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Blogging Resources

I obviously love blogging and the community surrounding it. Frequently, I get emails or comments asking about recommendations on how to start a blog or for general blogging advice. To be honest, I had to just wing things as I moved along, and I promise I messed things up a lot. The good news for you is that since I started blogging, there are some amazing blogging resources (both free and for a small fee) that can make sure you do things right from the start.

I have personally read/completed all of the books/courses below, and believe them to be some of the best out there. I’ve read a lot on the topic of blogging and photography and I feel like these are the best of the best of the resources out there! Please note this page includes affiliate links.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always bought my blog themes from Restored 316. In my opinion, their themes offer the most versatility and are so beautiful and easy to use. I don’t have a tech team, so I find theirs the most user friendly and I can just plug in what I need and I’m good to go! They also offer enough customization options that, even if you have the same theme as another blogger, you likely may never know!

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Number one on the list is Building a Framework: Everything I Learned My First Year of Blogging by Abby Lawson. I honestly didn’t read this book until I was in my second year of “focused” blogging and I still learned so much. It actually took me a while to read because I wanted to implement all of the recommended changes as I went a long. But, if you’re a new blogger, this is absolutely where you want to start to ensure you do things the right way from the onset. Abby offers three levels to this book. I have the Master Pack which includes videos and an invitation to her Facebook blogging group. I probably learn just as much in the Facebook group on a daily basis as I did from the book. It is all so powerful!

Building A Framework - The Ultimate Blogging Handbook

One of the key components to a beautiful blog is having beautiful photos. Your rooms, recipes, fashion, etc. may be top-notch, but if your photos can’t show it, it’s likely you’ll struggle. I’ve invested a lot of time and money into upping my photography skills. It’s such a key component these days to having a successful blog. My friend Rachel has developed an incredible Photographing Interiors course. She’ll show you how to use your camera, edit images and simplify your process. I can’t recommend this course enough! If you want more info on my photography process, be sure to also check out my favorite photography equipment and how I edit my photos.

Photographing Interiors Course

There are many other great resources out there and I’ll continue to add to my list as I find books and programs that I feel are beneficial!

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