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...
Stop Polishing And Publish The Post
Here’s this week’s focus:Stop polishing—publish the post. Every Friday, I'm sharing one simple thing you can do to move your online journey forward—no fluff, no overwhelm, just honest, helpful action. Think of it as your end-of-week nudge to stop faffing and start...
Quiet Wins In Blogging
Welcome to Midweek Musings. Every Wednesday, I learning to pause, reflect, and share what’s been going on behind the scenes—what I've been learning, loving, or quietly figuring out. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about quiet wins in blogging—those small, unseen...
The Benefits of Aging
Age is one of those numbers people often panic over, but in reality, it holds a quiet kind of power. There’s this tired myth that aging is all about decline — but let’s flip the script. The benefits of aging are real, rich, and often overlooked. Think of age as a...
It’s Okay to Ask Questions
...Even When Everyone Else Seems To Know The Answer It's Okay To Ask QuestionsHave you ever stepped into a room—virtual or real—and felt like everyone else already knew the drill? Like you were handed a script halfway through the play? That invisible weight of assumed...
Declutter Your Website and Your Mind
If your website feels cluttered, chaotic, or just plain overwhelming lately, you’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. Life gets busy, content piles up, and before you know it, your homepage feels like a digital attic. But here's the thing: just like your...
The Benefits Of Pen And Paper
Calm, Focus, And A Creative SparkThere’s something comforting about sitting down with a cup of coffee and a blank page. The benefits of pen and paper go far beyond nostalgia — they bring focus, calm, and creativity in a world full of digital noise. It might sound a...
Scrolling Down Is Not Research
...But it feels so productive!Have you ever finished a long scrolling session and thought, "Well, at least I was doing something useful"? You’re not alone. Scrolling down is one of those tricky things that feels productive — until you realise you haven’t actually...
7 Easy Tweaks to Spring Clean Your Website
There’s something about springtime that makes us want to throw open the windows, tidy up the house, and start fresh. And don't forget to spring clean your website. It deserves a little refresh too! A cluttered or outdated site can make visitors click away faster than...
7 Questions About Starting an Online Business
Let’s be honest—starting an online business for beginners can feel like walking into a room where everyone already seems to know what they’re doing. And that can be intimidating, especially if you're stepping into the digital world later in life. If you’ve ever...
How to Get Your Website Indexed on Google
Getting your website indexed on Google means that Google has discovered your site and added it to its database. This allows your site to show up in Google search results, making it easier for people to find you online. If you’re new to this or have absolutely no idea...
Why Having a Mobile Friendly Site Matters More Than Ever
When someone talks about having a mobile friendly site, they’re simply talking about a website that looks good and works properly on a smartphone or tablet. With more people browsing the internet on their phones than ever before, this has become absolutely...
Keep Your Website Safe: Why Two-Factor Authentication Is a Must
Learning how to keep your website safe is something we all need to do, especially in today’s world where cyber threats are constantly popping up. One of the simplest and most effective ways to boost your website security is by using two-factor authentication—often...
What Is Metadata – A Simple Guide (and Why It Matters for Your Website)
What is metadata? It might sound a little techy, but chances are you come across metadata every single day—whether you realise it or not. From websites and emails to your phone’s photo album, metadata is quietly working behind the scenes to keep everything organised...
Quick Tips to Improve Your Website’s Design
When you’re building your website, first impressions count. Visitors decide in seconds whether they’ll stay or go, so it’s essential to make sure your homepage welcomes them in the best possible way. A simple, tidy design invites curiosity and keeps people around...
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