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Is Blogging Still a Thing in 2026?

A reader from FirstStepBlogging.com recently asked, “Is blogging still a thing in 2026?” and I had to pause for a second before answering. Not because I didn’t know the answer, but because I understood where the question was coming from. If you look around right now, blogging doesn’t feel as ... READ the POST

Is blogging still relevant in 2026? In this article, I break down how blogging has evolved since I first started in 2008 and why it’s still a powerful tool today. While social media dominates attention, blogs continue to drive long-term traffic, build authority, and provide real value through search. Blogging isn’t dead, it’s just more strategic and more impactful than ever.

Blogging

Why Updating Old Blog Posts Can Increase Traffic

When most bloggers think about growing their traffic, the first instinct is usually the same: write more content. Publishing new posts feels productive. Every article you add to your blog creates another opportunity for readers to find your site, and it’s exciting to see your collection of posts ... READ the POST

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How Internal Linking Helps Your Blog Grow

When people first start blogging, most of their attention goes toward writing new content. That makes sense. After all, blogs grow by publishing helpful articles, and it’s exciting to keep adding fresh ideas to your site. There's another part of blogging that many beginners overlook. However, it ... READ the POST

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Things That Surprise People About Blogging

What most people don’t realize until they start a blog themselves When people hear that someone runs a blog, they often imagine something fairly simple. They picture someone sitting at a laptop, typing out a few thoughts, clicking “publish,” and then moving on with their day. From the outside, ... READ the POST

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How Much Money Can a Small Blog Actually Make?

One of the most common questions new bloggers ask is surprisingly simple: “How much money can a small blog actually make?” If you spend even a few minutes searching online, you’ll find wildly different answers. Some bloggers claim they make thousands of dollars every month. Others insist ... READ the POST

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How to Write Blog Posts That Actually Rank on Google

When I first started blogging, I assumed that writing a good article was enough. I thought if the content was helpful, honest, and well-written, Google would naturally send people to it. That seemed logical. After all, if you write something useful, why wouldn’t it show up in search ... READ the POST

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Blogging When You Have a Full-Time Job

One of the biggest myths about blogging is that it’s something people only do if they have endless free time. From the outside, blogging can look effortless. People imagine bloggers sitting in cozy coffee shops, casually writing posts and watching traffic roll in. The reality is often very ... READ the POST

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