So you’ve been blogging for a while now, but nobody seems to be taking you seriously? Find out seven simple tricks all professional bloggers use & take your blog to that new, professional level today.

#1 Edit Your Pictures Using Adobe Lightroom

I hear you, every new term can sound a bit scary, but I can assure you- Adobe Lightroom is going to make your life so much easier!

Lightroom is an image management and editing program also developed by Adobe, the same folks who created Photoshop. Using Lightroom, bloggers are able to work through their images from import, to sorting and organization, to processing, and finally all the way to share with the online world. It is so easy to use and you don’t need to be tech savvy to set it all up.

Simply follow the steps in this tutorial to start editing your photos like a professional blogger.

#2 Start A Newsletter List

Starting a newsletter can be the next step in turning your blog from hobby to business. Despite all the changes in the online world, we’re still using emails on the daily basis. Make sure to create a newsletter list and start building your community today, it’s free, just follow this tutorial!

#3 Have A Consistent Editorial Calendar

A few months ago, when I started blogging consistently 4-5 times a week, I noticed a huge improvement in my monthly stats. You don’t have to follow the number here. Even if you blog once a week, it’s fine! Choose a schedule that works for you, but make sure to really commit and stick to it.

This applies to other areas of your blog too. Make sure to update your social media as much as you can, improve your products and send emails to potential customers on the certain day of a week/month. People are busy, so don’t forget to remind them about yourself from time to time.

You might also like: How to Maintain Your Blogging Biz When You Have No Free Time

#4 Go Self-Hosted

Going self-hosted only might look like a real hustle, but in reality, it can be done in less than a day. If you’ve been thinking about the move for a while- autumn is just the perfect season for this.

I always see my clients super excited about moving to self-hosted WordPress. Even if they feel a bit scared at first, they always get back that burning passion for blogging once they re-launch their blogs on a new, professional platform.

Ok, ok, so if you’re a bit confused on how you can take your blog a bit more seriously, I have you covered! Just go ahead and follow these tips, depending on your needs:

• How to Create a Self-Hosted WordPress.org Blog In 5 Minutes?

• Moving your blog from Blogger to WordPress

• How to move your blog from WordPress.com to WordPress.org?

• How to Move Your Blog From Wix to WordPress.org | Step By Step Tutorial

#5 Create A Media Kits

Sending out an informative and stylish Media Kit template is probably the best way to convince people to work with you. As a blogger, I managed to land myself a few pretty good deals by spending some time on collecting my stats and presenting them visually. Follow this tutorial to you build your first Media Kit and do it well!

#6 Get Professional Blog Design

Your blog design is the FIRST thing people see when they arrive at your website. You HAVE TO make sure it’s on point. If you feel like your blog doesn’t look professional enough- give it a facelift! Trust me, there’s nothing that feels more like a fresh start than a new blog design!

It can also be a very quick & budget friendly upgrade if you get a premade theme. All you need to do is choose the design you like, download it, install it on your blog & you’re good to go!

If it still feels like a hustle for you- we offer free installation services on Kotryna Bass Design so that you can get a fresh look with a professional care in no time.

#7 Set A Clear Blogging Goal

Setting an ultimate blogging goal for yourself is a great idea. It helps you stay more focused & picks you up when you’re going through hard times. If you’re having trouble deciding what you want to accomplish with your blog, take a look at these tips!

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If you want to make a profit from your blog, you have to start taking it seriously! Let me know what tip would you give for those that want to make their blogs look more professional.