Today, I’m going to be talking to you about whether or not blogging courses are worth it.
And yes, I’d say they are worth it.
But I don’t want you to pay for them, at least in the beginning.
You see, there are so many incredible, free blogging courses, so of course they’re worth it. They’re free.
And they’re made by reputable marketing companies that want to show off their tools. This means they’re going to put a good amount of professional effort into making their courses.
Ahrefs Academy
The first free blogging course that comes to my mind is the Ahrefs Blogging For Business course.
This is the only blogging course I’ve taken, and it’s very thorough.
This course is catered towards modern blogging, where you use a blog as a content marketing channel for business, rather than building a traditional niche website.
It covers blogging fundamentals in-depth, which includes:
- Publishing best practices
- Finding keywords
- Optimizing your blog posts
- Performing an SEO audit
- Backlink acquisition
If you want to learn about blog SEO, and how a business can use blogging to promote their services and products, then you’ll enjoy the Blogging For Business Course.
What if I do pay for a blogging course?
Now, there is a time and place where it might be worth paying for a blogging course.
If the course in mind helps you achieve a specific goal, and if the course is made by someone you admire professionally, it’s probably worth it.
One example that comes to my mind is Carly Campbell’s Pinterest Course. 100s, if not 1000s, of Pinterest bloggers recommend her course.
You can also look into courses that help you build income with your blog, like Elna Cain’s Freelance Writing Course.
Lastly, you can look for courses on course marketplaces like Udemy. The courses are generally quite affordable, starting as low as $14, so you won’t break the bank.
Final tip for buying a blogging course
Don’t overpay for blogging courses.
Never buy a premium course that’s more than $200. The courses above the $200 price point are usually sold by value-lacking salesmen.
And when it does come time for you to purchase a course, check to see if it has a coupon or a discount code.