Blogging – Tracy J Mann's Blog

Blogging or Vlogging (Which One’s Right For you?)

Blogging or Vlogging (or Both?) Quick caveat: I hate being on camera, so I go faceless — and it’s absolutely doable with simple AI tools that we are s lucky…

Tracy Mann August 25, 2025

Classic Typewriter To blog or not to blog.

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Blogging with AI: Tips for Success

How Anyone Over 50 Can Share Their Story — And Be Heard Blogging today can feel like trying to jump onto a speeding train — while it’s already halfway out…

Tracy Mann August 18, 2025

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5 Proven Ways to Write Affiliate Content That Sells

n 2025, knowing how to write affiliate content that sells isn’t about cranking out generic posts stuffed with keywords — AI can already do that. It’s about showing your real…

Tracy Mann August 11, 2025

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Email List Beginner Guide: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting

This email list beginner guide covers 5 things I wish I knew before starting to build my own email list, which as a beginner can feel extremely overwhelming. When I…

Tracy Mann July 2, 2025

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SEO Keywords for Beginners (No Jargon, No Hype, Just Results)

SEO keywords for beginners don’t have to be overwhelming. Ever feel like SEO is just one long migraine with a domain name? Think keywords are complicated? This no-fluff guide breaks…

Tracy Mann May 17, 2025

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One Biggest Blogging Myth That’s Holding You Back (And What to Do Instead)

How many times have you heard one too many blogging myths — like needing to be tech-savvy, niche-perfect, or a social media star just to start? Well, you’re not alone.…

Tracy Mann May 14, 2025

Golden retriever blogging and researching SEO tips — humorous take on keywords for bloggers.

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Keywords for Bloggers: What They Are, Why They Matter, and When to Chill

When I first started learning about keywords for bloggers, I honestly thought I’d need a diploma in SEO and a master’s in decoding Google’s brain. Everyone online made it sound…

Tracy Mann May 13, 2025

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Blogging vs Social Media: 4 Reasons Why Your Blog Is a Business Asset

Ever feel like you’re constantly “posting” on social media but not actually building anything? That’s the heart of the blogging vs social media problem — loads of effort, very little…

Tracy Mann May 13, 2025

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How to Choose a Niche in 2025 (Even If You Like Everything)

If you're anything like I was and you want to start an online business — maybe blogging, maybe affiliate marketing, maybe both — one of the first hurdles is figuring…

Tracy Mann May 1, 2025

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Why Start a Blog in 2025: No-Fluff Beginner’s Guide

Let’s be real — in a world full of AI-generated everything, 5-second attention spans, and content that disappears faster than your Wi-Fi during a Zoom call… the idea of starting…

Tracy Mann April 22, 2025