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Are you a creative, lifestyle, or food blogger that realizes they need to do more with Youtube, but have trouble getting started? Or maybe you’ve been doing it for some time now, but you feel stuck? This is an ongoing guide that’s intended for bloggers who already know intermediate level SEO, and are ready to […]

April can be a great month – spring is in full swing, flowers are in bloom and summer vacations are just around the corner. However, it can be a difficult month for content creators. Easter is sometimes in April, but otherwise, there’s not a lot of timely content topics in April. If you’re struggling with […]

March can be a dreary month. It’s not quite spring in much of the country and although Easter can sometimes be at the end of the month, in many years there’s not a lot to look forward to in March. Until now! If you’re struggling to come up with content for your March blog post […]

February may be the shortest month, but that doesn’t mean that you should pause on content creation during February. Although Valentine’s Day is right in the middle of the month, that’s not the only holiday in February! If you’re looking for fun content topics for your blog, look no further than these February, blog post […]

January is the start of a new year, so it’s a perfect time to make goals for your blog. If one of your goals is to post more frequently in the new year, you might be worried about finding a topic for your blog posts. Don’t stress! House of Ideas has a number of keyword […]

If you’re a parent, you know how crazy December is! Add in blogging and you’re schedule is probably packed to the gills in December! The last thing you want to worry about is your content calendar! That’s where these December blog post topic ideas come in handy. Just plug some of these blog post topics […]

November is one of the busiest months of the year for most families! Planning for a big family Thanksgiving is nearly a full time job and November is also the start of the bustling Christmas season. With so much going on in your personal life, finding November blog post topic ideas may seem like an […]

October is full of pumpkin spice, cozy sweaters and Halloween, but those aren’t the only October blog post topic ideas that you should focus on. If you’re looking for more outside the box blog post topics, these ideas will get you started. Blog Post Topics: October 1-7 National Black Dog Day (October 1) Did you […]

Before you stress about your blog content for September, take a breath and read on! These September blog post ideas have you covered with a unique topic for every single day of the month. If you’re looking for even more SEO help for your blog, click here to learn how to be a House of […]

August is known for a lot of things! It’s the official end of summer in a lot of areas, as many students go back to school in many parts of the country. Teachers are busy getting their rooms ready for the new year and parents are eagerly going back to school shopping. But if you’re […]

Independence Day usually takes over July, but after it’s passed, what on earth do you write about? It’s a little early for back to school posts in most parts of the country. If you’re not sure what else there is to celebrate in July, these blog post topic ideas can help. Blog Post Topics: July […]

June can be one of the hardest months for bloggers! Many bloggers say that once their children are home on summer vacation, their free time declines to almost nothing. This means that creating an editorial calendar is vital. If you’re searching for blog post topic ideas, here’s a holiday for every day in June. Use […]

If you’re searching for blog post ideas for your May editorial calendar, you probably know all the big holidays that take place in May. There’s Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day and the official start to summer, Memorial Day! But if you’re searching for blog topic ideas for those days in between, look no further! We’ve […]

As you build out your 2020 blog editorial calendar, you’ll ask yourself: What do I blog about? What topics does my audience care about? What post ideas will get me more traffic? How do I satisfy my readers and blog sponsors / partners? As SEO professionals with access to a treasure trove of Google search […]

Are you a creative, lifestyle, or food blogger that realizes they need to do more with Youtube, but have trouble getting started? Or maybe you’ve been doing it for some time now, but you feel stuck? This is an ongoing guide that’s intended for bloggers who already know intermediate level SEO, and are ready to […]

Earlier this month, Google announced that it was now offering new link attributions for bloggers and other content creators. Any experienced content creator knows that previously, any paid or sponsored link needed to be a no follow link. These no follow links were a signal to Google that the content creator had some incentive to […]

What happened to Pinterest SEO traffic? Until April 2018, it used to be that when someone went on Google to search ideas, recipes, tutorials, and images, you’d see Pinterest Explore landing pages in the search results. An Explore page on Pinterest is a category hub page which shows thousands of relevant Pins, and had adequate […]

You’ve read Marie Kondo’s book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, you’ve seen her Netflix show. Did you think to yourself, can I declutter and tidy my blog the same way I can my home? Yes, you can and you should. Why? Because the same principles of decluttering and removing, also apply to solid advanced […]

Take a minute or two and learn a little bit about the new California Freelancer Law, even if you don’t think it can apply to you. California’s rules and regulations have an incredible reach, even to people who don’t live in California. What Is California’s New Freelancer Law? The California Freelancer Law goes into effect January […]

If you create content on YouTube, you’ve probably heard a little about the new COPPA rules going into effect in January 2020. The rules are because of new regulations by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and directly relates to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The new COPPA regulations come after YouTube settled with […]

When you’re trying to make money with blogging, you might be tempted to accept any sponsored blog post that comes your way. After all, you want to earn a living, right? However, there are a few instances where you should say no to sponsored posts, even if the company offers you a lot of money. […]

If you’re a content creator, sponsored content is one way you can earn some money. Although many bloggers and influencers think they need a huge following to garner brand sponsorship, it’s possible as long as you have a loyal, engaged following, even with just a few thousand followers. However, when you are working with brands, […]

One of the fastest ways to make money by blogging is with blog sponsors. Companies have realized how valuable blog content can be for their brands, which means that they’ll pay to have their products and services highlighted for your audience. But how do you find blog sponsors for your site? It can be easier […]

Making money with your blog was probably the furthest thing on your mind when you first started your site. However, as more companies realized the value of working with blog partners, earning a living quickly became an option for many bloggers. If you missed part 1 in our How to Make Money with Your Blog […]

Whether you began your blog as a fun way to keep in touch with family and friends, or you began it with the goal of eventually being a full-fledged business, you’ve probably asked yourself how you can make money with your blog. Don’t fret – it can be easier than you think!  Making Money by […]