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How to Start a Blog
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Module 1: Quick Start

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  • Lesson 1: How to Use This Course
  • Lesson 2: How (and WHERE) to Focus Your Efforts
  • Quick Coaching Note: Importance of Scrolling
  • Quick Coaching Note: Established Blogs
  • Quick Coaching Note: Non-WordPress Sites
  • Pro Tip: Password Managers
  • Accounting: Separating Personal from Business
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Module 2: Choosing Your Niche

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  • Module 2: Goals and Checklist
  • Lesson 1: Quick Coaching Note - Choosing Your Niche
  • Lesson 2: Choosing Your Niche Worksheets
  • Lesson 3: 52 Content Ideas to Help You Get Started
  • Lesson 4: Choosing Your Blog Name and Domain + Worksheet
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Module 3: Site Setup

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  • Module 3: Goals and Checklist
  • Lesson 1: Choosing Your Host
  • Lesson 2: Setting Up Hosting, Domain, and WordPress
  • Lesson 3: SSL Security (Handled by Your Host)
  • Lesson 4: Installing Plugins
  • Lesson 5: Finding the Best Plugins
  • Quick Coaching Note: When to Update Plugins, Themes, and WordPress
  • Lesson 6: Yoast Setup
  • Lesson 7: Grow Plugin Setup
  • Lesson 8: Adding Google Analytics
  • Lesson 9: Submitting to the Search Consoles
  • Quick Coaching Note: What to Do When Google No-Indexes a URL
  • Lesson 10: How to Access Hosting Support Through BigScoots
  • Lesson 11: Setting Up A Recipe Card (if needed)
  • Quick Coaching Note: "My Site Looks Weird!"
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Module 4: Creating Amazing Content

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  • Module 4: Goals and Checklist
  • Quick Coaching Note: … If You Already Have Posts
  • Quick Coaching Note: The Fun (and Tech) of Content Creation
  • Lesson 1: General WordPress Overview
  • Lesson 2: Classic Editor versus Gutenbergd
  • Lesson 3: Anatomy of a Great Post
  • Quick Coaching Note: Do NOT Rely on YOAST
  • Lesson 4: Proper Use of Headings (H1, H2, H3…)
  • Lesson 5: How to Correctly Use Categories and Tags
  • Lesson 6: How to Properly Format Links
  • Lesson 7: Inserting Media and Shortcodes into a Post
  • Lesson 8: Adding Related Posts (any Why You Need To)
  • Lesson 9: Media Alt Tags and How to Use Them
  • Lesson 10: Time to WRITE! Content Planning Worksheet
  • Quick Coaching Note: How Many Posts Per Week?
  • Lesson 11: Creating & Editing High-Quality Images
  • Lesson 12: Image Creation Worksheet
  • Lesson 13: Before You Publish Checklist
  • Quick Coaching Note: One Final Step After Publishing
  • ADVANCED: Adding Videos to Your Content
  • BONUS: Creating Amazing Round-up Content
  • BONUS: Using AI to Create Content
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Module 5: Site Customization

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  • Module 5: Goals and Checklist
  • Quick Coaching Note: Getting Your Site to Look "Right"
  • Lesson 1: Choosing a Theme: What to Look For!
  • Lesson 2: Installing and Customizing Your Theme
  • Quick Coaching Note: Changing Themes on an Existing Site
  • Quick Coaching Note: Creating Your Homepage with Feast’s Modern Homepage
  • Lesson 3: Creating & Editing Menus
  • Lesson 4: Setting Up Your Sidebar & Footer
  • Lesson 5: Setting Up Time and URL Structure
  • Lesson 6: Removing Dates from URL Structure
  • Quick Coaching Note: Custom 404 Page
  • Quick Coaching Note: Settings to Make Your Content SHINE
  • Lesson 9: Backing Up for Safety!
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Bonus: Scaling Your Blog

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  • Quick Coaching Note: Moving From a Job into a Business
  • Lesson 1: Should You ALWAYS Be Trying to Scale?
  • Lesson 2: How to Bring On Team Members
  • Lesson 3: Structuring Your Team
  • Final Tips
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Bonus: Homepage (Optional)

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  • What is the Modern Homepage?
  • Setting Up the Modern Homepage
  • Modern Homepage Worksheets
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Module 6: Newsletter Management

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  • Module 6: Goals and Checklist
  • Lesson 1: Setting Up Your Blog's Email Address
  • Quick Coaching Note: Why Opt-ins Are Important
  • Lesson 2: Creating & Offering a Freebie in a Members Only Section
  • Quick Coaching Note: My Favorite Opt-in Type!
  • Lesson 3: Adding A Custom Email to Kit
  • Lesson 4: Creating a Custom Email Template in Kit
  • Lesson 5: Newsletter Setup: Kit
  • Lesson 6: Creating a Welcome Sequence
  • Quick Coaching Note: Testing
  • Lesson 7: Different Types of Newsletters (and finding the best method for you)
  • Quick Coaching Note: 2026 and Beyond Email Compliance
  • Lesson 8: Save This Post Opt-in (optional)
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Module 7: Actually Launching

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  • Quick Coaching Note: Building Trust
  • Quick Coaching Note: It's Time!
  • Module 7: Goals and Checklist
  • Lesson 1: Test, Test, Test!
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Module 8: Promoting with Pinterest

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  • Quick Coaching Note: Is Pinterest Worth It?
  • Module 8: Goals and Checklist
  • Quick Coaching Note: Pinterest Walkthrough
  • Lesson 1: Understanding What Pinterest Wants
  • Lesson 2: Optimizing Your Pinterest Account
  • Lesson 3: Priming Your Boards for Big Traffic
  • Lesson 4: Tips for Creating Pins that Get CLICKS
  • Lesson 5: Using Canva for Pin Images
  • BONUS: 10 Free Pin Image Templates
  • Quick Coaching Note: Creating Your Own Pin Templates
  • Lesson 6: Finding the Best Board for A New Pin
  • Lesson 7: Pinterest Keyword Research Overview
  • Lesson 8: Proper Use of Hashtags
  • Lesson 9: Best Pinning Tips
  • Quick Coaching Note: ChatGPT for Pin Descriptions
  • Lesson 10: Adding Your Content to Pinterest Manually
  • Quick Coaching Note: Pinning via Automation
  • Lesson 11: Testing Methods for Your Account
  • Lesson 12: Understanding Pinterest Analytics Versus Google Analytics
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BONUS: Additional Traffic Methods to Jumpstart Pageviews

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  • Lesson 1: Two Suggested Schedule Options
  • Quick Coaching Note: A Word of Caution
  • Lesson 2: Web Stories
  • Lesson 3: Link Parties
  • Lesson 4: Reddit
  • Lesson 5: Facebook Page
  • Lesson 6: Sharing With Friends and Family!
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Module 9: Monetizing

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  • Module 9: Goals and Checklist
  • Quick Coaching Notes: Monetizing Your Blog: Video Overview
  • Lesson 1: Understanding Sponsored Content
  • Lesson 2: Pricing Your Offer
  • Quick Coaching Note: Before You Reach Out
  • Quick Coaching Note: Are Ads "Worth It"?
  • Lesson 3: Ad Network Overview
  • Lesson 4: Understanding the Parts of Ad Revenue
  • Lesson 5: Optimizing Your Site for Higher Ad Revenue
  • Lesson 6: Making Money with Affiliate Sales
  • Lesson 7: How to Grab Affiliate Links with Amazon
  • Lesson 8: Best Practices for Affiliate Links
  • Lesson 9: Making Money With Your Own Products
  • BONUS: Income and Expenses Tracking Spreadsheet
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Module 10: Scaling with SEO

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  • Module 10: Goals and Checklist
  • Lesson 1: What is SEO?
  • Lesson 2: SEO Fundementals
  • Quick Coaching Note: HCU Aftermath Mentality
  • Lesson 3: Off Page SEO
  • Lesson 4: Site Speed Optimization Checklist
  • Lesson 5: Core Web Vitals
  • Lesson 6: SEO Keyword/Audience Research Video
  • Lesson 7: SEO Before You Publish Checklist
  • Lesson 8: SEO for Updating Old Posts
  • Quick Coaching Note: Should You Update the Date?
  • Lesson 9: Should You Update, Delete, and Redirect Old Content
  • Quick Coaching Note: How to Update Old Content Without Touching the Live Post
  • Quick Coaching Note: Backlinking New or Updated Content
  • Lesson 10: Tracking SEO in Google Analytics
  • Lesson 11: SEO Updates Post Tracking Sheet
  • Lesson 12: Creating a 301 Redirect
  • Quick Coaching Note: Working with Others In Your Niche
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Bonus: Email Automation

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  • What is An Evergreen Newsletter?
  • Content Review and Planning
  • My Recommended Newsletter Layout
  • Leveraging Your Past Newsletters
  • Quick Coaching Note: Adding a Welcome Sequence INSIDE Your TEN
  • Kit Lesson 1: Creating a TEN
  • Kit Lesson 2: Year 2 and Beyond
  • Kit Lesson 3: Advanced Techniques
  • ActiveCampaign Lesson 1: Creating a TEN
  • ActiveCampaign Lesson 2: Year 2 and Beyond
  • ActiveCampaign Lesson 3: Advanced Techniques
  • AWeber Lesson 1: Creating a TEN
  • AWeber Lesson 2: Year 2 and Beyond
  • AWeber Lesson 3: Advanced Techniques
  • Flodesk Lesson 1: Creating a TEN
  • MailerLite Lesson 1: Creating a TEN
  • MailerLite Lesson 2: Year 2 and Beyond
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Bonus: Product Creation

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  • Self publishing a cookbook
  • Quick Coaching Note: Should You Create A Product?
  • Lesson 1: Defining the Journey
  • Lesson 2: Understanding What Your Audience Needs
  • Quick Coaching Note: Don't Let PEFRECT be the Enemy of Good
  • Lesson 3: Choosing a Sales Platform or Plugin
  • Quick Coaching Note: A Free Course Platform?
  • Lesson 4: Planning Your Products
  • Lesson 5: Creating a Cover Image
  • Lesson 6: Creating a Worksheet
  • Lesson 7: Creating Video Content
  • Lesson 8: Creating Your Finished Product
  • Lesson 9: Setting Up WooCommerce
  • Lesson 10: Using WooCommerce for Your Shop Page
  • Lesson 11: Anatomy of a Sales Page
  • Lesson 12: Creating a Funnel
  • Lesson 13: Pricing Your Product
  • Lesson 14: How to Get Product Reviews
  • Lesson 15: Promoting Your Products
  • BONUS: Best Tools for Increased Sales
  • BONUS: Setting Up ThriveCart Products
  • BONUS: Creating a Simple Tripwire After Freebie
  • BONUS: Creating a 4 Email Launch Series that WORKS!
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Bonus: Logo Design Magic

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  • Logo Design Magic: Lesson 1
  • Logo Design Magic: Lesson 2
  • Logo Design Magic: Lesson 3
  • Logo Design Magic: Lesson 4
  • Logo Design Magic: Lesson 5
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Bonus: Time Management

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  • Quick Coaching Note: Keep Your Eye On the Prize!
  • Lesson 1: The 5-Hour Work Week
  • Lesson 2: Bringing on Additional Tasks
  • Lesson 3: Time Management Magic
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Wordpress Optimization

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  • Posts per page
  • Tags
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Getting Started

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  • Welcome!
  • What is Modern Blogging?
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SEO

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  • Scheduled Categories
  • Adding a Yoast FAQ Toggle to Your Posts
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Monetizing

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  • Module 9: Goals and Checklist
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SEO 201

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  • Yoast vs. RankMath
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