Blogging Resources You’ll Want and Need

In this episode of the “Eat, Sleep, Blog, Repeat” Podcast, we’re bringing one back from the archives you might have missed. Listen in to Nikol and Allison and special guest Phyllis Khare (Author of Facebook for Dummies and Social Media Marketing for Dummies) and creator of TimeBliss.ME discussing all sorts of blogging resources you’ll want and need and how they’ll help keep you motivated and inspired on your blogging journey.

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At the top of the show, Allison discussed four key components adressing the blogger behind the website. They are as follows:

• Education
• Support
• Inspiration
• Motivation

We strive to meet all of these elements for you here at the NC Blogger Network. So make sure to join us to take full advantage of everything at your fingertips!

Don’t worry, though; we’re still giving you plenty of the links we mentioned in the show since each addresses one of these elements in some way.  You must nurture all of these areas to truly be successful.

Also, before you dive into all these links, tune in to the show to understand why they’ve been recommended and how you can use them to your benefit.

So, without further ado, here’s our list of…

Blogging Resources You’ll Want and Need

EDUCATION

• Social Media Manager School
• Social Media Strategy School
• Blog Clarity
• Pitch Perfect Pro
• The Eat, Sleep, Blog, Repeat Podcast
• The Blogging411 Show
• Pinning Perfect
• Content Brew
• WordPress 101
• Free WordPress Glossary
• Media Kit Smash

COMMUNITIES AND SUPPORT

• NC Blogger Facebook Page
• Facebook groups (You can search and find some great ones)
  • We’re a part of the Mastering Your Influence Community (and we highly recommend it!)
  • Our Members-only group is extremely valuable
  • North Carolina Bloggers
• Google+ communities (Search to find ones applicable to you)
• BlogHer
• The SitsGirls

TOOLS

• Pretty Link PlugIn
• WebinarJam
• HootSuite
• Buffer
• Any.do
• Evernote
• Canva
• IFTTT
• StumbleUpon
• Feedly

TIME MANAGEMENT

• Acuity Scheduling (Set Appointments)
• Google Calendar
• Editorial Calendar (like CoSchedule)
• TimeBliss (Learn to be the master of your time)
• Virtual Assistants (Catch this episode all about them)

BOOKS FOR BLOGGERS

• Blog Design for Dummies
• Blog, Inc.
• Blogging All-in-One for Dummies
• Facebook Marketing All-in-One for Dummies
• ProBlogger: Secrets for Blogging Your Way to a Six-Figure Income

At the end of the day, though, one of the best resources to keep you inspired and sane is to get up and get out from behind the computer and connect with your fellow bloggers, family, and friends. We often have events throughout the state to help with exactly that, too!

Remember that blogging stems from passion, a wild passion to share something you believe in. Stay motivated, work smart and reach out of we can help in any way.

Happy blogging!

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