5 WordPress Themes for Female Bloggers

May 25, 2017 By Breaking Financial Chains

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5 WordPress Themes for Female Bloggers

So you are looking for the perfect theme for your gorgeous blog but cannot seem to find it!

You have all these great ideas in your head of what you want your blog to look like and the features you want it to display but for some reason every theme you find has something missing!

Are you to the point of pulling your hair out? If you’re anything like when I first started, you just cannot find the RIGHT theme to save your life! I worked on several free themes for 2 months with no end in sight. I never could quite get it right.

So I turned to paid themes and if I would have known what I know now about theme functionality, I would have went this route on Day 1. I wasted 2 whole months and had absolutely nothing to show for it! Now, my theme has all the features I want and looks professional and clean.

Since I had so much trouble with themes in the beginning, I decided to make a list of themes that are great for any female blogger whether you are just now starting your blog or changing themes. Hopefully this list of 5 WordPress themes for female bloggers will give you exactly what you are looking for and have you on your way to blogging without wasting any of your precious time on theme design. Hope you enjoy 🙂

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#1: Evangeline Genesis WordPress Theme

Of course I had to go with the theme I use for my #1 recommendation. If I did not love it then I wouldn’t use it :-). The Evangeline theme by Lovely Confetti is a responsive theme and works great on all devices. This way your graphics look great no matter what device your audience is viewing from. It has a featured slider on the home page to display selected post to grab your audiences attention. You can choose between 4 color formats to match your style. The colors shown in the demo did not really match the color scheme I was going for so I was glad to see I could change it to suit my needs. Other features includes 6 different page layouts, up to 3 columns in the footer , custom header/logo, and so much more! Oh and it is SEO optimized!

What I like most about Lovely Confetti’s Evangeline theme is she allows you to view how other’s use the theme. You can look at live websites that use this exact theme and how they are laid out. In my opinion, this really helped make my decision because I seen it in action!

This theme is for Wordpress.org sites only and requires the Genesis Framework (framework not included).

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#2: Swank WordPress Theme

I really like the Swank Theme by Pretty Darn Cute Designs for lifestyle or DIY/Craft bloggers. I think it is a bit different than the normal layout usually seen with blogs and it really stands out. This theme is very stylish yet professional and clean. It is fully responsive, has 6 different page layouts, cutom header/logo, customize color schemes, and so much more!

It comes with detailed instructions for easy installation and customer support if you have trouble. If you prefer not to install and setup yourself, you can pay to have it setup in 24 hours!

The Swank Theme is a genesis child theme and therefore requires the Genesis Framework . The framework is not included so make sure to purchase ($59.95), download, and install it before installing your theme.

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#3: Delightful Pro Theme

I chose the Delightful Pro Theme by Restored 316 for food lovers and really any other blogger out there. This theme is such a great example of an all-in-one theme. The colors really make it pop and help your readers to visualize what you are saying! It is fully responsive on any desktop, mobile, tablet, or laptop device.

It comes WooCommerce ready so you can create product listings if necessary. Although, you do not have to use it for selling products.

It is a genesis theme and will need the Genesis Framework.

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#4: Oleander Theme

I love the Oleander Theme by Solo Pine for travel bloggers! I think the layout is sophisticated and the designer really thought about what would showcase your post the best. This theme is compatible with WooCommerce so you can create your own shop if you sell products.

There are so many great features included in this theme I simply cannot list them all. A few of my favorites are:

Responsive design
Custom Facebook widget
About me widget
Sticky navigation
5 different blog layouts
Promo boxes under slider
Full-width slider
Social media icons in both header and footer
Translation ready

It comes with download instructions and a dedicated support site.

This theme is for Wordpress.org sites only so make sure your site is self-hosted before purchasing.

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#5: Glam Theme

I chose the Glam Theme by Restored 316 for Fashion bloggers. This is the perfect theme to show off everything you have to offer. It comes WooCommerce ready . It allows for a customized background/logo and you can also change the color scheme. The Glam Theme is fully mobile responsive and includes the Instagram feed and Simple Social Icons widgets to make sure it is easy to highlight your fashion posts on social media.

This theme is for Wordpress.org sites only and requires the Genesis Framework (framework not included).

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Resources For More Awesome Themes

These are my top 5 themes that I fell in love with when I first seen them. However, that doesn’t mean they are the only themes I would go with. There are so many themes that are beautifully designed and well suited for a blog. If any of the themes above did not tickle your fancy, don’t give up! I have listed my top sources for themes below. If I were looking for another theme, these are the first places I would go to find quality themes from reliable sources. They are not in any sort of order. I just listed them as I thought of them :-).

Restored 316

Restored 316 has so many great themes for a feminine WordPress blog. Her themes are fully responsive, WooCommerce ready, and always Stylish. She also has a neat Quiz to help you choose the best theme for your needs. Take the quiz and find out what theme suits your website!

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Pretty Darn Cute Designs

Pretty Darn Cute Designs also is a great resource for feminine WordPress blogs. Her themes are professional, classy, colorful, WooCommerce ready, and affordable.

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Creative Market

Creative Market is a marketplace for designers to showcase their themes. Therefore you will find a variety of themes for every type of blog you can think of here. This is actually where I found my theme!

Creative Market Themes

StudioPress

You may have heard of StudioPress before. This is not my favorite place to find themes but it is worth mentioning because they do have some great themes and the site is easy to filter your needs. Another great feature is most themes from StudioPress include the Genesis Framework in the price.

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Are you thinking of starting a blog but just haven’t quite decided if it’s for you? You should totally do it! It is one of cheapest entries into the business world and can be a great investment for your future. The best part about blogging, other than being YOUR OWN BOSS of course, is the sky is the limit!! You make it what you want and you get to share valuable advice with others! Why not take the leap today! Check out How to Start a Blog and Quit Your 9-5 to learn a little about the possibilities of income and to start your very own blog. Also make sure to head over to Everything You Need to Grow and Build Your Blog for my list of recommended resources for your blog!

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How We Paid Over $100K of Debt With This Simple System

May 19, 2017 By Breaking Financial Chains

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How We Paid Over $100K of Debt With This Simple System

If you are anything like me you love to pay off debt. Anytime I can make an extra principal only payment toward our debt, I am like a little girl at her birthday party. We paid over $100K of debt with this simple system and you can too! It’s called the envelope system and my husband and I love it. It’s the only way we can really keep our cost down and drive down our debt. Now that I am staying at home with our children, money is tighter than it’s ever been. Thankfully, this blog (see Everything You Need to Build and Grow Your Blog if you are interested in paying off debt with blogging) and the envelope system has been a HUGE help to put some money each month toward our goal of paying off debt. Don’t worry, if you have no clue what I am talking about, I will walk you through step by step on how to pay off debt with the envelope system and hopefully your debt payoff goal will become reality as well! So….let’s get to it!

Step 1: Itemize Last Three Months Expenses

First things first. You have to get a handle on how much you are spending each month and what you are spending your money on. I can guarantee if you have never taken the time to go through this, you are already spending more than you really have to, even if you think you are being frugal. Most people spend more than they realize they are spending just because they don’t keep track of it. For example, if you love going out to eat, I bet you go out more often than you think. When I first sat down and went through our expenses I could not believe the number of times my husband and I had spent on eating outside of the house the few months prior. Still don’t believe me? Write down the number of times you think you’ve went out to eat, bought a snack, or bought a drink from the gas station when pumping gas over the last month and just hang on to that number for now. If you want to go a little further than that, write down how much you think you spent as well.

Okay, so now you need to add up what you’ve spent each month for the past three months. You need to itemize this as much as possible. So instead of lumping your electricity, water, etc. into a group called utilities, you need to actually list them out separately. This is so you will be able to see where you are spending your money and be able to look for any cost efficient alternatives. Once you get your monthly sums of each category, you need to average it over the last three months. Take the sum of Month 1: Category 1, Month 2: Category 1, and Month 3: Category 1 (let’s say gas) and divide it by three. This will let you know how much, on average, you are spending in each category.

If you are anything like me, you want this to be as easy and painless as possible. So to make easier, I created a Budget and Allocation Calculator so all the legwork is done for you. All you have to do is type in your numbers 🙂 . How cool is that!!

Oh and once you have finished this step, take a look at how many times and how much you have spent on eating out over the last three months. Whoa! I know it adds up quickly!!

Step 2: Itemize Last Three Months Income

This one is pretty easy. Some of you may have one income and some may have several different avenues of income. You need to list these out separately but in the end add them up. Your income should be pretty consistent each of these three months. If it is not, you should take out any extra income that you will not regularly make. You do not need to inflate your income because it will not give us a real number to work with. There is no reason to average this. We are just looking to make sure your income is consistent across all three months.

Step 3: Compare Income and Expenses

Now that you have your expense and income list, you need to compare them to make sure what you are spending is less than what you are bringing in each month. If your expenses are higher than your income, you have a BIG problem! If this is the case, then your eyes should be wide open and you should be seeking ways to dig yourself out. Fortunately, you’re on the right track. Doing what you are doing right now is the first step, so well done! You have a tall mountain to climb here and it will get difficult, but believe me when I say – It is possible and so worth it! Don’t let this stop you. If anything, turn that hopeless or defeated feeling into determination and grit!

If your expenses are not more than your income, great job! It will be easier for you to pay off debt, save money or spend less when you are starting with your feet on the ground.

Step 4: Go Over Expenses with a Fine Tooth Comb

This step will help you understand where your money is being spent and where you can save. You need to take some time to go through this. Maybe even process it for a day or two. I have found that when you initially do this step, there is always some sort of denial that comes with it. Some think their spending habits are okay. Others think they are doing everything they can do and there is no way to squeeze a little extra cash. But…..there usually is.

Another really good idea is to let someone else look at it. Maybe a spouse, child (at an appropriate age and maturity level), or close friend. It is easier for people to see a flaw in other’s buying habits than it is their own. So if you’re having a hard time with it, try this. If you do not have someone you trust or are comfortable with sharing this information, I’ll be happy to take a look. Just shoot it to me in an email :-).

I want to give you an example of looking at each of your categories with a fine tooth comb. Let’s take a look at your gas expense. It’s easy to say you have to spend the money to drive to and from work or take the kids to practice. I want you to really look at it and answer these questions:

Where do we drive every day?
Is it necessary to drive to these places?
Would it be possible to combine trips?
Can we carpool with each other or with others?

There are several other questions you may want to ask yourself here, the above is just an example. The thought process you should develop when answering is (this is one day, each week for a month):

Husband: drives to work, drives to get lunch and back to work, drives home, drives son to practice. Wife: drives to school to drop kids off and back home, drive to get groceries and back home, drives to get haircut and back home, drives to visit with a friend and back home, drives to pick up kids from school and back home, drives daughter to dance class.
Wife can cut down on trip cost by asking the friend to her house or possibly making the visit once a month instead of once a week. Instead of going grocery shopping once a week, combine two trips in one and shop every other week. Husband should take his lunch instead of having to drive somewhere to buy it.
Possibly. A few ideas: husband drops kids off at school on his way to work, wife plans hair cut in enough time to go straight from beauty shop to the school, plan to pick up groceries after school pickup and drop daughter off at dance class on the way home. Dad picks up daughter from dance class on his way home from son’s practice. Of course, there are a few things that will come into play that will not allow for this such as location and timing. That’s ok, just do the best you can here.
Possibly. Husband could ride with a co-worker to work a few days. Wife could team up with another mom from school and carpool the kids.

Some of the answers may not be ideal and some of you might not be willing to do this. But remember, the only way to finally reach financial freedom is to be determined and humble yourself enough to think and walk outside of your comfort box!

Step 5: Go Over Income with a Fine Tooth Comb

This one is simple as well. Take a look at your income to see how much you can spend each month. If you have more expenses than you do income or are just barely able to pay what expenses you have, then I suggest you make more money! If you are happy with your income to expenses ratio, then great! Move forward to Step 6!

Now I am sure you think you are making the most money you possibly can. But are you really? Have you received a raise within the last year? Is your salary the same or above what the average is for your position? Can you make more with the experience or degree you have? Have you looked at a part-time job? Have you looked at how to make money on the side? If you are saying “no” to most of these questions, then the answer is more than likely you are not making as much as you really can.

I realize there is this thing called work-life balance and I am a strong believer in it. That’s one reason (not the only reason) I started this blog. There has to be more in life than working, right? But I have always said if you do have to work, you might as well make as much as you can and enjoy it.

In order to pay off your debt and save money you need to look at your income and find ways (I suggest more than one) to increase it. Ask for a raise, look for a better paying job, get a second part-time job, start a blog, start side hustling, sell everything you can in your house that is sitting around, do anything that will bring in extra income. See my list of ways to make extra money at the end of this post.

Step 6: Allocate Money for Each Category

Now that you have a pretty good idea of what your expenses look like here comes the hard part. Take what you have learned from Step 4 and set a goal for each category on what you feel is necessary and feasible. I like to break it down per pay period in this step so it is easier to know exactly how much can be spent every time we are paid. You can do it per month or per pay period but I suggest you do not go any longer than one month. So for example: I feel we will need to allow ourselves (between 3 vehicles) $400 per month for gas. We get paid bi-monthly so we would allow ourselves $200 each pay period for gas.

THIS IS THE BIGGY! Make sure at the end of this step, you have not allowed yourselves more than what your income is. The greatest part about using the envelope system is you are using cash to pay for everything. If you do not have enough cash to pay for everything, then something has to go!

Step 7: Create Your Envelopes

For this step, you need to come up with the easiest way to have cash on hand in each category. Even though it’s called the envelope system it doesn’t really matter what you use. You can use envelopes, page protectors, a small expandable binder with file pockets, or anything else you can think of that will hold money. List the name of each category on each of the envelopes, page protector, or file pocket. So for me I wrote Gas $200 on one envelope, Groceries $150 on another envelope, Hair $14 on another, and so on.

Each pay period you should cash your paycheck or withdraw the amount you need to cover all the necessary cash for these envelopes. If there is any money left over, put it in savings or pay off some debt. I do recommend having a nice cushion in your savings account for emergencies. By emergencies, I mean your husband or wife losing their job, you get a nail in your tire and have to buy a new one, or something of that nature. I do not mean an oil change or new tires due to wear and tear. This expense should be covered in your monthly expenses.

Okay back to extra money. If you do happen to have money left over each pay period that is not needed to cover bills, you have money in your savings account to pay emergencies, and you have debt; I suggest you pay the extra money toward the debt. The reason being is because if you do not spend it now to pay off debt, you will justify why it should be spent in the future. Usually this justification is something of unimportance like a new video game, manicure, gun, or whatever it is that you enjoy.

Don’t forget! If you haven’t already, make sure to download the Budget & Allocation Calculator!

Ahhhh…..finally! You have now created your very own Cash Envelope System! I bet you thought we would never get here. If you’ve made it this far, congratulations! You have succeeded in the first big hurdle. There are still many to go but this is such an accomplishment. Give yourself a pat on the back, you deserve it!

Now that you are on your way to paying off debt, saving money, or spending less with the envelope system, don’t stop here. Continue to go through these steps each month in the beginning. You can cut back to every three or six months once you get the hang of it and feel you are spending only what you need to. You want to make sure you did not over allow or under allow yourselves in each category. Also, once you start you may think of other ways to decrease your need in certain categories or find ways to bring in more income. It is a never ending cycle!

I’m sure you have heard of Dave Ramsey by now. He is what made us decide to start the envelope system. He has a great system of not only paying off debt, but completely revamping your finances. If you haven’t already read The Total Money Makeover A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness, I highly recommend it!

Need ideas to make extra money? Check out my other post:

How to Start a Blog and Quit Your 9 to 5

Everything You Need to Build and Grow Your Blog

Make Extra Money with Paid Surveys

How to Become a Transcriptionist with No Experience

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Make Extra Money with Paid Surveys

May 8, 2017 By Breaking Financial Chains

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Make Extra Money with Paid Surveys!

Do you need an easy way to make extra money each month to help ends meet but do not have a lot of extra time to do it? Surveys are a great way to supplement income while watching TV or even when using the john. Don’t get me wrong, it is definitely not the most exciting thing to do, but hey if you can make extra money with paid surveys, why not at least give it a try?

Here is a compiled list of legit survey sites that will pay you $$ just to give them your opinion. When you sign up, you will have to complete a profile or tell the survey site little about yourself so they are able to match you with the best surveys to help them and not waste your time. Once you’ve completed these steps, you will be on your way to making some dough!

Since you will not be matched to all surveys with each survey site, I recommend you sign up for all of the survey sites at the same time so you will make sure to always have a survey to complete when you have time. This is the best way to optimize your income with surveys!

Disclosure: So that we can continue to share free information like this with you, below are a few links that I will receive a small commission for if you choose to purchase through one of the links. It does not cost you anything, it is just to help support the blog and keep more great content and information coming your way.

Swagbucks:

Earn points by shopping online, searching the web, taking surveys, reading emails, watching videos, and more
Redeem for cash or gift cards from your favorite brands including Amazon and Walmart
Cash Payout: Paypal

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Opinion Outpost:

Conducts survey about electronics, medicine, politics, sports, advertisements, appliances, and food
Offers quarterly $10,000 prize
Earn points that can be redeemed for cash or gift cards
Cash Payout: Paypal

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Inbox Dollars:

Earn money with Surveys and so many other ways.
$5 Sign-up bonus
Cash Payout: Paypal

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Valued Opinions:

One of the highest paying survey sites with completed surveys being worth up to $5
Payout: Visa Gift Card or other major retailer gift cards including Amazon, Macy’s, and Target

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Pinecone Research:

Learn about products before they hit the market
Influence which products make it to the stores
Earn points that can be redeemed for cash or prizes
Cash Payout: Check or Paypal

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Survey Club

Earn money for surveys and studies
Cash Payout: Check, Paypal, or Amazon gift card

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Survey Junkie

Earn points that can be redeemed for cash
Cash Payout: Paypal or E-Giftcards

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My Points

Earn money by shopping online, searching the web, taking surveys, reading emails, watching videos, printing coupons, and more
Earn points and redeem for gift card, cash, or travel miles
Cash Payout: Paypal or Visa Card

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Panda Research:

Earn money with surveys, reading emails, referring friends, and more
Payout: Paypal

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Harris Poll:

Conducts survey about politics, business, sports, and health & life
Earn points to redeem for rewards from top brands including Amazon, Starbucks, and iTunes

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Toluna:

Earn points and redeem for sweepstakes tickets, getaways, gift cards, cash, and more

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E-Poll:

Earn points and redeem for cash or gift cards from your favorite brands including Amazon, iTunes, and Walmart
Cash Payout: Paypal

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Prize Rebel:

Earn money and redeem via Paypal, Bitcoin, Visa cards, or gift cards from top brands

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Ebates:

I feel that Ebates is worth mentioning here because you can also make money fairly easy when utilizing it. If you shop and purchase online you might as well be using Ebates. It’s as simple as shopping major retailers through the Ebates site, making your purchase, and then redeem your points for cash.

Sign up for Ebates here.

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How To Start A Blog and Quit Your 9 to 5

May 1, 2017 By Breaking Financial Chains

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How To Start A Blog and Quit Your 9 to 5

Have you ever wanted to share information or knowledge you have but do not have a platform to share it on? What about help financially support your family while staying at home with your children? Then you need to start a blog. Have no clue where to start? That’s ok, I didn’t either. Learn how to start a blog and quit your 9 to 5! You can start a blog in any niche you want or you can have it encompass many of the things you love. Numerous people have mommy blogs, finance blog, lifestyle blogs, travel blogs, and DIY craft blogs and make a killing each month doing it.

Don’t believe me? Look at a few of the income reports I found from other bloggers below and see how they are making 1000’s of dollars per month and living the dream life:

Making Sense of Cents: How I made $130,856.35 Last Month Blogging

Crowd Work News: How I made $5,189.08 in 9 Months of Blogging

Just A Girl and Her Blog: December 2016 Traffic and Income Report

These are only just a few I found. There are a ton of income reports out there for blogs in particular niches. Just do a quick Google search for the niche you are looking for. The great news about starting a blog is that it is relatively inexpensive. You don’t have to drop 100’s of dollars on it just to start out. I started out spending only $3.95 per month and you can too.

Now that we have covered why you should start a blog, let’s learn how to start a blog.

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Choose Your Blog’s Niche

You need to choose what you want your blog to be about. What do you love sharing or writing about? What are you good at or have a lot of knowledge of? You need to choose a niche, but don’t narrow it down too much. You need to give yourself enough to write about. Really think about this before moving on. The last thing you want is to choose your niche, setup your blog around that niche, and then change it because you can only write 5 really good posts about what you chose.

I decided on a Work From Home / Money Making / Savings niche because I can write about this stuff all day and there are a ton of things I know and can share with others. If I chose to write about Fashion, even though there are a ton of things you could write about, I would run out of things to say simply because I do not know much about fashion. Be nice to yourself with this, you will thank yourself in the long run.

Choose A Domain Name

A domain name will be your website URL. My domain name is www.breakingfinancialchains.com. You may be one that can come up with brilliant domain names left and right. Or you may be like me and come up with absolutely nothing you like. It took me three weeks to come up with my domain name so please understand this may take a little time and patience. Always try to stick with something that is easy to remember and if at all possible make it the name of your blog. It becomes confusing when talking with someone about your blog Pretty Lady and then tell them they can find your blog at beautifulself dot com. They will never remember it and therefore never find your blog.

Try to stay away from longer domain names. Mine was longer than I wanted but it fit so I went with it, however, I urge you to be cautious here. Again, you want something that is easy for people to remember. Most people can remember short and memorable quotes, sayings, names, etc.

Do not use hyphens, numbers, or symbols. Even though it may make your URL or blog name look neat, this is a big no, no. I love examples because it helps me understand what the writer is trying to say. So here is an example:

· Bloggingmemories dot com

· Blogging-memories dot com

Both of these say the same thing, however when entered as a URL, you will end up at two completely different sites (I just made this name up, it will take you to la la land). Let me stress this again…you need a blog name that is easy to remember. Therefore, when you tell someone how to find your blog, I guarantee it will be more frustrating for you to always explain the hyphen and most people will not remember the hyphen when they do have two seconds to look for your blog.

Choose a Host and Check Domain Name Availability

I recommend Bluehost as a host provider simply because I have always used them and can recommend the quality of their service. I am paying $5.95 each month for my hosting, but if you sign up now they have a deal going on for $2.95 per month. Select the plan (basic, plus or pro) you would like to go with. I recommend the plus because it comes with a few extras that only cost a few dollars a month more. If you’re against Bluehost, I have heard Siteground is a really good hosting provider as well. I have never used them so I cannot put my stamp of approval on it, but you may want to check it out.

Once you have decided on a domain name and host, you will need to make sure the domain is available for use. You can check it with the new domain feature Bluehost offers.

If you have a domain name, you will enter it in the “I have a domain name” box on the right. If you do not already have a registered domain name, you will enter it in the “new domain” box on the left. Choose an extension (.com, etc.) for your domain. I highly recommend .com since it is the most common and is easier for people to remember.

Click the Next button.

Sign Up For Hosting

If the domain you entered is available, you will be taken to the account information screen to finish the sign-up process. Complete all the necessary fields. Make sure to enter a valid and working email address since your login information will be sent to the email address you list here.

Select Your Package Information

You can choose between a 12, 24, 36, and 60 month plan. The price per month is different depending on the plan you choose.

As far as all the extras available for purchase, that is up to you. I only recommend and purchased when I signed up the Domain Privacy Protection because I was using my personal information and did not want it shared.

Once you have completed the above step enter your payment information, check that you agree to Bluehost term’s and policies, and click the green submit button.

Check Your Email for Confirmation

Once your payment information has been submitted successfully, you will receive a Welcome email from Bluehost. This email has your account information and will allow you to setup your password. Open the email and click Get Started. Complete the necessary information and login to your Bluehost account.

Install WordPress

Once you are logged in, scroll down to the website box and click on Install WordPress.

A new box will appear, click Continue Installation.

You will need to choose which domain you want WordPress installed on.

Click the down arrow and choose the domain. Leave the directory field blank.

Make sure to uncheck the “Helpful Plugins” if you do not want them installed at this time and click the green Next button.

You will need to enter Admin Information.

Choose a site name or title. My site name is The Work From Home Evolution. This is not your domain name. Choose an Admin Username. Do not enter admin or administration here. Choose a username you can remember. Enter your admin email address and enter a password. Click the green Next button and Install WordPress.

Once you have successfully installed WordPress you will receive an email with login information.

I became very confused about the difference between Bluehost and WordPress. I wasn’t exactly sure

where I needed to go to design my blog. Let me provide a little help. Bluehost is just the hosting provider for your domain name. It has nothing to do with designing your blog. WordPress is the platform on which you design and build your blog.

CONGRATULATIONS! You now have a website to setup your very own BLOG!! I remember when I first hit this step, I was so excited. I researched so many other blogs to see how they designed every page and I highly recommend you do this too. When designing your blog, you need to know what you want your end goal to look like. If you start your blog without any idea of what your going for, it will be very difficult and time-consuming when creating widgets, menus, and really any other aspect of the blog. Good luck!!

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Learn Why You Need A Work From Home Resume

April 10, 2017 By Breaking Financial Chains

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Learn Why You Need A Work From Home Resume

Would you like suggestions on how to improve your existing resume? What if you don’t have a resume or at least one you do not feel is worthy of submitting? If you have never worked from home before or have little experience working from home, it may be difficult to land a work from home gig. That’s why you need a work from home resume!

I remember when I first looked for work from home positions and I thought it was nearly impossible to land one. They were always looking for people with experience working from home or at least some remote experience. I remember asking my husband, “How am I suppose to ever have remote experience if nobody will give me an opportunity to gain remote experience”? What I didn’t know was that I did have experience but was not listing it properly on my resume. That’s when I create my work from home resume and landed my first work from home position.

You may be thinking, “I really don’t have any experience”, but I guarantee you actually do. Have you ever heard of turning weaknesses into strengths? Some people consider empathy or talking too much a weakness. Although it can be a weakness, it can also be a strength when proposed the right way or in the right setting. Listing remote work on your resume is the same concept. You have to think outside of the box when you do not have raw work from home experience from an employer who can give you a glowing recommendation..

A Work From Home Resume Should Include:

some type of work from home or remote experience (again, you should think outside of the box on this one)
experience in the industry or position you are applying for
education in the industry or position you are applying for (unless this is not applicable)
long-term employment (unless you are new to employment)
skills and qualification that shows you can not only do the job, but do it better than others

Let us help you create or beef up your resume to show potential employers you are the best candidate. Submit the necessary information required and we will help your resume stand out and possibly land the next job.

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How To Become A Transcriptionist With No Experience

March 30, 2017 By Breaking Financial Chains

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How To Become A Transcriptionist With No Experience

Have you ever wanted to become a transcriptionist but do no have any experience? What about work in your PJ’s, set your own hours, and work from wherever you want? Who doesn’t! As a transcriptionist, you will type what you hear in a file and submit it for reimbursement.

How to become a transcriptionist with no experience It’s not as easy as it sounds. To make good income you have to be able to pay attention to detail, be quick on a keyboard, and be an extremely good listener. You may have to decipher through background noise and two or more individuals speaking. Although the companies have made it possible to add crosstalk and inaudible timestamps, it is still not acceptable to add 20 of these timestamps to each file you submit. You may have to replay through the audio a few times to understand just what the person is saying. However, I thought the transcription software provided was easy and made my work easier. I also found that I improved a great bit with time and practice. Don’t let me talk you out of it. I highly recommend you give it a try. Even if you are not looking for full-time, it is a great way to learn the trade and make some side money. Look at it this way: it can pay for your next vacation :-). Learn how to become a transcriptionist with no experience and gain an invaluable skill that you can use the rest of your life.

Learn How To Become A Transcriptionist With No Experience

The companies listed here do not require any prior experience or any specialized transcription equipment. They each have a set of rules and guidelines regarding ellipses, commas, stutters, etc. that you will learn before you can start. You will be required to pass a transcription test and possibly a few other tests. They may also ask you for references and you may have to give authorization for a background check. You will only need a computer (with sound) and Internet.

So if this sounds like a dream come true, then why not start today! Just click on the links below to apply:

Rev

TranscribeMe

Quicktate

If you would like to learn how to transcribe before applying or just want to work on your transcription skills, Transcribe Anywhere is a great educational resource.

Do you work from home as a transcriptionist? If so, let us know how you got started!

FREE Pricing and Profit Calculator: How To Price Your Products Or Services

March 23, 2017 By Breaking Financial Chains

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FREE Pricing and Profit Calculator: How To Price Your Products Or Services

It is imperative for every business to turn a profit in order to be successful. So, how do you make sure you are making a profit instead of losing money? Do you really know how to price your products or services or are you just guessing?

First, you need to set a realistic, overall profit margin needed in order to afford ALL of your expenses, including your salary. Second, you need to determine if the price you are charging your customer will in turn meet your required profit margin, once you have calculated cost of each product/service. If it does not, then you need to rethink offering the product/service or rethink the price.

We have developed an easy to use calculator that will analyze your cost for each individual product and let you know how much you need to sell the product for in order to meet your profit margin…and the great thing about it, it’s FREE!! It’s a great tool to have and in our opinion, a necessity.

This calculator is ideal:

If you are just opening your shop
You have an active shop but are not making ends meet
You have an active shop and would just like to know how you are doing
Etsy Shops
Shopify Shops
Small Craft Shops
Small Vinyl Shops
Any other small businesses that sells products or services

The biggest mistake I see when my clients are calculating their cost is forgetting minimal fees or indirect cost. When you are just getting started or are a small business, this alone can make or break the profitability of your business. Look at it this way: Do you want to work for free from now own? I didn’t think so. So before moving further with your business, I highly suggest you take a look at your cost vs. your price and the amount of money you actually need in order to thrive in this competitive economy.

Terms of Use:

Use of this Calculator from the Site, including, but not limited to uploading, downloading, modification, publication, transmission, participation in the transfer or sale of, copying, reproduction, republishing, creation of derivative works from, distribution, performance, display, incorporation into another web site (whether by linking, framing or any other method), or in any other way exploiting the content of the Calculator, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited without The Work From Home Evolutions’ prior express written consent.

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Find Your Next Work From Home Job Today!

March 22, 2017 By Breaking Financial Chains

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How We Paid Over $100K of Debt With This Simple System

Step 1: Itemize Last Three Months Expenses

Step 2: Itemize Last Three Months Income

Step 3: Compare Income and Expenses

Step 4: Go Over Expenses with a Fine Tooth Comb

Step 5: Go Over Income with a Fine Tooth Comb

Step 6: Allocate Money for Each Category

Step 7: Create Your Envelopes

Need ideas to make extra money? Check out my other post:

Make Extra Money with Paid Surveys!

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How To Start A Blog and Quit Your 9 to 5

Now that we have covered why you should start a blog, let’s learn how to start a blog.

Choose Your Blog’s Niche

Choose A Domain Name

Choose a Host and Check Domain Name Availability

Sign Up For Hosting

Check Your Email for Confirmation

Install WordPress

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Learn Why You Need A Work From Home Resume

A Work From Home Resume Should Include:

How To Become A Transcriptionist With No Experience

Learn How To Become A Transcriptionist With No Experience

Do you work from home as a transcriptionist? If so, let us know how you got started!

FREE Pricing and Profit Calculator: How To Price Your Products Or Services

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