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I know one thing about bloggers and it's that we need to save money. There are so many things to buy when it comes to your blog: hosting, design, fonts, you name it! So I've compiled a list of some of the best sales you can find on Black Friday and Cyber Monday for bloggers and influencers. And I've decided to offer a sale!! I'm offering 50% off (this is insane and it's never been done before) of ALL products in my shop! Use code “DEAL”. This applies to Lightroom presets and my ebook: Instagram Unlocked.
I'm so excited for Black Friday and Cyber Monday so I'll be updating this post to keep you in the know for all the deals.
Now, let's get to the 2017 best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for bloggers and influencers!
My favorite way to shop is inside because lines are frankly the enemy. So let's see what I scooped up. From resources for growing your blog, photography, fonts, and more.
Cash back on all online purchases: Ebates
There is one thing I ALWAYS use while shopping online and that's Ebates. That's because you get cash back as you shop like you normally would. This is not necessarily blogger related. But if you're going to shop online AT ALL I suggest using this tool. It's a no brainer if you plan to do any online or Christmas shopping!
Blogging
Web hosting: Siteground
This is the most important part when starting your blog. I HIGHLY recommend WordPress, a full explanation on why here. After you get setup on WordPress (.org in case you're wondering) you need hosting. I always recommend Siteground and show you step-by-step how to set it up here. I myself am a customer of Siteground and it can handle my website traffic and then some. This is SO important. It also has some of the best customer service around!
SALE: a whopping 70% off all hosting plans!
WHEN: Now Through Monday, November 27th
WHY: They offer 1-click migration from other sites, have the best customer service around, and the price is unbeatable.
WordPress Help: WPHelp
If I had to pay for only one tool on my list it would be this, hands down. If I ever have issues with my site, want to move hosting, want to switch to WordPress, or anything else, I use WP Help. The customer service is unparalleled. They actually saved me in a major way this year when my site wasn't working. I can't thank them enough!!
SALE: 40% off
WHEN: Now Through Monday, November 27th
WHY: If you need help with Worpdress, moving to WordPress, or site improvement, this is the answer.
Photography
Lightroom presets: My Presets!!
I use only ONE tool when editing my photos: Lightroom. The reason being is it's just so powerful and easy to edit and get the exact style I want. But it can be time consuming to edit each detail. That's why I created Lightroom presets to easily and quickly edit my photos in just one click. I'm offering an unprecedented 50% off with code “DEAL” right here.
SALE: 50% off Lightroom presets
WHEN: Now through Monday, November 27th
WHY: Beautifully edit all your photos in one click with 10 beautiful and easy to use presets.
Gear: Amazon
Amazon offers crazy great deals on things like cameras, lenses, and more. I know some of my favorite devices are on sale and of course… FREE SHIPPING! Here are some of my favorites:
Amazon echo is 20% off.
Cloud cam is $20 off.
All Kindle products are on sale.
Check out all the camera gear on sale here. There's a CRAZY special (79% off) on GoPro Competitor CrossTour and a Lumix Camera and Lens for under $500 (almost 50% off!). Of course, if you're in the market for a drone (that would be an awesome gift!) you can save over $100 here on the DJI Mavic pro (the most popular one.)
Check out the deals of the day here.
SALE: Special savings throughout the store.
WHEN: Now through November 27th
WHY: Everything you can dream of.
Check out everything you need here.
Phone Safety: Casetify
I drop my phone a lot. I love slick phone cases but I need one that will protect my phone. That's why I love Casetify. And they have the cutest designs as well as customizable cases. I personally have the “Say Yes to New Adventures” and “Wine Not“. Use code “BLACK2017” for 15- 20% savings.
SALE: 15-20% off with code “BLACK2017”
WHEN: Now through November 26
WHY: Slim, pretty, custom phone cases.
Design
Graphics, Fonts, Themes, Photos: Creative Market
This is my one stop shop for everything creative for my blog. If I need a new font, a stock photo, a graphic, heck, they even have WordPress themes, Creative Market has it all! Hey want to spend $0?! They even have a free section!
SALE: 20% off
WHEN: November 25- November 27th
WHY: Amazing graphics at great prices.
WordPress Theme: Restored 316
I am asked all the time about my website design and the truth is it's a simple WordPress theme from Restored 316! They have some of the most beautiful themes out there!
SALE: All themes 25% off with the coupon code r316cm17 (case sensitive). Installation Services 10% off with the coupon code r316cm17install (case sensitive).
WHEN: 8am CST on November 27th thru 8am CST on November 28th
WHY: Elegant, clean, and easy to use.
Check out WordPress Themes here.
Blog theme/Hosting: Genesis
In order to make your theme and hosting work you need a framework. This is just the best one around, hands down!
SALE: 25% off ALL themes
WHEN: Now through November 28th
WHY: Quickly and powerfully build a website on WordPress.
Design Webpages: Elementor
Okay, this might be one of the coolest tools out there. Let's say you have a blog on WordPress but you'd like to create a shop page. Or a page displaying your popular poosts or a unique “about me” page. YOU HAVE TO CHECK OUT ELEMENTOR. This is what I used to create my very slick “Shop” page, without having to make it a completely different website! There are so many cool things you can do with this! It's free for the initial plan but I upgraded to pro to have all capabilities. Right now it's 25% off!
SALE: 25% off plans
WHEN: Now through November 27th
WHY: Build any kind of page on your blog!
Blog Growth
SEO: SEM Rush
This is hands down the best tool to research keywords, come up with blog ideas, monitor your performance, and more. I feel like this is my secret weapon for growing my pageviews! I love SEM Rush and know it's one of the greatest tools out there for bloggers.
SALE: 50% off!
WHEN: Now through November 27th
WHY: Best SEO tool out there!
Email/Newsletter: Convertkit (now called Seva)
If you don't have a newsletter for your blog you need one! This is the best way to stay connected and inform your readers. It's also one of the best ways I make money with my blog! I have tried a few (MailChimp, Infusionsoft) and Convertkit is hands down the best, especially for it's capability and price. They are offering a 30 day free trial!
SALE: FREE for 30 days!
WHEN: Now through November 27th
WHY: Grow your email list quickly, professionally, easily!
Check out Convertkit for free!
Opt ins and pages: Leadpages
I've been using Leadpages for years for everything from: email opt in forms, webinar registration, Live webinar pages, and so much more. Basically, if you EVER want to host a webinar you need Leadpages.
SALE: TBA
WHEN: Now through November 27th
WHY: Create opt in and webinar pages.
Quiz and Grow: Interact
I use quizzes on my blog to actually grow my email list. They work SO well and they are fun and easy to create. Interact is a tool I've used for the past 3 years. They have templates so you can create one in about 5 minutes. You'll get a 20% off discount for all NEW Annual plans or Upgraded Annual plans. Just use code ‘SOTHANKFUL’ at checkout. Offer available now until November 30, 2019.
Monetize
Make money passively: Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing
There are many courses that help you grow, but this one gets to the heart of making money with affiliate income. I've personally taken this course and seen my profits rise. She's helped thousands of people make money online and her tools are unbeatable. Did I mention she makes over $100,000 a month from her blog?! You must use code “CYBERMONDAY28OFF2019” right here.
SALE: $28 off
WHEN: November 28th with code “CYBERMONDAY28OFF2019”
WHY: If you're ready to make money with affiliate sales this is your course!
Check out Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing here.
Payment system: Samcart
This is what I use to take payments for ALL my products! I use it because it's safe, secure, and has tons of options.
SALE: TBA
WHEN: Now through November 27th
WHY: The only payment processing system you need.
Create a course: Thinkific
One of the best ways to monetize your own site is to create a course! We all have strengths and unique passions and ideas. We can ALL learn from each other. Why not create a course!
SALE: Get $1,000 in bonuses!
WHEN: Now through November 27th
WHY: Creating courses is one of the best ways to monetize online.
Check out Thinkific right here.
Social Media
Social Shares: SocialWarfare
This is a plugin I use on my blog for people to share my posts. I've tried them ALL. This one is the best and one of the easiest to use.
SALE: TBA
WHEN: Now through November 27th
WHY: Grow your blog and get more shares!
Instagram Growth: Instagram Unlocked
I've made it my life's work to figure out how to grow organically on Instagram. Let's face it, it's not easy to grow. But you CAN do it! I've studied the algorithm, researched hashtags, and learned from the best to create a book that will help you grow your following and engagement on Instagram, with Instagram Unlocked! I'm offering 50% off my book with code “DEAL”.
SALE: 50% off with code DEAL
WHEN: Now through November 27th
WHY: Grow your following, break through the Instagram algorithm, and create massive engagement.
Check out Instagram Unlocked here.
So there you go! I hope you find something that you love for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Found a deal that you can't miss? Let me know in the comment below!
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