{"id":4046091,"date":"2020-05-05T08:21:10","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T02:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/?p=4046091"},"modified":"2023-10-13T02:42:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T21:12:53","slug":"how-to-start-a-lifestyle-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/how-to-start-a-lifestyle-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Lifestyle Blog and Make Money (in 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/how-to-start-a-blog\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1883\">Creating a blog<\/a> has never been easier, but it could still be the toughest challenge anyone\u2019ll ever face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that each baby step could have long-term effects on your lifestyle blog\u2019s performance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No decision can be taken lightly. That\u2019s why I created this post to encapsulate everything you need to do \u2014 from beginning to end.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fellas, here\u2019s how to start a lifestyle blog.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"introduction\">What is Lifestyle Blogging and the Different Types of Lifestyle Blogs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/blogging\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1884\">blogging<\/a>, the lifestyle niche encompasses a range of focus topics that can become the backbone of your content strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are lifestyle blogs that focus on traveling, cooking, fitness, fashion, and relationships. Of course, there are also <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/best-lifestyle-blogs\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1885\">lifestyle blogs<\/a> that discuss all of the above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>At the end of the day, you \u2014 as the blogger \u2014 decide which aspects of your life are worth blogging about. Choosing something you enjoy is the secret to maintaining a healthy and productive blogging way of life.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s a list of things you can achieve by starting a lifestyle blog.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Master your crafts \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>As a lifestyle blogger, you have a responsibility to provide readers with the best information available. This will compel you to constantly learn new things and improve what you already know.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Springboard other projects \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>Building a blog is just the first step for a lot of lifestyle bloggers. Competitive bloggers then shift their attention to bigger things, like creating their own products and writing a book.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Generate passive income \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Let\u2019s face it, a lot of people are motivated to start a blog because they\u2019re attracted to the monetization side. Lifestyle blogging opens up several opportunities for this \u2014 from <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/affiliate-marketing\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1886\">affiliate marketing<\/a> to eCommerce.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Interested in lifestyle blogging?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know this all sounds fun and exciting. However, I need you to realize that these benefits are still weeks or months away.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before anything else, the first order of business is to get your website working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"domain\">Setting Up Your Lifestyle Blog Domain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Building a lifestyle blog from scratch involves a couple of things.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"brainstorming\">1. Brainstorming your lifestyle domain name<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your blog\u2019s domain name is one of the first decisions in lifestyle blogging that you can\u2019t afford to mess up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s possible to change domain names down the line, doing so won\u2019t lead to a pretty sight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be left with a pile of lost backlinks to reclaim and various other tasks related to rebranding. More importantly, your lifestyle blog will lose a lot of organic traffic, which can be difficult to recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My suggestion would be to follow my guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/lifestyle-blog-name-ideas\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1887\">naming your lifestyle blog<\/a> to the letter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the gist of it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start with your lifestyle blog\u2019s mission statement&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A mission statement outlines the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Who your lifestyle blog is for<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What you plan to offer your audience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A brief description of yourself and your brand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By writing a mission statement, you can identify important keywords that you can use in your domain name.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can expand your relevant keywords list by looking for synonyms on the web.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, let\u2019s say you came up with the following terms in your initial brainstorming:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"816\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Lifestyle-Blog-Terms-1.png\" alt=\"Lifestyle Blog Terms\" class=\"wp-image-4046102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Lifestyle-Blog-Terms-1.png 816w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Lifestyle-Blog-Terms-1-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Lifestyle-Blog-Terms-1-768x279.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Using Google, you can come up with more relevant keywords you can use in your domain name. Just plug in any keyword and add \u201csynonyms\u201d to your search query.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-Gentleman-Synonyms-1.png\" alt=\"Google SERP for Gentleman Synonyms\" class=\"wp-image-4046103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-Gentleman-Synonyms-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-Gentleman-Synonyms-1-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-Gentleman-Synonyms-1-768x446.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Combine these keywords to create something more brandable<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have your list of relevant keywords ready, you can start combining them to discover potential blog names.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to add any word you can think of as you round up and combine your keywords.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s always a great idea to consider common terms and phrases in your specific lifestyle niche. Some examples are \u201c<strong>shoefie<\/strong>\u201d and \u201c<strong>thrifting<\/strong>\u201d for fashion blogs and \u201c<strong>road trip<\/strong>\u201d for travel blogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can also add adjectives that you\u2019d describe yourself with, like:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Skinny<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blonde<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blue-eyed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need a hand coming up with combinations that sound good, try using&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/planetcalc.com\/3757\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1888\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Combinatronics<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;\u2014 a free, randomized combination generator.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Combinatronics-1.png\" alt=\"Combinatronics\" class=\"wp-image-4046104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Combinatronics-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Combinatronics-1-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Combinatronics-1-768x456.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"registeringandhosting\">2. Registering a brandable domain name<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make your lifestyle blog\u2019s name official by registering and hosting it with the right services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s just one thing you need to ensure before you go any further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Checking your domain\u2019s availability<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can\u2019t use a domain name that\u2019s already in use by someone else \u2014 that\u2019s just the way it is.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/domainr.com\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1889\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Domainr<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>is another free tool you can use to check the availability of any domain name you wish to use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It checks domains using different domain extensions like \u201c.com,\u201d \u201c.net,\u201d and \u201c.org.\u201d But as much as possible, you should go for domain names with the \u201c.com\u201d extension.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Domainr-2.png\" alt=\"Domainr\" class=\"wp-image-4046105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Domainr-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Domainr-2-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Domainr-2-768x495.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Register your domain&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you can use your domain name for your lifestyle blog, you must first pick a domain registrar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of reliable companies out there you can choose from. My personal recommendations would be <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/namecheap\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1890\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"NameCheap\">Namecheap<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/godaddy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1891\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"Godaddy\">GoDaddy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The steps involved in registering and hosting a domain varies from host to host. You can, however, count on the fact that it\u2019ll only take a few minutes to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wordpress\">3. Installing WordPress&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1892\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>WordPress<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>is the most popular CMS or&nbsp;<em>Content Management System&nbsp;<\/em>for self-made bloggers, and it\u2019s easy to see why.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is versatile, scalable, beginner-friendly, and backed by tons of learning resources accessible through the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/codex.wordpress.org\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1893\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>WordPress Codex<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Codex-1.png\" alt=\"WordPress Codex\" class=\"wp-image-4046106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Codex-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Codex-1-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Codex-1-768x356.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Oh \u2014 and did I mention that anyone can use WordPress without spending a single cent?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Installing WordPress on your domain is also an absolute breeze.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to its popularity, most web hosting services include an automated WordPress installation tool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, GoDaddy uses the application auto-installer&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/installatron.com\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1894\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Installatron<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>to perform WordPress installations with a few clicks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GoDaddy-Installatron-1.png\" alt=\"GoDaddy Installatron\" class=\"wp-image-4046107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GoDaddy-Installatron-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GoDaddy-Installatron-1-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GoDaddy-Installatron-1-768x310.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, the exact process is different for each web hosting solution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You just need to look for the WordPress installation tool or service found in your hosting account\u2019s \u201ccPanel.\u201d To give you an idea of what to look for, here\u2019s what the auto-installation icon looks like on a <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/siteground\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1895\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"Siteground\">SiteGround<\/a> hosting account:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"353\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SiteGround-WordPress-Auto-Installer-1.png\" alt=\"SiteGround WordPress Auto-Installer\" class=\"wp-image-4046108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SiteGround-WordPress-Auto-Installer-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SiteGround-WordPress-Auto-Installer-1-300x106.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SiteGround-WordPress-Auto-Installer-1-768x271.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"preparingwordpress\">Preparing WordPress for Your Content Rollout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After you complete the previous step, you\u2019re technically ready to start writing and publishing blog posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Unfortunately, doing so won\u2019t be ideal.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If I were you, I\u2019d at least start by installing an awesome WordPress theme for my lifestyle blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"theme\">1. Choosing the perfect theme for your lifestyle blog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the reasons why WordPress is popular is its huge selection of professional-looking themes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes thousands of free themes straight from WordPress\u2019s official theme library. You can access them by clicking&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Themes&nbsp;<\/strong>from the&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Appearance\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>sub-menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Appearance-Themes-1-1.png\" alt=\"WordPress Appearance Sub-Menu\" class=\"wp-image-4046109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Appearance-Themes-1-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Appearance-Themes-1-1-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Appearance-Themes-1-1-768x390.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At first, WordPress will show you the list of themes already installed on your site. To install a new theme, click&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Add New\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>just above the list.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Add-New-Theme-1.png\" alt=\"WordPress Add New Theme\" class=\"wp-image-4046110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Add-New-Theme-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Add-New-Theme-1-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Add-New-Theme-1-768x410.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, you can choose between all the featured, popular, and latest themes that WordPress has to offer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Theme-Library-1.png\" alt=\"WordPress Theme Library\" class=\"wp-image-4046111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Theme-Library-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Theme-Library-1-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Theme-Library-1-768x488.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Just pick a theme you like and click&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Install\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>to add them to your WordPress site. Rest assured that, while some of these themes have premium versions, the ones you install via WordPress are free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If, however, you prefer to use a premium theme to power your lifestyle blog, you should <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/best-wordpress-themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1896\">refer to this post<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Premium themes have a number of benefits like premium customer support, deeper customizations, and third-party integrations. Purchasing a premium theme now would save you a lot of work when upgrading to a new theme later.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"plugins\">2. Installing plugins that the best lifestyle blogs use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from themes, WordPress also offers a host of incredibly handy plugins for lifestyle bloggers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Yes \u2014 there are also loads of free plugins from the official WordPress repository.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can start searching for plugins by expanding the&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Plugins\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>sub-menu and clicking&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Add New.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Add-Plugins.png\" alt=\"WordPress Plugins Sub-Menu\" class=\"wp-image-4046112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Add-Plugins.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Add-Plugins-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Add-Plugins-768x466.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the \u201cAdd Plugins\u201d page, you can switch between the \u201cPopular,\u201d \u201cFeatured,\u201d and \u201cRecommended\u201d tabs to browse the available plugins. If you need plugins with specific functions, use the search tab to the right.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Add-Plugins-Search.png\" alt=\"WordPress Plugin Library\" class=\"wp-image-4046113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Add-Plugins-Search.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Add-Plugins-Search-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Add-Plugins-Search-768x396.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress plugins simplify the task of adding functionality to your website. They enable you to add fun stuff like image sliders, calendars, and forums to your blog \u2014 without ever touching code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the recommended plugins for certain website components you might need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WP Rocket \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>Performance optimization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Smush \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Lossless image compression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LayerSlider 6 \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Image slider<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meal Planner Pro Recipes \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Visual recipe cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>bbPress \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;On-site message boards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WP Customer Reviews \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Customer reviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elementor \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Drag-and-drop page builder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social Snap \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Social sharing buttons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to spice up your lifestyle blog with plugins?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a word of advice: don\u2019t install everything you want in one go.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always contemplate if a plugin is absolutely necessary before installing them on your WordPress blog. Also, be sure to configure and optimize each plugin before you move on to the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, installing a bunch of plugins in one go makes it difficult to check if they slow your site down.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider running a test on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/developers.google.com\/speed\/pagespeed\/insights\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1897\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PageSpeed Insights<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>each time you activate a plugin in your WordPress ecosystem.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a simple tool that scores your website\u2019s performance, identifies underlying issues, and offers actionable suggestions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"827\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/PageSpeed-Insights.png\" alt=\"PageSpeed Insights Report\" class=\"wp-image-4046114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/PageSpeed-Insights.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/PageSpeed-Insights-300x248.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/PageSpeed-Insights-768x635.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If your website slows down after installing a new plugin, look for ways to optimize said plugin for performance. Otherwise, look for alternatives that won\u2019t make a measurable impact on your website\u2019s performance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"underconstruction\">3. Putting your website under construction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I don\u2019t know about you, but when I\u2019m working on a new website, I prefer to let potential visitors know.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While there\u2019s a slim chance that someone would stumble upon your blog, the possibility of it still makes me uncomfortable. The good news is, you can use a plugin like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/under-construction-page\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1898\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Under Construction<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>to remedy the situation in minutes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Under-Construction-1.png\" alt=\"UnderConstruction Plugin Page\" class=\"wp-image-4046115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Under-Construction-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Under-Construction-1-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Under-Construction-1-768x341.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, it creates an \u201cunder construction\u201d page that reminds users not to judge your site prematurely. It\u2019s completely free to use and only takes a couple of minutes to configure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After installing and activating Under Construction, click&nbsp;<strong>\u2018UnderConstruction\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>from the&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Settings\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>sub-menu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Under-Construction-Settings.png\" alt=\"How to Access UnderConstruction from WordPress Settings\" class=\"wp-image-4046116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Under-Construction-Settings.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Under-Construction-Settings-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Under-Construction-Settings-768x425.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This will take you to Under Construction\u2019s configuration page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the \u201cMain\u201d tab, you can manage settings like \u201cUnder Construction Mode,\u201d \u201cGoogle Analytics Tracking,\u201d and so on. Just use the toggle switches to the right of each setting to turn them on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Under-Construction-Main-Tab.png\" alt=\"UnderConstruction Main Tab\" class=\"wp-image-4046117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Under-Construction-Main-Tab.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Under-Construction-Main-Tab-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Under-Construction-Main-Tab-768x425.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t turn on the \u201cUnder Construction Mode\u201d yet \u2014 there are still a few things to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For now, switch over to the \u201cDesign\u201d tab to change how your under construction page looks like.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under Construction offers a handful of pre-designed themes you can activate in an instant.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/UnderConstruction-Themes.png\" alt=\"UnderConstruction Themes\" class=\"wp-image-4046118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/UnderConstruction-Themes.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/UnderConstruction-Themes-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/UnderConstruction-Themes-768x523.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, there are also well-designed, premium themes available if you have the budget for Under Construction\u2019s \u201cPro\u201d version. Buying it, however, is only practical if you see yourself working on multiple websites in the near future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also worth noting that all Under Construction themes support opt-in boxes and pop-ups. This will enable you to possibly collect a few emails while you work on your website behind the scenes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make this feature work, you need to install&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/mailoptin\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1899\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>MailOptin<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2014 a free opt-in and pop-up form builder plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under Construction can assist you through the express installation of MailOptin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Under-Construction-MailOptin-Installation.png\" alt=\"UnderConstruction MailOptin Installer\" class=\"wp-image-4046119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Under-Construction-MailOptin-Installation.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Under-Construction-MailOptin-Installation-300x72.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Under-Construction-MailOptin-Installation-768x184.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving over to the \u201cContent\u201d tab, you can modify the text elements on your under construction page. You can easily change the page\u2019s meta description, title, headline, and content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Under-Construction-Content-Tab.png\" alt=\"UnderConstruction Content Editor\" class=\"wp-image-4046120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Under-Construction-Content-Tab.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Under-Construction-Content-Tab-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Under-Construction-Content-Tab-768x431.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The plugin also lets you change the content\u2019s font and footer code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, you can grant special access to certain users by creating a whitelist. You can specify roles, usernames, IP addresses, and a direct access password that can be used to bypass the plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Under-Construction-Access-Tab.png\" alt=\"UnderConstruction Access Tab Save Button\" class=\"wp-image-4046121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Under-Construction-Access-Tab.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Under-Construction-Access-Tab-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Under-Construction-Access-Tab-768x456.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An alternative to Under Construction would be&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/coming-soon\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Coming Soon Page, Under Construction &amp; Maintenance Mode by SeedProd<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Temporarily discouraging search engines from indexing the site<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Discouraging search engines from indexing your website may sound counterintuitive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, being indexed means being visible in search engine results pages or SERPs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, temporarily discouraging the indexing process makes perfect sense if your blog is still under construction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>You don\u2019t want Google to crawl and judge your website in the early stages of development \u2014 plain and simple.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the lack of meaningful content, new websites also don\u2019t have an established internal link structure. Not to mention the broken links and missing pages you\u2019ll have while you scramble to get everything ready.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To discourage search engines from indexing your blog, all you need to do is activate one setting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find it by navigating to the \u201cReading Settings\u201d page from the&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Settings\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>sub-menu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Reading-Settings-SEO.png\" alt=\"WordPress Search Engine Visibility Option\" class=\"wp-image-4046122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Reading-Settings-SEO.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Reading-Settings-SEO-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Reading-Settings-SEO-768x455.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever you do, don\u2019t forget to disable the setting again once your site is ready to go public.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You don\u2019t want to undermine your own SEO efforts later on with this oversight.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cookiecutterpages\">4. Building \u201ccookie-cutter\u201d pages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding a theme, plugins, and an \u201cunder construction\u201d page will prepare the frame of your lifestyle blog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re almost ready to start writing your very first blog post. However, I would suggest setting up the essential pages of your website for future visitors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m talking about cookie-cutter pages like the \u201cAbout Me\u201d page, \u201cContact Us\u201d page, and your homepage.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s talk about your About Me page first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Writing an About Me page for your blog<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>An About Me page is one of the first things you should make for your brand-new lifestyle blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its purpose is to make sure visitors will know exactly what content topics and types to expect. If it does a good job, visitors may check back again soon or keep an eye out for your brand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To create a killer About Me page, you need to focus on six things:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Headline \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>The headline is the first thing visitors see when viewing your About Me page. Be sure to address your target audience\u2019s pain points while showing the personality they should expect from your blog.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Main Paragraph \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>Your About Me page\u2019s main content body should fill in the details that your headline didn\u2019t cover. Just like before, it should be oozing with personality and emphasize the value you offer your would-be readers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High-Resolution Profile Image \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>A high-resolution, professional profile photo not only humanizes your lifestyle blog. It can also give readers a hint of what\u2019s to come based on the story behind the photo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Introduction \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;While the main paragraph focuses on what the audience will gain, the introduction paragraph should focus on who you are. Write this as if you\u2019re simply introducing yourself to a group of people \u2014 be yourself and enjoy the process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social Proof \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Even with a compelling introduction, how can readers know that you\u2019re worth their trust? That\u2019s why you should include a few bits of <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/social-proof\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"1901\">social proof<\/a>, including testimonials and sites you\u2019ve been featured in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Call To Action \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Finally, suppose the rest of your About Me page worked in hooking the audience. A Call To Action or CTA will then be in charge of showing them what to do next.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I know that briefly mentioning the elements of a great About Me page isn\u2019t enough to help get it done. For the nitty-gritty of the entire process, read the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/how-to-write-about-me-page\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1902\"><strong>Six-Step Formula to Write an About Me Page for Your Blog<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating your Contact page<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the About Me page, the Contact page is another thing you\u2019ll find in almost every blog in existence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"ss-ctt-wrapper ss-ctt-style-2\" data-ss-post-id=\"4046091\" data-nonce=\"88c42e4445\">\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=A+Contact+page+isn%E2%80%99t+just+for+potential+customers+who%E2%80%99d+like+to+inquire+about+your+products+or+services.+It%E2%80%99s+also+for+other+brands+and+marketers+who+are+thinking+of+collaborating+with+you.&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4046091&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-tweet\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A Contact page isn\u2019t just for potential customers who\u2019d like to inquire about your products or services. 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Personally, I prefer to keep things simple and write a few, short paragraphs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a screenshot of my Contact page to help you see what I\u2019m talking about:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"826\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Master-Blogging-Contact-Page-Content-826x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4046123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Master-Blogging-Contact-Page-Content-826x1024.png 826w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Master-Blogging-Contact-Page-Content-242x300.png 242w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Master-Blogging-Contact-Page-Content-768x952.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Master-Blogging-Contact-Page-Content.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you may notice a couple of things from my Contact page content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For one, I highlighted a notice that says I don\u2019t publish guest posts on the site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that this is a conscious decision I made to make sure readers will get relevant, blogging-related articles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to do the same thing on your lifestyle blog. In fact, accepting guest posts from contributors have a number of benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Share fresh ideas from other bloggers with your readers \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>Accepting guest posts from other bloggers in related niches can expose your readers to new perspectives and ideas. It also gives readers another reason to check your blog often.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build your network \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>Publishing guest posts will also let you build connections with other brands in your industry. You can leverage these connections by publishing your own guest posts yourself or pitching various collaborative projects.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leverage a contributor\u2019s online reach \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>Once a contributor\u2019s guest post is published, chances are they\u2019ll also make an effort to promote it to their audience. More often than not, they may also link to it on their own blog \u2014 thus, benefiting your website\u2019s SEO.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Free content \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>Guest posting means you\u2019ll have another piece of content on your blog \u2014 free of charge. This is an absolute win as long as you carefully vet guest submissions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Guest posting can be monetized \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Whether you like it or not, there are people who publish guest posts for the sake of backlinks. If your website\u2019s authoritative enough, some might even be willing to pay you just to accept their contributions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Long story short, use your own discretion to determine if you\u2019ll accept contributions from <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/hiring-writers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1903\">other writers.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about guest posts, read my comprehensive&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/guest-blogging\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1904\"><strong>guest blogging guide<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing you\u2019ll notice is that I switched out the symbols in my email address. Instead of writing my full email, I entered \u201cankit [at] masterblogging [dot] com.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Master-Blogging-Email-Address.png\" alt=\"Simple Spam Prevention Tip\" class=\"wp-image-4046124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Master-Blogging-Email-Address.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Master-Blogging-Email-Address-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Master-Blogging-Email-Address-768x348.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I did this to prevent automated tools from scraping my contact information. This simple habit can save you from a ton of spam down the road.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just be mindful that it adds extra friction to the experience of users who wish to contact you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For me, it ensures that I only receive serious queries from people who really want to reach me. Though, I also acknowledge that including a contact form in your Contact page is better for the user experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to go that route, take a look at contact form plugins like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/contact-form-7\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1905\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Contact Form 7<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.123formbuilder.com\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1906\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>123FormBuilder<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.123formbuilder.com\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1907\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>WPForms<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These plugins allow you to create contact forms without a hitch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no need to go through hoops to configure how they look and function. The contact forms you can make with these plugins are designed to adapt to any theme.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding them to any page is also as easy as pasting a shortcode into any post or page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contentstrategy\">Planning your Content Strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After building the essential pages of your lifestyle blog, it\u2019s time to focus on what really matters for your audience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>It\u2019s all about the value that your audience can get from your blog\u2019s content.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a lifestyle blogger, you have a lot of leeway when it comes to the topics you can discuss. You can talk about cooking, travel, fashion, relationships, parenthood \u2014 basically any aspect of your life you consider important.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should already have a clear idea of what topics to focus on when you named your blog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>When you wrote your mission statement, you already defined what your target audience will gain from you.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The next order of business is to take that idea and refine it into usable keyword ideas.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keywordresearch\">Doing keyword research for the very first time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keyword research is inevitable in blogging.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"ss-ctt-wrapper ss-ctt-style-2\" data-ss-post-id=\"4046091\" data-nonce=\"88c42e4445\">\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=If+you+want+your+lifestyle+blog+to+amass+traffic%2C+you+need+to+put+yourself+in+your+audience%E2%80%99s+shoes.+Think+about+the+questions+they%E2%80%99re+asking%2C+the+problems+they%E2%80%99re+having%2C+and+the+goals+they+want+to+accomplish.&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4046091&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-tweet\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">If you want your lifestyle blog to amass traffic, you need to put yourself in your audience\u2019s shoes. Think about the questions they\u2019re asking, the problems they\u2019re having, and the goals they want to accomplish.<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=If+you+want+your+lifestyle+blog+to+amass+traffic%2C+you+need+to+put+yourself+in+your+audience%E2%80%99s+shoes.+Think+about+the+questions+they%E2%80%99re+asking%2C+the+problems+they%E2%80%99re+having%2C+and+the+goals+they+want+to+accomplish.&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4046091&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-link\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>Click to Tweet<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ss-svg-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M28.75 9.5c0 0.25 0 0.563 0 0.813 0 8.688-6.625 18.688-18.688 18.688-3.688 0-7.188-1.063-10.063-2.938 0.5 0.063 1.063 0.063 1.563 0.063 3.063 0 5.938-1 8.188-2.813-2.875 0-5.313-1.938-6.188-4.563 0.438 0.125 0.813 0.125 1.25 0.125 0.625 0 1.188-0.063 1.75-0.188-3-0.625-5.25-3.313-5.25-6.438 0-0.063 0-0.063 0-0.125 0.875 0.5 1.875 0.813 2.938 0.813-1.75-1.125-2.938-3.188-2.938-5.438 0-1.188 0.375-2.313 0.938-3.313 3.188 4 8.063 6.625 13.5 6.875-0.125-0.5-0.188-1-0.188-1.5 0-3.625 2.938-6.563 6.563-6.563 1.938 0 3.625 0.813 4.813 2.063 1.5-0.313 2.938-0.813 4.188-1.563-0.5 1.5-1.563 2.813-2.875 3.625 1.313-0.188 2.563-0.5 3.75-1.063-0.875 1.313-2 2.5-3.25 3.438z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END .ss-ctt-wrapper -->\n\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m not saying you aren\u2019t allowed to write about things you personally like. But if you want a content strategy that leads to profitable growth, you should prioritize what your audience needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This will enable you to come up with content ideas that will attract traffic like a magnet.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, you must look at the keywords they use when doing an online search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"semrush\">Using the SEMrush Keyword Magic Tool<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are quite a few effective ways to conduct keyword research for blogging.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My favorite, however, is to use a professional keyword research tool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/semrush\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1908\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"Semrush\">Keyword Magic Tool from SEMrush<\/a> is, by far, one of my absolute favorites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply access the tool from your SEMrush dashboard and type in a broad term to get started.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Keyword-Magic-Tool.png\" alt=\"Keyword Magic Tool\" class=\"wp-image-4046126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Keyword-Magic-Tool.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Keyword-Magic-Tool-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Keyword-Magic-Tool-768x364.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon click&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Search,\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>Keyword Magic Tool immediately gets to work by expanding your seed keyword into more keyword ideas. A good chunk of them are long-tail keywords, which are preferable for new bloggers creating content for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are long-tail keywords, you ask?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The short answer is, they\u2019re keywords that contain three or more terms in them.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Keyword-Magic-Tool-Results.png\" alt=\"Keyword Magic Tool Results for Professional Fashion\" class=\"wp-image-4046127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Keyword-Magic-Tool-Results.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Keyword-Magic-Tool-Results-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Keyword-Magic-Tool-Results-768x499.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to keyword ideas, Keyword Magic Tool also pulls in relevant metrics to help you pick target keywords. This includes each keyword\u2019s average monthly search volume, keyword difficulty rating, and average Cost Per Click or CPC.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you\u2019re new to the industry, try not to aim for keywords with a difficulty rating of over 80. Keyword opportunities with a difficulty rating of 60 or less are even better, but only if they generate decent traffic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To quickly scrape up these keywords, try to learn how to use Keyword Magic Tool\u2019s built-in advanced filters. I explained this feature in my&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/semrush-review\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1909\"><strong>SEMrush review and tutorial<\/strong><\/a>, so check it out when you get the time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Keyword-Magic-Tool-Filters.png\" alt=\"Keyword Magic Tool Filters\" class=\"wp-image-4046128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Keyword-Magic-Tool-Filters.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Keyword-Magic-Tool-Filters-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Keyword-Magic-Tool-Filters-768x381.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I just have a few quick reminders for you if you\u2019re new to keyword research:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mind the searchers\u2019 intent \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>Keywords should give you an idea of what search engine users are looking for. Make sure their needs are fulfilled when you write your content.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It\u2019s okay to target multiple keywords \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;As long as your keywords make sense together, it\u2019s perfectly cool to write about them in your post. This will allow you to harvest more traffic from a pool of low-competition keywords.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Look for questions \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Question-based keywords will make it easier for you to craft content that will satisfy readers. Additionally, they will help you optimize for voice search, which is a rising trend in the SEO sphere.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You can go levels deeper with keyword research \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Found a potential keyword idea? Use it for your next round of keyword research to reveal even more related terms.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, take note that you can use SEMrush to spy on the keywords of your competitors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say you\u2019re about to compete against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barefootblonde.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1910\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Barefoot Blonde by Amber Fillerup Clark<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To spy on her target keywords, start by selecting&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Organic Research\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>on SEMrush\u2019s main search bar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SEMrush-Organic-Research.png\" alt=\"SEMrush Organic Research from Search Bar\" class=\"wp-image-4046129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SEMrush-Organic-Research.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SEMrush-Organic-Research-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SEMrush-Organic-Research-768x374.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, enter your competitor\u2019s URL and click&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Search.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SEMrush will show you an overview of your competitor\u2019s domain. This includes pertinent information like their number of organic keywords, monthly traffic, and traffic cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just scroll until you find the \u201cTop Organic Keywords\u201d list to get some keyword ideas real quick. If you see a lot of branded keywords, click&nbsp;<strong>\u2018View all organic keywords\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>to see more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SEMrush-Top-Organic-Keywords.png\" alt=\"SEMrush Top Organic Keywords \" class=\"wp-image-4046130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SEMrush-Top-Organic-Keywords.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SEMrush-Top-Organic-Keywords-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SEMrush-Top-Organic-Keywords-768x320.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For more keyword research tools, read about my&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/best-keyword-research-tools\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1911\"><strong>top ten free and paid keyword research tools here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"checkingserps\">Checking SERPs for more keyword ideas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Search engines like Google also offer a convenient way to pick up keyword ideas that will get you some traffic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as you type a word or two, Google will show you a handful of \u201cAutocomplete\u201d suggestions. These are related phrases that other search engines look for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-Autocomplete-Suggestions.png\" alt=\"Google Autocomplete Suggestions\" class=\"wp-image-4046131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-Autocomplete-Suggestions.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-Autocomplete-Suggestions-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-Autocomplete-Suggestions-768x471.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>How about that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What I like about Google Autocomplete suggestions is that they often equate to ideas for an entire, full-length article.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cProfessional fashion trends 2020,\u201d for one, could may as well be the topic of your very first blog post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s another useful trick when extracting keyword ideas from Google.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t yet, download either&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/chrome\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1912\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Google Chrome<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mozilla.org\/en-US\/firefox\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1913\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Mozilla Firefox<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;\u2014 you\u2019ll need either for this part.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To cut to the chase, you can use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/keywords-everywhere-keywo\/hbapdpeemoojbophdfndmlgdhppljgmp\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1914\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Keywords Everywhere<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>to turn SERPs into a goldmine of keyword ideas. It\u2019s a browser extension that you can download and install from the Chrome Web Store and Firefox Browser Add-ons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Keywords-Everywhere.png\" alt=\"Keywords Everywhere Extension Page\" class=\"wp-image-4046132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Keywords-Everywhere.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Keywords-Everywhere-300x84.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Keywords-Everywhere-768x215.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you can use Keywords Everywhere, you\u2019ll need a special API key that will be sent to you via email. Give it a few minutes and you should receive an email with a link to your key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Keywords-Everywhere-API-Key.png\" alt=\"Keywords Everywhere Activation Email\" class=\"wp-image-4046133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Keywords-Everywhere-API-Key.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Keywords-Everywhere-API-Key-300x107.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Keywords-Everywhere-API-Key-768x275.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When active, Keywords Everywhere will automatically provide keyword suggestions on SERPs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at the SERP for \u201cprofessional fashion.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"617\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Keywords-Everywhere-Suggested-Keywords.png\" alt=\"How Keywords Everywhere Works\" class=\"wp-image-4046134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Keywords-Everywhere-Suggested-Keywords.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Keywords-Everywhere-Suggested-Keywords-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Keywords-Everywhere-Suggested-Keywords-768x474.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That\u2019s not all.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you purchase Keywords Everywhere credits, you can obtain key metrics for your keywords. This includes their monthly search volumes, CPC, and competition data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lookingatcompetitors\">Looking at competitors for more content ideas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you, countless other hopeful bloggers already performed extensive content research.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where are they now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The best ones most likely already figured out proven content formulas that you can borrow.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should be able to find them just by Googling one of your target keywords. Alternatively, just enter something broad like \u201ctravel lifestyle blog\u201d and your top competitors should pop right up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-SERP-Competitors.png\" alt=\"Travel Lifestyle Blog Competitors in SERP\" class=\"wp-image-4046135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-SERP-Competitors.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-SERP-Competitors-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-SERP-Competitors-768x442.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need a special competitor research tool to obtain content ideas from competitors. All you have to do is visit their site, glance at their blogroll, and handpick posts that capture your interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>True, it\u2019s easy to find lifestyle blogs that cover a broad range of topics. Despite this, it should still be easy to find content ideas that match your niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Good thing bloggers have a habit of organizing their content into well-defined categories.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.katiedidwhat.com\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1915\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Katie Did What<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>exemplifies this by having a drop-down menu of her blog content categories.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Katie-Did-What.png\" alt=\"Katie Did What Content Categories\" class=\"wp-image-4046136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Katie-Did-What.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Katie-Did-What-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Katie-Did-What-768x447.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Isn\u2019t looking for content inspiration from Google search results easy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s just one thing I\u2019d like to point out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain keywords in the lifestyle landscape may return results from websites like Pinterest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, the keyword \u201cprofessional fashion trends 2020\u201d may get the following results:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-Pinterest-in-SERP.png\" alt=\"Pinterest appearing in SERPs\" class=\"wp-image-4046137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-Pinterest-in-SERP.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-Pinterest-in-SERP-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-Pinterest-in-SERP-768x510.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not just Pinterest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you search for anything in the fashion, DIY, and gardening sub-niches, you could also get results from eCommerce websites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bottom line is, there\u2019s no point in checking those sites for potential content ideas. As such, you\u2019ll need to perform some Google wizardry to omit results from these sites.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy \u2014 just use the minus operator and add the domain name of the site you want Google to ignore. You can also use the \u201cinurl\u201d operator to specifically instruct Google to only omit posts coming from that specific domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suppose you don\u2019t want any more content suggestions from Pinterest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding \u201c-inurl:pinterest\u201d to your search query should do the trick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-Minus-Operator.png\" alt=\"How to Use Google Minus Search Operator\" class=\"wp-image-4046138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-Minus-Operator.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-Minus-Operator-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-Minus-Operator-768x425.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find a post idea you\u2019d like to use on your blog, I\u2019ve got one thing to say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Make sure your content will be a noticeable upgrade of your competitor\u2019s.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"ss-ctt-wrapper ss-ctt-style-2\" data-ss-post-id=\"4046091\" data-nonce=\"88c42e4445\">\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=You+can%E2%80%99t+hope+to+outrank+your+competitor+if+you+don%E2%80%99t+intend+to+outperform+them+in+terms+of+content+quality.+You+need+to+bring+out+your+%E2%80%98A%E2%80%99+game+and+make+every+aspect+of+your+content+better.&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4046091&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-tweet\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">You can\u2019t hope to outrank your competitor if you don\u2019t intend to outperform them in terms of content quality. You need to bring out your \u2018A\u2019 game and make every aspect of your content better. <\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=You+can%E2%80%99t+hope+to+outrank+your+competitor+if+you+don%E2%80%99t+intend+to+outperform+them+in+terms+of+content+quality.+You+need+to+bring+out+your+%E2%80%98A%E2%80%99+game+and+make+every+aspect+of+your+content+better.&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4046091&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-link\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>Click to Tweet<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ss-svg-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M28.75 9.5c0 0.25 0 0.563 0 0.813 0 8.688-6.625 18.688-18.688 18.688-3.688 0-7.188-1.063-10.063-2.938 0.5 0.063 1.063 0.063 1.563 0.063 3.063 0 5.938-1 8.188-2.813-2.875 0-5.313-1.938-6.188-4.563 0.438 0.125 0.813 0.125 1.25 0.125 0.625 0 1.188-0.063 1.75-0.188-3-0.625-5.25-3.313-5.25-6.438 0-0.063 0-0.063 0-0.125 0.875 0.5 1.875 0.813 2.938 0.813-1.75-1.125-2.938-3.188-2.938-5.438 0-1.188 0.375-2.313 0.938-3.313 3.188 4 8.063 6.625 13.5 6.875-0.125-0.5-0.188-1-0.188-1.5 0-3.625 2.938-6.563 6.563-6.563 1.938 0 3.625 0.813 4.813 2.063 1.5-0.313 2.938-0.813 4.188-1.563-0.5 1.5-1.563 2.813-2.875 3.625 1.313-0.188 2.563-0.5 3.75-1.063-0.875 1.313-2 2.5-3.25 3.438z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END .ss-ctt-wrapper -->\n\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the content aspects you can improve on when borrowing content ideas from competitors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/visual-content\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4551814\" data-lasso-id=\"1916\">Visual content<\/a> \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>If you\u2019re creative enough, there\u2019s always more room for visuals in any article. Use drag-and-drop tools like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/canva\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1917\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"Canva\"><strong>Canva<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>to turn instructions and statistics into simple graphics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Actionable tips \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>Did your competitor\u2019s content share generic advice that lacks step-by-step instructions? Walk your readers through the process to make your content more actionable.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shared resources \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>As you share more actionable tips, you\u2019ll also naturally mention more tools and resources in your post. Don\u2019t skimp on outbound links if they add value to your readers\u2019 experience.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/blog-post-length\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4048144\" data-lasso-id=\"1918\">Content length<\/a> \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>There\u2019s significant evidence from multiple sources that longer content tends to rank higher in search engines. However, it\u2019s also important to avoid adding fluff that will only make your content more boring to read.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, don\u2019t forget to check the keywords of your competitor\u2019s post.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can accomplish this by doing another organic research on SEMrush, which we already discussed earlier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find a piece of your competitor\u2019s content that\u2019s worth outperforming, paste its exact URL into SEMrush. It should do the rest in a snap.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SEMrush-Organic-Research-Competitor-Post-URL.png\" alt=\"SEMrush Organic Research Tool\" class=\"wp-image-4046139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SEMrush-Organic-Research-Competitor-Post-URL.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SEMrush-Organic-Research-Competitor-Post-URL-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SEMrush-Organic-Research-Competitor-Post-URL-768x347.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tapintoquestions\">Tap into questions that users are asking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keyword research tools, like the Keyword Magic Tool, allow you to look for question-based keywords that users search for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These keywords let you understand the problems your target readers are having. Not only do they have incredible SEO value, they also directly translate to engaging content ideas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what if you can\u2019t afford a fully-loaded keyword research tool?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are, after all, just starting out in the lifestyle blogging business. It\u2019s perfectly fine to pinch a few pennies while your blog isn\u2019t generating revenue yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That\u2019s where free tools and Q&amp;A websites come into play.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using AnswerThePublic to discover what people are asking on the internet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve already discussed&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/answerthepublic.com\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1919\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>AnswerThePublic<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>a couple of times in this blog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a neat tool that looks for questions that people are asking online \u2014 useful for keyword and content research.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"617\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AnswerThePublic.png\" alt=\"AnswerThePublic\" class=\"wp-image-4046140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AnswerThePublic.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AnswerThePublic-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AnswerThePublic-768x474.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Using it is just as straightforward as using other keyword research tools on the market. You put in any term or phrase and AnswerThePublic will turn them into a long list of relevant questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the best results, AnswerThePublic recommends entering only up to two words at a time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at what the tool can whip up using the keyword \u201cmen\u2019s fashion.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Keywords-Entered.png\" alt=\"How to Use AnswerThePublic\" class=\"wp-image-4046141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Keywords-Entered.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Keywords-Entered-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Keywords-Entered-768x439.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>AnswerThePublic presents the list of questions related to your keyword in two ways.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By default, the tool uses visualizations to give you a quick look at the variety of topics you can cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"609\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Visualization.png\" alt=\"AnswerThePublic Visualization Mode\" class=\"wp-image-4046142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Visualization.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Visualization-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Visualization-768x468.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another benefit of the visualization mode is that it\u2019s easier to view which questions are more popular.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just look at the green dot next to each phrase. The darker the shade is, the more popular the question is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a clearer view of the questions, switch to the \u201cData\u201d mode to organize them into cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Data-Mode.png\" alt=\"AnswerThePublic Data Mode\" class=\"wp-image-4046143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Data-Mode.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Data-Mode-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Data-Mode-768x413.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need more topic ideas, AnswerThePublic also provides other lists of phrases under four groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prepositions \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>A list of phrases with prepositions like \u201cto,\u201d \u201cwithout,\u201d and \u201cfor.\u201d Example: \u201cMen\u2019s fashion for larger guys.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comparisons \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Phrases that pertain to comparisons with words like \u201cversus\u201d and \u201cor.\u201d Example: \u201cMen\u2019s website like Fashion Nova.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alphabeticals \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;A complete list of phrases sorted alphabetically. Example: \u201cMen\u2019s fashion brands\u201d for \u2018B\u2019 and \u201cmen\u2019s fashion clothes\u201d for \u2018C.\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Related \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>Related phrases like \u201cMen\u2019s fashion week London.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting more out of questions with Quora<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>AnswerThePublic serves as a lightweight tool for content idea generation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019d go there whenever I\u2019m looking for fresh topic ideas I haven\u2019t covered yet in my blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I\u2019m feeling motivated, I\u2019d also check&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quora.com\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1920\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Quora<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>to look for even more questions to answer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like AnswerThePublic, all it takes is a single keyword or phrase to get things going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Quora-Keyword.png\" alt=\"How to Use Quora\" class=\"wp-image-4046144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Quora-Keyword.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Quora-Keyword-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Quora-Keyword-768x360.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, Quora will immediately show you a list of questions that their users have asked.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can view more questions by selecting the \u201cSearch\u201d result and navigating to the \u201cQuestions\u201d category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Quora-Questions.png\" alt=\"Quora Questions\" class=\"wp-image-4046145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Quora-Questions.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Quora-Questions-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Quora-Questions-768x485.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from fueling your content idea tank, you can also utilize Quora as a traffic generation channel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The premise is simple: find a question, provide an insightful answer, and link back to your blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not that difficult, but it sure isn\u2019t always easy, either.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several things you need to do in order to make the most out of your Quora marketing campaign. For the complete guide, check out&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/get-traffic-from-quora\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1921\"><strong>How to Get Traffic from Quora<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"marketing\">Lifestyle Blog Marketing Crash Course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBuild it and they will come,\u201d or so they say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In blogging, you don\u2019t just publish content and sit idly by. It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019ve served up the best content in the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>What you need to do is dive into the world of marketing and go get that juicy traffic yourself.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s that, you have zero experience in digital marketing?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t worry \u2014 there are several content promotion tactics you can leverage even if you\u2019re no marketing expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are my favorites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"socialmedia\">Share content on social media<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone \u2014 blogger or not \u2014 should know that social media offers a reliable way to promote content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Start with major social media networks like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram to make the most out of your efforts. Build your brand\u2019s official page, talk about your blog, and start sharing your content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few quick tips on crafting a social media strategy for each network:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>YouTube \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>Create instructional videos and build your brand on YouTube. Some examples are makeup tutorials, DIY projects, recipe videos, and hair styling tips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Instagram \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Lifestyle bloggers use Instagram to showcase their outfit ideas, food photos, and other share-worthy images. To make your profile more recognizable and \u201con-brand,\u201d pick a color scheme for filters, text overlays, and other added visuals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Facebook \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Commitment to active social interactions is key to successfully establishing your brand on Facebook. Respond to comments, share posts, join groups, and do your best to be an active participant in the Facebook community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pinterest \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Be sure to create a business account to access audience insights and analytics. Organize your posts into categorized boards so Pinterest users with specific interests will know exactly what to follow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also recommended to participate in online message boards to gain extra exposure to your target audience. This will also help you connect with social media influencers you can work with to maximize your social media reach.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"email\">Build an email list<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Social media marketing is a great way to humanize your brand and make it more approachable. Not to mention the amazing amount of traffic you can get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But in terms of acquiring and nurturing leads, email marketing is still king.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Statistics show that email campaigns enjoy significantly&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/optinmonster.com\/email-marketing-vs-social-media-performance-2016-2019-statistics\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1922\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>higher&nbsp;click-through and conversion rates<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;than social media campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"ss-ctt-wrapper ss-ctt-style-2\" data-ss-post-id=\"4046091\" data-nonce=\"88c42e4445\">\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=While+60+percent+of+users+subscribe+to+email+for+promotions%2C+only+20+percent+of+social+media+users+do+the+same.&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4046091&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-tweet\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">While 60 percent of users subscribe to email for promotions, only 20 percent of social media users do the same. <\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=While+60+percent+of+users+subscribe+to+email+for+promotions%2C+only+20+percent+of+social+media+users+do+the+same.&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4046091&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-link\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>Click to Tweet<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ss-svg-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M28.75 9.5c0 0.25 0 0.563 0 0.813 0 8.688-6.625 18.688-18.688 18.688-3.688 0-7.188-1.063-10.063-2.938 0.5 0.063 1.063 0.063 1.563 0.063 3.063 0 5.938-1 8.188-2.813-2.875 0-5.313-1.938-6.188-4.563 0.438 0.125 0.813 0.125 1.25 0.125 0.625 0 1.188-0.063 1.75-0.188-3-0.625-5.25-3.313-5.25-6.438 0-0.063 0-0.063 0-0.125 0.875 0.5 1.875 0.813 2.938 0.813-1.75-1.125-2.938-3.188-2.938-5.438 0-1.188 0.375-2.313 0.938-3.313 3.188 4 8.063 6.625 13.5 6.875-0.125-0.5-0.188-1-0.188-1.5 0-3.625 2.938-6.563 6.563-6.563 1.938 0 3.625 0.813 4.813 2.063 1.5-0.313 2.938-0.813 4.188-1.563-0.5 1.5-1.563 2.813-2.875 3.625 1.313-0.188 2.563-0.5 3.75-1.063-0.875 1.313-2 2.5-3.25 3.438z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END .ss-ctt-wrapper -->\n\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>The first step in email marketing is to collect the email addresses of your audience. If you made an under construction page with an opt-in form, then you\u2019re already off to a good start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also look at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/best-email-marketing-services\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1923\"><strong>email marketing services<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>to achieve measurable results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even free email marketing platforms like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mailchimp.com\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1924\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>MailChimp<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>can do some impressive stuff. It can help you build sign-up forms, segment your audience, and create automation workflows like \u201cwelcome\u201d and cart abandonment emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"617\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/MailChimp-Features.png\" alt=\"MailChimp Features\" class=\"wp-image-4046147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/MailChimp-Features.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/MailChimp-Features-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/MailChimp-Features-768x474.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are some strategies you ought to try to put your email marketing in high gear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create an opt-in offer to spur conversions \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>The promise of a free newsletter with content updates and promos isn\u2019t always enough to get desirable conversion rates. To convince more visitors to sign up, promote offers like free eBooks, cheat sheets, and limited access to a webinar.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep it natural \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Numerous case studies have demonstrated that, in email marketing, less is more. Unless you\u2019re an established retail brand that\u2019s recognized worldwide, using plain text emails is more likely to generate results.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time your emails wisely \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/coschedule.com\/blog\/best-time-to-send-email\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CoSchedule<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>has published a post that compiled statistics from various sources to determine the best time to send emails. After crunching the numbers, the best times are 10AM, 8PM, 2PM, and 6AM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Try email remarketing \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>Email remarketing is the practice of sending emails to potentially lost leads. This includes users who left with items in their cart and subscribers who\u2019ve been inactive for quite a while.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more detailed tips on each strategy, read my post called&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/promote-blog-posts\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1926\"><strong>How to Promote Blog Posts<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"seo\">Covering the SEO basics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of new bloggers miss the point of SEO and the role it plays in a website\u2019s early days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, SEO or Search Engine Optimization doesn\u2019t mean you should hire an agency for thousands of dollars.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, search engines like Google don\u2019t care who has the best SEO agency or biggest budget around.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>They care about content quality and the experience their search engine users get.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that being said, <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/write-quality-content\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"developing quality content (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"1927\">developing quality content<\/a> should be at the very top of your SEO checklist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating quality, keyword-optimized content<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>By quality content, I mean content backed by proper research, optimization, and your own dedication as a blogger.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also important to learn how to make your content more SEO-friendly and.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Effective keyword research is a step in the right direction.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make sure your research efforts count, let\u2019s talk about keyword placements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As a rule of thumb, your keyword should appear at least once in the title and once in the content.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The keyword can be in the content\u2019s main body or one of the subheadings. If you are to include the keyword in a post\u2019s main body, mention it as early as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, my target keyword for the post below is \u201cbest email marketing service for bloggers.\u201d Notice that the keyword is part of the post\u2019s title:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Master-Blogging-Target-Keyword.png\" alt=\"Target Keyword in Master Blogging Post\" class=\"wp-image-4046148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Master-Blogging-Target-Keyword.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Master-Blogging-Target-Keyword-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Master-Blogging-Target-Keyword-768x424.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I then mentioned the keyword again as soon as I finished the post\u2019s introduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Master-Blogging-Keyword-in-Introduction.png\" alt=\"Target Keyword in Introduction\" class=\"wp-image-4046149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Master-Blogging-Keyword-in-Introduction.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Master-Blogging-Keyword-in-Introduction-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Master-Blogging-Keyword-in-Introduction-768x458.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Should you mention your target keyword multiple times in your post?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You probably shouldn\u2019t.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There was once a time when marketers are on a frenzy figuring out the perfect \u201ckeyword density\u201d for SEO. This is a percentage value used to measure how often a keyword is mentioned in a post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no need to worry about keyword density now \u2014 search engines aren\u2019t as easily fooled as they once were.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, focus on writing as naturally as possible while focusing on the keyword\u2019s topic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ll use images, which you should, then you should also try to include keywords in their \u201calt text\u201d tags.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At least one image with a keyword-optimized alt text tag will do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress has a built-in feature you can use to directly modify these. As soon as you add an image, look for the \u201cAlt Text\u201d field in the image settings panel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Image-Alt-Text.png\" alt=\"WordPress Image Settings Panel Alt Text Field\" class=\"wp-image-4046150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Image-Alt-Text.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Image-Alt-Text-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Image-Alt-Text-768x376.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bear in mind that the alt text tag should provide more context to the image.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the image doesn\u2019t have anything to do with the keyword, don\u2019t force it. Just create and use another image that can be directly associated with your target keyword.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another place to put your keyword is in the post\u2019s URL.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to image alt text tags, WordPress lets you change the post\u2019s URL or permalink from within the content editor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use the Gutenberg editor, select your post\u2019s title to reveal the \u201cPermalink\u201d field directly above it. Click on&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Edit\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>to make quick changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Gutenberg-Change-Permalink.png\" alt=\"WordPress Edit Permalink Button\" class=\"wp-image-4046151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Gutenberg-Change-Permalink.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Gutenberg-Change-Permalink-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WordPress-Gutenberg-Change-Permalink-768x446.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With the classic editor, you can do the steps above directly without having to select the post\u2019s title.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When wrapping up your post, you should also consider adding your target keyword to the meta description.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This refers to the small bit of text that shows below your post\u2019s title on SERPs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-Meta-Descriptions.png\" alt=\"Google SERP Meta Descriptions\" class=\"wp-image-4046152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-Meta-Descriptions.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-Meta-Descriptions-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-Meta-Descriptions-768x340.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are free WordPress plugins you can use to easily write meta descriptions for your posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend either&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wordpress-seo\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1928\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Yoast<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/seo-by-rank-math\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1929\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Rank Math<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>for this.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use Rank Math, look for the&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Edit Snippet\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>button and look for the \u201cDescription\u201d field.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"841\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rank-Math-Meta-Description.png\" alt=\"Rank Math Edit Snippet\" class=\"wp-image-4046153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rank-Math-Meta-Description.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rank-Math-Meta-Description-300x252.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rank-Math-Meta-Description-768x646.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use Yoast, click&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Snippet preview\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>and then modify the \u201cMeta description\u201d field.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"889\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Yoast-Meta-Description.png\" alt=\"Yoast Meta Description Field\" class=\"wp-image-4046154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Yoast-Meta-Description.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Yoast-Meta-Description-300x267.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Yoast-Meta-Description-768x683.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That should be it \u2014 the places in your content where you should put your target keywords.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keyword placement is only one of the things to pay attention to when doing on-page SEO optimization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you decide to do some link building, remember to use your keyword in your backlinks\u2019 anchor text as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This leads us to the next important SEO strategy beginners need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Submitting guest posts to authority websites<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Have no budget for a professional link building service?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You can earn high quality backlinks yourself through guest blogging.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Put simply, guest blogging is the practice of contributing content to other websites. Ideally, the websites you submit to have favorable SEO metrics that can help uplift your blog\u2019s backlink profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This is where SEO analytics tools like SEMrush come in handy.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With SEMrush\u2019s Domain Analytics tool, you can view any domain\u2019s key SEO metrics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SEMrush-Domain-Overview.png\" alt=\"SEMrush Domain Overview Tool\" class=\"wp-image-4046155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SEMrush-Domain-Overview.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SEMrush-Domain-Overview-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SEMrush-Domain-Overview-768x363.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>SEMrush factors in all pertinent SEO metrics of a website to generate an \u201cAuthority Score.\u201d This is an overall rating of how beneficial their backlinks can be for SEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Authority Score is one of the first things you\u2019ll see after running a domain analysis. It\u2019s measured on a scale of 1 to 100 \u2014 the higher, the better.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SEMrush-Authority-Score.png\" alt=\"SEMrush Domain Overview Report\" class=\"wp-image-4046156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SEMrush-Authority-Score.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SEMrush-Authority-Score-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SEMrush-Authority-Score-768x307.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you look for potential websites to analyze?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you\u2019re a new lifestyle blogger, it might be helpful to look for paid guest blogging opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You heard that right \u2014 there are websites out there that actually pay you to submit guest posts.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/article\/290691\/writers-guidelines\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1930\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>EatingWell<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>is my favorite example of this. Not only do they pay for guest posts, their SEMrush Authority Score is also more than decent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SEMrush-EatingWell-Domain-Analysis.png\" alt=\"SEMrush EatingWell Domain Analysis\" class=\"wp-image-4046157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SEMrush-EatingWell-Domain-Analysis.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SEMrush-EatingWell-Domain-Analysis-300x118.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SEMrush-EatingWell-Domain-Analysis-768x303.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The pay rate for guest posts isn\u2019t too shabby, either.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can guarantee high-quality write-ups and a compelling pitch, you can make up to $1 per word. The only downside is, their small team may take a month or two to get back to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/EatingWell-Contributor-Guidelines.png\" alt=\"EatingWell Contributor Guidelines\" class=\"wp-image-4046158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/EatingWell-Contributor-Guidelines.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/EatingWell-Contributor-Guidelines-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/EatingWell-Contributor-Guidelines-768x482.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another reason why I mentioned EatingWell is the scope of their content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They accept guest posts about travel, food, and relevant, current events. Those are topics that align with a great deal of lifestyle blogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a good storyteller, here are three more websites that pay for submissions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/listverse.com\/write-get-paid\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1931\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ListVerse<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/narratively.submittable.com\/submit\" data-lasso-id=\"1932\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Narratively<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beltmag.com\/write-for-belt\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1933\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Belt Magazine<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re only interested in link building and not the money, there\u2019s a painless way to look for potential sites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go ahead \u2014 open a new tab and head to Google. In the search bar, type in any relevant keyword and add a guest blogging footprint.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t know what guest blogging footprints are? I\u2019ll give you several examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cContributor guidelines\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cGuest post by\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cAdd blog post\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cGuest post guidelines\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cSubmit guest post\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cWrite for us\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, guest blogging footprints are strings of text that you normally find in websites that accept guest posts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When adding a guest blogging footprint to your search query, don\u2019t forget to enclose them in quotations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If I\u2019m in the lifestyle niche, here\u2019s the query I\u2019d start with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-Guest-Blogging-Footprint.png\" alt=\"Google Search Guest Blogging Footprint\" class=\"wp-image-4046159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-Guest-Blogging-Footprint.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-Guest-Blogging-Footprint-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-Guest-Blogging-Footprint-768x368.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that every website has its own set of guest posting guidelines you should follow. They typically specify word count limits, linking rules, and content topics you can talk about in your submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"ss-ctt-wrapper ss-ctt-style-2\" data-ss-post-id=\"4046091\" data-nonce=\"88c42e4445\">\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Other+than+the+SEO+value+of+backlinks%2C+guest+blogging+will+also+provide+you+with+passive+traffic+channels.&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4046091&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-tweet\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Other than the SEO value of backlinks, guest blogging will also provide you with passive traffic channels.<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Other+than+the+SEO+value+of+backlinks%2C+guest+blogging+will+also+provide+you+with+passive+traffic+channels.&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4046091&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-link\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>Click to Tweet<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ss-svg-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M28.75 9.5c0 0.25 0 0.563 0 0.813 0 8.688-6.625 18.688-18.688 18.688-3.688 0-7.188-1.063-10.063-2.938 0.5 0.063 1.063 0.063 1.563 0.063 3.063 0 5.938-1 8.188-2.813-2.875 0-5.313-1.938-6.188-4.563 0.438 0.125 0.813 0.125 1.25 0.125 0.625 0 1.188-0.063 1.75-0.188-3-0.625-5.25-3.313-5.25-6.438 0-0.063 0-0.063 0-0.125 0.875 0.5 1.875 0.813 2.938 0.813-1.75-1.125-2.938-3.188-2.938-5.438 0-1.188 0.375-2.313 0.938-3.313 3.188 4 8.063 6.625 13.5 6.875-0.125-0.5-0.188-1-0.188-1.5 0-3.625 2.938-6.563 6.563-6.563 1.938 0 3.625 0.813 4.813 2.063 1.5-0.313 2.938-0.813 4.188-1.563-0.5 1.5-1.563 2.813-2.875 3.625 1.313-0.188 2.563-0.5 3.75-1.063-0.875 1.313-2 2.5-3.25 3.438z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END .ss-ctt-wrapper -->\n\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>Backlinks can take readers to your own blog with a single click. Target the right pages and you can feed those readers into your lead generation funnel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building your internal link structure&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Backlinks aren\u2019t the only type of links you should think about for SEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Links coming from another authoritative site make your own blog more discoverable to search engine crawlers. These are bots that travel through links \u2014 indexing web page data like meta tags, content, and keywords.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><em>With internal links, you can help these crawlers discover more of your site by pointing to inner pages.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In simple terms, an internal link points to another page within your own website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/internal-linking\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1934\">Here\u2019s an example of an internal link<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seriously, go visit that link.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s actually a more thorough internal linking guide that will guide you every step of the way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are only a few very important rules you should always remember when constructing your website\u2019s internal link structure:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t spam internal links \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>The number one rule in internal linking is to not overuse them. Too much and they\u2019ll become too distracting to users \u2014 thus, negatively impacting their experience.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Connect related pages with internal links \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Before adding an internal link, always think of how it will benefit the reader. Link to posts that elaborate technical terms, discuss step-by-step instructions, or share valuable resources on the current post\u2019s topic.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set links to open a new tab \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;While internal links don\u2019t technically steal traffic away from your site, they can make users lose their focus. Be sure links open in new tabs so they still allow readers to finish your articles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make internal links reveal pages within three \u201clink hops\u201d \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Another important rule in internal linking is to make sure every post can be accessed within three clicks tops. Burying a piece of content deep in your internal link structure will harm its discoverability to crawlers and readers.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid using too many exact match anchor texts \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Internal link anchor texts can be keyword-optimized, but not all of them should be exact matches. Using the exact same anchor text for all links to a certain page is a red flag in SEO.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It may take a few weeks before you start seeing results from your blog promotion strategies \u2014 SEO included.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Don\u2019t be discouraged if you\u2019re not seeing substantial results within the next month or two.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take note that Rome wasn\u2019t built in a day. Be patient, remain focused, and stay committed \u2014 your efforts will be rewarded in due time, I promise.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the plus side, any effort to raise your blog\u2019s organic traffic will have long-term effects. Reaching Google\u2019s first page, for example, will reward you with monthly traffic that requires little maintenance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monetization\">Ready for Monetization?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be honest \u2014 you were probably thinking of monetization the moment you decided to be a lifestyle blogger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That\u2019s a good thing.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"ss-ctt-wrapper ss-ctt-style-2\" data-ss-post-id=\"4046091\" data-nonce=\"88c42e4445\">\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Blogging+takes+time+and+money%2C+so+it+only+makes+sense+to+worry+about+the+returns+of+your+investments.&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4046091&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-tweet\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Blogging takes time and money, so it only makes sense to worry about the returns of your investments. <\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Blogging+takes+time+and+money%2C+so+it+only+makes+sense+to+worry+about+the+returns+of+your+investments.&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4046091&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-link\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>Click to Tweet<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ss-svg-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M28.75 9.5c0 0.25 0 0.563 0 0.813 0 8.688-6.625 18.688-18.688 18.688-3.688 0-7.188-1.063-10.063-2.938 0.5 0.063 1.063 0.063 1.563 0.063 3.063 0 5.938-1 8.188-2.813-2.875 0-5.313-1.938-6.188-4.563 0.438 0.125 0.813 0.125 1.25 0.125 0.625 0 1.188-0.063 1.75-0.188-3-0.625-5.25-3.313-5.25-6.438 0-0.063 0-0.063 0-0.125 0.875 0.5 1.875 0.813 2.938 0.813-1.75-1.125-2.938-3.188-2.938-5.438 0-1.188 0.375-2.313 0.938-3.313 3.188 4 8.063 6.625 13.5 6.875-0.125-0.5-0.188-1-0.188-1.5 0-3.625 2.938-6.563 6.563-6.563 1.938 0 3.625 0.813 4.813 2.063 1.5-0.313 2.938-0.813 4.188-1.563-0.5 1.5-1.563 2.813-2.875 3.625 1.313-0.188 2.563-0.5 3.75-1.063-0.875 1.313-2 2.5-3.25 3.438z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END .ss-ctt-wrapper -->\n\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>Allow me to just list down some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/make-money-lifestyle-blogging\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"1935\">best lifestyle blog monetization strategies<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"affiliatemarketing\">1. Affiliate Marketing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Affiliate marketers earn passive income by promoting the products of another brand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To promote affiliate products, you need a unique <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/affiliate-links\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1936\">affiliate link<\/a> that tracks traffic from your site. You will then earn a commission for every sale from customers who used your link.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"ss-ctt-wrapper ss-ctt-style-2\" data-ss-post-id=\"4046091\" data-nonce=\"88c42e4445\">\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=As+a+lifestyle+blogger%2C+there+are+several+affiliate+marketing+programs+you+can+participate+in+to+start+monetizing+your+website.+Look+for+a+program+that+suits+your+blog%E2%80%99s+content+and+audience.&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4046091&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-tweet\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">As a lifestyle blogger, there are several affiliate marketing programs you can participate in to start monetizing your website. Look for a program that suits your blog\u2019s content and audience. <\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=As+a+lifestyle+blogger%2C+there+are+several+affiliate+marketing+programs+you+can+participate+in+to+start+monetizing+your+website.+Look+for+a+program+that+suits+your+blog%E2%80%99s+content+and+audience.&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4046091&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-link\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>Click to Tweet<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ss-svg-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M28.75 9.5c0 0.25 0 0.563 0 0.813 0 8.688-6.625 18.688-18.688 18.688-3.688 0-7.188-1.063-10.063-2.938 0.5 0.063 1.063 0.063 1.563 0.063 3.063 0 5.938-1 8.188-2.813-2.875 0-5.313-1.938-6.188-4.563 0.438 0.125 0.813 0.125 1.25 0.125 0.625 0 1.188-0.063 1.75-0.188-3-0.625-5.25-3.313-5.25-6.438 0-0.063 0-0.063 0-0.125 0.875 0.5 1.875 0.813 2.938 0.813-1.75-1.125-2.938-3.188-2.938-5.438 0-1.188 0.375-2.313 0.938-3.313 3.188 4 8.063 6.625 13.5 6.875-0.125-0.5-0.188-1-0.188-1.5 0-3.625 2.938-6.563 6.563-6.563 1.938 0 3.625 0.813 4.813 2.063 1.5-0.313 2.938-0.813 4.188-1.563-0.5 1.5-1.563 2.813-2.875 3.625 1.313-0.188 2.563-0.5 3.75-1.063-0.875 1.313-2 2.5-3.25 3.438z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END .ss-ctt-wrapper -->\n\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>Some examples are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1937\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon Associates<\/a>&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>This affiliate marketing program from Amazon lets you promote products from their massive catalog. Luxury beauty products reward a 10 percent commission rate while other lifestyle areas range from 4-8 percent.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/about.rewardstyle.com\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1938\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RewardStyle<\/a>&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>RewardStyle allows affiliates to promote products in the fashion, travel, beauty, and family categories. Commission rates range between five and 20 percent \u2014 much higher than plenty of other affiliate programs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/shareasale\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1939\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"ShareASale\">ShareASale<\/a>&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>ShareASale is another trusted affiliate marketing network that\u2019s considered to be more beginner-friendly than Amazon Associates. Commission rates depend on the brands you wish to promote.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/lifestyle-affiliate-programs\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1940\">29 Best Affiliate Programs for Lifestyle Bloggers<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>for more affiliate marketing programs to join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"displayadvertising\">2. Display Advertising<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Showing ads on your lifestyle blog is another way to earn passive income.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The disadvantage of display advertising is the low revenue potential even if you generate thousands of traffic. It is, however, an easy undertaking \u2014 thanks to ad networks like&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/adsense\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1941\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AdSense<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just be mindful of your ad placements since they can disrupt the user experience on your blog.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sellingadspaces\">3. Directly Selling Ad Spaces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Other than participating in ad networks, you can also sell advertising spaces directly to brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Custom ad spaces give you total control over their placement and format. To attract potential advertising partners, put up an \u201cAdvertise with Us\u201d page that outlines your terms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an example from&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vegansociety.com\/resources\/publications-and-video\/vegan-magazine\/advertise-us\" data-lasso-id=\"1942\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Vegan Society<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"732\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/The-Vegan-Society.png\" alt=\"The Vegan Society's Advertise with Us Page\" class=\"wp-image-4046160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/The-Vegan-Society.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/The-Vegan-Society-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/The-Vegan-Society-768x562.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure how to create and manage ad spaces on your lifestyle blog?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A simple WordPress plugin like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/advanced-ads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1943\">Advanced Ads<\/a>&nbsp;will go a long way. You can take advantage of rotating ads, custom ad expiration dates, multiple ad types, and other benefits \u2014 free of charge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Advanced-Ads-1.png\" alt=\"Advanced Ads\" class=\"wp-image-4046161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Advanced-Ads-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Advanced-Ads-1-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Advanced-Ads-1-768x406.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sponsoredcontent\">4. Publishing Sponsored Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also make money from your lifestyle blog by publishing sponsored posts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, the partner brand will provide the content for you. All you have to do is paste it to the WordPress post editor and click&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Publish.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>You can, however, make significantly more by offering to create the content yourself. Hone your creation skills, be it in video, image, or text form, to entice more advertisers to your site.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Sponsored content also doesn\u2019t strictly mean a blog post featuring another brand. You can also promote other brands through your newsletter, social media accounts, and other content distribution channels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Millennial Wives Club&nbsp;<\/strong>does this \u2014 as mentioned on their \u201cAdvertise With Us\u201d page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"699\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/The-Millennial-Wives-Club-Advertise-With-Us-Page.png\" alt=\"The Millennial Wives Club\" class=\"wp-image-4046162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/The-Millennial-Wives-Club-Advertise-With-Us-Page.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/The-Millennial-Wives-Club-Advertise-With-Us-Page-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/The-Millennial-Wives-Club-Advertise-With-Us-Page-768x537.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sellingproducts\">5. Selling Your Own Products<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, lifestyle bloggers can also create their own products and services for a living.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Food bloggers, for example, can sell recipe books whereas fashion bloggers can sell their own line of clothing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t think physical products are an accessible option for you, you can also create <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/best-digital-products\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"1944\">digital products<\/a>. Some examples are online courses, eBooks, and subscription-based webinars.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can start a dropshipping store and let the manufacturer or wholesaler handle shipping.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1945\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WooCommerce<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>is an eCommerce platform that can help you build a dropshipping business from the ground up. It\u2019s also designed specifically for WordPress, so integration should be a walk in the park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WooCommerce-2.png\" alt=\"WooCommerce\" class=\"wp-image-4046163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WooCommerce-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WooCommerce-2-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WooCommerce-2-768x355.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I personally believe that being a successful lifestyle blogger is one of the greatest accomplishments anyone can ever achieve.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine making a lot of money while immersing yourself in your passion. You can keep learning new things, connecting with more people, and spreading your message by writing about things you love.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I believe that you\u2019ll get there, eventually. But before you do, there\u2019s work to be done \u2014 mountains of it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The post above should get you busy for the following weeks. I\u2019m more than eager to hear about your results, so don\u2019t forget to check back again soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, feel free to leave questions, suggestions, and criticisms in the comments below. I\u2019ll be waiting!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creating a blog has never been easier, but it could still be the toughest challenge anyone\u2019ll ever face. 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