--- title: "blogging" url: https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/ description: "Every post filed under blogging on The Blogging Brew, newest first." published: 2016-01-09 updated: 2016-01-09 --- # blogging Published 2016-01-09 40 posts filed under blogging, newest first. ## [How To Customize The MailChimp Signup Form On Your Blog](https://thebloggingbrew.com/how-to-customize-the-mailchimp-signup-form-on-your-blog/) January 9, 2016 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /how-to-customize-the-mailchimp-signup-form-on-your-blog/ ] Everyone that has an email list wants one thing—more subscribers! 🎉 You can promote it on social media, email your long-time followers, or write a rockin’ post about it, but one of the most effective and permanent ways to promote [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/how-to-customize-the-mailchimp-signup-form-on-your-blog/) ## [Why I Love Using The Genesis Framework](https://thebloggingbrew.com/why-i-love-using-the-genesis-framework/) January 7, 2016 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /why-i-love-using-the-genesis-framework/ ] When I first switched from Blogger to WordPress, I was in awe at how different the two platforms were. There were so many words I didn’t understand, design files I hadn’t seen before, and tons of code in a language I’d never… [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/why-i-love-using-the-genesis-framework/) ## [How To Get Readers To Look At Your Old Posts](https://thebloggingbrew.com/how-to-get-readers-to-look-at-your-old-posts/) December 17, 2015 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /how-to-get-readers-to-look-at-your-old-posts/ ] There’s an exciting feeling that every blogger shares when publishing a post. You’ve got something new to share with your readers, and you can’t wait to see their reactions! You get all your posts up on social media, the comments [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/how-to-get-readers-to-look-at-your-old-posts/) ## [How To Start A Blog](https://thebloggingbrew.com/how-to-start-a-blog/) August 6, 2015 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /how-to-start-a-blog/ ] Starting a blog was absolutely one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. It’s provided me with countless opportunities, from working with big brands to meeting some incredible people, and has recently become a great source of… [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/how-to-start-a-blog/) ## [4 Ways To Make Extra Money From Your Blog](https://thebloggingbrew.com/ways-to-make-extra-money-from-your-blog/) July 16, 2015 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /ways-to-make-extra-money-from-your-blog/ ] It’s the question everyone has after they’ve settled into blogging: how do I make money from this thing? A lot of bloggers don’t start with the intention of earning anything, but once you see other bloggers post income reports… [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/ways-to-make-extra-money-from-your-blog/) ## [10 Tips For Getting Back Into Blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/10-tips-for-getting-back-into-blogging/) July 10, 2015 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /10-tips-for-getting-back-into-blogging/ ] We’ve all hit that time when blogging just doesn’t seem like a priority anymore, and before you know it, your last post was timestamped three months ago. Or maybe at the beginning of last semester? I mean, I guess college should… [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/10-tips-for-getting-back-into-blogging/) ## [Should You Separate Your Blog And Personal Social Media Accounts?](https://thebloggingbrew.com/should-you-separate-your-blog-and-personal-social-media-accounts/) June 17, 2015 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /should-you-separate-your-blog-and-personal-social-media-accounts/ ] Having a great social media presence can do wonders for your blog, so figuring out the best way to maintain that is one of my top blogging priorities. It’s not incredibly hard to do; I mean, you just have to post! But one… [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/should-you-separate-your-blog-and-personal-social-media-accounts/) ## [My Most Popular Post And Why I Think It Did So Well](https://thebloggingbrew.com/my-most-popular-post-and-why-i-think-it-did-so-well/) June 15, 2015 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /my-most-popular-post-and-why-i-think-it-did-so-well/ ] Back when I first started this blog, I was posting about every subject you could think of. Over time, I decided to narrow down to blogging/design tips, but there was always something that bothered me about going with that path;… [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/my-most-popular-post-and-why-i-think-it-did-so-well/) ## [5 Things To Consider When Editing Your Blog Design](https://thebloggingbrew.com/5-things-to-consider-when-editing-your-blog-design/) June 1, 2015 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /5-things-to-consider-when-editing-your-blog-design/ ] As someone who blogs about blogging and all that goes with it, I try to give the best advice and information I can to help my readers become the best bloggers they can be. That being said, I don’t expect any of my readers (or… [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/5-things-to-consider-when-editing-your-blog-design/) ## [WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org Comparison](https://thebloggingbrew.com/wordpress-com-vs-wordpress-org-comparison/) May 25, 2015 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /wordpress-com-vs-wordpress-org-comparison/ ] If you’re a blogger, it’s almost guaranteed you’ve heard of WordPress. You may be a user, a designer, or a friend of a WP blogger, but I think we can all agree that WordPress is a well-known platform. Despite its popularity, one… [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/wordpress-com-vs-wordpress-org-comparison/) ## [How To Find Your Blogging Niche](https://thebloggingbrew.com/how-to-find-your-blogging-niche/) May 6, 2015 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /how-to-find-your-blogging-niche/ ] So you’ve decided on a blogging platform and found a beautiful design to showcase your content. All the behind-the-scenes work is done, but one of the biggest questions every blogger asks themselves is leaving you feeling stuck:… [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/how-to-find-your-blogging-niche/) ## [How To Set Up Rich Pins For Blogger And WordPress](https://thebloggingbrew.com/set-up-rich-pins-blogger-wordpress/) May 4, 2015 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /set-up-rich-pins-blogger-wordpress/ ] Rich Pins are popping up everywhere on Pinterest, and it’s slowly becoming the norm for bloggers to have them. They’re pins that include extra information—your website name and favicon—so pinners know exactly who they’re… [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/set-up-rich-pins-blogger-wordpress/) ## [Getting A Beautiful Blog Design](https://thebloggingbrew.com/getting-a-beautiful-blog-design/) April 29, 2015 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /getting-a-beautiful-blog-design/ ] Hey there lovelies! It’s time for part two of my series, How To Start A Blog, so if you missed part one, you can check it out here. Today I’m talking about finding a beautiful blog design to use on the platform of your choice.… [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/getting-a-beautiful-blog-design/) ## [Choosing A Blogging Platform](https://thebloggingbrew.com/choosing-a-blogging-platform/) April 22, 2015 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /choosing-a-blogging-platform/ ] Starting a blog encompasses a lot of decisions, from deciding what you want to blog about to figuring out exactly what fonts you’ll be using. As a blogger who mainly writes about blogging and everything tied into the subject, the [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/choosing-a-blogging-platform/) ## [Why You Should Start A Blog In College](https://thebloggingbrew.com/why-you-should-start-a-blog-in-college/) April 13, 2015 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /why-you-should-start-a-blog-in-college/ ] I started thinking about making a blog about four years ago, when I was a freshman in high school. I could’ve easily started one then, but I came up with excuses for years— “What would I even write about? None of my friends blog, [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/why-you-should-start-a-blog-in-college/) ## [How Switching To WordPress More Than Tripled My Blog Views](https://thebloggingbrew.com/how-switching-to-wordpress-more-than-tripled-my-blog-views/) April 6, 2015 · filed under [blog growth](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blog-growth/) · [ permalink: /how-switching-to-wordpress-more-than-tripled-my-blog-views/ ] I made the switch from Blogger to self-hosted WordPress on February 22, 2015, and to be honest, I had no clue what to expect from WordPress in terms of helping my blog grow. I knew it was a more SEO friendly platform, and I… [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/how-switching-to-wordpress-more-than-tripled-my-blog-views/) ## [How To Use The Genesis Framework To Your Advantage](https://thebloggingbrew.com/how-to-use-the-genesis-framework-to-your-advantage/) March 24, 2015 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /how-to-use-the-genesis-framework-to-your-advantage/ ] So you decided to take the leap and purchase the Genesis Framework. Every other blogger you know has been raving about it, meaning it has to be fantastic, right? You complete the download, install it onto your blog, and…now what? [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/how-to-use-the-genesis-framework-to-your-advantage/) ## [Blogging Is Our Jam – Group Pinterest Board!](https://thebloggingbrew.com/blogging-is-our-jam-group-pinterest-board/) March 18, 2015 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /blogging-is-our-jam-group-pinterest-board/ ] I’ve been planning on making a post of my newly designed room, but that’s taking a heck of a lot longer than I thought, so instead I’ve gone 5 days postless. I had my little quote series going (kind of) so that should’ve taken up [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/blogging-is-our-jam-group-pinterest-board/) ## [6 Ways To Dress Up Your Sidebar](https://thebloggingbrew.com/6-ways-to-dress-up-your-sidebar/) March 11, 2015 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /6-ways-to-dress-up-your-sidebar/ ] I’ll admit, when I was redesigning this blog, I was extremely tempted to opt out of having a sidebar and go for the full width look. After considering the benefits of a sidebar though, I realized how big of a role it plays in… [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/6-ways-to-dress-up-your-sidebar/) ## [Websites That Offer Free Stock Photos For Your Blog](https://thebloggingbrew.com/websites-that-offer-free-stock-photos-for-your-blog/) March 4, 2015 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /websites-that-offer-free-stock-photos-for-your-blog/ ] While I would love to say that I’m a professional photographer who takes every photo I use on my blog, that is definitely not the case. So rather than use my horribly amateur iPhone photos, I look to stock photo websites for the… [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/websites-that-offer-free-stock-photos-for-your-blog/) ## [How To Run A Successful Reader Survey](https://thebloggingbrew.com/how-to-run-a-successful-reader-survey/) March 2, 2015 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /how-to-run-a-successful-reader-survey/ ] Last week I recapped my reader survey and talked about all the information I gained from it, which was a ton! It went so much better than I’d anticipated, thanks to a few guidelines I made for myself before running it. Today I… [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/how-to-run-a-successful-reader-survey/) ## [Reader Survey Results](https://thebloggingbrew.com/reader-survey-results/) February 26, 2015 · filed under [blog growth](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blog-growth/) · [ permalink: /reader-survey-results/ ] After opening up a reader survey last week, I received some fantastic data that I'm now analyzing and sharing with my readers. [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/reader-survey-results/) ## [Launch Day!](https://thebloggingbrew.com/launch-day/) February 22, 2015 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /launch-day/ ] I was going to wait until tomorrow to do this, but I couldn’t contain the excitement anymore. I’ve been hyping up this “big change” for a while now, and well, if you haven’t figured it out yet… !!!!!!! Be prepared for an… [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/launch-day/) ## [7 Resources For Tracking Your Social Media Presence](https://thebloggingbrew.com/7-resources-for-tracking-your-social-media-presence/) February 13, 2015 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /7-resources-for-tracking-your-social-media-presence/ ] These seven resources will make tracking your presence on social media a breeze. [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/7-resources-for-tracking-your-social-media-presence/) ## [Big Changes Are Coming!](https://thebloggingbrew.com/big-changes-are-coming/) February 8, 2015 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /big-changes-are-coming/ ] Do you ever have one of those days when everything just starts coming together? As if right before your eyes, all the thoughts flooding your mind somehow connect and, well, make sense? That was me yesterday. And it was beautiful. [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/big-changes-are-coming/) ## [6 Tips For Growing Your Blog With Twitter](https://thebloggingbrew.com/6-tips-for-growing-your-blog-with-twitter/) February 4, 2015 · filed under [blog growth](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blog-growth/) · [ permalink: /6-tips-for-growing-your-blog-with-twitter/ ] Make the most of every tweet and grow your Twitter following with these tips. [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/6-tips-for-growing-your-blog-with-twitter/) ## [7 Must Have Apps For Bloggers](https://thebloggingbrew.com/7-must-have-apps-for-bloggers/) January 28, 2015 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /7-must-have-apps-for-bloggers/ ] For those of you who don’t know, I’m sort of a major tech-lover. My life pretty much revolves around technology in one way or another, whether I’m blogging, using social media, or just doing school work (electrical engineering… [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/7-must-have-apps-for-bloggers/) ## [How To Create A Hover Effect For Your Blog Images](https://thebloggingbrew.com/how-to-create-a-hover-effect-on-images/) January 24, 2015 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /how-to-create-a-hover-effect-on-images/ ] Make your posts more engaging with this simple hover effect that even non-coders can apply to their blog! [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/how-to-create-a-hover-effect-on-images/) ## [Building A Kick Butt Sponsorship Program](https://thebloggingbrew.com/building-a-kick-butt-sponsorship-program/) January 15, 2015 · filed under [blog growth](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blog-growth/) · [ permalink: /building-a-kick-butt-sponsorship-program/ ] Fill up your advertisement spots and boost your profits with these tips for creating a killer sponsorship program. [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/building-a-kick-butt-sponsorship-program/) ## [Blogging Checklist For 2015](https://thebloggingbrew.com/blogging-checklist-for-2015/) December 30, 2014 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /blogging-checklist-for-2015/ ] Freshen up your blog and content with this blogging checklist! [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/blogging-checklist-for-2015/) ## [Adding A Hovering Pinterest Button To Your Blog Images](https://thebloggingbrew.com/adding-a-hovering-pinterest-button-to-your-blog-images/) December 21, 2014 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /adding-a-hovering-pinterest-button-to-your-blog-images/ ] Make it simple for followers to share your content with this hovering Pinterest button. [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/adding-a-hovering-pinterest-button-to-your-blog-images/) ## [Blogging Essentials: A Series](https://thebloggingbrew.com/blogging-essentials-a-series/) December 18, 2014 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /blogging-essentials-a-series/ ] Note: This post has become the base of The Collection, a page full of every blog related post I’ve made! That means this post will no longer be updated, so head over here for some blogging goodies! After launching my new… [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/blogging-essentials-a-series/) ## [New Designs Are Fun](https://thebloggingbrew.com/new-designs-are-fun/) December 17, 2014 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /new-designs-are-fun/ ] So this was kind of a spur of the moment decision, but I got kind of bored with my old design. I kept seeing all sorts of nifty gadgets and design elements on other blogs and I couldn’t help but feel inclined to redo my own! The… [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/new-designs-are-fun/) ## [Using Pinterest Boards To Organize Your Life](https://thebloggingbrew.com/using-pinterest-boards-to-organize-your-life/) December 9, 2014 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /using-pinterest-boards-to-organize-your-life/ ] Gather your ideas on Pinterest boards with these examples. [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/using-pinterest-boards-to-organize-your-life/) ## [How To Engage Your Blog Readers](https://thebloggingbrew.com/how-to-engage-your-blog-readers/) November 21, 2014 · filed under [blog growth](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blog-growth/) · [ permalink: /how-to-engage-your-blog-readers/ ] Grab the attention of your blog readers and keep them coming back for more with these tips. [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/how-to-engage-your-blog-readers/) ## [The Do’s and Don’ts of Blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/the-dos-and-donts-of-blogging/) September 19, 2014 · filed under [blog growth](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blog-growth/) · [ permalink: /the-dos-and-donts-of-blogging/ ] The rules of the blogging world are pretty open, but make sure you're avoiding some of these blogging mistakes! [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/the-dos-and-donts-of-blogging/) ## [How To Make A Back To Top Button For Your Blog](https://thebloggingbrew.com/how-to-make-a-back-to-top-button-for-your-blog/) August 15, 2014 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /how-to-make-a-back-to-top-button-for-your-blog/ ] Add a simple back to top button to your blog with this tutorial. [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/how-to-make-a-back-to-top-button-for-your-blog/) ## [How To Take A Break From Blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/how-to-take-a-break-from-blogging/) August 9, 2014 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /how-to-take-a-break-from-blogging/ ] Feeling burned out? Taking a break from blogging is something every blogger needs to try. [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/how-to-take-a-break-from-blogging/) ## [How To Make A Sticky Navigation Bar On Blogger](https://thebloggingbrew.com/how-to-make-a-sticky-navigation-bar-on-blogger/) August 5, 2014 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /how-to-make-a-sticky-navigation-bar-on-blogger/ ] Create a sticky navigation bar for your Blogger blog with this simple tutorial. [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/how-to-make-a-sticky-navigation-bar-on-blogger/) ## [Choosing A Font For Your Blog](https://thebloggingbrew.com/choosing-a-font-for-your-blog/) July 25, 2014 · filed under [blogging](https://thebloggingbrew.com/category/blogging/) · [ permalink: /choosing-a-font-for-your-blog/ ] Over the past few days, I’ve been spending a lot of time working on my new blog design, down to every tiny detail. One of my hardest decisions so far has been choosing the fonts I want to use, because there are so many out there! [Continue reading »](https://thebloggingbrew.com/choosing-a-font-for-your-blog/)