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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“super easy teaching style and very well organized”
Suzi and John are awesome! I am a Blog by Number, Niche by Number, and 30 days to published student and courses themselves are really great, super easy teaching style and very well organized. The email support I’ve received from Suzi and John takes it over the top! Awesome team, great people, totally recommend!
I recommend them to every blogger
Start a Mom Blog I’m actually not a mom but I seriously love the way you teach. I think I have almost all of your courses and I recommend them to every blogger.
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!
“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!!!!!
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!
“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!
“A real leader”
Yes – every time I have replied to a comment and inadvertently started one of these Suzi threads, lol, it’s clear Suzi Whitford is the homecoming queen/miss congeniality of blogging, lol! I have a lot of respect for her, she’s kind to everyone, cares about pricing her courses reasonably no matter what others do, and is exceptionally giving to her followers. She’ll go out of her way for people, if needed. I only know a couple of others that have these attributes, and they’ve been blogging for over a decade. Suzi is someone who leads by example; she leads with grace and puts the well-being of her followers front and center. And *that* is what being a real leader is all about.
“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 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!
“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!
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.
“super helpful with the step by step videos”
I took the Blog by Number course! I wanted to share with others as well as possibly to make some side income. John and Suzi are super helpful with the step by step videos. They have taken away my fear of posting publicly and are continually give me new inspiration! I would totally recommend them to anyone who would like to start a side hussle! Thank you so much for all you do!
“SO much valuable information”
I purchased the Blog By Numbers course and am working through it a second time. SO much valuable information, it’s hard to take it all in the first run through. And with life updates, I’m bound to learn new information with each time I take the time to listen intently. This time around is about taking action!!
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.
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.
“the best thing EVER – pay once and you get more and more useful stuff”
I love Suzi too!! the best thing EVER is that every year she completely updates her courses so you pay once but you get more and more useful stuff. I go through the Blog by Number every time she updates it and sees what’s new cause it’s like a never-ending course.
Plus she’s always so kind and available to answer questions. I don’t know how she finds the time to do it all honestly. Suzi you’re a gem!
“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.
“by far the best and most complete package”
I purchased this last year and have also purchased other programs, downloads and youtube videos and I’m gonna tell you right now that this is by far the best and most complete package and covers all aspects of the blog set up and all the info that you need to streamline it! Worth every penny!
“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.
“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!
“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.
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!
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!
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.
“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! ❤️❤️❤️
It made me more confident to launch my new blog!
I wanted to thank you for your course. It made me more confident to actually start and launch my new blog.
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.
“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.
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.
“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.
“very clear, concise and easy to understand”
I’ve seen a referral from Anna Thurman’s Blog. I took Blog By Number 5.0 and 6.0. My results were, very clear, concise, easy to understand videos and instruct courses. This is the exact reason I would recommend your Freedom By Number Course. Thank you for all your hard work. Joyce Rowley
“wonderful and super packed with info!”
Everything Suzi makes is wonderful and super packed with info!
“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.
“Very easy to follow along”
I signed up for the Blog by Number course and I am excited to finally dive into the content. I first came across their content in 2018 but have been hesitant to start. I am tired of spending my day in an office with people who do not care about me or my family. I want to add more value to my life by freeing my time to enjoy my family and work on my other personal goals. The content in this course is conveyed in a clear and concise manner. Very easy to follow along. I am glad I started and am looking forward to starting my path to freedom.
‘I made a beautiful site I am proud of”
I loved taking Blog by Number, it gave me the confidence to create my own blog on WordPress! As a former non-techie person I really struggled, but Suzi and John made it super simple with simple-to-follow tutorials and over-the-shoulder walkthroughs. I made a beautiful site I am proud of, and I learned how to create amazing content for my blog. I really enjoyed learning from Suzi and John, I’ve never met such knowledgeable people who were so humble and happy to help me achieve my goals.
“bought so many online courses and coaching packages -But NONE have been as valuable as Blog by Number”
I have bought so many online courses and coaching packages in my time ????. But NONE have been as valuable as Blog by Number. It made it so easy for me to build a website for my business that was functional AND pretty. I actually ended up using it to build other websites as a service . Since then I continue to buy almost anything Suzi and John create!
“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 !
“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!
“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!
“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…..
“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!
grateful
Hey Suzi – just want to say how grateful I am for the way in which you help us Mama bloggers.
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.
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!
I could not stop watching
I want to start off by saying a HUGE thank you for your blog. I have wanted to start a blog for years. I would create it, get overwhelmed, delete and call the web host to get my money back because I could not do it!
This time I asked my sister if she would be interested in helping me start a blog. We are around the same age and in similar stages of life. We decided to start a lifestyle blog about things we love. I was encouraged but still square one with the website.
Again I felt defeated and wanted to quit. The only reason I continued was because I had someone else this time relying on me, I could not stop. I started searching on Pinterest for help. I actually found you through a video you created about Creating A Free Printable using Powerpoint and Canva. I was almost in tears by the time I was over because you were just hanging out on a Thursday night (I remember thinking that was so awesome) helping others you did not know create something so powerful to use on their own blog. I immediately ran to your blog and read everything I could. I even told my husband all about your video and showed him what I did in just 30 minutes.
The next morning I purchased the Blog by Number course plus Post by Numbers bundle. I COULD NOT STOP watching. You answered EVERY SINGLE QUESTION I had about creating a website. You answer questions I did not know I had! Your videos were amazing. I will be completely honest I think $97 for the bundle was a steal because your videos are worth so much more.
I would put the kids to bed and stay up until 2-3am watching your video on one screen and fixing my website on another screen. I have already gone back to rematch several videos to remind myself of your tips and tricks.
You are an amazing person to create all of this! You have been so helpful in so many parts of my blog journey. I appreciate all of the hard work you have put into the Blog by Number course. You are a great teacher and such a helpful person. I can truly see God shining through you to help others.
Thank you once again for all of your help in my blogging journey. I pray that you have continuous growth and blessings in your life!
They will walk you through everything you need to be successful.
They will walk you through everything you need to be successful. They provide done for you templates, examples of how to customize and apply what they share, and more. You’re going to do an amazing job. Just don’t let the knowledge sit on the shelf or your bookmarked pages. Do the work. See it work.
Perfect for Tech – challenged moms!
Thank you so much for all of the amazing resources and training in your Blog by Numbers course and the 9 step blog plan! I know that blogging is a marathon, not a sprint, but it was as if I had never even walked in my life! I am a newbie in every sense of the word, so I have taken everything super duper slow.
I know I still have a long way to go, but thank you so much for all of the hard work you have put into these courses, especially for tech illiterate moms like me that want an outlet for creativity and the possibility of helping support our families financially while supporting them in every other way!
“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!
“It covers everything that helped me achieve my blogging goals”
I took the Blog by Number course because I wanted to learn how to make a successful blog and earn money from it. Before the course, I had a blog but struggled to come up with ideas for posts and generate passive income. I also had to rely heavily on Facebook marketing to promote my blog. After enrolling in the course, I accomplished so much more than I thought was possible. I learned how to do keyword research and came up with my own set of keywords, which helped me create a content plan that flowed much more easily. The course also taught me how to optimize my posts for SEO, which means I don’t have to rely solely on Facebook marketing to get traffic to my blog anymore. I would highly recommend the Blog by Number course to anyone who wants to create a successful blog and generate passive income. The course is comprehensive and easy to follow, even for beginners. It covers everything from keyword research and content planning to SEO optimization and monetization strategies. I had fears at first that I wouldn’t be able to keep up with the course or that it wouldn’t deliver on its promises, but those fears quickly dissipated as I dove into the material. I’m so grateful to Suzi and John for creating such an amazing course that has helped me achieve my blogging goals.
$10,000 per month
After taking Suzi’s Blog By Number course, things started to change. I had my blog up and running in a week, and started publishing consistently.
I started making money consistently. I started getting income from affiliate marketing, and even launched my own course!
Now I am making well over $10,000 per month with my blog, and Suzi helped me get my start!
She is truly an inspiration and she definitely knows the ins and outs of the blogging world!
“so helpful and broke down the steps”
I first found out about Suzi & John’s Blog by Number course when I was researching how to start a blog! The class was so helpful & broke down the steps on what it takes to write a blog! I love that I can go back & rewatch any of the videos!
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.
“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!
“so encouraging”
That is amazing, your videos are so encouraging for people who want to start a blog.
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!!
“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.
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!!!
“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.
“made everything so easy and clear and fun!”
After enrolling in Blog by Number, I was able to 1- start my blog 2- consistently post to my blog for a time 3- I was able to make a resource library for my subscribers with several different printable and digital content options. 4- I was able to create content and a website that I was proud of. John and Suzi just made everything so easy and clear and fun!
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!
“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.
“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.
tremendous help
I just wanted to send you a quick thank-you email. I am working my way through your blog by number course. It has been a tremendous help- can’t thank you enough, you’re awesome!
I’ve tried blogging before, but it never stuck.
Her methods work.
Totally anything Suzi Whitford has – I have taken all of her courses and she’s amazing. Her methods work.
“helped me in every aspect of my life”
Hi Suzi, This testimonial is for you. Sorry John and the team, but I simply love Suzi. You all are awesome, but you all are lucky to have her by your side every day. She is the one who started this amazing journey. Suzi, you are the only person because of whom I still have a blog. You helped me when I was without your products. You replied to my email the very next day. You held my hand virtually and said, don’t give up. The first time I emailed you, I never expected a response, as I felt you were such a busy creator that you would not have time to respond to someone who was not even your student. But you proved me wrong the next day when I received a reply, and it was great feedback from you. Things have moved at a snail’s pace, but they are moving. I am learning, and improving every day. I purchased your courses with my earnings. Now I have several of them: Blog by number, Printable by number, Little Product Launch Kit, Hero Images,” and Freedom by number. All the products are as amazing as you are. Each and every product has helped me get better at my work. More confident and contended person. I feel you should come up with mentoring sessions for your students, identifying where they are stuck and how to move forward. There are way too many things to do to generate this income. The tools are expensive, VAs or interns are pricey, and we all take way too much time to do all this alone. I am still managing things all alone, and I positive and consistent progress. I can’t thank you enough, you can see my emails, most of them were from Suzi. I don’t want to do this. I want to quit, I want to get rid of this. But you always stopped me, and today I am still doing this. I feel so happy I did not quit. This is my little blog, moving at a snail’s pace with 100 visitors, but it is alive and ready to bloom with your blessings and guidance. You and your courses have helped me in every aspect of my life. There are way too many things that I am not doing that you share in your courses. It is just 1% of what you tell your students. If someone follows the advice 100%, I can assure you they will get success in 3 months. You are simply amazing. Loads of love to you and your family.
thank you for all that you do!
I just wanted to reach out and thank you for all that you do! When I was researching how to start a blog you kept coming up in Google (good SEO LOL). So I figured I’d check yo out. I’m so glad I did!
I have been following ever since. Your challenges (which I make sure I do every month). live videos, and everything else you do is amazing and has helped our blog out so much.
I just wrote a post talking bout some courses I have used of yours and your brilliant blog plan. I have been implementing it this year and I wish I started sooner! But it makes me feel more organized, and like I have a solid plan.
But I just wanted to let you know how great your stuff is and how much it has been helping. 🙂
“super easy to understand how to tackle SEO”
I’ve taken a handful of expensive SEO courses, but by far your affordable blogging course makes it super easy to understand how to tackle SEO. And the best thing is, your tips work! I blogged on January, and I managed to sell my products (embedded in my new posts using your tips) on February.
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!
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.
When I started blogging, I WISH I had this resource!!
I bought Suzi’s book Blog By Number and even as an established blogger, I found it extremely helpful. I was knocking on her door to be one of the first to purchase this course and Suzi once again didn’t disappoint!
When I started blogging I wish I had this resource. Instead, I paid someone almost $500 to do less than half of what Suzi teaches how to do in this course!
The step-by-step video tutorials on how to go from setting up your domain/hosting to publishing your first post are invaluable for a new blogger. I’ve picked up several shortcuts on time-consuming tasks like photo editing by taking this course. I highly recommend this to all new bloggers and even bloggers who have been blogging for years!
“high quality resource for new bloggers!”
Suzi Whitford Thank YOU for providing such a high quality resource for new bloggers!
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
“helped me achieve my blogging goals”
I took the Blog by Number course because I wanted to learn how to make a successful blog and earn money from it. Before the course, I had a blog but struggled to come up with ideas for posts and generate passive income. I also had to rely heavily on Facebook marketing to promote my blog. After enrolling in the course, I accomplished so much more than I thought was possible. I learned how to do keyword research and came up with my own set of keywords, which helped me create a content plan that flowed much more easily. The course also taught me how to optimize my posts for SEO, which means I don’t have to rely solely on Facebook marketing to get traffic to my blog anymore. I would highly recommend the Blog by Number course to anyone who wants to create a successful blog and generate passive income. The course is comprehensive and easy to follow, even for beginners. It covers everything from keyword research and content planning to SEO optimization and monetization strategies. I had fears at first that I wouldn’t be able to keep up with the course or that it wouldn’t deliver on its promises, but those fears quickly dissipated as I dove into the material. I’m so grateful to Suzi and John for creating such an amazing course that has helped me achieve my blogging goals.
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!
“a must-have for any new blogger”
I wanted to take the time to say THANK YOU for all you do for your students. I am completely new to blogging and had no idea where to start let alone what blogging was really about. I have a passion for writing and just knew I wanted to continue using my writing in some way! I came across a post of yours on Facebook several weeks ago and decided to check everything out. I ordered several of your classes and have attended all of your Facebook lives on Thursdays. (Only missing one last week!)
I can say your courses and information are by far a must-have for any new blogger. You are such an inspiration! You don’t just lay the information out and say good luck! But you are there every step of the way making everything so fun and are totally personable! Your videos are as if you are talking to a good friend which makes it so welcoming! You completely understand the mom life and still take the time to help your students.
I love, love all the information, and can’t wait to get started myself and see where blogging takes me!
Thank you so much for all you do!
You helped me more than you will ever know!
Your course help me more than you will ever know! I more than enjoyed it. I learned so much.
I wish I had started with this instead of muddling through the process on my own. The course answered a lot of my questions.
“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!
Gorgeous Freebies
I just wanted to stop by to appreciate and thank you. I’ve not seen anyone do so much for her students.
I also wanted to show you (and this will make you proud) that one of your calendar templates from the Printables By Number course saved me a ton of time. Now, you won’t believe this but I created a calendar series by using only that one template. I’m attaching some pictures as proof.
God bless you.
It’s the perfect, all-in-one blogging resource
For a beginner just starting out it’s the perfect, all in one source. I literally searched for hours on each topic trying to DIY my own blog in the beginning.
“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.
“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!
“I love that I can access it anytime”
Hi!! I purchase your Blog by Number course over a year ago and I have learned so much but unfortunately didn’t set the time aside to really get it all going. So I’m restarting now and I love that I can access it anytime. The only hurdle for me would be the changes like from Bluehost to Cloudways. I wasn’t sure if I needed to switch over or keep the same. Tech is all so foreign to me but you both have been so helpful on guiding someone who knows nothing!
“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.
“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.
HEAVEN SENT
I want to PRAISE you and tell you how HEAVEN SENT you have been with your books. I purchased your Blog by Number Ebook in February. Due to working full time and having children, I was not able to actually start the course until April. Once I started the course, I just went through each section at a time, making notes and trusting my memory to help me out (BAD MOBE–I was pregnant at the time and I am sure you know all about Pregnancy Brain). Anywho, when my little love arrived in July, I was able to utilize my leave from work to start my blog. Naturally, knowing how much information and all the wonderful detail you provided. I referred back to your course and started from the very beginning IT WAS A LIFE SAVER!!
“I am so happy with the course”
After purchasing the Blog by Number course I really wanted to add products to blog. I already knew that the blog course was great so I looked to Suzi for the next step. I purchased Printables by Number and I am so happy with the course.
You guys are amazing together!
First of all…you’re husband is amazing but you’re amazing too! You guys are amazing together. That’s the best way to put I! 🙂 I’m so excited about the conference and look forward to hearing about it!
I literally can’t wait to read your post! Like I told you before I have a vision for my blog to help moms and help my family but it can easily be an intimidating dream. You are a light, Suzi!
“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.
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!
“lifetime access to the course and 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!
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.
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.
“fantastic and enthusiastic teachers”
What fantastic and enthusiastic teachers Suzi and John are! They were able to take a total novice and share in simple terms how to get started – from the niche and the “why?”, to the hosting and blog page layout. I learned soooooo much!!!
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.
will go extra mile to help folks
Suzi Whitford really will go the extra mile to help folks. She makes it a point to help the average mom or gal who is struggling or needs extra help … she has beginner and more advanced training as well, like Course by Number. And you won’t see ridiculous off-putting prices on her courses either! People know they can trust Suzi and not be taken advantage of.
a simple step-by-step progress plan
I signed up for the free Blog Plan series. I really enjoy how it’s broken down into a simple step-by-step progress plan, even to the point of over-advertising other products. The handholding is very reassuring that things are getting done and not falling through the cracks.
“I am so happy with the course”
I purchased the course so I could learn blogging. I really wanted to improve my current skills. I was nervous putting money into anything but I am so happy that I did.
“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.
It was MUCH more than I expected!
I bought your course last Friday. I have started it and WOW! It was MUCH more than I expected! As always, Suzi, you deliver great quality content. Can’t wait to work through the rest of it. I’m in my 4th month of blogging, but I know going through this course is going to make it SO much better!
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!
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!