Alright friends, quick story from the archives… Back in my health & wellness blogging era, I wrote a post because my ear was throbbing like it had its own heartbeat. I remembered my grandma’s warm salt sock remedy, tried it, it worked… and because I was a blogger, I did what bloggers do:I wrote about it. 👉 Here’s the post that STILL brings me daily traffic: https://carlajgardiner.com/salt-sock-relieved-grandmas-earache/ No strategy. No fancy SEO. No keyword magic.Just me, a burning earache, and a salt sock. And somehow… THIS became my top-performing post and Pinterest pin of all time. Why? Because it was: - Simple - Searchable - Solving one specific problem - Evergreen (earaches don’t take days off 😅) Your reminder today: Sometimes the “that’s too small to matter” idea becomes the blog that runs laps around the ones you agonized over. Drop a 🔥 if you’ve got a post like this ... or if you want help creating one.

📣 Hey Blog Growth Society! A Quick Boost for Your Week As you’re building your blogs, planning your content, and tightening up your systems…don’t forget you can grow more than one traffic source at the same time. 👉 Your blog + YouTube = a powerful duo. Your blog gives you searchable, evergreen visibility. YouTube gives you personality, connection, and fast trust-building. Together? They accelerate everything you’re already creating. If you’ve been curious, nervous, or “maybe later” about YouTube, I’ve got something that makes it simple: How To Become a YouTuber for Beginners - a clean, step-by-step guide to help you start smart without overwhelm or tech stress. https://the-fiery-grandma.aweb.page/kickstart-youtube-journey You don’t need fancy gear. You don’t need to be a performer. You just need a roadmap - and this guide gives you exactly that. Whether you’re ready now or soon, keep this in your toolbox. Your blog + YouTube channel will grow stronger together. You’ve got this, and I’m here for every step. 💛🔥

Welcome to The Blog Growth Society, friends! I’m Carla ... your snarky-but-loving resource guide who’s here to make sure you’re no longer blogging alone… and definitely not growing by accident. This space was built for everyday entrepreneurs, creators, and bloggers who want one thing: real growth with real support. No fluff. No confusion. No trying to duct-tape your blog together at midnight and hoping Google notices. Inside this community, we grow on purpose. With intention. With tools. With simple strategies. And with each other. Here’s what you can expect: ✨ A tight-knit, supportive community that actually sees you ✨ Weekly shares and growth opportunities ✨ Tips, tools, prompts, and resources that keep you consistent ✨ A place to learn, connect, and finally build momentum ✨ Conversations that make you laugh… and make things click But first ... I’d love to know you. Drop these in the comments: 1️⃣ Your blog topic (or the topic you want to build) 2️⃣ What growing “on purpose” means for you right now 3️⃣ What you’re most excited to get out of this community Welcome in ... I’m thrilled you’re here. Let’s grow your blog (and your confidence) on purpose… together. — Carla Founder, The Blog Growth Society Stop Blogging Alone. Start Growing On Purpose.