Ep. 214 — How To Rock A Blog Without the Painful Learning Curve

Most people panic when they see mass layoffs coming—Ashley Barnett and her husband started a temp agency. Ashley, blog editor for ChooseFI, turned the 2008 financial crisis into an opportunity by launching a business in the middle of the chaos. That pivot ignited her passion for personal finance blogging and taught her the online skills that would define her career.

Ashley's Journey 00:01:40
Ashley shares her background starting in personal finance and blogging, including how she became a self-taught content marketer beginning in 2005.

The Temp Agency Story 00:04:17

• Ashley and her husband started a temp agency as a proactive measure during the Great Recession
• Recognizing opportunities amidst adversity
• "We should start our own company."

Importance of Blogging 00:12:31

• Ashley's blog was a pivotal point in discovering side hustles and personal finance strategies
• How blogging can lead to new career paths
• "You can make money outside of a W-2 job." 00:14:12

Skills for Blogging 00:20:14

• Essential blogging skills: content creation, SEO, and audience engagement
• "Creating content is the absolute number one, most important skill you can have as a blogger."
• "It's just those little things that say I'm an amateur." 00:22:52

Networking in Blogging 00:24:09

• Building genuine relationships within the blogging community
• Attending conferences and using social media to foster connections
• Engage with other bloggers on social media and offer support 00:26:51

Webinar Announcement 00:34:32

• Upcoming webinar focusing on content creation and blogging strategies
• "Now is the time to cultivate online skills." 00:36:10

Resources:

• ChooseFI Blog
• Visit choosefi.com/hitpublish for more resources 00:36:46