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7 Reasons Not To Start a Blog: Signs You’re Doomed to Fail

Here’s a sobering statistic: around 90% of bloggers quit within six months.

Six months is barely enough time for Google to trust a new website. That takes about six to nine months. This goes to show you how prematurely so many bloggers quit. 

I’ve already gone over the top reasons to start a blog. Now, it’s time to address the top reasons NOT to start a blog. The reality is that blogging isn’t for everyone. In an increasingly competitive blogosphere, you need to consistently produce great content to have staying power. There are a variety of reasons why bloggers quit, but it typically boils down to unrealistic expectations and the wrong motives. 

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Bluehost Review: 5 Reasons Why Bluehost Is a Terrible Web Host

Somehow Bluehost has become one of the top web hosting services, but don’t fall for the glowing recommendations. It baffles me that bloggers continuously heap praise on Bluehost and enthusiastically recommend it. I’m I missing something? My one year of using Bluehost was marked by one problem or frustration after another.  I don’t even know where to begin to describe the incompetence of this company.

After dealing with endless technical problems and impersonal customer service, I canceled my subscription. I’m writing this Bluehost review to save you from making the same mistake I did. I’ll break down why Bluehost is a terrible web host for your blog and show you better options for web hosting.

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How To Start a WordPress Blog with Siteground in 10 Minutes

So you want to start a blog? Good thinking. As a blogger, there’s no cap on your income, and you can work from anywhere with WiFi. You also get so much creative freedom, something you’ll rarely find at an office job. Setting up a blog is a straightforward process, even if you’re not techy. In this post, you’ll learn how to start a WordPress blog with Siteground in just 10 minutes. Yes, just 10 minutes is all it takes to sign up for web hosting. 

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7 Compelling Reasons To Start a Blog

Should I start a blog?

If you have been pondering that question, then you probably have lots of questions about the world of blogging: 

Can you really make money blogging?  

What if no one reads my blog? 

How often would I need to post?

It’s normal to feel some uncertainty, but that shouldn’t stop you from taking a chance on your blog idea. The purpose of this post is to help you put aside your fears and reservations about blogging. I want to show you why starting a blog could be one of the best decisions you ever make. Here are some of the best reasons to start a blog. 

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Affiliate Marketing on Pinterest Without a Blog: An Interview with McKinzie Bean

You’ve probably heard about using Pinterest to drive massive traffic to your blog. But did you know you can actually make money directly on Pinterest? In this post, you’ll learn how to succeed at affiliate marketing on Pinterest without a blog. Our expert is McKinzie Bean, a mom blogger and Pinterest strategist. Since starting her blog, Moms Make Cents, in 2015, McKinzie has gone from making $0 to between $5k-$10k a month from Pinterest!

For two years, McKinzie has managed the Pinterest accounts of other businesses. I reached out to McKinzie so she could share her best tips to make money on Pinterest using affiliate links.  In the end, you’ll get a preview of McKinzie’s Pinterest affiliate marketing course, Pin to Profits – Affiliate Marketing. [Read more…] about Affiliate Marketing on Pinterest Without a Blog: An Interview with McKinzie Bean

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How To Overcome Your Fear of Starting a Blog

Is the idea of starting a blog making you want to run and hide?

Deep down, you know that you have something valuable to share.  But the thought of putting yourself out there is downright scary. And there is just so much to learn.

Why not wait and do more research? 

What do I even blog about?

How can I compete with all the gazillion blogs out there?

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