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Best Books on Blogging

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I’ve had a dream of becoming an entrepreneur for quite a while. My mom tells stories of how I would invent things in my head and later in life she’d see them in reality. Any of you 80s-90s kids remember the salad shakers from McDonalds? I developed and used that idea as a kid way before McD’s! And, did you ever see that rake that would close on the leaves to pick them up? Yep, totally my idea — designed after one too many afternoon raking leaves as a kid! Of course, somebody else actually created & sold it, but I had the idea way before that!

7 Awesome Blogging Books - Love these tip filled books for bloggers! StuffedSuitcase.comWell, in 2012 my amazing husband mentioned that I should start a travel blog to share my traveling experiences and ideas with others, as well as feed that entrepreneur desire I have. So, I did it! And since I’m a little partial to books I started voraciously reading blogging books. In September 2013, blogging became my full time job, and all that book knowledge has served me very well. I wanted to share some of my favorite blogging books, so others who are wanting to blog or learn more about blogging as a career can find some help and inspiration.

Mom Blogging DummiesMom Blogging For Dummies (2011) was the very first book I read. I figured starting at the dummy level seemed logical. It was so long ago, that I honestly remember little about the book. However, I remember it being a great start! Something important to remember about this book is that it’s really tailored to Mom blogging, not just moms who blog. Be sure to understand that distinction.

DigMomHbThe Digital Mom Handbook: How to Blog, Vlog, Tweet, and Facebook Your Way to a Dream Career at Home (2011) has to be one of my favorite books on this list. I really enjoyed the way conversational style Audrey and Colleen wrote the book. They came across as authentic while sharing useful tips and information.

iBlog_Book_Cover_3DiBlog: everything you need to know about blogging from 30 top bloggers (2013) is a great self published ebook written by women who are bloggers. They have a unique approach in that they had 30 different bloggers write the different chapters of the book. I would say the first half or so of the book is written for the brand new blogger, even someone who doesn’t yet have a blog. There are a few chapters that have great information for the more intermediate blogger, and each chapter is written with great pictures and a do this approach.

BlogIncBlog, Inc.: Blogging for Passion, Profit, and to Create Community (2012) this is another great beginner blogging book with a few chapters targeted towards the more intermediate blogger. One of the unique features in this book are the blogger interviews in each chapter. If you enjoy reading interviews and/or find inspiration from hearing other’s stories, then this would be a great book for you.

ProbloggerProBlogger: Secrets for Blogging Your Way to a Six-Figure Income (2012) another favorite on my list. There’s a reason Darren’s blog and books regularly pop up when researching blogging tips. He’s been blogging for a long time and has personal experience with many different situations and questions. This is actually his updated version of his original book published in 2008, which should tell you that he knows his stuff and people listen to what he says.

How to Blog for Profit (Without Selling Your Soul)Blog for Profit (2013) this is the newest and least expensive book on my list. I’m currently in the process of reading Ruth’s book and have not finished it yet. I can say that I’m loving what I’m reading so far. Her book jumps right in to telling you what to do to improve your blog and skips all that intro “how to set up a blog” stuff many others have. I’m looking forward to reading more of the book and seeing how much of her information is useful for the level I’m at with blogging. Already the book has me recognizing a big problem my blog has, and has given me great tips to get it straightened out.

BBBlog31 Days to Build a Better Blog (2011) is the next book on my list. I wanted to include it because I purchased it to help build my blog. The daily task approach really appeals to me. It is also written by Darren from ProBlogger, and again his reputation is what sold me on the book. I’ve only glanced at the first two days, but it appears very thorough. He also has hashtags in the book so you can connect socially with others going through the process. You have to buy the ebook via his site, there are no print copies to my knowledge.

Hopefully if you’re wanting to start blogging, or improve your blog, this post will give you some options. The information I’ve gathered from these books has already helped me grow my blog in the short time I’ve been blogging, and I look forward to learning more!

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Nicola

Thursday 16th of October 2014

This list is brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing. I've recently started my on travel blog and I'm hoping some of these books will help me out :)

Kimberlee

Tuesday 25th of February 2014

Thanks for sharing the book reviews. I have read a couple of these - got them at the library. I am interested in the How to Blog for Profit (without selling your soul) and would love to hear more about it when you finish it. I read about it somewhere else too. My problem is time...I never have enough time to get everything done, be a wife & mom and keep up with my house and daily activities. I just try and do my best one day or week at a time to learn more about blogging.

Kimberly

Wednesday 26th of February 2014

That's all any of us can do, right Kimberlee! I know I'm still working on Ruth's book because life has been busy. Just take it one day at a time. I was just a conference where the speaker, Meg Johnson, said her sister once told her, "don't make a to-do list at the beginning of each day, instead at the end of the day write down everything you did and call it a ta-da list!" Pretty great advice I think. :)

Becca

Tuesday 25th of February 2014

This list looks great - I've read some of ProBlogger and just came across How to Blog for Profit; I wasn't sure if I should give it a shot, but thanks for the quality confirmation. Pinned for future reference and will definitely be looking into a couple more of your favorites

Kimberly

Tuesday 25th of February 2014

Great to hear Becca - hope they're helpful. Thanks for stopping by!

Jodee Weiland

Saturday 22nd of February 2014

Great post! I have some of these and agree with your thoughts, but there are some I was wondering about the value. Thanks for sharing!

Kimberly

Monday 24th of February 2014

Great Jodee! Hope you can learn some new tips and tricks!

Amberly Steele

Wednesday 19th of February 2014

Hey Kimberly, I am new to this whole "blogging" thing and am currently reading "How to Blog for a Profit" with the hopes of one day being able to quit my day job. It is a great read for sure! Thanks for the others!

Kimberly

Friday 21st of February 2014

Best wishes Amberly! Hope you can find success!