Now that I have been blogging for a while, I realise there is so much involved in blogging, and it’s not just about posting and waiting for someone to read your blog.
There is so much that I have to do behind the scenes for a blog post to be worth it.👌
I have come up with a list of tools that I have been using over the years, and I have seen growth on my blog. Therefore, I strongly believe that the same tools will be useful to you whether you’re a seasoned mom blogger looking to revamp your toolkit or a newcomer eager to dive into the world of online storytelling; these tools will be your trusted companions.
You will know how to use them to craft compelling content and optimise your blog for maximum reach.
Now, let’s dive into the essential blogging tools that will make 2024 your year of blogging success!
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Best Blogging Tools for Beginners.
1. WordPress
WordPress is a blogging platform that is beginner-friendly. It allows you to create blog posts easily without being a tech survey. WordPress has a free and paid plan as well. Both are good; however, a self-hosted plan gives you power over your blog.
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2. Grammarly
I use Grammarly to assist me in improving my writing by suggesting grammar and spelling corrections, as well as style improvements. Grammarly even helps me check if my content has any plagiarism with its plagiarism checker because, as a blogger, I source information from other websites, and I don’t want to find myself writing word for word 🙂 It a no-go zone
3. Canva
Canva is a graphic design tool that allows you to create visually appealing featured images, infographics, and social media graphics for your blog. The image above was also designed using Canva.
There are many templates to choose from to suit my niche and needs. The temples can also be resized to fit the social media you are posting to.
4. Yeost SEO
Yeost Seo is a tool to help your blog search engine visibility. So, if you hear blog SEO, then this is it. This tool optimizes your blog content to get more traffic from Google. They have a plug-in that you install in your WordPress, and as you write a post, it helps you make sure the title is at a good length; your meta description is also a good length, and even gives suggestions on items you should include before publishing your blog post.
5. Google Analytics.
A powerful tool for analyzing website traffic, providing insights into your blog’s performance and audience. This free Google tool will come in handy in your blogging.
6. Open AI Chat GPT
Chat GPT AI will elevate your blogging if used well. Chat GPT is an artificial intelligence software that you can type in prompts or ask to generate topic ideas for your niche. You can even ask it to write a blog post. How easy! However, I recommend not copying the exact word-by-word form to your blog but instead using it as your inspiration for what you will write. You will be able to minimise plagiarism from copying.
7. Bluehost
I use Blue Host to host my website. Bluehost is a leading web hosting and domain provider. Do you have any business name ideas? You can utilise the Bluehost domain name search provider to check if your name is available to use.
Also check: How I Started A Successful Blog As A Complete Beginner.
Best Social Media Management Tools for beginners.
For lovers of Pinterest, Facebook pages, and Instagram, this is the tool for you. I use Tailwind to schedule my content. Tailwinds will also suggest ideas to post to increase engagement.
Tailwind also has a community of like-minded people in your niche area. You can see what they are posting and the engagement they are getting; hence, it’s also a place to find inspiration for your next content.
3. Social Bee.
With SocialBee, you can schedule and publish posts across multiple platforms, including Facebook, Twitter(x), LinkedIn, and Instagram, all from one centralized dashboard.
Whether you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, or marketer, SocialBee empowers you to maintain a consistent and engaging presence on social media, driving traffic, increasing brand awareness, and fostering meaningful connections with your audience.
3. Buffer
A social media management tool that helps you schedule and publish posts across different social media platforms, promoting your blog content effectively.
Deciding to start a blog can be a big decision. However, with these few tools I have shared with you, I wish you well in growing your blog. Cheers!💥
