How to Update an Old Blog Post
Learning how to update an old blog post efficiently can really help with your visibility within the search engines but keeping your blog posts up to date isn't just about winning the Google race (though it certainly helps!). It's about showing your readers you care....
Blogging Isn’t The Same As Writing Essays
Blogging and essay writing might sound like distant cousins — but really, blogging isn’t the same as writing essays, and if you’ve ever felt stuck thinking your blog post needs to read like a school assignment, let’s get rid of that mindset now.The phrase “Blogging...
How To Use a WordPress Theme
If you're new to websites, the phrase "WordPress theme" might sound fancy or even intimidating. But the truth is, themes are simply the clothes your site wears—and picking one is the fun part! In this guide, you’ll learn how to choose, install, customize, and care for...
How to Write a Meta Description
How I Plan Posts
How to Resize an Image
Uploading big images straight from your phone or computer can slow down your website. Resizing them first makes your blog load faster, look cleaner, and feel more professional — even if you're just starting out. Thankfully, it doesn’t need to be technical or scary to...
What I Wish I’d Known at the Start
Starting something new is kind of like taking a leap off a cliff — thrilling yet nerve-jangling at the same time. And let’s be honest, fear often plays a huge role in that. These are some of the things I wish I'd known at the start. I'm sure you know what I mean -...
How To Format Headings In Your Posts
Format headings the right way, and you’ll do more than just make your blog posts look nice — you’ll guide your readers, improve accessibility, and boost your SEO. Headings aren’t just about making text look pretty—they play a critical role in how people read and...
How To Create A Contact Page
How to Add a Menu to Your Website (A Simple Guide for Beginners)
If you’ve ever landed on a website and thought, “Where do I start?”, chances are the site didn’t have a clear menu. And if you’re building your own site — especially for the first time — this guide will show you exactly how to add a menu to your website that makes...
What Does Niche Really Mean?
Ever hear someone say they're looking for a "niche"? It’s one of those words that pops up in online business conversations and blogging advice, often without much explanation. So, what does niche really mean?At its heart, a niche is simply a focused topic or interest...
How to Add Tags and Categories in WordPress
Are you puzzledhow to add tags and categories in WordPress? You're not alone. These two little helpers are like organising folders and sticky notes that help your website run smoothly—and make life much easier for your readers. In this post, you’ll learn exactly how...
What I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Starting a Website in Midlife
I didn’t expect it to be easy — but I also didn’t expect it to feel quite so… quiet. When I began starting a website in midlife, I brought with me a lifetime of experience, a willingness to learn, and a real desire to help others find their footing online. What I...
Filmora For Video Beginners
Filmora for video wasn’t something I’d planned to use — video itself felt unfamiliar. I’m more at home with a blog post, a notebook, or a well-organised folder (and a cup of coffee). But the more I taught online, the more I realised that sometimes it’s easier to show...
What Should I Blog About?
One of the most common questions I hear from new bloggers is: “What should I blog about?”It’s a fair question — and one that deserves a thoughtful answer, not a flurry of pressure or strange vocabulary. If you’re someone who didn’t grow up with digital tools, blogging...
My Wealthy Affiliate Review
If you’ve been researching how to build a genuine online business—perhaps by blogging, learning affiliate marketing, or simply exploring your own little corner of the web—then you’ve probably come across Wealthy Affiliate. It’s been around for years, and in fact, I’ve...
5 Blogging Tips For Beginners
When you’re just starting out, the internet is bursting with blogging tips for beginners—checklists, must-dos, expert hacks, and golden rules. I followed a lot of them. Some helped, some didn’t, and a few… well, I’d gently ignore them if I were starting again. Not...
What On Earth Is Website Maintenance
Website maintenance is the behind-the-scenes work that keeps your site healthy, secure, and working the way it should. Think of it as the digital equivalent of putting the bins out, checking your smoke alarm, or giving the windows a wipe. It doesn’t need to be...
Am I Doing This All Wrong?
Some days, my website feels like a quiet little space I’m tending with care. Other days? It feels like a 400-room house with the windows open, half the furniture missing, spiders in every crevice and an unexpected goat in the kitchen. This week I found myself...
How to Optimise Images in WordPress
Optimising thousands of images sounds terrifying—but with the right plugin, it doesn’t have to be. When I first started working on my site’s speed, I had no idea how much my images were slowing things down. I thought I was being careful—but it turns out, my Media...
What On Earth Is SEO?
If you’ve ever thought “What on earth is SEO, and do I really need to know about it?”—you’re not alone. Search Engine Optimisation might sound like a mouthful, but it’s simply about helping people find your website when they search online. It’s not about tricking...
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