New bloggers, learn from our mistakes!

My story of how I started blogging is very different to most. Many people set up a blog with the aim of being a blogger, or nowadays bloggers even start out with a business plan. 

In recent years it has become totally possible to monetize a blog or website and it’s now my main source of income! 

I never started this way though. I originally had an online store with a blog.  I didn’t use the blog at first.  But, eventually, to create more content for my website and with the aim of generating more sales and traffic in my online store, I started blogging. It was a business blog at first, but then I fell in love with blogging and it quickly took over. 

Now I have a blog that makes money with a small store on the side!  The tables have turned.  I never set out to be a blogger.  It happened because of my ecommerce business.  So I made many mistakes along the way.

What I wish I knew when I started my blog!

Here are some of the things I wish I’d known or done differently when starting my blog:

If you're a blogger, a freelancer or run a business from home then a home office is crucial to your success. This is a space that's dedicated to working, it prevents your work and home life from merging too much allowing you to keep a good work-life balance. It also helps you to stay organised and on top of things, as your business equipment and files are in one place. Here are the things you’ll need for a fantastic functioning home office design.

You can get super inventive with these lightweight summer scarves.  They can be used for so much more.  Here are a few alternative uses from my own brain and other bloggers brilliant suggestions too: