Hey, I’m Steph and I’m a seasoned blogger. Having been in this blogging bubble that we call the blogosphere for the past eight years I like to think that I know a thing or two about blogging. Oh and digital marketing too, as that’s been my career for the past decade. I want to use this knowledge and experience to share my secrets with you to help you become a better blogger. So here are my blogging recommendations.
WEB HOSTING
I use Lyrical Host to host this blog and a couple of my other blogs. You can find out how to start a blog in three easy steps here. Or you can dive right in and check out Lyrical Host for yourself. I can’t recommend them enough, they make the whole hosting and setting up a blog so easy for those of us who aren’t super technical. And their monthly free blogging resources are so helpful! If you do decide to go ahead with hosting at Lyrical Host then you can use the code MERRY10 for 10% off your order.
THEMES
My gorgeous theme is from 17th Avenue they have the best range of beautiful WordPress themes that are not only easy to use and install, but they’re all mobile optimised too!
MAILING LIST
I use Flodesk for my mailing list, which is not only amazing but also one of the easiest email marketing tools I’ve used. And I’ve used a fair few in my time! The pre-made templates make it incredibly easy to put together professional-looking emails, that are on brand, within minutes. Plus their segmentation and advanced features mean that this platform will grow with you. If you choose to sign up to Flodesk then this link will get you 50% off your subscription!
GROW AND GLOW NETWORK
I’ve spoken before about why joining the Grow & Glow community was the best investment for my blog. But it really has been a great investment. Since joining I’ve seen both my traffic and my income skyrocket! Not only is there a like-minded community that you can bond with overall things blogging. But there are a tonne of bundles and courses that break down complex blogging jargon into easy to understand bite-sized chunks. You can find out more about Grow and Glow on their website.
