David Oliveira

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Blogging Tips & Resources

For some, blogging is just a hobby, for others, it's a full-time job.
Here you'll find tips and resources for your blogging journey.

My Best Blog Posts of 2021

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Going through this blog post is the quickest way to find my best blog posts published in 2021. I was hoping you could read them and let me know which one is your favourite.

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My blog had over 3500 pageviews in 2021. Not a huge number but I am certainly proud of most of my content and I am happy with the results so far.

2021 Page Views – davidoliveira.co.uk

Considering that I only started the blog in 2020, this is good, I think. As you can see, my first page views were in October 2020. This shows that my online exposure is increasing.

2020 Page Views – davidoliveira.co.uk

For 2022, I’d like to at least double that number. I know it’s possible, I just need to continue writing consistently and make sure that every blog post is awesome and gives real value to my readers.

If you read my blog, thank you.

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#10 – The FM World Business Is Awesome

Yes, it is. I always say that everyone should do something fun and productive with their free time. The FM World business is not just fun, it pays too. FM is basically a work from home business opportunity, ideal for beginners that don’t want to spend money to start a business.

#9 – Here’s What You Need to Know About Me

Why would you want to know more bout me? Oh wait, it was just my #9 best blog post in 2021, so I guess not that many people want to know more about me. Anyway, if you do, read this post, because it tells you more about the things that I do and the things I am interested in.

#8 – Fasting? Is it safe and good for your health?

A friend of mine told me about fasting and around that time I kept hearing more and more people talking about it, so I had to do some research. This blog post will tell you about my findings.

#7 – Quotes To Motivate You Right Now

Who doesn’t like a little bit of motivation? I sure do, and that is why I wrote this blog post. It’s filled with motivational quotes that you’ll love. Share them to help me reach a wider audience. Oh, and don’t forget to leave a comment with your personal favourite in the comments section.

#6 – The FM World Business Opportunity

Did I mention that everyone should find something fun and productive to do in their spare time? Check out the FM World business opportunity. Even if you don’t find it interesting, you might know someone who does. Anyone on your contacts list that could do with a little bit of extra money? With FM, you can start without investment and work from home when you have some free time.

#5 – Work with me & make money along the way?

I already lost count of how many jobs/projects I have. Apart from blogging, I also design websites, help small businesses with growth strategies, recruit for FM and UW, study business management, and more. Usually, I find enough time for everything. I complain a lot about being too busy, but I learned that busy people know how to make time.

I just opened a company, a real company, but I can’t give away any information yet. What I can say is that I am working on a really cool project that hopefully will take off in 2022.

#4 – Resources for Blogging & Organisation

Every blog has should have a resources page, where the author shares their top tools to do their job. Nowadays I am obsessed with Notion (a free productivity platform). What about you? Read the blog post for more tools & resources.

#3 – This Lottery Syndicate Tool Is Awesome

Just in December 2021, my loterry syndicate has won 4 prizes. There were not huge prizes but it serve to show the power of a syndicate. When we join forces, our chances to win a big loterry proze increases. Interested in joining in? It’s just £1 per week and there is no minimum amount to play, opt-in or our whenever you like.

#2 – Designer Perfumes Are Now Affordable

I am a huge fan of the FM World brand, not only because I make money with their perfumes, but because the brand has proven to be resilient and that is here to stay. Whether you want to pay less for your perfumes or want to start your own business working from home, FM could be for you too.

#1 – Alopecia Story You Will Want To Read

As some of you may know, I suffer from Alopecia Areata. It all started many years ago. Since it all happened, I have created Alopecia awareness all over the world. I really think that it’s very important that people know about the struggles of living with this disease. Remember, there ar litt;e girsls out there without hair suffering with depression and social anxiety because of hair loss. I want to help them.

I really hope you read at least one of my best blog posts of 2021. Leave a comment to let me know your opinion.

Also, I would like to thank all my readers for the support you gave me this year. Some friends and family inspired me and insisted that I continue writing, so I will and hopefully one day, this blog will inspire other people to write too.

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The Best Resources List For Blogging & Personal Organisation

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This is a collection of resources and tools that I use on a regular basis for blogging, to organise myself and by businesses.

Updated in July 2021.

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Organisational Tools & Resources

I’m a bit of a perfectionist. Some people say that perfectionism is a quality and a skill but sometimes I think that is a complete waste of time. I say that because I spend way too much time planning and organising my time.

Notion

I’ve only come across Notion.so recently but I can say that is for sure one of the best and most powerful organisation tools that I have ever used.

JULY 2021 UPDATE:
I’ve been using Notion for over 6 months now.
I absolutely recommend everyone to use it.

Notion.so is an all-in-one workspace solution. It allows collaboration with other users, just like Trello and Asana but it’s very user friendly. It’s also one of the cheapest solutions out there.

Capsule CRM

I am happy to nominate Capsule as one of the best CRM platforms available for small businesses.

Capsule is affordable and user friendly.
Feel free to contact me for a more in-depth review of this amazing software.

Other organisational tools that I use include Asana and Trello.

Blogging Tools & Resources

I blog since I was 16. I have no idea how many blog posts I have written over the last 15 years but I know that publishing my ideas and knowledge means a lot to me. It helps me put my thoughts in order and of course, the passive income is very welcome.

SiteGround

Definitely my #1 hosting platform.

siteground

I recommend them, mostly because of their awesome customer service.

I’ve used SiteGround for years and they have never let me down.

JULY 2021 UPDATE: Their prices keep going up, so you should consider shopping around.

Other Blogging Tools That I Use Regularly

WordPress

Bluehost

Canva

Capitalize My Title

Answer The Public

Title Generator

Disclaimer:

This blog post contains affiliate/referral links, which means that I might receive a commission when you decide to purchase any of the services/products recommended on this page.

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A Good Blog Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect

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I have just realised that a good blog doesn’t have to be perfect.

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For a long time, I’ve only written posts that I thought were well written and with lots of information. Now I see that this is a mistake. Bloggers often fall into the SEO trap. In my mind, I had to follow the Yoast guidelines and write perfect blog posts every time.

That mindset led to fewer blog posts and no consistency.

Not a good thing.

Bloggers need to write frequently and consistently.

The reason why I’ve started this blog was to write about what matters to me. That means that I should be writing about what is in my mind. It doesn’t matter if my blog posts have 200 or 2000 words. They are all relevant if coming from the heart.

Isn’t that right?

From now on, I’ll try to write more often, even if that means just writing about my day – what happens in my day-to-day life and topics that I think should be approached.

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Why blogging?

I’ve started my first blog when I was only 16 years old. Since then I have deleted and started several blogs, which is a shame because over the years I must have written hundreds of posts that are no longer published. If you ever start blogging don’t do the same because it’s definitely a mistake.

A blog is personal, it’s like a journal or a diary and tells the readers all about the author. If you read all my articles posts you’ll probably know me better than most of my friends. Fact.

I don’t have many friends, which is probably another reason to have a blog.

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Blogging Tips That Will Take You To The Next Level

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These blogging tips will help you become a better blogger and make far fewer mistakes than me on your blogging journey.

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Whether you a new blogger or a professional blogger, I’m sure that sometimes you regret some of the mistakes you’ve made during your blogging journey.

I’ve decided to create a list of mistakes that bloggers do to help you make better decisions in the future.

Stick To WordPress

There are many blogging platforms, but none as good as WordPress.

Go for WordPress.org not WordPress.com.

Why?

Because with WordPress.org, you’ll actually own and host your domain. You’ll have a lot more freedom and flexibility to do whatever you want with your blog, including monetisation and use third-party plugins.

I’ve seen people using other blogging platforms, such as Squarespace and Blogger, but they have far fewer functionalities when it comes to customising your blog.

Get Your Own Domain

Do it right from the beginning. It’s a game changer.

Do you see my domain?

davidoliveira.co.uk

A lot better than davidoliveira.blogspot.com, right?
Or davidoliveira.wordpress.com?

Owing your domain is more professional and increases your chances of ranking on search engines.

Start Building

I recommend SiteGround 100%.

Their services are affordable and reliable. Subscribe to one of the hosting plans to build your WordPress blog and have your own domain name.

Got any questions, contact me. I’ve been using them for many years.

VISIT SITEGROUND

Focus on Writing Good Quality Content

Who wants to read poor and irrelevant blog posts? Certainly not me.

Only Write About What You Believe In

When people ask me what I write about, I always say that I write about what matters to me. That’s an asset. It’s my USP (unique selling point). People that relate to me and have similar interests instantly connect and become frequent readers of my blog.

Make Sure Your Content Is Evergreen

Unless you run a news blog or write about celebrities, your content should be evergreen.

Forget Analytics

When you’re starting out, you shouldn’t worry about analytics.

Network & Collaborate With Other Bloggers

Networking with other bloggers will keep you motivated and eventually result in collaborating opportunities.

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The Complete List Of Categories On My Blog

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I hope you enjoy reading my blog posts as much as I enjoy writing them. Below you’ll find the complete list of categories on the blog.

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Hello, and thank you for visiting my blog.

Writing has always been a passion of mine.

I like to put my thoughts on ‘paper’, or better yet, on the keyboard.

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I write about what matters to me.

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Why do I have a blog?

Well, I am very opiniated and a self proclaimed learning addict.

I read a lot about many different subjects. So why keep all that information and knowledge for me? Sharing it with you and my other readers sounds like a much better idea.

Another reason to blog is the passive income that it generates. When you click on certain links and make a purchase, I may receive a commission for referring you to that website. Awesome right? However, please note that I only write about what I believe in or have a strong opinion about it. I would never recommend a product or service if I didn’t think is actually worth your time and money.

Do you want to connect or work with me?

If you’re a blogger or have a business that fits within my blog content, please contact me. I am always looking for new opportunities and network with like-minded people.

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