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  By Nabeela Irfan – 10 Blogging Mistakes I Made as a Beginner (and What I Learned) When I first started my blogging journey on Blogger, I was super excited but also made many mistakes that slowed my growth. Here are 10 mistakes I personally made, so you don’t have to repeat them: 1. Choosing Random Topics Instead of My Passion In the beginning, I posted whatever came to my mind – from daily thoughts to tips. This confused my readers and my blog didn’t grow. I realized picking a clear focus/niche was essential. 2. Neglecting Backlinks I didn’t know the importance of backlinks at first. Once I started linking my posts to relevant blogs and getting other sites to link to mine, traffic and credibility improved drastically. (Example: My Blogger Post on SEO Tips) 3. Ignoring My Own Voice I tried to imitate popular bloggers instead of sharing my own experiences. Readers connect with authentic stories, not copied content. 4. Posting Without a Schedule Initially, I posted whenever I felt l...

 Best Free Blogger Templates for SEO & AdSense – A Complete Guide My Story – By Nabeela Irfan When I started blogging, I thought it was only about writing posts and publishing them. But soon, I realized that getting Google AdSense approval was one of the toughest parts. For almost one month, I was stuck with templates. I tried multiple free designs, switched again and again, but AdSense kept rejecting my blog. That phase taught me something very important: 👉 Your template is not just about design – it directly affects SEO, user experience, and AdSense approval. This post is for all beginners who are struggling like I did. I have explained everything step by step so that you don’t waste time and energy like me. Why Blogger Template Matters for SEO & AdSense A good Blogger template can: Improve your website speed (fast loading sites rank higher in Google). Provide SEO-friendly structure (H1, H2, schema markup). Make your site mobile responsive (Google prefers mobile-friendly...

 By Nabeela Irfan Getting Google AdSense approval on Blogger is often the biggest challenge for beginners. Many new bloggers apply too early and get rejected, but the truth is — if you follow the right steps, approval becomes much easier. I personally applied for AdSense on my blog nabeelairfan.com, and after working on layout, content, and organic traffic, I finally got approved. In this post, I’ll share exactly what worked for me so you can achieve the same. 1. Use a Clean, SEO-Friendly Template Google looks at user experience before approving any site. Avoid free, messy templates that have too many ads or broken layouts. Instead, use: A responsive template (works on mobile + desktop). Fast-loading design. Simple navigation (menu bar, categories, related posts). 💡 Tip: You can find hundreds of SEO-optimized Blogger templates online. A good design shows Google that your site is trustworthy. 2. Publish Quality Content Content is the foundation of AdSense approval. Make sure you: W...

 The Smart Way to Send Cold Emails on LinkedIn When I first started freelancing, I believed sending more messages meant getting more clients. So, I sent dozens of cold emails every week. They all looked the same: “Hi, I provide XYZ services. Let me know if you need.” Guess what happened? Silence. Zero replies. Zero results. It was frustrating because I had the skills, but nobody was responding. I started questioning myself: “Maybe clients just don’t read messages? Or maybe I’m not good enough?” But last month, I decided to test a new approach. Instead of treating cold emails like a sales pitch, I treated them like a conversation starter. Here’s the strategy that changed everything for me: 1. Follow the client’s journey – I started engaging with their posts, understanding what they care about. 2. Add genuine comments – Not just “great post” but thoughts that showed I understood their perspective. 3. Send a personal connection request – A short note that made it clear why I wanted to...

LinkedIn AI Job Search – A New Path for Your Career By Nirfan In today’s digital era, job search is no longer limited to just sending out CVs. LinkedIn has launched a powerful new feature – AI Job Search – that makes finding career opportunities smarter and easier than ever before. What is LinkedIn AI Job Search? LinkedIn’s new AI-powered job search tool understands your skills, experience, and career goals to give you personalized job recommendations. Now you don’t have to scroll through thousands of job posts — AI shows you only the ones that fit you best. Benefits Smart Job Suggestions – AI recommends jobs based on your profile and activity. Time Saving – Reduces the need for endless manual filters. Better Matches – Highlights only the jobs relevant to your career growth. Personalized Guidance – Provides CV and profile improvement tips while applying. How to Use It 1. Update your LinkedIn profile (skills, headline, summary, experience). 2. Go to the Jobs section and look for the AI ...

  The Overnight Success Myth: My Reality People often ask me questions like: “Why haven’t you achieved big success yet?” “Even after working so hard?” “Maybe you should try something else?” And honestly, sometimes these questions sting. But what many people don’t see is the effort happening quietly behind the scenes — the kind of effort that doesn’t show up in quick results or flashy achievements. What They Don’t See I’ve invested countless hours in learning and growing on LinkedIn. It hasn’t just been about scrolling or liking posts — it’s been about studying how people grow, how value is created, and how meaningful connections are built. I’ve worked consistently to improve my mindset and sharpen my skills. Because success is not just about what you know — it’s about how you think, how you adapt, and how you keep yourself motivated when results aren’t immediate. I’ve started my own blog to share my voice with the world. Writing helps me reflect, and sharing my journey allows me to...

  🚀 Stop Asking for Permission — Start Building Your Life 🚀 For years, I kept waiting for a “Yes.” From my family. From my friends. From the corporate system. Every time, the answer was the same: ❌ “Too risky.” ❌ “Be realistic.” ❌ “What about security?” The Turning Point One day, I realized something powerful: > Nobody is going to give you permission to change your life. People are not protecting you. They’re protecting their worldview. Because your freedom questions their choices. Your success challenges their lifestyle. Your happiness threatens their excuses. What Changed for Me I stopped asking. I started building. And now, the same people who once said “No” are asking me for advice. Funny how that works, right? The life you want is waiting for you — but it requires disappointing some people. Starting with the version of YOU that needs approval. ✅ Build first. ✅ Don’t apologize for trying. 📌 What’s one thing you’ve been waiting for permission to do — and what would happen ...

  How I Started My Journey from Facebook Reseller to a Personal Brand A few years ago, I had no website, no paid tools, and no investment. Just one thing — Facebook Marketplace and a strong will to sell. How It All Began I started reselling cloth sofa covers on Facebook. Without running a single ad, I wrote one clear, catchy post — and to my surprise, it went viral. Orders started coming in. The post was reshared repeatedly. People even called me directly. That one moment gave me the confidence I needed — to believe that you don’t need a big setup to start. Then I Tried TikTok I found a viral TikTok video of a product and posted it on my Facebook page as a reseller. It worked. Real conversions, real customers. People assumed I was the original seller — and I fulfilled their needs through smart reselling. Branding My Identity on LinkedIn Reselling wasn’t the end goal — I wanted to grow. So I bought a domain, verified my email, and optimized my LinkedIn profile using real strategies....