How to Start and Grow a Blog — The Girls Night Podcast

IN THIS PODCAST EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

How to build a website
How to get more followers
How to make money from a blog
How to promote your blog without feeling gross and sleazy
How vulnerable your blog posts should be

(You can also listen right here!👇)

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night!

In today's episode, we're talking to my sweet friend Mariko Clark, or Marri, as I call her. Marri an amazing writer who writes about hard questions, hope, and the Holy Spirit over on her blog, MarikoClark.com. Her writing is deep and real, and always makes me cry (in the very best way), but she tells the truth about life with pinches of humor and wit and sarcasm that leave you laughing, while you’re crying. It’s just the best. You are going to love her!

So — we have something special, and a bit different for you in today’s episode, and I’m so excited about it.

In this episode, Marri kicks me out of the host chair so she can interview me about a topic we’re asked about constantly: Blogging!

I’ve been blogging and writing for more than 6 years now (I can’t believe it’s been that long!), and I’m so excited to share with you what I’ve learned along the way.

In today’s episode, we’re going to be talking about how to start a blog and how to grow a blog. We’re talking about the logistics, answering questions like, “How do I build a website?” and “How do I get more followers?” and “How do I make money from a blog?” And we’re talking about the heart issues, answering questions like, “There are so many blogs out there, is there even room for me?” and “How do I promote my blog without feeling gross and sleazy?” and “How vulnerable should my blog posts be?” and so much more.

So — if you have been dreaming about starting a blog, or a business, or writing a book, or even a podcast, I cannot wait to share this with you.

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In today’s episode, we’re going to be talking about how to start a blog and how to grow a blog. We’re also talking about the heart issues, answering questions like, “There are so many blogs out there, is there even room for me?”

LINKS FROM THE SHOW:

Stephanie's book, The Lipstick Gospel (you can download it here for free!)

The Lipstick Gospel Devotional

The college ministry where Stephanie worked

The World Race (And a blog post Steph wrote all about her experience, how she prepared for it, and why she decided to go!)

Tricks Steph learned along the way about how to lead a great small group

The Jen Hatmaker quote that Stephanie butchered in the episode is, “Obedience isn’t a lack of fear. It’s just doing it scared.”

The John Wayne quote she messed up is, “Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway.”

Steph’s friend Carly (who gives great style advice, as well as great advice about living your single life to the full!)

Donald Miller (Make sure to check out his podcast, StoryBrand. It's SO helpful if you're starting a new blog or business!)

Steph's friend Kacie who fed her while she started her blog

Stephanie’s course, Make The Most Of Your Single Life

ConvertKit — the system Steph uses to send emails to her readers (she is a HUGE fan of ConvertKit!)

Squarespace

Wordpress.com vs. Wordpress.org

NameCheckr.com — The best way to find out if different blog names or social media handles are already taken

Designspiration

A blog post I wrote with lots more blogging advice (I have links to all my favorite photographers, designers, blogging courses, and other resources at the bottom of that post!)