Have you been thinking about starting a blog?

Or maybe you already have but realize you still have a lot to learn? There are countless E-books, Courses and Webinars available to us – at a price.
But when you are just starting out, it can be hard to justify spending money on these blogging resources before you’re actually making any money.

Well, I’ve put together a list of 6 completely FREE courses for you to learn from!

Some basics you need to learn about include:

-Starting a Blog
-SEO
-Social Media
-Affiliate Marketing
-Building an Email List
-Blogging Legally

These topics will give you a good foundation of knowledge to take you in the right direction.

 

Read on to get free training on all of these key topics.

 

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How to Start a Blog to Make Money

Anyone can start a blog. But making money with a blog is a lot more complicated. Carly, of Mommy on Purpose, has created a free mini-course for beginners. Carly covers everything from how to create your blog, understanding Google Analytics, monetization strategies, writing profitable content, and so much more!
If you’ve ever thought about starting a blog to generate some extra income, this really is a fantastic place to start. It’s actually quite amazing she’s offering it for free.

 

 

SEO Made Simple

This SEO Training, provided by HerPaperRoute.com, will teach you how to do keyword research and write blog content that people are actively searching for. The course is all done at your own pace and you’ll learn how to do an SEO audit of your site and understand exactly what Google is looking for. It’s a very newbie friendly course and after enrolling, you have unlimited access to the course for as long as you like. So you can keep referring back to it as needed.

 

 

 

Social Media 101

Krystal Abbott of The Daily Femme wants to help you take control of your social media accounts. She’ll help you increase your reach and gain new followers with her Free 4 Week E-Course. In those 4 weeks you’ll learn how to optimize your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest accounts.

 

Make Your First Affiliate Sale

If you’ve ever wondered if Affiliate Marketing is for you, I’ve recently discovered this awesome course by Ana at The She Approach.
She’s got 20,000 Pinterest Followers and knows her stuff!
She’s a blogging strategist/coach and she’s giving away some great tips in this free, 5 Day video course. She’ll cover what affiliate marketing is, how to find affiliate programs to join, and much more!

 

 

 

 

List Love – Introduction to List Building

You’ve likely heard by now, you NEED a mailing list.
Some say it’s THE most important part of monetizing your blog. It can be hard to know how to start a mailing list. Or maybe you already have one, but you’re struggling to get subscribers. Jennifer Maker can help! In her free E-book, she’ll explain why you need a list, how to choose the best mail service for your needs, and how to get started building your list.

 

 

Legally Blogs

Learn how to protect your blog legally with this free legal course for bloggers. Lucrezia, a lawyer and blogger of BloggingforNewBloggers.com, offers this valuable course for free. She covers all things legal, including why you need to take care of the legal side of blogging, what the legal requirements are for bloggers, copyright laws, legal pages for your blog, GDPR laws, and how to track income and taxes! 

 

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To wrap this up…

I truly believe the key to growing your blog is to never stop learning. I’m confident you can learn and grow from the valuable information provided in these courses.

Did you see anything you want to sign up for? All of these resources will give you a great foundation for learning the ins and outs of the blogging world. Soak it all in, take notes, and use it to build your online business!

 

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Blogging Resources I love and recommend:

SiteGround – I use SiteGround as my web hosting platform and I love it. They are trusted by the owners of over 1,900,000 domains! It’s secure, fast, reliable, and the customer service is AMAZING! I’ve contacted them for help for a few reasons and received outstanding support. Learn more about SiteGround HERE.

Tailwind – Is the Pin Scheduler of choice amongst most bloggers. Tailwind allows me to schedule my pins on the days I can’t be near my computer. It’s like a blog/Pinterest assistant. If you haven’t already, sign up for a FREE month of Tailwind HERE.

ShareASale – If you are interested in monetizing your blog through affiliate marketing, ShareASale has got to be one of the easiest ways to do it! They’ve got merchants for every niche looking for affiliates to promote their products. Learn more about ShareASale HERE.

Grammarly – I saw a huge improvement in my writing after installing Grammarly. It’s the World’s leading checker of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and plagiarism. The better your writing, the more credible you will seem to you readers. Did I mention they have a FREE version? Check it out HERE.