Blogger Essentials:

• Bluehost: Hosting & Domain names, plus easy WordPress install
• WordPress.org: Website Builder 
  • NOT WordPress.com
• Pinterest: Audience building platform
• Tailwind:  Pinterest and Instagram Pin & Post Scheduler
• Weebly: Simple, free website for hobby blogs
• Shareasale / Pepperjam / Commission Junction / Amazon Affiliates: Affiliate Programs
• Canva: Free design tool
• Pixabay: Royalty Free Commercial Images
• Mailchimp: Free Email Newsletter
• Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP): Free self-publishing tool
• Teachable & Udemy -Develop and Sell Online Courses

The Best Free WordPress Themes for Blogs:

• Hestia (riseandbrine.com)
• Shamrock (minimalistbabygear.com)
• Uptown Style

My Favorite Free WordPress Plugins for Blogs:

• Yoast SEO: Optimize your site for SEO
• Social Warfare: Social sharing buttons
• Monsterinsights: Connects with Google Analytics 
• WP Recipe Maker: Formats Recipes & is compatible with Rich Pins

Educational Resources for New Bloggers:

• Create and Go
  • Step-by Step blog set up 
  • Free 5-day email course
  • Blog Niche Quiz
  • Pinterest How-to Guide
• It’s a Lovely Life 10k Traffic Challenge
  • Boost your traffic alongside other beginner bloggers
  • Repeat the challenge to boost your traffic!
• Neil Patel
  • Ubersuggest SEO Keyword research
  • Helpful Newsletter about SEO & choosing blog topics 
• Melyssa Griffin
  • Free Pinterest Traffic Workshop
  • Free Grow your Audience Webinar
  • Blog Style Guide & Free Worksheets

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