{"id":126900,"date":"2024-01-19T02:01:11","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T10:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/?p=126900"},"modified":"2024-01-19T02:01:28","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T10:01:28","slug":"cristina-ehm-shoetease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/cristina-ehm-shoetease\/","title":{"rendered":"How Cristina Ehm\u2019s Fashion Blog Earns $17k+ Per Month Through SEO and Pinterest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cristina Ehm Has always had a passion for fashion. She studied it, she worked in the industry, and when she felt a little bit burned out, she decided to change things up a bit by designing and selling t-shirts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She created a blog to promote her products called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shoe-tease.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ShoeTease<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g id=\"wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\" fill=\"none\" clip-path=\"url(#clip0_31_188)\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M9.16724 14.8891L20.1672 3.88908\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M13.4497 3.53554L20.5208 3.53554L20.5208 10.6066\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M17.5 13.5L17.5 16.26C17.5 17.4179 17.5 17.9968 17.2675 18.4359C17.0799 18.7902 16.7902 19.0799 16.4359 19.2675C15.9968 19.5 15.4179 19.5 14.26 19.5L7.74 19.5C6.58213 19.5 6.0032 19.5 5.56414 19.2675C5.20983 19.0799 4.92007 18.7902 4.73247 18.4359C4.5 17.9968 4.5 17.4179 4.5 16.26L4.5 9.74C4.5 8.58213 4.5 8.0032 4.73247 7.56414C4.92007 7.20983 5.20982 6.92007 5.56414 6.73247C6.0032 6.5 6.58213 6.5 7.74 6.5L11 6.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                        <\/g>\r\n                        <defs>\r\n                            <clipPath id=\"clip0_31_188\">\r\n                                <rect fill=\"white\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\"\/>\r\n                            <\/clipPath>\r\n                        <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a>, but not long after, her blog started to exceed her t-shirt sales. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, per month, her site gets around half a million page views and she's earning $14k+ on average from ads alone, and $17k+ from all of her income streams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to find out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>How she got started in fashion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What kind of t-shirts she was selling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How she started blogging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What business she started and then abandoned<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What her plans are for growing her business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where her income comes from<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Her strategies for marketing her blog<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Her thoughts on SEO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Her approach to keyword research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Her link building and internal linking strategies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How she creates content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How she's growing her email list<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Her favorite resources and tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Her main challenge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Her greatest accomplishment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Her biggest mistake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Her advice for other entrepreneurs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meet-cristina-ehm\">Meet Cristina Ehm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m a designer, stylist, and mom based in Canada. I have over 20 years of experience working in the fashion industry in both Europe and North America.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve designed everything from plus-sized fashion to lingerie and shoes. I studied fashion design and pattern making in France after completing my communications degree to \u201cfall back on\u201d in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why She Created Her Site<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I started <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shoe-tease.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ShoeTease<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g id=\"wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\" fill=\"none\" clip-path=\"url(#clip0_31_188)\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M9.16724 14.8891L20.1672 3.88908\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M13.4497 3.53554L20.5208 3.53554L20.5208 10.6066\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M17.5 13.5L17.5 16.26C17.5 17.4179 17.5 17.9968 17.2675 18.4359C17.0799 18.7902 16.7902 19.0799 16.4359 19.2675C15.9968 19.5 15.4179 19.5 14.26 19.5L7.74 19.5C6.58213 19.5 6.0032 19.5 5.56414 19.2675C5.20983 19.0799 4.92007 18.7902 4.73247 18.4359C4.5 17.9968 4.5 17.4179 4.5 16.26L4.5 9.74C4.5 8.58213 4.5 8.0032 4.73247 7.56414C4.92007 7.20983 5.20982 6.92007 5.56414 6.73247C6.0032 6.5 6.58213 6.5 7.74 6.5L11 6.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                        <\/g>\r\n                        <defs>\r\n                            <clipPath id=\"clip0_31_188\">\r\n                                <rect fill=\"white\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\"\/>\r\n                            <\/clipPath>\r\n                        <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a> in 2010 after experiencing burnout from my job as a shoe designer and the fashion industry in general.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I loved the trend forecasting and the 2D design process in particular, so I decided to keep doing the parts I enjoyed and sell unique t-shirts featuring shoe graphics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That's how I came up with the name Shoe &#8220;Tease,&#8221; a play on words to keep my options open in case I stopped making my &#8220;tees.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I started blogging after picking up Pro Blogger's book, which encouraged me to start a blog to push my product.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I initially shared my t-shirts and shoe trends and showcased shoe brands and personal style in a cheeky way, putting out 5&nbsp; to 7 posts per week. They say to blog about what you know, so I did just that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the blog started taking off more than the t-shirts, I ran with it, pushing more shoe-related content on the blog, including shoe care and styling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2014, I hired an SEO consultant to teach me all about SEO, which led me on a path to learn everything I could about on-page SEO. A few years later I began my venture offering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/affordable-seo-services-for-small-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEO services to fellow bloggers and small businesses<\/a>, until 2021.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2016, I ventured into developing a line of pom-pom shoe clips called Pombons. The idea was to distribute them wholesale.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, my expansion plans hit a snag when my middleman arrangement fell through. I found that selling a physical product directly to customers alone was too time-consuming for the financial return, so I abandoned the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The blog itself has grown from an initial 400 monthly pageviews and sharing shoe trends and personal style in a cheeky way to nearly 500,000 monthly pageviews at its peak, before being impacted by the HCU update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"514\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-18-at-11.17.08-PM-1024x514.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-18-at-11.17.08-PM-1024x514.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-18-at-11.17.08-PM-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-18-at-11.17.08-PM-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-18-at-11.17.08-PM-1536x771.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-18-at-11.17.08-PM.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-18-at-11.17.08-PM-920x462.png 920w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-18-at-11.17.08-PM-2000x1004.png 2000w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-18-at-11.17.08-PM-272x137.png 272w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-18-at-11.17.08-PM-544x273.png 544w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-18-at-11.17.08-PM-600x301.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>My content currently covers a range of shoe-related topics such as shoe styling and shoe care. I am expanding into the capsule wardrobe and general personal styling space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I want to offer women a comprehensive platform where they can find advice for everything related to shoes and fashion styling both on the blog and via social media (which I abandoned in 2017) and video content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I abandoned both my YouTube and Instagram accounts, but I do plan on resurrecting both of those and adding to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/youtube-shorts-monetization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube Shorts<\/a> and TikTok later this year with shoe reviews and educational styling content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last summer, I began selling curated capsule wardrobes on the <a href=\"https:\/\/shoeteaseshop.etsy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ShoeTeaseShop on Etsy<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> and plan to offer courses and one-on-one styling services shortly. I actually have 10 of these up in my Etsy shop now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-18-at-11.57.21-PM-1024x375.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-18-at-11.57.21-PM-1024x375.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-18-at-11.57.21-PM-300x110.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-18-at-11.57.21-PM-768x281.png 768w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-18-at-11.57.21-PM-1536x562.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-18-at-11.57.21-PM.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-18-at-11.57.21-PM-920x337.png 920w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-18-at-11.57.21-PM-2000x732.png 2000w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-18-at-11.57.21-PM-272x100.png 272w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-18-at-11.57.21-PM-544x199.png 544w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-18-at-11.57.21-PM-600x220.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much She\u2019s Earning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 12 months preceding the HCU update, I made anywhere between $6k and $24k, where my income averaged $14,450\/month in Mediavine ads alone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I brought in about $2500 per month via multiple affiliates in that timeframe. My digital products in my Etsy store bring in just under $250 per month, and I\u2019m hoping to double that number by summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although I started my blog in 2010, it didn\u2019t become my full focus until 2020 and it didn\u2019t start making lots of money until 2019, when I joined Mediavine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My income peaked in the last quarter of 2023, with a November 2023 income of $24,088.43 in ads alone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/TPAFnmCeuyIEoxXpYkywpsnuRZc_cqYGCyyH9lNjrbkLnRSGAEz8xUerVx61Zl9q9YJWxLdOt5eWxFRYcWG_XVaip0hOjzaM6UL670N5J7KTwm0YaFjPn_ev2EJVNhobNUuScHfy0oAGKrq0FmvS_40\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 12 months preceding the HCU update, my average pageviews were 436,380\/month. I lost a large percentage of that traffic from the HCU and got hit down again at the end of December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/NWtau0FxitzhhIedROVSLDi183wI2lvvN2l0vljOoQPOy4pj5TIVTV7pOsmcH88IweF5ePqpTzuzZRIBQVJplew_iVtyJkKSA_raN7bGLabJP5vAT-bmaozkvcEqdOiHxlZlsR5ZJoXaeuZ0WQRedBk\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It's also worth noting that, in 2023, I only wrote 4 brand new blog posts and updated 3 older posts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Her Main Marketing Strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I can\u2019t say my marketing strategy was particularly unique.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SEO was my main marketing strategy up until last September and made up the bulk of my traffic. However, I did do a good enough job of it that over 85% of close to half a million visitors were organically driven by the SERPs, without social media or a newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not unique, but possibly surprising? Not many independent niche sites are able to get that much traffic to one site from Google alone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pushing my content through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/pinterest-algorithm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pinterest was my secondary marketing strategy<\/a> and is now my top traffic source. I\u2019m currently looking again to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/social-media-content-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media to help share my blog\u2019s content<\/a>, including my guides and services. It\u2019s a work in progress at the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for how much time I work on my business, I actually don\u2019t know!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some weeks I work more, some less. Today I worked 3.5 hours, which is less than a typical day, so maybe around 20 hours per week? I\u2019m clearly in need of a time audit!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Importance of SEO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SEO is the only reason my blog gained the views and money it has, so I say it\u2019s very important!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On-page SEO was my main strategy, but now I\u2019ve pivoted from a strictly SEO\/keyword approach to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/topical-relevance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">creating content<\/a> with more of an organic flow to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is, walking women on a specific fashion journey using my articles as a guide, rather than a collection of articles that one might find from a quick Google or Pinterest search. For instance, I\u2019ll begin helping women find their true style identity. From there, I\u2019ll guide them from basic to more complex outfit combinations and ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I still plan to use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/keyword-magic-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Semrush to see what keywords<\/a> to include in my content, which is the bulk of my SEO strategy. I\u2019m not letting go of that!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/gold-sequin-dress-3021-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/gold-sequin-dress-3021-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/gold-sequin-dress-3021-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/gold-sequin-dress-3021-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/gold-sequin-dress-3021-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/gold-sequin-dress-3021-scaled.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/gold-sequin-dress-3021-920x1380.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/gold-sequin-dress-3021-272x408.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/gold-sequin-dress-3021-544x816.jpg 544w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/gold-sequin-dress-3021-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/gold-sequin-dress-3021-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photos courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/brunarico.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bruna Rico Photography<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keyword Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>My strongest approach has been to see what articles bring me the most traffic and use those to create <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/topical-authority-seo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">topical clusters<\/a> around them. I expand and exhaust every topical cluster to get a strong authoritative grip on the subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if I\u2019m ranking for \u201chow to clean leather shoes,\u201d I will brainstorm using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/semrush-review\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Semrush<\/a> to find similar keywords with a different search intent such as \u201chow to clean suede shoes,\u201d \u201chow to clean satin shoes,\u201d and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once I\u2019ve written the posts, I <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/linkwhisper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">strategically interlink between each one<\/a> using various keyword synonyms as anchor text. I work on publishing multiple clusters at a time so I don\u2019t overwhelm the site with similar back-to-back articles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I use Semrush and Google itself to track my own data and those of competing websites to see if I\u2019m missing anything, and for any new ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the HCU update, I\u2019m changing things up. Clearly, my content was far too keyword-driven, but I believe my more organic approach will be most beneficial to my users and to grow my presence outside of Google.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Link Building<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because my site has been around since 2010ish, I was lucky enough to ignore link building, as links generally came by publishing interesting content. I\u2019ve had a \u201cbuild it and they will come\u201d mentality and prefer to focus on areas I can control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, in the last couple of years, strong backlinks are becoming few and far between. So I\u2019m now looking to create more \u2018\u2018shareable\u2019 content to increase the likelihood of gaining links back to my site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shareable content would look like fashion quizzes, trending style guides, and checklists, including daily and seasonal outfit inspiration.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe later this year, I\u2019ll begin outsourcing a backlink strategy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cristina\u2019s Content Creation Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I recently began removing older posts on my site, written in the pre-microblogging era that don\u2019t hold much value.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I currently have 770 posts left, but I\u2019m sure another 250 can go! So let\u2019s say I have about 500 decent posts up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My content creation process starts by selecting one primary keyword from my list that I created with the help of <a href=\"https:\/\/nichepursuits.com\/semrush1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Semrush<\/a>, then confirming reader intent and creating a content brief (for myself or a writer) with the necessary headings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I then outline the visuals I\u2019ll need to explain my article. If needed, I\u2019ll book a photography session with my photographer (shoutout to Bruna Rico Photography!) who then edits the photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For posts that don\u2019t require photos, I create collages from images pulled from my affiliate retailers and\/or stock photos. My VA edits them in Canva and uploads them into the site\u2019s WP media folder.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I then create my copy, making sure to include the right amount of keywords and keyword synonyms. 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https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-19-at-12.11.07-AM-920x623.png 920w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-19-at-12.11.07-AM-272x184.png 272w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-19-at-12.11.07-AM-544x368.png 544w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-19-at-12.11.07-AM-600x406.png 600w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-19-at-12.11.07-AM.png 1158w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When needed, I use AI tools such as ChatGPT 4 to help me rephrase and clarify sections of my posts for my blog. I tend to be wordy when I write, so I find AI to be really helpful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once I\u2019ve completed my draft, I edit it with Grammarly, then copy and paste it into a WordPress draft. That\u2019s where I re-read it, format it, add images and affiliate links, and interlink with other posts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I then create pins, adding them to the bottom of my post for my VA to schedule on Pinterest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Her Email List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I have an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/email-verifier-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">email list of about 2,000 subscribers<\/a> that I began collecting via Mediavine\u2019s Spotlight Subscribe tool 2 years ago.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously, Mailchimp decided to shut down my account and I lost all my subscribers without warning. My fault for not saving my subscriber list, but it definitely put a damper on my drive to pursue email collection and marketing as a traffic strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am in the midst of finally setting up and implementing an email marketing strategy and I plan to grow it via various freebies, Pinterest, and social channels such as my private Facebook group.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/0035__P9A5071-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/0035__P9A5071-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/0035__P9A5071-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/0035__P9A5071-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/0035__P9A5071-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/0035__P9A5071-scaled.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/0035__P9A5071-920x1380.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/0035__P9A5071-2000x3000.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/0035__P9A5071-272x408.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/0035__P9A5071-544x816.jpg 544w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/0035__P9A5071-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/0035__P9A5071-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Her Favorite Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I started my journey with the Pro Blogging books and blog, so I will always mention them!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More recently, my top resources have been Mediavine\u2014their Facebook group, blog posts and videos, updating us on everything going on in the industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their private Facebook group has been pivotal to my success, thanks to the generous members who impart so much knowledge freely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>It didn\u2019t just help with increasing my knowledge base but has had a huge impact on my mindset, where I freed myself from limiting beliefs on money and success.&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Other Facebook groups that have been helpful include Women in Tech SEO and Sisters in SEO.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/jesse-cunningham\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jesse Cunningham<\/a> and Kasra Dash have fab podcasts\/YouTube channels and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/lily-ray\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lily Ray<\/a> is great to follow Twitter\/X.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And not to be cheeky, but Niche Pursuits has been my most coveted resource for the last 6 months, particularly post HCU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cristina\u2019s Go-To Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The tools I use consistently in my business are <a href=\"https:\/\/nichepursuits.com\/semrush1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Semrush<\/a> for SEO, <a href=\"https:\/\/nichepursuits.com\/canva\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Canva<\/a> for visuals, and Google Docs\/Drive for writing posts and sharing info with my VAs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Her Main Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My biggest challenge has been organizing, outsourcing, and scaling my business, especially as a mom with ADHD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m prone to distractions and\/or hyper-focusing on small tasks that aren\u2019t a priority and\/or that my VA can easily do. I\u2019m working with an ADHD coach to help manage and organize my time more effectively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outsourcing has been a huge challenge for me.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only does it take time away from content creation itself, but it\u2019s been extremely difficult to find competent help, even from those who are supposedly experts in their field.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not to mention that finding strong digital writers who can give up-to-date styling advice is rare.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last year I did find a great VA, but I\u2019m still on the hunt for more specialized help.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Her Greatest Accomplishment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Making multiple 6 figures from an unexpected business model would definitely be my main accomplishment. I was routinely ridiculed for choosing blogging as an entrepreneurial route, even by other bloggers, back in the day!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Copy-of-005-_BRU1085-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Copy-of-005-_BRU1085-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Copy-of-005-_BRU1085-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Copy-of-005-_BRU1085-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Copy-of-005-_BRU1085-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Copy-of-005-_BRU1085-1-scaled.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Copy-of-005-_BRU1085-1-920x1380.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Copy-of-005-_BRU1085-1-272x408.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Copy-of-005-_BRU1085-1-544x816.jpg 544w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Copy-of-005-_BRU1085-1-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Copy-of-005-_BRU1085-1-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I believe someone said that only 5% of bloggers make money and I\u2019m thrilled to be a part of that group.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, almost all of my income has been blog-driven, without the use of email marketing or social media. This is odd for an independent creator in the fashion niche, who usually relies upon influencer sponsorships and collaborations via social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What She Wishes She Knew When She Started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I wish I had known how important <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/mailerlite-vs-convertkit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">email marketing<\/a> was and still is. For some reason, email marketing always felt overwhelming and out of reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As search and social media are ever-changing and algorithms can unexpectedly hit you where it hurts, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/best-email-marketing-wordpress-plugin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">email marketing<\/a> is the way to go.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So here I am, working on it 13 years later. But better late than never!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Her Biggest Mistake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I feel like I\u2019ve made so many mistakes that it\u2019s hard to just pick one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I regret not leaving the influencer world sooner to focus on my blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a fashion blogger and micro-influencer at the time, Instagram seemed absolutely necessary and I had a hard time letting go. I could have made 10x the money had I left sooner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I detached from it in 2019 and that\u2019s when everything started looking up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another mistake was not joining Mediavine sooner. I was eligible 4 years prior to joining, but didn\u2019t know that such ad companies even existed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Her Advice for Other Entrepreneurs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dive in, try different approaches, and take up space.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Network digitally and in-person to learn from others. Had I done this more at the beginning, I would have found out about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nichepursuits.com\/mediavine-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mediavine<\/a> and other income opportunities much earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Don\u2019t spend too much time in the research phase. Be imperfect. Everything can be spruced up later! Diversify your income streams. Focus on what you\u2019re good at, and outsource the rest.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And most importantly: believe in your vision while surrounding yourself with people who believe in it too and share similar aspirations. 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