<p>In this episode, the host takes us on a trip down memory lane, sharing the inspirational story of how a humble blogging hobby blossomed into a full-fledged passion and career.</p><p>From the spark of inspiration in university to the first taste of monetary success, and the never-ending pursuit of growth through online resources, this is a must-listen for anyone dreaming of making it big in the blogosphere.</p><p>Resources Mentioned:</p><p>Blogs:</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://backlinko.com">Backlinko</a> by Brian Dean - now owned by Semrush</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://neilpatel.com">Neil Patel</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://incomeschool.com">Income School</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://smartblogger.com">Smart Blogger</a> by Jon Morrow</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://nichepursuits.com">Niche Pursuit</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.semrush.com/blog/">Semrush Blog</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://rankmath.com/blog/">Rank Math Blog</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.searchenginejournal.com/">Search Engine Journal</a></p><p>Educational Resources:</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.udemy.com">Udemy</a> - Online courses</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tutorialspoint.com">Tutorialspoint</a> - Web dev tutorials</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.w3schools.com">W3Schools</a> - Web dev tutorials</p><p>Courses:</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.udemy.com/course/the-complete-web-developer-course-2/">Complete Web Developer Course 2.0</a> by Rob Percival (Udemy)</p><p>Podcasts:</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://joshhall.co/podcast/">Web Design Business</a> by Josh Hall</p><p>People/Companies Mentioned:</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-riri-53b209224/">Daisy Riri</a> - Blogger who inspired the host</p><p>* WordPress Security Plugin Company - Paid for first sponsored post</p><p>Key Takeaways:</p><p>* How a chance inspiration in university led to a blogging passion</p><p>* Monetizing a blog through sponsored posts, affiliate marketing, products</p><p>* The immense value of online resources like blogs, courses, and podcasts</p><p>* The importance of constantly learning and evolving as a blogger</p><p>This episode is a must-listen for bloggers of all levels who want an inside look at one person's transformative journey through the world of blogging.</p><p><p>Thanks for listening to Blogging in 15 Show. Subscribe for free to receive new episodes and support my work.</p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lumiblog.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">lumiblog.substack.com</a>
