able to work off of, however. They offer a lot of tech help and support which I love.
(Editor's Note: You can find general and technical support on Google Product Forums, the official support channel. I usually hang out there so we might see each other, or seek support on Twitter by using the #gHelp and tagging blogger. You can even tag me if you like as an extra measure @thezoyathinking.
Not just that, I offer support for Blogger at $25/hour and will always be ready to help you, all you need is to get in touch with me about your request or join my facebook group here.)
Is it true that you don’t own your content on a blogger blog and blogger can shut down your blog
any second?
It's definitely possible (for them to shut down your blog). I don't play into as much because we rarely hear about it happening. For me, I try to back up my template and content ever so often just in case that ever does happen.
Do you think one can’t effectively monetise a blogger blog? Is it hard to monetise a blog
that’s on blogger?
I've been able to make plenty of money off of blogger. Of course, I sell digital products, so I'm not too much on affiliates and such. However, for me using the right widget or a separate site really helps me monetise my blog properly. I like to work around the system a bit!
Blogger is a very "limited" platform, once your blog grows, you’re going to have to shift to some
other platform. Do you agree with this statement? If yes/no then please give your reasons as
well.
Blogger is very limited, but if you know how to work around some of the limitations, then it shouldn't be a problem. I'm constantly learning and trying to figure out new ways to make my blog work for me.
Even now, I'm creating a store straight on my blog that will allow me to make money straight from my blogger platform. If you aren't a fan of hard work and learning CSS then switching to another platform may be easier for you. (Editor's Note: Or you could hire me to do the design and code bits for you! At $25/hr — shameless plug. :D)
Any advice for those that are just starting out their journey on the blogger platform as a new
blogger?
Get you a good blogger template. Stray away from the blogger templates that blogspot gives. If you want to look professional from the start get a good template.
I found my first one for only $15 on Etsy from Georgia Lou Studios. Her templates are the best, and the tutorials are so easy to work with. Also add value and brand yourself properly.
This is Jasmine, a proud small business owner, who does fantastic photography, and runs her small business on the blogger platform. She runs both Color U Bold and She Bold blogs, and does a terrific job at it! Learn more about her, and her mission here.
P.S. I highly recommend checking out her stock photos, I use them and just love how amazing they are, in fact, the photography used in this blog post is hers!
P.S. I highly recommend checking out her stock photos, I use them and just love how amazing they are, in fact, the photography used in this blog post is hers!
WIX v/s WordPress
I have been with Google Blogger aka Blogspot for 8 years and still have my hobby blog on there. When it was time to set up my business I felt that Blogger was too restrictive, so I began to research other options available to the website market.
WordPress or not to WordPress is an age-old conundrum that I see time and time again asked in group chats both on Twitter and Facebook. As a new blogger and business owner, I felt very pressured to switch to WordPress self-hosted and that I would never be successful until I do.
I eventually bowed to pressure and can safely say it was a disaster. I hated WP. I spent more time watching YouTube tutorials than I did on my business. I actually cried. I am not a coder or developer or a designer. I needed something that was more user-friendly.
The principle of WordPress is fantastic, it is an excellent, open-source, website tool but it is a steep learning curve of HTML and CSS. There is a lot you can do through plug-ins, but for me, I would have needed to have dedicated weeks and possibly a few months to creating a website which at the time of my life wasn't doable.
Off the Shelf
I needed something more easily accessible, ‘off the shelf’, so went back to Blogger while I decided what is it that I actually want to achieve and what is it that I need to do. Blogger is a free blogging service that does exactly what it says on the tin. They have several gadgets that help you to customise your site, and it is easy to drag and drop. You have got access to HTML and CSS, but it's not something that I've never been particularly keen on learning or wanting to do. I could pay hundreds of pounds to somebody to build me a website but again not something I wanted to put into somebody else's hands. I wanted to build my own website and do it myself.
On Being Self-Hosted With WordPress
Having both WordPress (.com) and WordPress (Self-Hosted [.org]) is extremely confusing for people. So, it is a minefield of misinformation for newbie bloggers and business starters to navigate. When people say self-hosted WordPress, they actually mean a paid hosted plan using WordPress[.]org with a hosting service such as GoDaddy, SiteGround or BlueHost. To name just three of the more popular. I would strongly suggest to anyone to spend the time and research what each provider offers and don’t just jump for the cheapest package. You get what you pay for. The other thing to bear in mind is that many established bloggers are affiliates to their hosting company so will try to push you to sign up.
The Free or Paid Options Out There
WordPress[.]com has a free plan just as WIX has a free package then there are paid hosting plans on both sites.
WordPress[.]org starts with paid hosting, but you have to find and choose your own hosting company to use and manage the [.]org software for you. This does give you more freedom than just one company like WIX managing all your site for you, but equally that freedom brings its own headaches, such as doing your own backups, updates and housekeeping. All of which can be overcome if you have the time and effort to put in.
I absolutely do not dispute the flexibility of WordPress[.]org and someone explained it to me that website builders are like renting a property over owning your own home (i.e. WP.org). Both the rental and mortgage market have their place depending on user need at the time and so do the different type of website platforms. Well, it made sense to me anyway.
Wix
As you can see the blogging world is torn between the myriad of platforms that are now available to users. WordPress and Blogger are the biggest with Weebly, Squarespace and WiX thrown into the mix. I would suggest a free hosting platform/company if you are just starting out. You can switch to paid hosting if you decide blogging is for you and want to invest. Experiment for yourself rather than being sucked into "buy this package" or "you need this set-up". Otherwise, you will be overwhelmed before you begin.
I spent many hours of research and found WiX. I had a play with their free plan and loved it from the start. I quickly built and moved up the plans. WiX is relatively new to the website world. Created in 2006, they offer so much more creatively. WiX is a free website builder and cloud-based development platform. It is a really easy 'drag and drop' builder to create your online presence. Similar to Blogger you can have a free domain name, purchase a custom one or buy from a domain name company and change your DNS setting (easier than it sounds). WiX is built on a freemium business model, earning its revenues through premium upgrades. Users must purchase premium packages in order to connect their sites to their own domains, remove WiX ads, add eCommerce capabilities, or buy extra data storage and bandwidth.
As for SEO I am not a website expert and was not with WordPress long enough to really be able to compare, but the SEO WiX Wizard is brilliant, I am ranking on Moz. I am receiving organic site traffic and am happy. Really happy with my site.
I am still criticised and pressured that I am inferior to the vast majority because I am not a WordPress user, but a lot of that criticism is based on incorrect information that does not help the public to make informed decisions. Here is why I stand by my decision to choose WiX.
5 Reasons I chose WiX
- WIX is HTML 5
- WIX has full Google SEO and a full SEO wizard to help you rank the moment you publish your site. My DA is currently 19 (5 months old). SEO is about how much you provide keywords, and create your own backlinks.
- Site speed has seen some issues due to images, but this is no worse than other platforms.
- Free WIX websites show branding as do all free platforms. Paid plans do no show ads or branding,t just like any paid hosting.
- Paid plans are as competitive as all the other platform paid plans.
Bonus: WiX Coding is live!
WordPress does all of these, I do not dispute that. The reason I chose WiX is because my ‘landlord’ (WiX) is a nice, kind, helpful landlord that runs my site for me, takes care of all my SSL and Servers, processes updates and backups and all of the plugins and apps are created by or approved by WiX, so
I can have total faith in their reliance and compatibility. My landlord and I have a great working relationship. I can call on WiX any time I have a problem or query, and WiX keeps its users fully apprised of new features and updates. WiX is continuously updating and releasing new capabilities investing vast amounts of time and money to become a true competitor in the website market.
The most recent new and exciting release is WiX Code.
WiX Code
#WIX Code is truly game-changing. WiX Code makes it easy to build web applications and robust websites. It is server-less, hassle-free coding. You can easily set up database collections, create content-rich websites, add custom forms and change site behaviour with WiX APIs. All built with the stunning visual components of the WiX Editor. Plus, anything you create is SEO compatible.
I am not affiliated with WiX I am a customer and user. I am a self-taught web developer who has built my business website,
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Established in September 2017 WildDunk Camping reconnects you with nature. Providing inspiration, ideas, accessories and advice to start your own wild adventure.
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Honestly, I'm so excited about featuring Lisa Steele, she is like an inspiration to me since the day I came across her blog. And finally being able to interview her, I was feeling butterflies in my stomach.
If you read the first ever interview in this series, you'll know what this is about. But in case you don't I'll let you know. This series is all about celebrating bloggers on the blogger platform who are killing it!
I always hear people recommend WordPress, but much like any other platform, WordPress has its cons. And It's not a one size fits all. I believe the blogging platform you choose should be based on what your blogging needs are.
Today I'm here to tell you why Blogger is a great platform for blogging. And I thought what better way than to show you real bloggers that are happy with their blogs on blogger, who are earning from their blogs — either part-time or full-time and have never had a problem with blogger as a blog hosting platform.
So in case you were wondering if it is really okay to start your blog on blogger, I think this particular interview will be both your answer and inspiration.
Who is Lisa Steele?
Lisa Steele is the founder and blogger of Fresh Eggs Daily a blog she started back in 2012. She blogs about backyard chickens, ducks, growing herbs, gardening, DIY projects, and some recipes here and there. She is a full-time blogger and is proudly blogging on the Blogger platform. Last year, she earned $200K through her blog.
So for those of you who are always wondering if bloggers that don't blog about blogging ever make money, there you go. Lisa is a great example, if you're passionate, consistent and providing quality content to your readers, you too can become a full-time blogger.
So for those of you who are always wondering if bloggers that don't blog about blogging ever make money, there you go. Lisa is a great example, if you're passionate, consistent and providing quality content to your readers, you too can become a full-time blogger.
Is your blog hosted on the blogger platform? If yes, then how long have you been blogging? And what do you blog about?
I have been blogging using the blogger platform since January 2012. I blog about backyard chickens and ducks, growing herbs and gardening, with a few recipes and DIY projects thrown in.
Why did you choose Blogger to be your blogging platform and do you currently earn an income from your blog? If yes, would you say it’s full-time or part-time?
Back in 2011, my husband was on active duty — Navy and I was bored at home having moved around and having to give up my career. He was managing an IT department at that time and one of the women who worked for him offered to set me up with a blog as a hobby, really just to keep me busy and give me something to do from home. She works with all different platforms, but chose Blogger for me since (at that time) she assumed it would just be for fun, and I knew literally NO coding, so she thought it would be the easiest for me to learn on.
Last year I earned over $200,000 blogging, so yes, would say it's full-time income. In fact, two years ago (after just 3-1/2 years of my blogging), my husband retired from the Navy and I'm the sole bread winner in our household now.
Have you worked with brands on your blog before? If yes, were they worried you’re not professional because you’re on blogger or was your blogging platform never a concern?
I currently work with more than 40 companies, ranging from the small family-owned business to Duluth Trading Co., Ball Canning, Tractor Supply Company, etc. In more than five years of blogging, I can honestly say that not a single potential sponsor has ever asked me what platform I use. Not once.
I am also asked to speak at blogger conferences as well as fairs around the country such as Country Living magazine, the Northwest Flower & Garden show and Epcot Center. Again, I've never been asked about my blogging platform.
Do you think it matters what platform you use for blogging? Or is it the content and value you give to your readers that attract them to your blog?
The platform you're using to blog is entirely irrelevant in my opinion. Content, quality (i.e. using good grammar, avoiding typos, etc. and including good-quality photos), value and to a great extent, the appearance of your blog is what attracts (and retains) readers. Also, understanding, and optimizing SEO is critical to getting good ranking on Google to draw more page views.
A blogger on any platform has the same opportunities to improve their ranking. That is not platform-specific either.
Pros definitely include:
Cons:
I'm not sure any one platform is 'better' than another. It depends on what's important to you. For me, the ease of using Blogger combined with it being free made it my preferred choice to get started. As my blog grew, I have never had a reason to switch. I have actually used Word Press for several online publications I contribute to, so I feel that I can compare the two platforms to some extent - and have never experienced any clear-cut reasons to consider switching to WordPress.
My main concern with WP would be the cost to me since I get almost a million page views in a good month. I would also be afraid of my blog crashing if one of my blog posts goes "viral" and I get 50,000 or more page views in a single day. I don't have those worries with Blogger.
Even though I'm earning good money now blogging, I don't see the logic of paying for something I can get for free. I would rather use my money for other things.
Since my blog has never gone down or had any technical issues, I haven't needed tech help. For certain customs features, I wanted to add (like a drop-down menu, or customized 'read more' button), there are plenty of tutorials online, and several bloggers who offer help, either free, for something simple, or for a modest charge. There are also Blogger "support" groups that are extremely helpful.
I do want to install a custom template one of these days. I'm still using the basic Blogger template and for aesthetic reasons only, I've been wanting an overhaul. I love that there are a huge variety of inexpensive (under $25) templates available and some of the designers even offer installation services for about the same price. So I don't foresee needing tech support in the immediate future.
Of course, I own my content. I created it and it's copyright protected. That is true of anything. Blogger can shut my blog down for a variety of reasons which I believe include stealing someone else's photos or content or posting porn or hate speech. But that's no different than any other platform, including Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, etc. and even WordPress!
I do back up my blog each month (which every blogger should do regardless of the platform they're on), so if it did ever go down, or I deleted it by accident (!) I would still have the backup.
It's simple to monetize on Blogger. In addition to my sidebar ads, I also work with SheKnows and have an Amazon affiliate account. In the past, I've had AdSense, Pepperjam, Share-a-Sale and TBN ads on my site. My first book (written for St. Lynns Press in 2013) is the best-selling chicken keeping book on Amazon and based on my blog. I now work with a larger publisher and they aren't concerned what my blog platform is either.
I don't agree at all. I have been able to do on Blogger everything that I have ever wanted to. My blog continues to grow and is ranked in the top 75,000 on Alexa. I get great traffic, work with wonderful companies, and have links to my Amazon affiliate account, my Etsy shop and other affiliate sites without any problem.
Concentrate on good quality content, post regularly, design a clean, easy-to-navigate site, purchase a domain, be sure to add a little favicon to get rid of the orange B on the toolbar (sadly, there IS a stigma attached to blogging on Blogger, mostly perpetuated by those selling affiliate ads for WordPress hosts), and be active on other platforms to direct as much traffic to your site as possible.
According to you, what are some of the pros and cons of blogging on blogger?
Pros definitely include:
- Free to use (although I would recommend that those using Blogger purchase their own domain and get rid of the 'blogspot' in their URL. It isn't critical, but it does make your site more 'professional'. I purchased mine for $10.)
- Easy to use, whether or not you can code
- No worries about Blogger crashing
- Ability to choose from a variety of templates, or to purchase a template and customize it
- Easy to tweak and customize with just a very basic knowledge of coding
- Free...or did I already mention that? :P
Cons:
- I'm not sure I can come up with any
Why do you think blogger is a better blogging platform in comparison with the other blogging platforms out there?
I'm not sure any one platform is 'better' than another. It depends on what's important to you. For me, the ease of using Blogger combined with it being free made it my preferred choice to get started. As my blog grew, I have never had a reason to switch. I have actually used Word Press for several online publications I contribute to, so I feel that I can compare the two platforms to some extent - and have never experienced any clear-cut reasons to consider switching to WordPress.
My main concern with WP would be the cost to me since I get almost a million page views in a good month. I would also be afraid of my blog crashing if one of my blog posts goes "viral" and I get 50,000 or more page views in a single day. I don't have those worries with Blogger.
Even though I'm earning good money now blogging, I don't see the logic of paying for something I can get for free. I would rather use my money for other things.
Are support, tech help, and customisabilty (of templates, etc.) an issue on blogger? Do you feel that your blogger blog lacks on these fronts?
Since my blog has never gone down or had any technical issues, I haven't needed tech help. For certain customs features, I wanted to add (like a drop-down menu, or customized 'read more' button), there are plenty of tutorials online, and several bloggers who offer help, either free, for something simple, or for a modest charge. There are also Blogger "support" groups that are extremely helpful.
I do want to install a custom template one of these days. I'm still using the basic Blogger template and for aesthetic reasons only, I've been wanting an overhaul. I love that there are a huge variety of inexpensive (under $25) templates available and some of the designers even offer installation services for about the same price. So I don't foresee needing tech support in the immediate future.
Is it true that you don’t own your content on a blogger blog and blogger can shut down your blog any second?
Of course, I own my content. I created it and it's copyright protected. That is true of anything. Blogger can shut my blog down for a variety of reasons which I believe include stealing someone else's photos or content or posting porn or hate speech. But that's no different than any other platform, including Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, etc. and even WordPress!
I do back up my blog each month (which every blogger should do regardless of the platform they're on), so if it did ever go down, or I deleted it by accident (!) I would still have the backup.
Do you think you one can’t effectively monetise a blogger blog? Is it hard to monetise a blog that’s on blogger?
It's simple to monetize on Blogger. In addition to my sidebar ads, I also work with SheKnows and have an Amazon affiliate account. In the past, I've had AdSense, Pepperjam, Share-a-Sale and TBN ads on my site. My first book (written for St. Lynns Press in 2013) is the best-selling chicken keeping book on Amazon and based on my blog. I now work with a larger publisher and they aren't concerned what my blog platform is either.
Blogger is a very limited platform, once your blog grows, you’re going to have to shift to some other platform. Do you agree with this statement?
I don't agree at all. I have been able to do on Blogger everything that I have ever wanted to. My blog continues to grow and is ranked in the top 75,000 on Alexa. I get great traffic, work with wonderful companies, and have links to my Amazon affiliate account, my Etsy shop and other affiliate sites without any problem.
Any advice for those that are just starting out their journey on the blogger platform as a new blogger?
Concentrate on good quality content, post regularly, design a clean, easy-to-navigate site, purchase a domain, be sure to add a little favicon to get rid of the orange B on the toolbar (sadly, there IS a stigma attached to blogging on Blogger, mostly perpetuated by those selling affiliate ads for WordPress hosts), and be active on other platforms to direct as much traffic to your site as possible.
What's my take on this and what you can learn from Lisa's experience?
So there you have it, it's not just me Lisa agrees as well. Blogger is as good as any a platform for blogging and it gives you an added benefit of being cost effective as it it free.
I have always stressed on how the blogging platform you choose should depend on your blogging need and what you're most comfortable with and if you read the interview, you know that Lisa has similar feelings.
Blogger is not a platform with limitations, it can be customised, and is extremely affordable. You can monetise it the way you want as long as it doesn't violate their TOS (Terms of Service).
Additionally, if you're thinking of moving to blogger or starting on blogger, support is available. I'm here to help you out through the services I offer and if you need some tech support feel free to get in touch with me or my friend Rebekah who offers tech support on blogger. You might be put on a waiting list because her services are extremely affordable (and so are mine xD).
Remember, if you're just starting out, the key is consistency, quality, and determination. If you have any questions feel free to send me a message through any of the numerous contact forms you can find on my site, haha!
Are you a blogger who earns a part-time/full-time income from your blog? I'd love to feature you.
Let's show the world that blogger is a great blogging platform. Please get in touch with me if you're interested.
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I feel that over the years, blogger as a platform has earned a negative hype. Whenever someone thinks about starting a blog they are pressured into going the self-hosted route. It's happening in all over the internet.
And yet, I want to tell you that blogger is the most budget-friendly, affordable and dare I say on par with a self-hosted WordPress blogging platform.
While I don't have anything against the self-hosted blogging platform, I just don't like being pressured into it by being told lies like "you can't monetise a blogger blog, you don't own your content on blogger, etc.".
And the thing is these bloggers don't even realise that they're giving false information to new bloggers or those who are just thinking of setting up a blog.
This is my attempt to show you that blogger is a worthy blogging platform, it has loads of customisation options available, and for the most it's budget friendly. I hope reading this interview will help you come across the truth about blogger as a blogging platform.
I'm featuring Danielle from DIY Danielle, a proud blogger on blogger since 2011 and yes she earns from her blog and has never had issues with her blogging platform.
Who is the blogger behind DIY Danielle?
This is danielle, the blogger behind DIY Danielle. She thrives on crafts, cuddles and chaos. And is a mother to three beautiful children. She has been blogging since 2011 and her blog is hosted on blogger. She loves the platform because it's easy to customise without any tech support, has worked with several brands over the course of her blogging career and loves that blogger if truly a budget-friendly blogging platform.
She loves the fact that being hosted on blogger, her blog never really crashes and how easy it is to integrate google products together.
Is your blog hosted on the blogger platform? If yes, then how long have you been blogging? And what do you blog about?
Why did you choose blogger to be your blogging platform and do you currently earn an income from your blog? If yes, would you say it’s full-time or part-time?
I looked into both WordPress and Blogger when I was starting up, but I preferred how Blogger was setup. I have continued with Blogger because I like that the hosting is free and I'm comfortable with how much of the customization on Blogger I'm able to handle without paying tech support.
I currently earn a small income from my blog, but I earn that income while staying home with my children. This allows me a lot of flexibility. I would say that I make a part-time income, although sometimes I work a lot of hours on the blog.
I currently earn a small income from my blog, but I earn that income while staying home with my children. This allows me a lot of flexibility. I would say that I make a part-time income, although sometimes I work a lot of hours on the blog.
Have you worked with brands on your blog before? If yes, were they worried you’re not professional because you’re on blogger or was your blogging platform never a concern?
I've worked with several brands and I've never had issues with brands about my host. I have always been more concerned with providing quality content and value to brands than with who my host is.
Do you think it matters what platform you use for blogging? Or is it the content and value you give to your readers that attract them to your blog?
Our audiences don't see who is hosting a blog. They see the content and if the blogger is providing them with the information they need. I think the most important keys to success in blogging are SEO optimization, promoting your content, great photos, informative, accurate and authentic content, and a bit of luck.
According to you, what are some of the pros and cons of blogging on blogger?
Pro's to Blogger: Free hosting, it's easy to DIY a lot of the customization if you're somewhat familiar with HTML, the sites are secure, and they rarely (ever?) crash. I've had no issues since 2011, except for about 5 minutes this year when they appeared to be rolling out updates. I also really like Google products and I trust them. I use YouTube, Gmail, and quite a few of their other services.
Cons: I think that if you really need to hire someone to do all your technical work, then it's easier to find tech support to hire on Wordpress. Wordpress support has become such a big business that I think there's just more people trying to capitalize on that.
I have a group of fellow Blogspot bloggers that I talk to when I am trying to customize something on my site, but occasionally I wish I had a tech support person to call up to fix everything for me when I want to throw my computer through a window.
Fortunately, I'm fairly knowledgeable about customization and there's a lot of web articles that can help guide me through changes I want to make... so I can almost always fix something after I puzzle it out a bit. And I fix it all free.
Why do you think blogger is a better blogging platform in comparision with the other blogging platforms out there?
I can't say that one platform is "better" than another. They each offer hosting and design. Each has its own costs, pros, and cons. I have found that Blogger is the best option for me, however. When I started, I blogged for a couple years without earning an income.
Paying for hosting and eating those costs may have discouraged me from continuing to blog and I might have shut down. Because Blogger was free, I was able to explore and grow on my own schedule- no pressure.
Even though I earn money now, I have kept my expenses low which increases my net profit. I know that if I have a bad month or our entire family gets the stomach bug, I won't find myself paying out of pocket for hosting and other blog expenses. I love that if I wanted to stop blogging consistently or if I wanted to take a break, I could pay the $10/year for my domain and cut all of my additional costs, while still keeping my blog up with all the old content.
And unlike, Wordpress,org, I can still have affiliate links, advertising, and sponsored content on my blog without paying for hosting.
Paying for hosting and eating those costs may have discouraged me from continuing to blog and I might have shut down. Because Blogger was free, I was able to explore and grow on my own schedule- no pressure.
Even though I earn money now, I have kept my expenses low which increases my net profit. I know that if I have a bad month or our entire family gets the stomach bug, I won't find myself paying out of pocket for hosting and other blog expenses. I love that if I wanted to stop blogging consistently or if I wanted to take a break, I could pay the $10/year for my domain and cut all of my additional costs, while still keeping my blog up with all the old content.
And unlike, Wordpress,org, I can still have affiliate links, advertising, and sponsored content on my blog without paying for hosting.
Is support, tech help, and customisabilty (of templates, etc.) an issue on blogger? Do you feel that your blogger blog lacks on these fronts?
For the most part, I think the customization options for Blogger are fine. I have a great template that I think makes my blog look professional.
I was able to figure out most of the customization myself. I do wish there were more people offering technical support for Blogger, but I am part of a close knit group of Blogspot bloggers who all help each other out when we run into issues.
I was able to figure out most of the customization myself. I do wish there were more people offering technical support for Blogger, but I am part of a close knit group of Blogspot bloggers who all help each other out when we run into issues.
Is it true that you don’t own your content on a blogger blog and blogger can shut down your blog any second?
According to Blogger terms of service, I own all of my content. However, like all hosts, Blogger reserves the right to shut my blog down if I violate their terms of service. This means I can't steal other's content and post it on my blog without possible repercussions, and I believe there are some limits to what type of content I can publish.
My blog isn't about any "sensitive" topics (like pornographic materials) so I don't really see this as being an issue for me. I do backup my blog monthly to ensure that I have a hard drive backup of all my content in case there was ever an issue. I am more concerned about accidentally deleting my content than I am about Blogger shutting me down though.
My blog isn't about any "sensitive" topics (like pornographic materials) so I don't really see this as being an issue for me. I do backup my blog monthly to ensure that I have a hard drive backup of all my content in case there was ever an issue. I am more concerned about accidentally deleting my content than I am about Blogger shutting me down though.
Do you think you one can’t effectively monetise a blogger blog? Is it hard to monetise a blog that’s on blogger?
Monetizing has been pretty easy. I started out with ads through Google Adsense, but I'm now using Mediavine for my advertising. I also offer sponsored posts on my blog and earn money from affiliate links.
Blogger is a very limited platform, once your blog grows, you’re going to have to shift to some other platform. Do you agree with this statement?
I haven't found Blogger limiting at all. I have stayed with Blogger since 2011 with the idea that if I ever needed a service that Blogger didn't offer, I could switch at that time. In the meantime, I have saved a lot of money because I don't pay for hosting.
I don't see myself ever needing to switch. I publish video, photos, and detailed tutorials on my blog. I sell two books in eBook and book formats through Amazon. I have advertising on my site, offer sponsored posts, and make money as an affiliate with quite a few different companies.
I don't see myself ever needing to switch. I publish video, photos, and detailed tutorials on my blog. I sell two books in eBook and book formats through Amazon. I have advertising on my site, offer sponsored posts, and make money as an affiliate with quite a few different companies.
Any advice for those that are just starting out their journey on the blogger platform as a new blogger?
Find a template that you love from the beginning and that offers support. Usually you can read the reviews on a template to see if others had trouble getting support on it. Once you pick your template, install it and stick with it.
If you get it all setup correctly from the beginning and don't mess with it, you'll be able to stick to the parts of blogging that are most important- content creation and monetization. I wasted a lot of time trying to find a template I liked... changing... rearranging everything. Once I finally found "the one" (template), I was able to settle in and stop focusing as much on trying to adjust that stuff.
Making small changes on a template isn't hard... but completely changing your template takes precious time that is better used elsewhere.
If you get it all setup correctly from the beginning and don't mess with it, you'll be able to stick to the parts of blogging that are most important- content creation and monetization. I wasted a lot of time trying to find a template I liked... changing... rearranging everything. Once I finally found "the one" (template), I was able to settle in and stop focusing as much on trying to adjust that stuff.
Making small changes on a template isn't hard... but completely changing your template takes precious time that is better used elsewhere.
What's my take on this?
If you're a new blogger and blogger seems like a better option for starting your blog, go for it. You can monetise it any way you want, support is available — I'm here to help you. Blogger is not only budget friendly it's also very customisable, and now that you know that your content is your own I'm hoping some doubts about the platform have cleared up.
My friend Rebekah also offers great tech support should you need it for your blogger blog, and the best thing is that her services are really affordable.
My friend Rebekah also offers great tech support should you need it for your blogger blog, and the best thing is that her services are really affordable.
My blog is hosted on blogger as well, and I've recently established a custom store on it for selling my services. If you would like to know all the features of the blogger platform then this post will be a good read for you. If you have any problems, I'm happy to help.
Are you a blogger on the blogger platform earning a part-time/full-time income?
If yes, then I'd love to feature you on my blog. Let's spread the word about blogger being an awesome blogging platform together! Get in touch here.
As a blogger you pour your heart out into helping your audience, whether it's through fashion and lifestyle tips, organisation, time management and productivity tips, wellness and health tips etc.
And you want to give the most comprehensive and detailed guides to your readers, because that's what you love doing, understandably your blog posts might become longer than expected.
The thing with long blog posts is that while search engines love them, and rightly so, chances are that people (the actual readers on your blog) usually skim through longer blog posts. That is, they read what they think is the most important to them.
As a blogger, you want certain things to be really easy for your audience to do:
- Follow you on social media
- Subscribe to your blog's updates
- Join your email list
- Share your content with their friends, family and others
- Be able to easily read content on your blog
- Navigate around your blog
- Make purchases (If you sell products etc.)
- Be able to read about you, who you are etc.
A well-structured blog post is the difference between mediocre content and good content. So the question is how do you tackle long blog posts? How to highlight certain areas in your blog posts so that your readers never miss important information even if they're just skimming through your content and not reading word by word?
Here's a step-by-step guide on drawing attention to specific, key areas in your blog posts to make them stand out and pop in front of your reader's eyes.
To be able to make certain areas or content in your blog posts stand out from the rest, we're going to design a content box. This content box will be different from the boring white background your blog posts have and so it'll help divert your reader's attention to that specific piece of content.
Don't panic, this is some very basic coding and I believe even a technically challenged person can do it. But if you run into any errors, or want me to install this for you, you can hire me to do it for you.
What this content box will look like
The code that we're going to install will help you make a grey coloured content box around your content, this box will be mobile responsive if your blog's theme supports it. While this will work on any host that lets you edit your blog's code, such as WordPress self-hosted, WordPress Premium (only Premium and Business plan), and Blogger.
This content box is fully customisable, you can change colours, add a border, etc. This tutorial will help you install the CSS code in your blogger blog. But adding the same code to your WordPress hosted blog will have the same result, just the installation process will not be the same.
Installing the CSS for your content box
Sign in to your blogger account, click the "Theme" button, this will take you to the "Live on Blog" section on your blog.
Now click "Edit HTML" and then when you see your blog's code you click anywhere inside the code. Then press Command + F if you're using a Mac or CTRL + F if you're using your PC.
This should make a search box pop up at the top-right corner of your blog. Now paste the following code in the search box and hit enter:
]]></b:skin>This should help you find the above code in your template. Now just above this line of code, you need to paste this code:
.contentbox { background-color: #f3f3f3; padding: 20px; } Save your template. You're done installing the CSS for your content box. Now all that's left for you to do is use the HTML part every time you write your blog post.
How to use the HTML for highlighting content and using this content box
To be able to use this box in your blog posts you'll have to paste this code every time you need to write or showcase something inside your content box.
You will be adding this code in the HTML section of your blog post. And you'll want to save this code somewhere you can quickly access it, I use Evernote for storing all my ideas, drafts and codes. But you can use any program you like.
<div class="contentbox">YOUR TEXT GOES HERE</div>
You'll write all the content you want where it says "YOUR TEXT GOES HERE" and you should be able to see this content box and your content inside it.
If in case you're unable to install this even after following through this tutorial or are stuck somewhere, let me know through the comments section below and I'll help you out.
This can also be installed on WordPress but the procedure is not the same.
If in case you're unable to install this even after following through this tutorial or are stuck somewhere, let me know through the comments section below and I'll help you out.
This can also be installed on WordPress but the procedure is not the same.
Don't have the time to do this yourself? Hire me! I'll install this content box on your blog and customise it to match your branding.Plus, if you ever loose this code while changing themes, I'll re-install it for you.
How to customise this content box
As I mentioned earlier, this content box is can be customised to match your blog's branding.
To change the colour of this content box all you have to do is change the hex code of this content box:
.contentbox { background-color: #f3f3f3; [edit this to the colour you want] padding: 20px; }
You can also add a border to this content box if you like, but I wanted to keep things simple so that anyone can follow through this tutorial.
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