Module 1: Quick Start 5 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
Module 2: Choosing Your Niche 5 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
Module 3: Site Setup 15 Module 3: Goals and Checklist Lesson 1: Choosing Your Host Lesson 2: Setting Up Hosting, Domain, and WordPress Lesson 3: Adding a Security License to Your Domain 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
Module 4: Creating Amazing Content 22 Module 4: Goals and Checklist Quick Coaching Note: โฆ 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, H3โฆ) Lesson 5: How to Correctly Use Categories and Tags Lesson 6: How to Properly Format Links
Module 5: Site Customization 13 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 a Custom Homepage in ANY Theme! Lesson 3: Creating & Editing Menus Lesson 4: Customizing Widgets Lesson 5: Setting Up Time and URL Structure Lesson 6: Removing Dates from URL Structure
Bonus: Scaling Your Blog 5 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
Bonus: Homepage (Optional) 3 What is a Walkaway Home Page? Creating a Walkaway Home Page Walkaway Home Page Worksheets
Module 6: Newsletter Management 13 Module 6: Goals and Checklist Lesson 1: Creating a Custom Domain 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
Module 7: Actually Launching 4 Quick Coaching Note: Building Trust Quick Coaching Note: It's Time! Module 7: Goals and Checklist Lesson 1: Test, Test, Test!
Module 8: Promoting with Pinterest 19 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
BONUS: Additional Traffic Methods to Jumpstart Pageviews 7 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!
Module 9: Monetizing 14 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
Module 10: Scaling with SEO 18 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
Bonus: Email Automation 17 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
Bonus: Product Creation 23 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
Bonus: Header Design 5 Header Design Magic: Lesson 1 Header Design Magic: Lesson 2 Header Design Magic: Lesson 3 Header Design Magic: Lesson 4 Header Design Magic: Lesson 5
Bonus: Time Management 4 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