You don’t need a huge following or fancy tech skills to create a blog that actually makes money.
Truly, I’m living proof.
I brought in $60k last year on a small blog, while raising little kids and taking lots of time off. And I’ve done it without Instagram, TikTok, or even Facebook. I use Pinterest. That’s it.
What if I told you that YOU could build a profitable blog without being glued to your computer OR being an “influencer”? That you could create something meaningful (and profitable) in the margins of your day, even if you’re starting from zero?
My smaller blog brings in a full time income that has allowed me to quit my job and stay home with my children. This isn’t a wild overnight success story! What I’ve built has been steady and realistic, and what I’ve done is incredibly attainable.
And what I’m offering you is a realistic roadmap with proven results, because I’ve actually done this myself.
I created this guide for the woman I was when I started – who wanted desperately to be home with her children, but also to help support her family. And feeling like those things couldn’t co-exist.
Back then, we were still paying off student loans, and walking away from a paycheck felt impossible. I had almost no money to invest, and the blogging courses I did scrape together funds for? Half the time they gave me vague advice that didn’t actually help.
That’s when I stopped searching for vague advice and started building a system that worked for me. And it changed everything.
I’ve designed my guide to walk with you through every step of what I’ve learned truly works in the blogging world. All the way from creating your blog, choosing your topic, making your first affiliate sale, to applying for a premium ad network.
I am not making any get-rich-quick claims, but I AM telling you what has worked for me, what I’d do differently, and the exact strategy I used to grow a blog that brings in real income – month after month.
Hi, I’m Courtney!
I’m a wife, mom of (almost) three, and the creator of The Full Hearted Home – a home and lifestyle blog I started in 2020 with absolutely zero experience and no clue what I was doing. What I’m sharing in this guide is everything I have figured out about creating a truly successful blog, in a way that has been both realistic and sustainable for me (a busy mom).
I have no desire to be an influencer and never have. I have only ever wanted to share about something that I love on my own schedule, and help provide for our family while doing it. I started my blog with the hope of maybe being able to pay for preschool for our son. This is a dream I’ve far surpassed, even going as far as to pay off our student loans, and much much more. I’ve spent countless hours pouring everything I’ve learned into this guide in hopes that I can help someone like who I was when I started.
If you’re ready to create something that fits your life, helps supports your family, and gives you a creative outlet with real purpose – this guide was made for you.
What you’ll find in this guide:
(A BROAD IDEA – we cover a ton!)
Step-by-step instructions for starting and monetizing your blog from scratch – with detailed instructions, advice, and tips.
Templates and tools to help you grow faster and work smarter, including bonus materials like a customizable media kit, brand pitch email, professional photography advice (I was a full time photographer before my blog!), content planning ideas, and so much more.
My personal income insights and a real behind-the-scenes look at how to build a profitable blog on your own schedule, without being an “influencer.”
As someone who struggled to find transparency in the blogging education world, I take this seriously.
When I started my blog, I had almost zero hope that it could ever become something real. Let alone give me the freedom to stay home with my kids the way I truly wanted to. But I’m here to tell you it is possible. Not in a fluffy, “just manifest it” way – but in a real, actionable, step-by-step way.
I know because I’ve done it.
I’m not promising overnight success or claiming to have all the answers (far from it!). But I am walking you through exactly what I did that actually worked. And what I still do now to keep my blog growing and bringing in consistent income.
I created this because I couldn’t find the kind of transparency I was craving when I was starting out. I wanted real-life advice and not vague theories or unrealistic promises. So that’s what I’m giving you here – what’s worked for me and how you can do this, too.
Does this sound like you?
– You want to work a flexible job from home that helps to support your family.
– You don’t want to be on Instagram, TikTok, or constantly “on” to do it.
– You want to learn how to excel at Pinterest.
– You want to invest in ONE guide that will walk you through every part of starting and monetizing a blog, from the ground up.
Here’s what I’ll walk you through (and more):
– Every Single Way I Make Money Blogging
– How to Choose a Topic & “Niche” Down with Purpose
– Tech Stuff: Setting Up Hosting, Domain, and Self Hosted WordPress Site
– Choosing & Customizing Your Theme
– Blog Set-Up Checklist (to keep yourself on track!)
– How to Brand Yourself Well
– Blogging Legally
– Creating An Email List & Growing It (this is NOT as scary as it sounds)
– My Method for Planning Out Bulk Blog Content
– My Pinterest Traffic Strategy (My #1 traffic source! We go deep here.)
– How to Take Great Photos
– How I Research Keywords for Google & Pinterest
– Writing with Google SEO in Mind
– How to Use AI Responsibly
– Resources I Use for Every Post
– Working with Brands & Sponsorships
– Media Kit Tips
– My Most Valued Blogging Resources
BONUS CONTENT:
– Media Kit Template
– Sponsorship E-mail Template
– Professional Tips for Taking Great Photos ((including the gear I use, my exact camera settings, and affordable pro gear to start)
And believe it or not, much more!
I’m sharing my exact formula with you.
This is how I set up a blog with no prior blogging knowledge, and all the ways that I’ve created substantial income at it. Without being an influencer or having a large following. It really can be done.
“This is the most comprehensive download for starting a blog that I’ve ever read.”
“With personal examples and step-by-step instructions throughout every section, this guide is a practical help you’ll quickly realize you can’t do without. Following these directions, you will ensure your blog is set up for success from the start. (And that can save you tons of time and effort in the long run.) So if you’re considering starting a blog, don’t do it without this amazing guide!”
– Kaycee, Devotions on Diabetes
What sets my guide apart:
I am a professional photographer.
I am giving you my “secrets” for doing REALLY well on Pinterest.
I include resources you will actually use.
I am not an influencer, and I teach you how to do this while living a quiet life.
$150
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What happens after I purchase the guide?
Once your purchase is complete, you’ll be taken straight to a download page where you can access your guide right away. A copy will also be sent to your email address so you can revisit it anytime. If you don’t see it in your inbox within a few minutes, be sure to check your spam or promotions folder.
This is a self-paced guide, so you can work through everything as slowly or as quickly as you’d like.
This is the guide I wish I had when I started my own blogging journey. I created it with the woman I was then in mind, and it is my sincerest hope it’s a gift to you. I’ve worked hard to make it a valuable resource, and I truly believe it is.
– Courtney, Full Hearted Home
