Sunday Link Love: Handling Writer's Block, Using Yoast in Wordpress + Boosting Newsletter Subscribers

Sunday Link Love is a series of helpful marketing and entrepreneur lifestyle resources from around the web, plus a few insights into my behind-the-scenes life. On my mind... The past few weeks have been all about the ebb and flow of energy for me.

What I'm loving... The warmer weather! Even while living in Florida I was somehow vitamin D deficient, so you bet I've been enjoying soaking up the sun lately.

Reading... On Monday I started Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition, by T. Colin Campbell (co-author of The China Study published a few years ago). I haven't read a book about nutrition in awhile, so I'm enjoying the reminders. Just like The Sleep Revolution that I finished last week, I've read similar books before but need a reminder every so often.

Anticipating... Heading to Florida on the 28th for the first non-work or family related vacation I've had in a long time!

Learning... I had another inspiring session with my business coach this week. The biggest lesson from my session was around value messaging for my services. My clients pay me for my experience and results, not for my hours.

Now, on to this week's round up!

Marketing + Entrepreneur Lifestyle Round-up:

» Consistently writing great content for your blog and business definitely has its challenges! I know I've struggled with this in the past, and it can often lead to self-doubt and mental blocks.  These four great writing tricks will help you get out of your head and start writing.

» Struggling to get more clients? Read about how to use the fundamentals of online marketing to build a sales funnel. You'll be bringing in clients on autopilot!

» Choosing a name for your blog can be hard! Here are great tips on how to choose the perfect blog name (plus a free editable style guide template).

» Speaking of starting a blog, read this first: 13 myths you believe about launching your blog & online business (but never should) - trust me you won't regret it!

» In the online business world, your subscribers are key to your success. Maya shares amazing tips on authentically boosting your newsletter subscribers into a healthy and thriving email list filled with people who love your message.

» Looking to better use Yoast settings on with your Wordpress site? Check out this guide on how to use Yoast SEO in Wordpress Pages and Posts.

» Being an introvert in an extrovert-favored world can be exhausting, and you know I'm all about promoting self-care! Kayla shares how she's managing her energy levels as an introvert.

» Ever wonder how you can create a workbook to share and help your readers? Read this post will definitely help you get started on the right track.

My life lately according to Instagram...

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Sunday Link Love: Money-Talking Tips for Introverts, Using NoFollow Links Correctly + Building Smart Work Habits

I don't even know where the time and days are going this year... but I guess that's every year, right? Does anyone NOT feel like this? I'd love to know. On my mind... I've been taking my marketing and networking offline more lately. I set a goal at the beginning of the year to attend one in-person networking event per month, and so far I'm averaging two or three. As an introvert it can be exhausting, but I also feel like I'm finally establishing some roots in an area. Pittsburgh has a lot to offer for female entrepreneurs, so it's really exciting.

What I'm loving... All the live music I get to see in Pittsburgh. Everything from The Lumineers and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness to local blue grass bands in the War Streets Brewing garage, it's all fun.

Last weekend I made new friends at a concert and we accidentally stood in line to meet Atlus Genius. They did put on a great show, so even though we were trying to find Andrew McMahon, it's all good!

Reading... GUYS. You have to read The Sleep Revolution by Arianna Huffington. I knew sleep was important, but this book is still changing how and why I'll prioritize it.

Anticipating... Aaron and I finally booked a vacation at the end of April. If you have any recommendations for things to do in the Florida Keys, let me know!

Learning... How to customize Squarespace templates. I'm working on something exciting that I can't wait to unveil. My Instagram stories will have sneak peeks over the next few weeks.

Now, on to this week's round up!

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Marketing + Entrepreneur Lifestyle Round-up:

» As introverts, the thought of talking with a client about money can create a lump in your stomach the size of an exercise ball.  Erika understands this and in her kind way provides amazing tips plus 4 polite fill-in-the-blank client scripts to help you be a boss.

» Not using "Nofollow links" properly can get you into big trouble with Google - even if you think you're doing everything right. This post explains why and what you can do to protect yourself.

» JPG? PNG? GIF? Not sure what the difference is or when you should use which graphic format? Read this.

» Although owning a business is amazing it definitely comes with periods of stress and overwhelm... especially if you suffer from migraines like I do. Taking care of ourselves is vital to keeping our businesses moving forward. Here are 5 major migraine culprits and how you can avoid them.

» I don't know about you, but finding my voice and writing the copy for my business was something I struggled with when I first started my blog. This post is filled with 16 ways you can update your website copy in one day and attract the right kind of audience.

» Speaking of website copy, here are 3 client questions your website homepage should answer.

» I love getting my hands on productivity tips that help me to stay focused and moving forward. Alexandra explains how block scheduling can help you not only stay focused but more intentional with your time.

» If you've been following my blog for awhile you know how important I think self-care is and even more so when running a business or side hustle. It's important to build smart work habits and ensure your well-being so that you can stay creative and keep your business thriving.

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My life lately according to Instagram...

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Sunday Link Love: Free Planning Calendars, 38 Webinar Ideas + How to Get Better Sleep

I'm trying something new this week and jumping in on The Blogger Tribe's Sunday Lately series, led by the lovely Angelica and Katy!

Each Sunday the group shares a sneak peek into their lives based on different prompts.

Smelling

I've been really into peppermint essential oil lately.

Wanting

Sunshine. The weather here in Pittsburgh has been insane the past few weeks. From days of sunny 60-degree amazingness to waking up with an inch of snow on Friday...I'm just not sure what to do with myself.

Reminiscing

On Friday I had a Skype session with my other half, which always leads to reminiscing. But not only did we get to reminisce, but we also got to brainstorm marketing ideas. She's a newly licensed real estate agent in Philly, and I'm so proud of her!

We've been making a great team for over 13 years.

Memorizing

Hmm. This is a tough one. I'd have to say the closest thing to memorizing I've been doing is trying to remember the dates for plans in the coming 6 months. So many weddings, trips, work meetings, and more!

Completing

This is a boring one, but my taxes were completed, and I don't owe anything! I set my business up as an LLC S-Corp starting this year, so I wasn't sure how it would turn out. I found a great local accountant, and he worked his magic! Figuring out the financial and legal parts of running a business can be such a headache.

Now, on to this week's round up!

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Marketing + Entrepreneur Lifestyle Round-up:

» Stay organized and consistent with this free calendar download.

» Want to grow your email list fast? Try hosting a webinar. Here are 38 great ideas to get you started and for what you could teach.

» SOOOO true. My success hasn't been easy by any means, but I also find myself feeling guilty if I'm not "hustling" and working 14 hour days. And maybe, just maybe, aiming for pleasure is one of the most radical—and noble—moves you could make.

» Is it just me or do we often forget how important getting a restful sleep? Sleep is key to helping your energy levels for working out and your productivity.

» SEO isn't just about getting choosing the right words to use. It should be a key part of your blog strategy and in helping you to grow your audience. Here are 5 easy ways to start growing your audience today.

» Here are 15 Fantastic Resources for Creating Killer Blog Post Titles.

» Editing is a vital part of the writing process – this post shows you how you can edit effectively and proofread your post before hitting publish.

» Speaking of your audience, once someone has arrived on your blog the next step should be encouraging them to join your email list.

» So you've put in all this hard work into creating an epic blog post, you researched and optimized your SEO and created a great opt-in. But now it's time to repeat the process all over again! Kimberly Jimenez shows us how to create a killer editorial calendar and that will keep you consistent.

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My life lately according to Instagram...

Some weekends are best spent in.. drinking wine, listening to early '00's emo music, and making up silly bollywood dances. It was the exact break from a chaotic week that I needed! @5centt @phibetamel

A photo posted by Danielle Zeigler (@danielleadairz) on Jan 20, 2017 at 4:57pm PST

"I believe that being healthy is about making the right changes to your life that make sense for YOU." - @ Katiebressack, women's health expert + wellness coach. I couldn't agree more! In the newest Chasing Dreams Interview on my blog, Katie Bressack dishes on her inspiration to become a wellness coach, what she's done to build a successful award-winning coaching practice, and how she stays motivated and healthy as a business owner. If you're working on your own business (wellness or otherwise!), don't miss her advice on finding your niche and the counter-intuitive thing she did to move her business forward.

Click the link in my bio or read the full interview here: http://daniellezeigler.com/katie-bressack-wellness-coach/

A photo posted by Danielle Zeigler (@danielleadairz) on Feb 7, 2017 at 9:15am PST

What a sweet surprise! This adorable package from my assistant @ stephaniechrystal was waiting for me when I got home Thursday. I'm excited to have her on the team. She has definitely been understanding that I'm an #imperfectboss 😉 and her organization skills are already helping tremendously. Thanks Steph!

A photo posted by Danielle Zeigler (@danielleadairz) on Jan 20, 2017 at 4:57pm PST

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Sunday Link Love: Mind Mapping, Affordable Stock Photos + Winter Self-Care

The past two weeks included a trip to California, another round of The Imperfect Boss campaign, and a busy week trying to catch up on emails. On my mind... With all of that going on, the idea of the entrepreneurial "hustle" and finding the right flow in my business have been weighing heavily on my mind. You can read more of my personal feelings on hustling in the first Instagram post below. I'd love to know your thoughts in a blog comment or Instagram comment!

What I'm loving... I can't get enough of The Lively Show podcast and the direction Jess is going with flow, intention, energy, quantum mechanics, etc. It's so fascinating! What podcast are you loving lately?

Now, on to this week's round up!

Marketing + Entrepreneur Lifestyle Round-up:

» I had never heard of Peek User Testing before but thanks to this great list of must-have business tools by Studio Krystal I will definitely be checking out.

» I've heard people mention mind mapping but haven't had the opportunity to test it out yet. The visual organization aspect of it looks really helpful.

» Like I always say when you feel your best, you'll do your best! These ideas will help you to fight the winter blues and prepare for spring.

» There's a lot of confusion surrounding how to best use categories and tags on your blog. I haven't found a post that explains it exactly how I view it, but this one comes really close.

» If you're an introvert, you can still be an excellent entrepreneur and have a social media personality.

» I love lists, organization tips, and spreadsheets...so this post is PERFECT.

» Want to monetize your blog but not sure what to believe? This post breaks down popular myths about making money from blogging.

» #1 and #3 are the biggest business habits I'm trying to break this year. Which ones are you working on?

» Having great images is SO important for your online presence, but you don't have to break the bank to create them. Also, check out this great guide on where to find free or inexpensive styled stock photography.

My life lately according to Instagram...

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Sunday Link Love: Create a Business Plan, Improve Your Sales Page + Take Care of Yourself

I've been compiling these Sunday Link Love posts for years now with varying styles, but only recently did I realize I've completely neglected an intro. I probably had an intro on the very first post, but otherwise, nope. Nothing.

The intro is always the hardest part of writing for me (and probably most people). I would probably have way more blog posts published if it weren't for the intro.

Honestly, I've been lazy with these round-up posts. But I'm working on updating and improving my content this year, so that includes improving the Sunday Link Love series!

In the comments, I'd love to hear:

• Which type of content do you click on most? (business-starting tips, wellness & lifestyle tips, social media tips, etc.)
• Are there any categories you'd like to see more of? (email newsletters, healthy recipes, introverts in business, etc.)

Now, on to this week's round up!

Marketing + Entrepreneur Lifestyle Round-up:

» Business plans are important, but if you're short on time (and/or patience!) Rosanna shows us how using a basic SWOT analysis can get you started in a short amount of time.

» Once you have your business plan in place, it's time to get serious about your sales page. Try this simple three-step system to help make you the obvious choice for your clients.

» Pinterest is one of my top traffic referral sources, so harnessing all that potential for leads is key. Here's how you can turn Pinterest traffic into leads, and the best part is you can automate it!

» Ever feel like someone is going to call you out for being a fraud...despite the fact that not only are you qualified, but your clients have told you how great you are? Break the imposter chain and start feeling like your amazing self again.

» Feeling tired? There's been a lot of online buzz promoting the idea that in order for your business to succeed you have to work longer days and give up on sleep. Are you guilty of this? It's been scientifically proven that lack of sleep compromises your health and productivity.

» Speaking of self-care, if your super busy schedule is preventing you from taking care of yourself giving up these 13 things will help you to gain the success you're looking for.

My life lately according to Instagram...

Where's your go-to workspace when you want to mix things up? I love my home office, but sometimes I just NEED to get out. Lately I've been heading to this coffee shop. The artsy environment & this unique lavender vanilla latte are totally worth the 20 minute drive.

A photo posted by Danielle Zeigler (@danielleadairz) on Feb 7, 2017 at 9:15am PST

<< FRIDAY READS >> What's your favorite fiction book? The Perks of Being a Wallflower is one of my favorites, along with anything from John Green. I have a weakness for YA Fiction that makes you think! Reading is also my favorite way to unwind every night before sleeping. What about you? Do you prefer fiction, non-fiction, or a mix of both? #fridayreads 📷 credit: @kath_reads

A photo posted by Danielle Zeigler (@danielleadairz) on Jan 20, 2017 at 4:57pm PST

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Sunday Link Love: Planning Downloads, Business Finances + Reaching Your Goals

Launching something new in 2017? This free quick start guide will help tremendously! As an entrepreneur managing 15-20 brands at any given time, it can be hard to stay focused. I can't wait to dig into this free workbook to get a better handle on it!

I'm getting serious about planning and efficiency, and I think this blog boosting planning download will help tremendously.

While I'm talking about free printables, I have to mention these adorable (free) daily and weekly planner sheets I found on Pinterest!

I love the Click to Tweet graphics I've been seeing on blogs lately. Here's a step-by-step tutorial to create them easily with Canva.

Want to get your social media strategy organized for 2017? Follow this easy, stress-free guide from Devan Danielle.

It's that time of year again! Are you guilty of these business finance misconceptions?

Do your email campaigns match the rest of your branding? If not, here are 3 simple ways to fix it.

If a super busy schedule is preventing you from reaching your goals, these tips will help.

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My life lately according to Instagram...

Happy New Year!

A photo posted by Danielle Zeigler (@danielleadairz) on Dec 31, 2016 at 7:29pm PST

Finally posted my latest Stitch Fix review! It can be exhausting and time-consuming to figure out how to dress for events...let alone go shopping... so I skipped it all with #StitchFix! . . Find out what I kept, 6 tips for packing & dressing for conferences, what I've learned about my personal style, and much more #ontheblog at daniellezeigler.com . . Not interested in trying #StitchFix? This post is packed full of other helpful tips, as well!

A photo posted by Danielle Zeigler (@danielleadairz) on Dec 20, 2016 at 7:29pm PST

Meet our new rescue kitten, Tubbs! He was going to be "Nala," but...well... apparently he's a boy. After learning his foster mom named him Tubbs, we had to keep it. He definitely makes me miss my old cat Bella, but his personality is way different. I guess I have a soft spot for fluffy white kitties!

A photo posted by Danielle Zeigler (@danielleadairz) on Dec 6, 2016 at 2:44pm PST

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Sunday Link Love: Growing Instagram Followers, Building a Client List + Avoiding Burnout

Loving these email scripts to help build a client list! If you work from home, you know it can get lonely...especially during winter. Kayla Hollatz has 3 ideas to beat these winter blues. (I've already started doing #2 more!)

My days have been non-stop busy lately, so I've been relying on quick nutrient-rich meals like smoothies. I haven't been a fan of beets since an ill-advised juicing experience, but this "Beet the Dragon" smoothie has me intrigued!

Speaking of busy days, anyone else get stuck in the burn-out cycle? This blog post and free download will help you change your habits and reclaim your evenings.

Writing a good introduction is SO hard sometimes! This simplified guide from Hubspot makes it much easier.

Wonder how some bloggers get thousands of Instagram followers? Charlie from The Runner Beans is dishing on how she got 20k followers in one year.

Putting yourself out there online can be such a challenge. It makes us vulnerable and open to criticism from complete strangers. Here are 10 helpful ways to deal.

You CAN grow your coaching business using Instagram. Here are 10 ways.

My life lately according to Instagram...

Post-Thanksgiving fun! I love doing these old timey photos. And the past few days were a much needed break from working and adulting. If you own a business, do you slow down during the holidays?

A photo posted by Danielle Zeigler (@danielleadairz) on Nov 27, 2016 at 2:07pm PST

So happy I got to spend time with this little girl over Thanksgiving! I struggled to catch up this week after taking a few days off last week, but it was worth it.

A photo posted by Danielle Zeigler (@danielleadairz) on Dec 2, 2016 at 6:15pm PST

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Sunday Link Love: Healthy Fall Recipes + Instagram Content Tips

Kaila from Healthy Helper is on a roll with delicious, healthy fall recipes! Check out her Pumpkin Power Cookies and round-up of fall drinks. I love butternut squash, and I love quesadillas. But I never thought to put them together!

Did you know updating your old blog posts is a GREAT idea and something I do all the time? See what Pinch of Yum has to say (along with their September income report...always fascinating!)

Not sure what to post on Instagram? Hootsuite has the 6 types of content that work.

Know the content you want to use, but not how to style those perfect Instagram flatlays? This guide will help!

If you're not getting the results you want from your content, read this post on why your content sucks and how to make it better.

Launching an ecourse (like I just did!)? Read this first: 38 Things Nobody Talks About When Launching An Online Course

Love love love this! It doesn't feel great when people unsubscribe. That's natural. But here's why you shouldn't care.

My life lately according to Instagram...

Aaron's been traveling for work most of this month, so last week we took a random day off and went on a little adventure to Fallingwater and Ohiopyle. Somehow we had never been to Cucumber Falls! It was awesome. ----- What fun adventures have you been on lately?

A photo posted by Danielle Zeigler (@danielleadairz) on Oct 27, 2016 at 12:22pm PDT

Wedding fun!

A photo posted by Danielle Zeigler (@danielleadairz) on Oct 23, 2016 at 9:46am PDT

Follow me on Instagram to get a new SEO growth tip every other day!

Stick to 5 or 6 categories max on your site. It's hard to show readers (AND Google) you're an expert on a topic if your blog has unrelated or too many topics. ----- -- Want more #SEOforSolopreneurs? Learn how to grow traffic, get found & gain clients with SEO here: http://bit.ly/seoforsolos

A photo posted by Danielle Zeigler (@danielleadairz) on Oct 28, 2016 at 10:30am PDT

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Sunday Link Love: Brand Foundation + Effective Instagram Captions

Having a strong brand foundation is SO important.(P.S. Did you know even SEO plays a part in your branding foundation?)

Are your Instagram captions effective?

Love this topic! How your personality affects how you run your business.

I'm a DIY designer for most things, so this post with tips on how to avoid common mistakes is helpful!

Looking for free stock photos? (who isn't?) This post has over 50 sites to choose from.

Not sure how other bloggers are making money? Check out this post with 5 ways to monetize your blog.

I love finding inspiration outside my own industry. Here's a list of non-creative podcasts for creatives to do just that!

If you're constantly feeling distracted and in need of a productivity boost, these 10 productivity apps might be the solution. I've used all but two on this list (I use Buffer instead of Edgar), and can attest to it being a great list! 

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