Blog Plan Lesson 4: How to start your blog step-by-step
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This is an exciting day! We’re going to launch your website together!! Woo-hoo! For the sake of your sanity, I’m not going to force you to watch a 3-hour video to follow along with.
(phew!)
Instead, let’s take this process step by step and build our website out together. I’ve kept the videos below brief and my goal is to get you to the finish line with zero gray hairs or curse words!
There will be a ton more content to help you customize and make your website your own down in the bonus trainings. But I warn you, it’s far more important to get a strong foundational blog built out before tinkering with other goodies.
So let’s get this thing up and running!
Step 1: Setting up our hosting account and launching our website
Before we can build our virtual home, we need to buy a small plot of land in the cloud, so that’s what we’ll cover first:
In the video above we are going to cover:
- Setting up our hosting account
- Deciding which server & plan is right for you
- Launching our first website
In case you have any issues following along with the video above or would simply like some additional resources, I’ll include some Cloudways documentation which might be helpful:
Step 2: Setting up your Theme and basic website Housekeeping
Now that we have the basic website built on Cloudways, it’s time for us to choose a “floor plan” for the home and start to sweep out any bits of dust that the builder might have left behind when they handed us the keys. Is my housing metaphor getting old yet?
In this video we will be covering:
- Setting up our free Kadence theme
- Get a super quick tour of your website’s main menu
- Update our site permalinks to make our website more attractive to Google and our readers
- Clear out the sample pages and posts that our website came with, so we have a blank canvas to work with.
Step 3: Connecting our custom domain name to our website
Don’t get stuck here!
This section is NOT REQUIRED when you are first getting started. Many students let themselves get stuck on their website’s name… and they never create content! If you know what you’d like to call your site, continue on the lesson and follow the steps below.
If you aren’t sure what to call your site yet, simply proceed with the course using the default domain Cloudways gives you. You can always come back to this step and set up your name later.
Now with that annoyingly yellow disclaimer message out of the way, let’s set up our custom domain for this new website!
What we cover in this video:
- Accessing Google Domains
- Tips on buying a domain including add ons and features
- Setting up Domain management inside Cloudways & setting up your Google DNS
- Checking out our website using its new domain name!
Step 4: Securing your new website
When you first connect your website’s domain, you’re likely going to see scary warning messages all over the place. That’s completely normal. We just have to install a “SSL” to tell the world that we are a shenanigan-free zone. Here’s how to do it:
What we cover in this video:
- A basic background of what SSL is and why it’s important. If you want fall asleep from boredom, you can read this lengthy explanation of it (personally, I’ll pass!)
- How to set up a free “Let’s Encrypt” SSL Certificate using Cloudways. Here is a written explanation of the same process for your reference
Aaaand, we’re live!
If you’ve followed along to this point… WOW! You’re a (virtual) homeowner! Congratulations!
Now Suzi is going to walk you through the beautiful world of blogging. I’ll meet back up with you throughout the course and bonuses to get geeky and turn our basic site into a beautiful blog!
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Testimonials for Blog By Number
“You made everything seem sooooo much easier”
First off THANK YOU so much for all your AMAZING courses! I absolutely love them and they are so helpful. I started my blog with zero knowledge or experience or topic. Your courses walked me through step by step and made everything seem sooooo much easier and less scry! I can’t wait to continue with the courses!
Your course has empowered me to take the next steps
I have enjoyed your courses very much. I have been blogging and writing internet content for a long time, but I have yet to transfer my experience into making an income from my blogs.
Your course has empowered me to take the next steps. For the first time, I feel like I can do this. Thank you.
“the course has grounded me and helped me stay focused”
I bought the Blog by Number course because I started a blog several years ago, but didn’t get very far. I couldn’t figure out what I actually wanted to blog about and kept switching niches, which I now know is because my focus was on my own personal goals, rather than how I can help and serve others like Suzi mentioned. And I kept getting swept away with all the ‘shiny objects’ of exciting blogging tools and procedures to try. Your course has grounded me and helped me stay focused on what is important. It lays out the steps to take and stops me from getting overwhelmed with all the advice and tips out there. I love the simple action steps, it helps me to actually focus and get things done. Having each step broken down helps to answer any questions I have as I go, and stops me from getting stuck or distracted. Your courses are like sitting down with a friend and having them walk you through what to do, which I love.
I generated $2,382, my highest monthly revenue so far!
I wanted to take a moment and express my gratitude for all that you do and share. With 2,000 subscribers, I generated $2,382 last month between my courses and affiliate income, my highest monthly revenue so far! Discovering your blog was one of the best early birthday gifts I could have ever received!
LOVE your content
I have a “should I really do this” type of question about Blog By Number.
I have been following along with you for a while now and LOVE your content. You have been so incredibly helpful to me since I took my first step toward launching my blog. Seriously, I could gush for a while about how you have helped me!
“wonderful and super packed with info!”
Everything Suzi makes is wonderful and super packed with info!
“I have never felt so productive or at ease about starting something new!”
As a stay at home mum with three kids, the youngest 3 year old twins, I wanted a way to share my designs and crafts from home and still be with my girls. I bought Blog By Number because Suzi and John’s uplifting approach to Blogging and sharing their own knowledge is exactly what I was looking for! The course is full of easy to implement steps and I have never felt so productive or at ease about starting something new!! I’m already a quarter way through and even though there is no skipping the hard parts, (like Tech set up or finding Keywords!), they are made an easy part of the whole process. I was dreading setting up a blog as past research showed so many ways it could be done – now I’m following in Suzi’s footsteps and loving every minute! Thanks so much guys!
always giving me hope
I can’t wait for this and your free 3-day webinar, Suzi.
Thank for always giving me hope with this blogging thing!
the content you are providing has helped me sooooo much!!
I just want to take a moment to THANK YOU for the wonderful content you provide!! I am not a mommy (so I am not in your niche) but am starting on my blogging journey and the content you are providing has helped me sooooo much!!
“It’s explicit, direct, and extremely helpful”
My name is Amanda and I am a first-time mommy blogger. I wanted to take a minute to reach out and thank you for your guidance and support. I have enrolled in and completed several of your courses and find your instructions to be explicit, direct, and extremely helpful.
I am not any sort of success story but am finding spare minutes here and there to chip away at my blog. Since completing your Blog by Number course I can see a huge difference in the appearance and layout of the blog – something I struggled with for nearly a year before purchasing your course.
Again, thank you for all of your help and support. I appreciate what you have done for me and for all the others out there you have helped and are helping!
Blessings!
“I sold a website design service and got paid!”
I quickly want to say a huge thank you for giving me a discount on the VIP bundle.
Theme by Number course has made the money back and some!
I designed a website for a client and she loved it! Can’t believe I sold a website design service and got paid! First website too.
Plus, I’m even yet to finish the course. It was that easy; John is amazing. You both are amazing!
Oh made me almost double, if not thrice, the amount I bought the new whole VIP bundle. Keep in mind, that’s good money for someone in Nigeria.
Your blog readers need to know your courses aren’t just for mom bloggers (even though I’m starting mine this month); I’m yet to be a mom. Really, any woman who is not techy but wants to start an online business needs you and John!
Thank you so much, didn’t think I could (I’ve tried designing my own website for over a year but always ran back). The course boosted my confidence and knowledge! God bless you.
“the amount I learned is incredible”
I had been looking for something as a new mom to help me start an online business. I am a single mum with a little boy. So my time is very limited. There were so many ‘ shiny objects’ getting my attention and I never took action. I came across Suzi and John and I bought Freedom by Number and blog and a few of their other courses and templates! I have finally taken action and have an Etsy store am adding to it and building it up and have made my own coloring book, children’s book and a funnel! It’s incredible the amount I have learned and taken action on. I love it and am inspired to keep going and make this a full-time income. I highly recommend all of their products and courses to save a ton of time but also teach you with clear easy steps! No tech knowledge needed ! I had so many fears of not being able to do it and now I am so confident to keep going! Thank you Suzi and John
“my holy grail of resources”
I’ve been in the online business space for over 6 years and Suzi’s courses has been and continue to be my holy grail of resources. I first purchased her Blog by Number that helped me set up a functional AND beautiful website (which I never thought I could do). I then purchased Course by Number which gave me different options depending on my budget for building a great online course. I seriously can’t believe how much value these courses pack. I’m so thankful to have found Suzi’s and John and know I will continue to purchase their products because they are THAT GOOD.
I earned $104 my first week alone!
Suzi, John and Team,
This email is long overdue but I am finally getting the chance to sit down and give it the proper attention it deserves.
I wanted to thank you for your products, specifically the blog by number course.
I am a new mom who has left her full time job to stay home with my daughter (now 10 months) and have been struggling to find something that fills my creative energy as well as can give me income.
I am a psychotherapist by trade and between the spike in mental health during COVID and now caring for the emotional needs of a Little, I m finding it harder and harder to go back to seeing 25 clients a week.
Through blogging I have found a way to marry my passion for mental health share my voice, AND do it on my new mom schedule.
Since launching www.stresslesstherapist.com on November 6th I have 47 subscribers and have made just shy of $45o selling digital products to help private practice owners streamline their businesses. I earned $104 my first week alone! (Currently using the free version of Convertkit). I purchased Printables by Number and am eager to learn how to perfect the templates I have, create new products and build sales funnels to add bumps and down sells.
Thank you for making this dream a possibility. What you do really makes a big impact.
“helped me set up my website”
I took the Blog by Number course a couple of years back and it really helped me set up my website and get a better understanding of what it takes to grow a blog. Love the step-by-step guide and they keep the course updated.
you’re truly an answer to a prayer!
First off, let me say THANK YOU, you’re truly an answer to a prayer! I’ve tried blogging before and well, it was a disaster. but now I know exactly what I did wrong AND how to fix it.
Thank you again, you renewed my hope
Your Lessons have made everything move so much faster
Good morning, Suzi! I went through your Blog by Number (LOVED IT!) and just hopped on your Grow a Mom Blog Bundle promotion (thanks!). I work full time, commute about 2,5 hours a day, and have two babies under three! So I’m trying to super fast-track my blog in the tiny bit of time I have available. Thank goodness for your courses! I’ve learned a lot from other bloggers, but your lessons have made everything move so much faster.
learning to relax and enjoy the process
Suzi, I can hear you pour out your heart in this post, I read through it without clicking on any of your links – I wouldn’t finish for a week if I let those distract me. You have been the ONE voice I listen to. There is so much noise out there, but I can follow only so much advice. Following you eliminates the overwhelm. Through you, I’m learning to relax and enjoy the process.
I don’t regret any cent spent on your course!
You’re the best! I never thought I would have actually bought anything (sorry for my blunt confession!) because in my life I’ve been stalked by some many scammers, but your course is soooooo useful! And I just started it! But I can already tell that it’s going to help me so much by speeding up the process! Making money is not the only reason why I’m doing this, I promise, but right now it’s definitely the main one, and having everything already organized and I planned in advance is just great! I usually don’t love shortcuts (not that your course it’s a shortcut, I mean that it definitely speeds up the learning process), but in this case, I really needed it! So far I can tell that, even if my finances are reaaaaaaaally short, I don’t regret any cent spent on your course!
You have helped break it down for me so much!
Thank you so much Suzi! I had already started my blog before I was able to purchase your book and course.
This can be very overwhelming and you have helped break it down for me so much!
“it’s what I needed to keep growing”
Blog by Number: I secretly pondered the idea of starting a blog for a year but hadn’t the slightest clue how to make it happen. Blog by Number not only gave me the confidence to go for it but the essential tools to keep it growing!
List by Number: I was collecting hundreds of email addresses but was too intimidated to do anything with them. List By Number was just what I needed to connect with my audience more authentically and strengthen my ability to sell my digital products!
“fabulous teachers”
I enrolled in Blog by Number because I trust Suzi and John. They are fabulous teachers and I love their honesty. I have procrastinated for so long on my blog and I look forward to keep on my learning journey.
“blown away by how much information you give”
I recently found you and I am so thankful I have! I bought your Blog by Number course and am so absolutely blown away by how much information you give! I already had a website and blog started but was flying by the seat of my pants. You have helped give me direction and a MUCH nicer looking website. Thank you so much for that! Also, I have 3 kids, 2 girls, and a boy. AND my birthday is TOMORROW!! Small and funny world!
Anyway, I just want to thank you for what you are doing! You are impacting my life in such a huge way!
“actionable and have your handheld”
I took the Blog by Number course because I wanted to achieve a blog helping single moms budget and save. After enrolling, I accomplished the following blog setup with John and Suzi helped fill in how to write a post. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to be actionable and kinda have your handheld. I had fears that I couldn’t do this but after I started implementing all the steps blog is up and I went on to purchase the Printable by Number course as well.
The most complete blogging course
This is the most complete blogging course I have found and the price is so reasonable! I’ve literally struggled for years with the technical aspects of blogging, but Suzi explains everything you need to know in short, simple, step-by-step videos. With her help, you will have a beautiful, profitable blog in no time and you’ll know just what to do to grow your email list and promote your blog on Pinterest and other social media. My favorite is when Suzi and John teach together. They are so darling and make such a great team! Suzi is my BBFF-best blogging friend forever! I seriously wish I had found this program sooner, but now that I’ve got it my blog is finally ready to launch. Thank you, Suzi and John!
Of all the programs and courses I’ve taken, yours is the only one that helped me!
Suzi, I feel led today to reach out to you and let you know how much of a difference you have made in my life and my blogging journey!
I stumbled across your site and your courses at a time when I really felt like I was never going to be successful at blogging. I couldn’t get organized, I didn’t know what I was doing, my blog was going in a direction that I couldn’t get behind fully, and I was ready to quit. I purchased your blog by number course and decided to completely scrap my site and start over from scratch!
I absolutely love my new site and so do others ️.
It’s still small and not bringing in income yet but I have the courage to continue. I just made my vision board and editorial calendar for my site and I am so confident.
I just really want to thank you for what you do. I have purchased so many of your courses and will most likely be purchasing more! Of all the programs and courses I’ve taken, yours is the only one that helped me!
Thank you so much for giving me the tools, courage, and inspiration to keep going!
“so encouraging”
That is amazing, your videos are so encouraging for people who want to start a blog.
$1,300 per month in less than a year
I’ve made over $1,300 each of the past 3 months and I’ve had close to 11,000 people sign up for my email list since the end of August. I’ve been blogging since mid-March, so not quite a year.
88 PEOPLE DOWNLOAD MY FREEBIE!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Suzi! I am SO excited, I just HAD to share this with you!!!! With your courses, I’ve launched two blogs at the same time. One of them I submitted to the challenge in Feb (so I can’t wait for tomorrow’s call) and the other I have only posted one pillar post and a couple of other list-building posts.
SO, on Monday I finally got the courage to ‘release’ that second (newer) blog to my niche (which is super duper specific, so that was easy enough to invite people too), and yesterday I had one of my friends post about my freebie in a group-specific to my niche.
BY THIS MORNING I HAD 88 PEOPLE DOWNLOAD MY FREEBIE!!!!!! AHHH!!!!!! I can’t even believe it!!!!!! I’m doing the 100 subscribers in 100 days challenge and I am ALMOST THERE in day 3!!!!!!
I cannot thank you enough for the content that you’ve put out. I’ve looked at other people/programs and nothing really ever fit what I was looking for.
You get exactly what it means to be a mama, to work when the kids are sleeping, to be home with your hubby. I feel like you’re my best blogging friend lol. I’ve only been following you for a month and all you’ve offered has changed my business forever! I see so much more that I can do going forward, and a ton of more people I can help.
I’m going to keep working on the 100 day challenge and see if I can make it to 500 subscribers in 100 days!
Basically, I really just wanted to THANK YOU SO MUCH for what you do and how you support all of us mamas as we bravely get out there and pour our hearts into the world!
Made my first affiliate sale!
Your course was so helpful and it gave me confidence in my website to launch it! I’m learning each day!
Even made my first affiliate sale!!
hands-down THE BEST mom blog-building resource
Blog by Number by Suzi Whitford is hands-down THE BEST mom blog-building resource there is. No joke. She breaks down each and every step into even smaller steps, so that everything is bite-sized and doable!
THANK YOU BEYOND WORDS!
THANK YOU for sharing your brilliance with all of us, Suzi!! Because of you, I have bought your Divi program and feel very Blessed to find your training! Because of you, I am FINALLY creating my blog w/o having to depend on my husband to create my website. I am starting my journey of sharing my passion niche about personalities, communication, motives, and sharing how-to’s regarding understanding others so one doesn’t become toxic, frustrated, or go raving mad (lol). THANK YOU BEYOND WORDS! You are making my cancer-free fight more of a daily joy instead of a daily curse!!
“extremely beneficial for my website and you go above and beyond”
I purchased the Blog by Number and Printables Courses. They have both been extremely beneficial to me for my website. When I need help I can go back to the courses and watch videos or review the text. If I have questions, I email you all and you get back usually the same day or the next with the answer. This is great and you go above and beyond.
“I haven’t worked a 9-5 for two years”
I took multiple courses you offer because I wanted the opportunity to be able to be home with my babies and not have to work a 9-5. I started with your Blog by Number course and moved into your Printable by Number course which I live by to this day. I haven’t worked a 9-5 for two years and I just want to say THANK YOU for everything you are doing to change people’s lives. For anyone who is looking for very step-by-step guidance to build multiple streams of income, this is the route to go!
The Blog by Number course has been an amazing tool for me.
Six weeks ago I found Suzi and purchased the BBN Course. I was so impressed with it that I then upgraded to the VIP Package.
In 6 weeks I was able to create a beautiful blog that I am very proud of, I have two freebies (a mini course and a tutorial video), I wrote 5 blog posts with pinterest images, started my pinterest account and signed up for email marketing. Wow what a journey!
All this was possible because of the way Suzi explains tricky technical things that are hard for me.
As a mom of three kids myself it was wonderful to learn from another mom that not only is passionate about her family but also about her craft and helping others.
I really enjoy the five course bundle
I love Suzi! I have her 5 course bundle and almost done with the blog by number course. I have a lot to thank her for and would proudly promote Suzi’s courses any day. Suzi made it so easy with the step by step approach.
“the courses applies to anyone”
Suzi’s courses will apply to anyone.
Her idea of mom blog is just a mom who has a blog. Nor that the blog itself will have anything to do with being a mother.
Invaluable course at a very affordable price!
This course came recommended to me by someone I reached out to for help with my blog and so far, it has been money VERY well spent! The information is easily digestible, immediately useful, and I absolutely love the modules where the kids are providing words of encouragement. It’s funny how children just have that extra something special that can keep us going when we want to throw in the towel!
Thanks for creating this invaluable course and for making it available at a very affordable price.
You are truly a blessing in so many lives.
I purchased the Blog by Number and Printables by Number courses, and I am so glad I did! After suffering a traumatic brain injury in 2018, I immediately knew I had been called to serve my fellow TBI community as soon as I started to feel better. With a background in education and sales, I was confident I had the experience and knowledge to create meaningful content. However, I needed help with many aspects of launching a successful, web-based small business. I needed to learn how to research niche market trends, how to create a beautiful and user-friendly website, and which resources to use to bring all my digital product ideas to life. I’ve found all these things and so much more in my Start a Mom Blog purchases. My content isn’t geared specifically toward moms (even though I am one) but I ultimately chose to purchase from Suzi and John because I felt like the Start a Mom Blog company shares the same values and vision that I aspire to have in my own business. My husband watches all the course content with me and is also a huge fan! We thank you so much for all you offer to us and to the world. You are truly a blessing in so many lives. I will continue to purchase from you throughout my business building journey. Thank you so much! Love, Erin
“All I can say is wow!”
All I can say is wow! I’m so glad that I was able to stay up late tonight and watch the webinar on replay. I wasn’t able to watch it live unfortunately because my 11 month son’s nap schedule was way off and he was super cranky. I love that you are a mom and you totally get it!
I started a blog with my husband back in April, and started your blog course back then too, right around the time I left my full-time job. I remember you suggesting a convert kit back then and honestly I was scared. Money is tight on a single income and we are not making money from our blog yet. So I was really worried about even looking at their website because I knew it was one more thing to pay for.
But after the webinar I can see what a resource it is and I wish I would have started using it sooner. I’m so glad I get to try it out for free for a month!!!
So thank you. Thanks for what you do! I have a renewed energy now to keep at this blogging thing, even though I think the first few months must be the most difficult.
“well organized and every step gave me confidence”
Finding a solid course on how to start a blog is hard! Blog By Number is exactly what I needed to gain momentum in my blogging business without feeling overwhelmed or lost. The content is well organized and every step gave me confidence that I could become a successful blogger.
“Both courses are amazing and very valuable”
I have purchased both Blog by Number and Printables by Number. Both courses are amazing and very valuable. After trying my hand at blogging, I decided to pivot and focus my attention on creating printables. Over the years of being a gymnastics coach and a homeschooling mom I came to love creating fun and useful printables for my own personal use. So when John and Suzi created Printables by Number, I felt it was a great time to focus on those. Eventually, I plan to combine my printables business with a blog. Blog by Number and Printables by Number work so well together and they will help me create an amazing business. It has been a long road with many rocks in the way, but I am still trying to take imperfect action (as Suzi would say). Printables by Number saves me a lot of time in the creation process. I love that as Suzi and John learn and test new products, they update the course to reflect current technology and new programs or websites to help make the process simpler; especially for a beginner.
“I’ve managed to set up my blog with your help”
I took this course because I have always wanted to start a blog but didn’t know where to start. I’m gone through a lot of rough patches and deal with a lot of mental illness including depression and ptsd etc… I wanted to start a blog to help others that can relate in any way and it also helps me to stay motivated through the day. It’s not much but I’m slowly going through the course. But with a lot of research throughout I have managed to set up my blog as well as working another full-time job. I did have fears that I won’t earn anything from all the work I put into my blog and I still have those fears but for me personally, I’m doing this blog for awareness rather than earning money. If I don’t earn anything for a while, then it doesn’t bother me as that’s not entirely my goal.
“I am glad that I found your blog”
I feel so happy to hear about your third baby. As a mother, I can understand how difficult it must be for you to handle everything along with the responsibilities of the other two babies. Reading your blog posts during such time gives me motivation that I also can manage to blog just like you do.
I am a lecturer at a university, currently pursuing my master’s in Economics, but my passion for blogging always makes me read about blogging and different beginner bloggers who initiate at a very small scale and reach to a professional level, earning a decent amount of income.
I begin to read your blog when you launched your ebook and wrote a complete post about what worked and what didn’t. I can’t tell how much I loved your level of honesty towards expressing your journey from zero to $9000+ income. You know after reading your post, I printed and kept it safe so that whatever I feel demotivated, I can re-read your blogpost and believe in my capabilities.
I currently run two blogs, one is totally academic which is related to economics and the other is about blogging and freelancing tips.
I am glad that I found your blog. Hope to see more from your side. Thank you so much for being YOU…..
Amazing course!!!
Hi Suzi! I finished your Blog by Number course and I was blown away!!!! I have bought A LOT of courses in the past and yours is incredible and informative and I am so stoked to finish the rest of your courses!
makes me want to purchase every single product you offer
Suzi, your videos and blogs are SOOOOO encouraging and helpful in practical ways. The value I get from blogs like this one makes me want to purchase every single product you offer! I can’t wait until I get my business up and running. I plan to partner with you and promote your content/products to my community at every chance I get!
“high quality resource for new bloggers!”
Suzi Whitford Thank YOU for providing such a high quality resource for new bloggers!
“It would have taken me forever without you!”
“Thank you SO much! I just created my first freebie infographic today, and used ConvertKit to make a form and connect it to my blog.
It would have taken me forever to figure all of that out without you! I really want to be successful, and when I watch your videos and read your emails I feel so encouraged.
This List by Number course is great! It works very well with the Blog by Number. I’m so excited for the new course too!”
your branding is seriously awesome!
A couple of months ago, I made the smart decision to purchase your blog by numbers course in order to learn how to successfully launch my own blog.
I can not tell you how much your course has helped me! The fun thing is that I’m not a mom and I’m not a newbie in the digital marketing industry. I actually world full-time as a digital marketer. But your course has helped me get organized and not miss any steps. Plus, your branding is seriously awesome!
I think your course is perfect for anyone who is looking for a comprehensive guide and tons of helpful resources. Amazing job!
You’re turning my dreams into a reality
I just finished your course blog by number and I don’t have words to even describe how privileged I am to have been part of your course.
You’re amazing at what you do, you kept me motivated the entire course. You’re turning my dreams into a reality!!!
Any new courses you have count me in!
Thank you so much, I look forward to learning more from you!
“I am getting closer to having an actual blog”
I got this course because I want to try my hand at blogging. Unfortunately I am an over thinker and will not start and do. Working with this course I am getting closer to having an actual blog. I have the site, I have the domain and now I just need to pull the trigger.
“Lifetime access to all updates”
After becoming a mom, I really wanted to help with the finances from home. I began researching ways to earn money from home, that was flexible and didn’t require being on the phone. I stumbled upon blogging and eventually found my way to Start A Mom Blog. I subscribed to Suzi’s email list and slowly started thinking that I could maybe, just maybe, be able to do this. I purchased Blog by Number and began dreaming of blogging ideas. I worked my way through most of the course and it was amazing. The detail of each step I needed to do to is so helpful! Since purchasing Blog by Number, there have been several updates. I love that one purchase gets me lifetime access. It’s like my purchase increases in value!
“it has been invaluable”
I bought your Blog by Number course a few months ago and it has been invaluable. Your blog posts, emails, and social media posts are filled with amazing content. I just want to say thanks for what you do!
I had 300+ views in just a day
First of all, a very big THANK YOU for creating such amazing, simple courses. I wanted to send this ‘Thank you note a few months back when I was doing the BLOG BY NUMBER course. But then I wasn’t actively working on my blog at that time. For the past 2weeks, I actively worked on my blog, bought Divi and revamped my whole website. I used all of my tips and trips to create great images and freebies. Can’t thank you enough for all of the tips that you shared with us.
My website existed for about 6 months now and I was hardly getting any views. After I redesigned it completely with all your inputs in the course, I launched it day before yesterday and I had 300+ views just that evening. And I got lot of appreciation for the look and feel of the website and the freebies.
“breaks everything down into bite-sized pieces”
I was completely overwhelmed until I started going through Blog by Number! Suzi breaks everything down into bite-sized pieces. If I can do it, so can you!
“it was beyond worth it”
I just had to come on here to recommend Suzi’s Blog-by-Number course. I purchased about a month ago but just started within the last couple of days. The course is so comprehensive, explained in easy to follow step-by-step lessons and she even supplies done for you templates. I am currently 32% complete and have learned so much! Talk about over delivering!! I’m not even sure what I spent on the course but what ever it was beyond worth it. I just had to thank Suzi…you are amazing!! THANK YOU!!
PS…..the “motivational sessions” are adorable!
teaches you everything you need to know
I have not taken EBA, so I cannot give an opinion on that one, but I always recommend Start A Mom Blog. I am not a mom blogger but still took the course, Not only is the price is great, it teaches you everything you need to know to get started.
“You can have your blog up and running in just days”
I decided to start a blog a few years ago. As a busy, working Mom and a medical provider, I was stressed to the max. I wanted to help other busy Moms in my community. I had no previous experience with websites/blogs. I purchased the Blog by Number course and it was SO helpful. Suzi and John are so relatable and they give you a break down of step by step instructions that are very easy to follow. You can have your website and blog up and running in just days. They also give you examples of how to drive traffic and make money from your blog. SO great! I am not working from home strictly from my online products and services. Thank you Suzi and John!
this is THE perfect post for mom bloggers!!!
Oh my gosh Suzi – this is THE perfect post for mom bloggers!!! My blog Maybe Sometime Mom isn’t quite two months old so I am focused on building a solid foundation and learning how to drive traffic. You really nailed all of my current worries and struggles – it is so comforting to know that others share my same concerns – thank you so much for putting this together!
“the most comprehensive program out there”
I bought my WordPress almost a year ago but have been completely stuck despite buying several other programs. Now I’m working through Blog By Number. It is, by far, the most comprehensive program out there. I have closer to completion now in less than 2 weeks than I was over the last 9 months! I’m so grateful.
by far been the best resource I’ve found
I have the Blog by Number course and can’t wait for the update! As a new mom blogger it has by far been the best resource I’ve found. Great job Suzi!! Just posted last night so I’m working on my Pinterest game today.
All my strategies are straight from your courses.
Suzi, you inspired me to start my blog and I love it! In less than a year, my engaged readership grows continuously.
All my strategies are straight from your courses.
Diligence and consistency are key, but your guidance makes the steps so manageable. I’m excited to go through your updated BBN and see what new tips I can apply immediately.
Amazingly, right now this very minute, I have a viral pin sending hundreds of new readers to my website.
It’s incredible to see the numbers climb by the hour. Your courses have taught me so much and I am incredibly grateful for all you’re willing to share.
Thank you for YOUR diligence and consistency in mentoring so many new bloggers just finding their way. You’re awesome and greatly appreciated!
“I’m shocked at how much value they continue to bring”
I’ve been following Suzi for several years and first took an interest in her Blog by Number course. As the market has evolved and Suzi and John have updated their materials, I’ve been shocked at how much value they continue to bring to modern digital businesses. Plus, their approach is so relatable, and I don’t feel like I am learning from teachers who overpromise and underdeliver based on hype.
I recently purchased the VIP membership and can’t believe how much access I have to materials that will help me grow a business–whatever direction I choose to take. I now have one-click access to templates that would have taken me years (yes, years!) to finish on my own. I’m still uncovering all of the amazing templates that are inside, and Suzi and John’s team always respond to emails and support questions nearly right away. I finally launched my own shop after years of stalling and procrastinating, which has been a huge boost to my confidence in the digital product space.
“Everyone who wants to be a blogger needs this course”
I just wanted to get back in touch with you. Yesterday I started watching the Blog by Number course and it is wonderful! I love the “grade level” format, and you and your husband are so cute together!
I struggled to put my website together. I wish I had found you guys a lot earlier! But you reinforced for me that I did it the right way, but more importantly, I have a better UNDERSTANDING of what I did (just like when you needed the “tree” example to help bring the concept of what a pillar post is, come to life). I am starting to understand the concepts of blogging now, and how all these pieces come together. For that I am very very grateful!
Quite honestly, I feel like EVERYONE who wants to be a blogger needs this course. The course is very thorough and explained with simplicity. You’re fun to watch and your kids are adorable! Their little motivation clips away make me smile!
Side note: I was a home school mom for 15 years. I taught all three of my children from K thru high school. My oldest is a career fighter, and my other two both just graduated cum laude from two different colleges in 2020! I am very proud of that! So it’s fun hanging out with you guys and learning. It brings back great memories.
All that — to just say thank you!
Hope you have a great day!
Absolute number one course you can take to start a blog for the first time!
I have to say this is the absolute number one course you can take to start a blog for the first time!
I have taken other courses, but nothing compares to Suzi and the amount of information she provides to you.
Not only does she give you step by step information, but you can do it right along with her watching her screen! Totally Awesome!!!
Suzi is the number one teacher, in my opinion, to learn from because she is honest, sincere and provides proof of what she is and has done!
I have referred back to this course countless times, re-doing my website because I downloaded something I shouldn’t have, or one of my plugins is not compatible with my theme.
When Suzi says she is here to help you, she means it she had answered so many of my questions and has been here for me from day one when I first discovered her.
I can not express enough how much I recommend this course, and as I said, be for it is the absolute number one course that you can take! You won’t learn this in-depth information anywhere else.
“Suzi and her team are heaven sent”
It’s all worth it! I started with the Blog by Number then the Little Product Launch kit and now with Printables by Number. I’m very thrilled to explore the unlimited possibilities that we can do. Suzi and her team are heaven sent. Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️
absolutely LOVE your products!
First, I want to start by saying that I absolutely LOVE your products!! I learned so much from all of your courses especially the “List by Number” (course/ebook) courses. If it wasn’t for your products, I would still be like a dog chasing my tail around and around in circles trying to figure out what to do next!
“learned how to use Gutenberg for the first time ever”
I just want to say that I am retaking your blogging course again, since you added new videos.
And for the first time EVER!!! I have learned how the heck to use Gutenberg!!!! Omg!!! i had tried and tried in the past and I just couldn’t get it.
So THANK YOU!!!
“it’s very focused and you care about your students”
I wanted to send you an email and tell you how much I appreciate you. You take so much time planning out your courses and teaching your students and the courses are awesome! I have taken EBA in the past and it was so overwhelming to me.
Your courses seem very focused and you can tell how much you care about your students. Thank you so much for that.
I was able to niche down even more since starting your Blog by Number course and I am praying it helps me with my income with my blog. I realized that I love writing about meal planning, time management and budgeting and decided to focus on those 3 aspects on my blog to help other moms who may feel overwhelmed daily because of money, meal prep or managing time.
I just wrote a really helpful meal planning post that I am excited to promote. (Just published it today!)
I loved it!!
Isa and Suzi, I wanted to say THANK YOU. I managed to understand it, almost the whole life, (and I will replay it for the rest) although Isa – you speak fast!! consider slowing down a bit for the sake of the non-fluent in English. The idea of how to get a course of 5 lessons in an hour, I loved it!! I will try it! Suzi, I am stepping forward in your Blog By Number, it is very helpful. Thank you both so much.
“has wonderful ability to break things down and make it simple”
Suzi has such a wonderful ability to break things down into simple step-by-step processes. She seriously knows how to streamline and UN-complicate what you need to do to reach your blogging goals.
All I can say is WOW!
All I can say is WOW! I remember back in June 2017 when I first came across your Blog By Number course, I was nervous to purchase it because I was afraid it would be just like all the other “start a blog” ebooks, courses, and memberships I had already tried.
I was blown away right from the start and even though I felt like I already knew a lot about blogging I still didn’t understand how to put all the pieces together.
Your course helped me so much (and has continued to with each update) and I can say with 100% certainty that I only have a blog because of you and your courses.
Plus, who would have thought that small investment I made back then would have grown so much! That was the best money I ever spent!
I loved it so much that I have gone on to purchase so many more of your courses and I am never disappointed!
I love sharing on my blog how much you have helped me and sharing with my readers all of your awesome products! Thank you so much Suzi!
“Superior courses”
I have the Blog by Number Courses 5.0 & 6.0. They are both superior courses. I had no idea how to start a blog, BUT with these courses I understood what and how I needed to get started. I watched the videos, took notes, printed out text, etc. WOW, what I learned is so valuable to my Blog/Website success. Thank you both!!
LOVE how easy they explain step by step!!
You will LOVE how easy they explain step by step!! I have been working on my website for almost a year with other tutorials. Once I purchased Suzi’s, it all began to make sense!! Best of luck to ya!!!
“keep me motivated to stay on track”
I have been following Suzi for almost 6 years and always admired that she built a business next to raising 3 kids. So I bought Blog by Number about a year ago, shortly after getting pregnant myself. Although I don’t have any big results yet, you guys keep motivating me to stay on track with my blog.
You’ve motivated me to finally start my own mum blog
Thank you so much for the courses and content you share, they are so helpful and it’s lovely to know you are genuinely interested in helping others succeed. You’ve motivated me to finally start my own mum blog and hopefully earn some passive income so I can stay home with my 9 month old daughter.
I love your Blog by Numbers course. It’s absolutely perfect for helping me get from being too overwhelmed to begin to actually start taking imperfect action.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and helping so many of us take the first step to creating the life we want to live.
“I got my site up in a couple of hours”
I took this course because I wanted a step-by-step setting up a blog. After enrolling I got my site up in a couple of hours. I would recommend it to anyone who wants help setting up a WordPress site. I was nervous it would be too hard, but it was step-by-step and easy to follow.
am loving it!
Just wanted to let you know that I am recently enrolled in your beginning blogger bundle and am loving it! I am also quickly making my way through every free resource and printable I can find on your blog, sort of alternating between the eBook, courses, and free printables!
Thank you so much for taking the time to make all of these free resources, and the courses as well. I am very, very excited to become a new blogger in addition to being a new mom! My 6 month old just took an amazing 2-hour nap so I’ve had some extra time to work today 😉
Really looking forward to working with your courses and getting to know you!
really couldn’t have done it without your help
First, I wanted to say thank you so much for your course “Ebook by Numbers!”
I just finished my first ebook, and I really couldn’t have done it without your helpful course. I love how you covered every inch of the ground when it comes to creating an ebook for the first time. You always share such thorough explanations, and I really appreciate it.
Second, I’m emailing you to make sure it’s okay in my “Next Steps” section to mention your Blog by Numbers ebook and your Ebook by Numbers course. Of course, with the affiliate links included.
“I’m so happy with my investment”
I took the Blog by Number course because I needed something relevant to the stage of life I’m in, which is a mom to young children. I didn’t have hours to sift through fluff and lengthy information. The Blog by Numbers course was perfect in giving me thorough, succinct information and action steps along the way. I’m so happy with my investment.
“went from zero to 20 posts in 3 weeks”
Blog by number is chock full of practical, step-by-step advice to write and post to your site. Everything from building a blog to establishing authority in your niche. Suzi and John overdeliver on how to set up, maintain posting, build ads and affiliate networks, and more. This investment in your business is worth every dime. I went from zero to 20 posts in 3 weeks with their proven methods.
“This is by far, the BEST COURSE I have EVER taken”
BIG SMILE…..
NO REALLY….. YOU ARE A QUEEN!
I am only 1/3 through the blog class and I am SO excited! Finally, my passion may come to life. This is BY FAR, the BEST COURSE I have EVER taken. SO GREAT….
I really don’t think I will sleep tonight from excitement. Lots to do…but, I love your course SO much!!! I can’t wait for the online course, which is what I need to get up!
Just had to take a quick break and tell you “You Rock” and your teaching is APPRECIATED.
They finally got URL pointed to Site Ground and I am good to go.
I can’t believe I have a blog!!!
I have lots of decisions to make and changes but I see the light at the end of the tunnel. You are for sure, on my top gratitude in my journal entry tonight.
Thank you. Can’t wait to learn more. FINALLY!!!!!
“the most helpful, well established, experienced and affordable program by far”
I have bought other courses to learn how to blog and to do printables and they do not compare to freedom by number products. I find that Suzi and John have been the most helpful, well established, experienced and affordable program by far. They are down to earth and accessible, and I felt comfortable enough to reach out to them every time I need.
I am so happy I found it!
Any of my friends who have thought… Man, I want to start a blog but OHHHH I have no idea where to start… You have to see this book! It is amazing! Really. In fact, I think every blogger should just have it in their arsenal just as a way to tweak things that aren’t working for them currently.
It really is a great resource. I am so happy I found it!
Not only is it an ebook with step by steps on starting a successful blog, BUT it has google docs and spreadsheets (these make me swoon) and templates created FOR YOU!
Created for people who need that hand-holding and step-by-step guidance
I’m sure you know there are tons of blogging eBooks out there, and certainly lots of them are good.
However, this one I found today was honest to goodness created for people who need that hand-holding and step-by-step guidance.
This is a big, meaty book with 141 pages. It’s not a short little guide — it’s a long book full of actionable content.
“I was able to get my website up and running in just a few weeks!”
I signed up for the Blog-By-Number course in January, and I am so glad I did! 3 years ago I got a WordPress site with the intention of starting a blog, but I was never able to do it. Every time I tried to start, I faced the obstacle of being a complete WordPress newbie, and not knowing the first thing about how to set up a website, or how to use WordPress. By following John’s instructions, I was able to get my website up and running in just a few weeks! It’s now 2 months later, and I currently have 12 blog articles posted, and I’m adding 1 to 2 new posts every week. I just got my first comment on a post last week, and it was so exciting! Now that the website is set up, I want to start delving into the rest of the course. I need to learn how to market and promote my website now, so I can get more people to visit. Thank you John & Suzi, I couldn’t have gotten this far without you!
“truly a blessing in so many lives”
I purchased the Blog by Number and Printables by Number courses, and I am so glad I did! After suffering a traumatic brain injury in 2018, I immediately knew I had been called to serve my fellow TBI community as soon as I started to feel better. With a background in education and sales, I was confident I had the experience and knowledge to create meaningful content. However, I needed help with many aspects of launching a successful, web-based small business. I needed to learn how to research niche market trends, how to create a beautiful and user-friendly website, and which resources to use to bring all my digital product ideas to life. I’ve found all these things and so much more in my Start a Mom Blog purchases. My content isn’t geared specifically toward moms (even though I am one) but I ultimately chose to purchase from Suzi and John because I felt like the Start a Mom Blog company shares the same values and vision that I aspire to have in my own business. My husband watches all the course content with me and is also a huge fan! We thank you so much for all you offer to us and to the world. You are truly a blessing in so many lives. I will continue to purchase from you throughout my business building journey. Thank you so much! Love, Erin
I’m just blown away by the content!
I bought the ebook last night and I am blown away by the content. I feel like you put all the most important things in one place and it’s easily accessible.
This ebook would have saved me HOURS of time years ago and will definitely save me hours of time in the future.
I especially love the Google docs. The editorial calendar and Standard Work sheet are going to be my best friend. Thanks!
“I’ve learned to create amazing products”
Hi! My name is Elena, I started an Etsy store because I wanted to help my family and I wanted it along my blog. After taking your Blog by Number course, I realized you have the “Printables by number” course. Of course, I took it and now I am creating these amazing products and have a good strategy for my Etsy store, thank you so much!
“it is considerably underpriced for all the information it contains”
Congratulations on the updates for the Blog by Number course! Looking through it – I think it is considerably underpriced for all the information it contains.
“Easy to follow and understand”
I actually purchased the Blog by Numbers course first, and while going through it I discovered the Printables by Numbers course and was very intrigued as I already do some digital designs that I think I could turn into printables, then I will be able to include that on my blog once that is also up and running. Suzi & John are both very detailed, knowledgeable and encouraging with each lesson. There is so much information and its set up where you can go at your own pace and easy to follow and understand. Im excited to finish both of my courses and continue to learn from them !
“helped me get UNSTUCK!”
Suzi and John helped me get UNSTUCK! I had purchased a blog building course from another site but it didn’t give me many actionable steps and most of her suggestions you had to pay for. I was stuck in the same place for 1.5 years. When I bought Blog by Number, I was instantly given encouragement and steps I could act on! The thing they do best is teaching me HOW to accomplish each step with examples. They didn’t just tell me to act on a theory, they showed me exactly how to do it through videos of them doing the process. My blog is up and running and I keep going back to some of the lessons to continue to perfect my craft!
Your stuff is really unique and valuable!
I’m giving everything to my wife as she’s a new mom and you offer great inspiration and role model.
We’ve found your material and teaching amazing.
Really, I’ve been around the block for over 20 years now, not actively blogging but seen the insides and courses of all the famous ones.
Your stuff is really unique and valuable for two reasons:
1- it addresses being short in time. Which most of the others don’t. They require more time actually.
2- it’s a very step by step. The fact that you’re an engineer and designer adds gold to the mix.
Anyways, I just wanted to say hi and acknowledge and appreciate you and your work.
Keep it up, great Mama.
so kind of you to go the extra mile
It is so kind of you to go the extra mile and add chapter markers for all videos. I just wanted to stop by to appreciate and thank you.
I’ve not seen anyone do so much for her students.
“a roadmap to get me where I wanted to go”
I took the Blog by Number course because I have started and abandoned several blogs over the last 8 years (yes, 8!) and I never got anywhere. When I found Start A Mom Blog, I took immediate action on the easy to follow blog posts. When I purchased the Blog by numbers course, it was like purchasing a roadmap that would get me not only where I wanted to go, but also help me narrow down my destination. Since purchasing in January, I have hundreds of SEO keywords, amazing content pieces to share with the world, and a blog. Most importantly, I have a plan and the course to refer back to if I need it.
“I was definitely getting my money’s worth”
I signed up to your Blog By Number course, and I just want to first say thank you!! I’m really enjoying it, and it was exactly what I was looking for! I could tell within the first few lessons that I was definitely getting my money’s worth. 😉 I love the video tutorials (I always learn better with video) and just as a personal shout out, you are very easy to listen to with your clear explanations and fun personality! #bonus
“easy, interesting and fun!”
The Blog by Number course has really helped me with sharing the things I love. I haven’t made it through the whole course yet but each step you have made is easy, interesting and fun! I am slowly getting over my fear of public speaking and I hope to eventually buy more of your courses!! Thanks for all you do!
“an absolute game-changer”
Blog by Number has been an absolute game-changer for me! As someone who has always dreamed of starting a blog to share my passion for self-improvement and personal growth, I was feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to begin.
But then I discovered Blog by Number, and everything changed. The step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow video tutorials made it simple for me to set up my blog and start creating content right away. I loved how the course included tips on everything from writing engaging posts to promoting my blog on social media.
What I appreciated most about the Blog by Number course was how it took the guesswork out of blogging and gave me the tools and confidence I needed to turn my dream into a reality.
If you’re looking to start a blog and share your passion with the world, I can’t recommend Blog by Number enough. It’s truly a must-have resource for anyone looking to build a successful blog from scratch.
love your positive, upbeat attitude
I was thinking about how busy you are and how much I just love your positive, upbeat attitude about everything. You really do seem like a super-mom and super blogger to me. I love that you not only share your amazing blogging skills but those little insights into your personal life as well.
I was reading where you shared that you had taken on a virtual assistant and a nanny to help you out with your kids. As busy as you are, and as many emails come across your email box each day. I can’t help but marvel that you have always personally replied to me. I have tried to message other big bloggers, and you are the only one that has responded. Not only have you responded, but you have been super helpful and sweet about it too.
Thank you for taking the time to mail me back and to look at my absolutely awful first attempt at designing a printable for meal planning. I did go back and rework it. I made it into a blog post as you suggested and made a bunch more user-friendly and prettier versions on Canva.
Never doubt how much impact you have on other people. I hope that you have a wonderful time at your blog conference and I can’t wait to see what you learn! Be safe and enjoy your family time and your Suzi time.
“The price couldn’t be beat!”
I am a bit weird, I have purchased Printable by Number and various templates in the past. I wasn’t necessarily even looking to start a business, I just like your content and personalities (that come across in videos). But recently I launched a website design business and plan to add a blog, so I just purchased Blog by Number. Even though I am using a different platform I am finding the content helpful. The price couldn’t be beat! So many courses these days are super expensive so I appreciate that this one is affordable. I do wish there wasn’t so much focus on WordPress but not a huge deal. Love you guys, thanks for what you do.
Here are 6 reasons why you should Enroll in the Blog by Number Course Now!
- Two Teachers for the Price of One. In the Blog By Number course, you get both Suzi and John to teach you everything they know about building successful blogs online. Suzi will handle the strategy & keyword research, and John will walk you through the tech!
- Designed for any budget. We’ve selected specific setups for you that are easy to use and free so that your blog doesn’t have to be a drain on your bank account.
- We’re here when you need us. Our Blog By Number course students are always welcome to reach out to us to get help as they are working through the course.
- Blogging > Tik Tok. Sorry – but I had to say it. Blogging is focused on service, on creating useful content that improves your audience’s lives… and the assets you build last for years, not minutes like other platforms.
- Blog on your schedule. Many of our students blog when their babies are napping, during their lunch break at work, or instead of Netflix-ing at night. You get to decide how to blog!
- THIS PRICE IS NOT OFFERED ANYWHERE ELSE – You will pay at least double the price that is on this page. Get the deal now before it expires!