I know that reading 15 blogs everyday seems like a time consuming process and even unreasonable. Who wants to be online all day long reading blogs? No need to. Just bookmark the below blogs in a special folder titled "blogs" and read them when you choose.
You do not need to read each one on a daily basis, but I would recommend subscribing or at least perusing these websites as a regular go-to resource. Each offers a unique perspective on blogging, web design, freelance, and creative inspiration.
1. Famous Bloggers
This website is compiled of posts from multiple authors. It is a great resource for all things blogging, including marketing, SEO, blogging tips, making money, and web design.
2. Kikolani
Kristi Hines maintains her own blog, Kikolani, which focuses on social media strategies and various blogging tips to help bloggers find success. Also, good go-to for Thesis Theme tips.
3. Problogger
Darren Rowse is essentially 'The blogging expert'. The site is filled with tons of information on how-to's, resources, and tips for blogging and maintaining a successful blog. His eBook, 31 Days to Build a Better Blog has fantastic tips that I have incorporated into my blogging!
4. Serradhindo
George is a generous guy who has a great website with plenty of resources and freebies he offers his readers. Another cool thing is George offers a revenue sharing program that lets guest bloggers earn money on their guest posts!!
5. No Job for Mom
Felicia Williams has been my mentor since I began freelance writing. She is a awesome resource for finding ways to make money with freelance writing and blogging. She offers personal insight and tips and is great at responding to your questions and comments! A MUST site for freelance writers!
6. Productive Flourishing
This is one of my favorite sites to go to for blogging inspiration. The site can be viewed as the home to learn about productivity, personal development, and creativity. Having a Ph.D in philosophy, the author provides insightful posts.
7. Dosh Dosh
If you are looking for a bit more technical and/or artsy perspective, this is the site for you! Maki specializes in internet marketing and blogging tips, alongside social media strategies, and website design. Although the site is not currently active, there are good resources for website owners.
8. Copyblogger
Another A-list blogger, Brian Clark provides valuable advice and tips for bloggers. He focuses on marketing and copy writing tips to help produce compelling content in order to increase traffic, links, subscribers, and a profit-generating website.
9. Quickonline Tips
Launched in 2004, this PR 6 site is a good place to find info on a variety of subjects. This sites main areas of discussions are related to technology, blogging tips, how-to's, social media, web 2.0 services, useful computer software, and ways to make money online.
10. Zen Habits
This is one of the first blogs I bookmarked when I became an active blogger. Focusing on minimalism, Leo provides insight and tips on how to live your life in balance and "finding simplicity in the daily chaos of our lives." A great inspirational site for new or veteran bloggers to come back to and read while life becomes cluttered!
11. Lifehacker
Lifehacker is made up of a team of editors and writers as a catch-all reference website that touches on a variety of topics. The site is very successful by including multiple daily posts on tips, shortcuts, and downloads that help you get things done smarter and more efficiently.
12. Blogging Junction
Blogging Junction is a great hub for bloggers because the posts cover a variety of topics including money-making tips, WordPress, web design, social media, SEO, writing tips, and reviews. Besides helpful tools, contests and giveaways, this is also a great site for guest posting!
Setting up a New Blog
These next three blogs are helpful for new bloggers or for blog design.
13. We Build your Blog
Andrew Rondeau's blog is self-explanatory from the title - the expertise on building blogs. Andrew offers blogging tips and advice on creating a blog to make money online in addition to his blog building services.
Another helpful site for finding general tips, ideas, and advice on starting up a new blog. Marko offers many free tutorials on setting up a WordPress blog along with an eBook on marketing on Twitter.
15. How to Blog
This is a blog that is useful for beginners and those trying to make money with a blog. The author gives simple and practical tips from a personal viewpoint. Blogging for a living is no get rich quick scheme and this site give bloggers realistic advice for blogging for a living
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Julie,
Thanks for mentioning my site in this awesome list.
Andrew
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No problem!
I enjoyed reading your blog tips. From starting a blog to maintaining a blog, you give the building blocks. Much appreciated.
Thanks! – I hope you return to read more!
I love discovering new blogs, so this is great! I think I only actually follow two of these at the moment, so I’ll spend a happy couple of hours trawling through the new blood!
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Glad they were helpful! Thanks for the comment!
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