If you’re one of the thousands of people who start a blog each year, you’ve probably noticed that there is a LOT of information out there on how to set up your blog for success. For newbie bloggers, this amount of information can actually be discouraging.
Where in the world are you supposed to start? What should be your focus? Is it smart to spend a lot of money on programs and resources to help you grow your blog when you haven’t made a penny from it yet? And as most new bloggers realize early on, the business of blogging involves much more than taking pretty pictures and writing about a subject you love.
One of the first resources I invested in after starting this blog was an eBook by Abby Lawson called Building a Framework. It’s reasonably priced and offers a great foundation for creating a profitable blog. Abby has built an incredibly successful business out of her own blog and walks you through the steps she took her very first year of blogging. (PSST, sign up for her free webinar to learn how to Choose Your Perfect Niche by clicking here.)
The original eBook was a great help to me, and each year, it has continued to be updated with valuable resources. It’s now a full-fledged course, but it’s still perfect for those who are just starting out.
side note: Check out this post if you’re curious about the basics of starting a blog.
I thought I’d share my thoughts on this eBook and course for those of you who are looking for an affordable resource for growing your blog into a profitable business. Let’s dive in! 🙂
Building a Framework: The Ultimate Blogging Handbook
Who this resource is for (Newbie Bloggers)
The original eBook was written after Abby’s incredibly successful first year of blogging. So, with that said, this resource is geared more towards someone who is in their first couple of years of blogging or who has just decided to monetize their blog and doesn’t really know where to start.
What I like about this eBook + course
- Building a Framework is written in a conversational, easy-to-understand style. Abby does not assume you know how to set up a WordPress account or that you know what a child-theme is. She shares the mistakes she made as a new blogger and offers insight into how things worked for her.
- For a newbie blogger, Abby’s step-by-step screenshots are invaluable for initially setting up your blog. She also offers resources for many of the chapters. I particularly appreciated her plugins resource page, the media kit information she shared, and how to create a great “About Me” page.
- At the end of each chapter, she has action steps for you to put into practice right away. I like how she takes the mystery out of blogging and creates practical steps to start implementing.
- My favorite thing by far about this eBook are the individual chapters on different social media channels. That was my weakest area when I decided to get serious about blogging, and I knew I had much to learn from other bloggers. Abby lays out her specific strategy for each social media platform which gave me the framework to start figuring them out for myself.
How Building a Framework will help you
As you’ve probably noticed, you need to have a strong plan in place if you want to be a successful blogger. Very few bloggers can get away with writing when the mood strikes about whatever they feel like these days if they want to make an income. You’ve probably come across blogs that are incredibly put together and then realized the blogger is a newbie herself. The standard of excellence is high in the blogging world now but that doesn’t mean you can’t succeed.
What it does mean is a resource like Building a Framework is invaluable. For a minimal investment, you’ll learn skills that will help you create a blog that brings in a regular income. Rather than scouring the internet for a tip on Facebook for bloggers or a post about optimizing Pinterest, you can have everything you need to know to get started right at your fingertips.
You’re Not Going to Believe This
At the risk of sounding overly dramatic, you’re not going to believe the generosity Abby is extending to those who buy her eBook and course. She is grandfathering in everyone who previously purchased her Building a Framework eBook by offering them the updated option for free. What does that mean for you?
When she releases a new version and adds new material and videos in the future, you will receive the updated version FOR FREE. Isn’t that incredible? If you do have the resources right now to purchase the course and eBook, I would go for it since as new resources are added, the price will go up. But since you will have already paid for it, you will receive everything for free.
I honestly think you’re going to love this resource! Building a Framework is approachable, helpful, and full of great advice that will get your blog growing.
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Have a lovely {and creative} day, friends!
P.S. Still not sure? Sign up for Abby’s free webinar on choosing your perfect niche to see more of her teaching style by clicking here OR get Abby’s free guide on how to Boost Your Blog traffic by clicking here. Don’t you love free stuff?! 🙂
37 responses to “The Newbie Blogger’s Guide to Success”
I have been seeing more and more about this book. I read Ruth’s book and I would like to join her course, but it wasn’t in the budget for me this year. Hopefully next year. I’ll have to check out this book.
Hi Sheena! I think you’d really like this book. I’d call it EBA-lite. 😉 And the price is much more doable for many of us!
That said, it is still packed with tons of information. I’ve been going through the videos this week and have learned so much. (Abby interviews 15 top bloggers on different topics–super helpful!) You can see sneak peeks of the videos here: Building a Framework video snippets. I also have appreciated watching Abby’s video tutorials on how she set up BoardBooster and what her typical process is after a post goes live. (There are a ton of how-to videos in Package 2 too!)
Hope this helps! 🙂 Have a great day!
Thank you so much for being willing to share Framework with your readers, Jennie! I appreciate it! Hope you have a wonderful day!
~Abby =)
You’re so welcome, Abby. It has been a great help to me, that’s for sure! Have a wonderful birthday! 🙂 🙂
I loved hearing your testimonial, Jennie. You’re so right about Abby’s generosity. I’m still in awe of how much she has jam-packed into the book itself, let alone all the bonus resources. Also, your post graphic is absolutely ADORABLE! I love your doodly style!
Thanks so much, Lauren! 🙂 🙂 I know, I felt like saying, “Are you sure?” to Abby in terms of us getting free upgrades forever because WOW, what she is providing now is sooo much info. It is going to take me a while to get through it but the inner student in me LOVES that. 🙂 And thanks for your love to my graphic–you’re the best! Have a great week!!!
Love love this!! I have seen this several places and I think you have convinced me that it is worth purchasing! I would love to help spread the word by having you share this on Making Memories Mondays! 🙂
Cathy
I think you’d really like it, Cathy. It is a LOT of information, for sure, but I’ve been going through the videos as I have time and implementing bits and pieces. I really like the ‘expert’ interviews because so many of them are my favorite bloggers. 🙂 It’s great to hear their methods for viral posts, newsletters, photography, TIME MGMT (good grief, we could all benefit from that, right?), etc. etc… I’d love to stop by Making Memories–will be right there! 🙂 Have a great week! 🙂
I am so exited to join in on the fun, and start learning lots! I am also so happy that you shared this on MMM! I am so glad that you came! I hope to see you on Sunday 9pm EST for another MMM! 🙂
Cathy
Thanks so much, Cathy. 🙂 I’ll be there!
Most people don’t realize that you have to learn to blog. It’s so much more involved than you realize when you first get started. This seems like a good resource!
I know–I blogged for years here and there and so thought all I had to do when I started this blog was be consistent with posting. Little did I know! Abby’s book & videos have definitely been one of those resources that I keep coming back to because there is a LOT to learn. Thanks so much for stopping by, Kim! Hope you have a great weekend. 🙂
Blogging manual, I say yes! So much to learn! Thank you for linking up with Thursday Favorite Things and I hope to see you next week again!
I’m glad it’s the weekend so I can stay up late and get some reading in! 🙂 Have a great one!
Thanks for sharing at the party. Can’t wait to check this out when I get back. Pinned & shared.
I think you’ll like it. It’s another great resource. 🙂 I think the videos are like going to a mini-blog conference! 🙂
Thanks for sharing this. As a new blogger i love reading any helpful tips, books, idea etc, since I’m trying to learn as much as I can.
Sarah-Ann @ Living Intentionally Simple
You’re welcome, Sarah-Ann! I know, there is so much to learn when you’re just starting out. I liked how Abby writes in a conversational voice so it is like talking to a friend who happens to have a really successful blog. Hope you have a great day! 🙂
As a newbie blogger, I’m really interested in this book! I just began blogging in April when I left my teaching job to become a stay at home mom to our baby girl who was born in early April. If I buy package one, would it be possible to upgrade to package 3 later? I’d love to at least do package 1, because that price is the most manageable with our budget and I may have a hard time fitting $75 in, but if I love the book and am implementing a lot from it I don’t want to be kicking myself later for not getting everything.
Rachael, thanks so much for your question. I’ll email Abby and ask because I’m not sure.
Hi again, Rachael! I just rec’d an email from Abby that said that yes, they will always have the upgrade packages available. So if you can only afford the book for now, that’s fine. You can get the other packages at a later time. The book is quite a tome in itself so it will give you a good foundation to start with–hope that helps! 🙂 Oh, and p.s. congratulations on the birth of your baby girl! Have fun with her–those newborn days feel so long but you’ll look back and wonder how they flew by so fast. 🙂
Great information and review
Thanks! 🙂 Have a great day!
Hi, thanks for this resource. I have been blogging for 2 months & its way tougher than I ever thought it would be! I could use all the help & advice I can get.
I know! I had no idea blogging was so involved when I started. 🙂 I wrote that this resource is for newbie bloggers but it there is also a lot of new information as you grow too. 🙂 Hope you have a great day!
Great resource tip! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty – we’re looking forward to what you have to share next week. 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
Thanks, Lorelai! 🙂
I have her ebook too. I haven’t had a chance to go through the new additions though. Thanks for the reminder.
You’re welcome, Erlene! 🙂
How awesome! My name is Nicole, and I’m one of the co-hosts for the Merry Monday linky party. I wanted to stop by and thanks for sharing this at Merry Monday’s. Perhaps though it might be best to stick to non affiliate based posts though, in keeping with the Merry Monday theme. Have a great week!
Oops, thanks for the reminder, Nicole! Hope you have a great weekend.
Hi there, this is a great post, and this is something I wish I had ran across before I started blogging because I think I would be a lot farther than I am, but I’m catching up and learning daily.
Thanks for your comment! 🙂 I know, there is so much to learn, isn’t there? Who knew. Hope you’re having a great day!
I found your review full of great info for the newbie blogger. I definitely wish I had this kind of resource to refer to when I began myself. The book is well written & helpful. Thanks:)
Thanks so much for your comment, Gloria. Hope you have a great weekend! 🙂
This is great info beings I am a newbie. I signed up with Wax for blogging but noticed that pretty much every blogger speaks of WordPress. Did I make a big mistake? The thought of starting a blog completely from scratch again is overwhelming. I usually find that I shouldn’t purchase these tutorials or books because they are WordPress based. Have any advice?
Hi Melissa, Yes, most bloggers do selfhost via WordPress, and Abby’s book speaks to that. That said, chapter two would be the only one that is irrelevant to you (as it is about how to set up a blog from scratch.) If I were you, I’d download the free chapter and look through the chapter titles in the index. That way you’ll be able to see if it looks like something that will be helpful to you. Hope that helps! 🙂 And Happy New Year (a few days in advance. :))