Hey,
It's Raelyn & Jon-jon, here! Having been a blogging + digital marketing strategist for the past 3 years, I have seen amateur bloggers make a ton of terrible mistakes.
These are mistakes that often send them on detours that waste months or even years of their life.
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For today, I thought I would quickly pop by to share with you guys some of the biggest mistakes that bloggers often commit.
Mistake 1: Not self-hosting
This means no wix, no weebly, no wordpress.com, etc. Only self-hosted! (If you need a hosting discount, here's my 60% off SiteGround hosting link)
Self-hosting your website is essential because it ensures that you own your own servers. It also allows you access to a great variety of essential plugins that bring various functions to your site.
Mistake 2: Not making it a priority
If you want to build a successful business around your website, you have to make it a priority.
I was hobby blogging for years and years before I decided to take things seriously. Blogging as a hobby and blogging as a business owner is completely different. You invest in different tools. You spend different amounts of time. You take time to strategize and plan.
How badly do you want it? Do you have what it takes to stick it through?
Because if you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you can't. Simple as that.
Mistake 3: Ugly website
I recommend getting the Divi theme. The Divi theme is extremely customizable and can get you a personalized and professional looking site really easily. (it's also the most popular theme on the interwebz, for good reason)
Mistake 4: Not planning your blog posts ahead
Once you get over the "honeymoon phase" of starting your blog you would realize that you need to post regularly and it may be hard. Having a schedule and plan helps a TON.
Mistake 5: Scared to invest
To date I have spent at least 5 figures on tools & courses on my online business, and I expect to spend more because continuous learning is key. And yes, I did it even before I started making money online.
Why? Because when you're just starting out, that's when you need education and help the most!
If you wait till you see profits, you may never reach there simply because you don't know how, and you aren't willing to invest in the tools that will take you there.
Be a wise business owner – spend just the right amount on the right things at the stage that you're in for your business. Don't try to over-DIY things and end up with nothing in the end.
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