In this episode on The Blogging Room Podcast, I'm breaking down 31 of my best blogging tips, everything I've learned from starting a blog in 2009 through to running it today.

Whether you're on the edge of launching your first post or you're six months in and wondering if you're doing this right, you'll find exactly what you need to build a blog that sticks.

These blog tips for beginners cover the foundations, but also tips for when you’re ready to go all-in on your blog, when you’re thinking about marketing and promotion.

And as always, you can find a full breakdown of these tips on my blog.

Related Blog posts:

https://thissplendidshambles.com/best-tips-for-starting-a-blog/

Links I mentioned:

Blog Post Idea Vault: https://learn.thissplendidshambles.com/blog-post-idea-vault/

Lyrical Host (aff - use TBRPOD for 10% off your first month): https://hub.lyricalhost.com/aff.php?id=1560&home=1

The content planner I use every single day: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1035223118/2026-digital-blog-planner-blogging

Beautiful stock images (aff): https://styledstocksociety.com/?aff=anjalikay

The Blogging Room Membership: learn.thissplendidshambles.com/the-blogging-room-membership

More blogging tips: https://thissplendidshambles.com/category/blogging/blogging-tips

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Pick a niche. It's the most repeated piece of blogging advice out there, and if you're sick of hearing it, I get it.

In this episode, I'm breaking down what a niche actually is, why it genuinely helps your blog grow, and what to do if you're multi-passionate and can't imagine narrowing down to just one thing.

I'll walk you through the umbrella niche trick, what to do if your topics genuinely don't connect, and a few honest signs your current niche might need a rethink.

Whether you're starting a blog from scratch or you've been at it for years and something feels a bit scattered, this one's for you.

Related Blog posts:

https://thissplendidshambles.com/what-is-a-blog-niche/

https://thissplendidshambles.com/how-to-use-the-japanese-concept-of-ikigai-to-find-your-blog-niche/

More resources for you:

The Blogging Room Membership: learn.thissplendidshambles.com/the-blogging-room-membership

1:1 Blog Coaching: learn.thissplendidshambles.com/services

More blogging tips: https://thissplendidshambles.com/category/blogging/blogging-tips

Come hang out:

Website: thissplendidshambles.com

Instagram: instagram.com/thissplendidshambles & instagram.com/thebloggingroom

Threads: threads.com/@thissplendidshambles

So you're thinking about starting a blog? You’re in the right place!

In this episode, I'm walking you through six honest questions to ask yourself before you dive in, from your why, to your audience, to whether you've actually got the patience for the long game.

I'm also sharing my real pros and cons of blogging, the ones I still think about today, even after doing this since 2009.

This isn't about talking you into or out of it. It's about helping you get clear on your own answer, so by the end, you'll know exactly where you stand. Grab a notebook, because you'll want to write these down.

Related Blog post:

https://thissplendidshambles.com/blogging-tips-should-you-start-a-blog/

More resources for you:

The Blogging Room Membership: learn.thissplendidshambles.com/the-blogging-room-membership

1:1 Blog Coaching: learn.thissplendidshambles.com/services

More blogging tips: https://thissplendidshambles.com/category/blogging/blogging-tips

Come hang out:

Website: thissplendidshambles.com

Instagram: instagram.com/thissplendidshambles & instagram.com/thebloggingroom

Threads: threads.com/@thissplendidshambles