Post Grid – Style 9

How to use Ahrefs to reverse-engineer your competitors’ best blog posts

Three years ago, I was stuck in content purgatory. Despite publishing consistently for months, my blog posts were getting lost in the digital void. Traffic was stagnant, engagement was minimal, and I…

Streamline your site: The essential WordPress plugins that actually make a difference

Launching your blog on WordPress offers infinite potential—but it also demands thoughtful choices. With over 70,000 plugins available, it’s easy to pile on features that slow your site and dilute focus. The…

Why subtle storytelling works better than trend‑jacking for brand trust

In February 2025, prebiotic‑soda brand Poppi sent custom vending machines to 32 influencers ahead of its Super Bowl spot. The stunt went viral, but not the way Poppi hoped.  Commenters blasted the brand for…

From zero to readership: A realistic traffic strategy for beginners

Breaking into blogging is exciting—until you realize no one’s reading your posts. This is a common experience for new bloggers. You put in the effort to publish quality content, only to find…

Profitable blogging without ads: 4 practical strategies that actually work

When I first launched my blog, I assumed display ads would be my main income. But that assumption unraveled fast. One algorithm shift or ad-center change and my earnings dropped—sometimes by half.…

4 proven tactics to make sure your blog doesn’t go unnoticed

There’s a sobering moment many bloggers face: the realization that hard work doesn’t guarantee attention. You can pour days into crafting a thoughtful, original post—only to watch it sink beneath the digital…