{"id":15477,"date":"2022-12-28T10:19:50","date_gmt":"2022-12-28T18:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/?p=15477"},"modified":"2026-06-06T06:16:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T13:16:01","slug":"blogging-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/blogging-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Best Free Blogging Resources (for All Bloggers to Grow) in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You want to be a successful blogger, but right now, you don\u2019t have much money to spare. Enter: today&#8217;s roundup of the <strong>best free blogging resources<\/strong> to grow your blog quicker.<\/p>\n\n<p>Whenever you look at your email marketing, another well-known blogger promotes an expensive course.<\/p>\n\n<p>Many free resources disappoint you. Perhaps you attended a \u201cfree\u201d webinar only to find it\u2019s a half-hour of fundamental tips followed by a massive sales pitch.<\/p>\n\n<p>Do you need to spend a fortune to get the information you need? No. Absolutely not.<\/p>\n\n<p>Yes, many great paid resources can help you on your blogging journey\u2014but when you\u2019re just getting started, there are tons of excellent <i>free<\/i> resources you can utilize as well. If you want even more, check out my list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/blogging-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"top blogging courses\">top blogging courses<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/blogging-books\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"blogger books\">blogger books<\/a>\u2014some of which are paid, though they\u2019re all great value for what they offer.<\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #fdf2d0;\"><b>Updated for 2026:<\/b> We&#8217;ve fact-checked every resource on this list (and swapped out a couple that went offline). We&#8217;ve also added free AI-powered tools to the mix \u2014 in 2026, the best free blogging toolkit includes AI writing and research tools alongside the classic guides, templates, and courses.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p>Just remember: your time is valuable, too. You want the best free blogging resources you can find. You don\u2019t want to waste your time on hastily thrown-together PDFs.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"resources-list\"><\/a>20 Best Free Blogging Resources (for All Bloggers) in 2026<\/h2>\n<ol>\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"#profitable\">How to Build a (Profitable) Blog in 7 Days<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"#keyword-tool\">Free Keyword Research Tool by Ryan Robinson<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"#blog-title-generator-tool\">AI-Powered Blog Title Generator Tool (Blog Topic Ideas)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"#wordpress\">WordPress Training Course: Learn How to Build a WordPress Website Using Elementor<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"#wpbeginner\">WPBeginner\u2019s WordPress 101 Video Tutorial<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"#social\">What is Social?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"#branding\">The Beginner\u2019s Guide to Branding<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"#traffic\">Free 5-Day Traffic &amp; Monetization Mini Challenge<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"#creation\">The Complete Collection of Content Creation Templates<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"#seo\">The SEO Bootcamp (Stupid Simple SEO)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"#graphic\">Free Graphic Design Training<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"#copywriting\">10-Step Copywriting Framework<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"#audit\">Content Audit Template<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"#unlocked\">SEO Unlocked<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"#newsletter\">Free Email Marketing Calendar Template (MailerLite)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"#ai-writer\">Free AI Article Writer<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"#business\">Blog Business Plan Template<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"#planner\">Blog Planner Bundle<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"#books\">3 Free Blogging Books<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"#templates\">10 Free Blog Post Templates<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class='tm-click-to-tweet'><div class='tm-ctt-text'><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/share?text=20+Best+Free+Blogging+Resources+%28for+All+Bloggers+to+Grow%29+in+2026&amp;via=TheRyanRobinson&amp;related=TheRyanRobinson&amp;url=https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/blogging-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"20 Best Free Blogging Resources (for All Bloggers to Grow) in 2026\">20 Best Free Blogging Resources (for All Bloggers to Grow) in 2026<\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/share?text=20+Best+Free+Blogging+Resources+%28for+All+Bloggers+to+Grow%29+in+2026&amp;via=TheRyanRobinson&amp;related=TheRyanRobinson&amp;url=https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/blogging-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"tm-ctt-btn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"Click To Post on\">Click To Post on <i class='fa fa-twitter-x'><\/i><\/a><div class='tm-ctt-tip'><\/div><\/div>\n\n<p><b>Disclosure:<\/b> Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links and at no additional cost to you, I\u2019ll earn a commission. Know that I only recommend products and services I\u2019ve personally used and stand behind. When you use one of my affiliate links, the company compensates me, which helps me run this blog and keep my in-depth content free of charge for readers (like you).<\/p>\n\n<p>Here are a collection of my favorite free blogging resources. If you want more, check out my list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/blogging-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"top blogging courses\">top blogging courses<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/blogging-books\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"blogger books\">blogger books<\/a>\u2014many of which are paid, though they\u2019re all great value for what they offer.<\/p>\n\n<p><b><i>Note:<\/i><\/b><i> For many of these resources, you\u2019ll need to sign up using your email address to gain access (you&#8217;ll likely be added to an email list for marketing purposes).<\/i><\/p>\n<h3>Beginner Bloggers: Resources for Launching Your Blog<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15499 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/iStock-976370312.jpg\" alt=\"Beginner Free Blogging Resources (to Grow Your Blog Faster)\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/iStock-976370312.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/iStock-976370312-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/iStock-976370312-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/iStock-976370312-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t yet launched your blog, or if you\u2019ve had a go at blogging in the past but didn\u2019t get very far, these are the resources you need to get off to a fantastic start.<\/p>\n<h4><a name=\"profitable\"><\/a><strong>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/start-blogging-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"How to Build a (Profitable) Blog in 7 Days\"><b>How to Build a (Profitable) Blog in 7 Days<\/b><\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><b>Format:<\/b> Text (delivered via email)<\/p>\n\n<p><b>Structure: <\/b>6 lessons<\/p>\n\n<p>This course teaches you my step-by-step process for setting up your blog in just minutes.<\/p>\n\n<p>It also teaches you how to create high-quality content that attracts thousands of readers. We cover effective ways to monetize your blog as well so you can make real money blogging.<\/p>\n\n<p>You can work through the course daily \u2014 but if you want to go faster, there\u2019s a link in each email to advance straight to the next lesson.<\/p>\n<h4><a name=\"keyword-tool\"><\/a>2. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/keyword-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"Free Keyword Research Tool\">Free Keyword Research Tool<\/a> by Ryan Robinson<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><b>Format:<\/b> Free Tool<\/p>\n\n<p><b>Structure:<\/b> Type in your keyword phrase and get monthly search volume, difficulty &amp; suggestions for other keyword phrases to target for your blog content<\/p>\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17468 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Free-Keyword-Research-Tool-AI-Powered-SEO-Keyword-Research-and-Ideas.jpg\" alt=\"Free Keyword Research Tool (AI-Powered) SEO Keyword Research and Ideas\" width=\"950\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Free-Keyword-Research-Tool-AI-Powered-SEO-Keyword-Research-and-Ideas.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Free-Keyword-Research-Tool-AI-Powered-SEO-Keyword-Research-and-Ideas-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Free-Keyword-Research-Tool-AI-Powered-SEO-Keyword-Research-and-Ideas-768x411.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">I built this free AI-Powered <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/keyword-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"Keyword Tool\">Keyword Tool<\/a> to solve a problem I&#8217;ve had in the blogging industry for nearly a decade. Anytime a new (free) keyword research tool comes out and gains popularity, a switch flips, and it&#8217;s suddenly only a paid tool\u2014or has dramatic limitations on usage. This keyword research tool was built to be forever free.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">When you type in a keyword you&#8217;re considering blogging about, you&#8217;ll get dozens of research-backed ideas for keywords &amp; topics to write about on your blog today. You&#8217;ll get insights like:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Monthly Search Volume:<\/strong> A snapshot of how many people search for a particular keyword phrase monthly on significant search engines like Google.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Difficulty Level:<\/strong> How hard it&#8217;ll be to rank for a particular keyword phrase based on the amount of existing (and anticipated future) competition from established websites.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Country Targeting:<\/strong> The default country view is for the US (United States). However, you can select other countries from a dropdown menu to see what regional search volume &amp; difficulty look like for your target keyword phrases.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Ideas:<\/strong> Use the ideas tab (or click the lightbulb) to get dozens of AI-powered blog topic ideas related to the keyword you&#8217;ve chosen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/keyword-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow\" title=\"Get Keyword Ideas\">Get Keyword Ideas<\/a><\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h4><a name=\"blog-title-generator-tool\"><\/a>3. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/blog-title-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"AI-Powered Blog Title Generator Tool\">AI-Powered Blog Title Generator Tool<\/a> (Blog Topic Ideas)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><b>Format:<\/b> Free Tool<\/p>\n\n<p><b>Structure:<\/b> Input your keyword phrase and get dozens of AI-powered blog titles &amp; topic ideas<\/p>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/blog-title-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17093\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Blog-Title-Generator-Tool-AI-Powered-SEO-Blog-Titles-Tool-Screenshot.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Title Generator Tool (AI-Powered) SEO Blog Titles Tool Screenshot\" width=\"850\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Blog-Title-Generator-Tool-AI-Powered-SEO-Blog-Titles-Tool-Screenshot.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Blog-Title-Generator-Tool-AI-Powered-SEO-Blog-Titles-Tool-Screenshot-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Blog-Title-Generator-Tool-AI-Powered-SEO-Blog-Titles-Tool-Screenshot-768x393.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">I built this free AI-Powered <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/blog-title-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"Blog Title Generator Tool\">Blog Title Generator Tool<\/a> to help my readers develop unique, research-backed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/blog-post-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"blog post ideas\">blog post ideas<\/a> to write about.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">When you type in a keyword phrase, you&#8217;ll instantly get dozens of SEO-friendly headline ideas to inspire your blogging efforts (and make your headlines stand out against the competition).<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/blog-title-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow\" title=\"Get Title Ideas\">Get Title Ideas<\/a><\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h4><a name=\"wordpress\"><\/a>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/academy.hubspot.com\/courses\/build-a-wordpress-website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><b>WordPress Training Course:<\/b><\/a> Learn How to Build a WordPress Website Using Elementor (Simon Shocket)<\/h4>\n<p><b>Format:<\/b> Video<\/p>\n\n<p><b>Structure:<\/b> 3 lessons, split into 17 videos (1 hr 11 mins total)<\/p>\n\n<p>I love WordPress: it\u2019s the blogging platform I always recommend using. But I know WordPress can feel like a steep learning curve when you\u2019re just getting started.<\/p>\n\n<p>This detailed, free training course from HubSpot takes you through everything you need to know, from setting up your website (including getting a domain name and web hosting), understanding how WordPress works, installing WordPress plugins and WordPress themes, and using the popular page builder Elementor.<\/p>\n<h4><a name=\"wpbeginner\"><\/a>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/videos.wpbeginner.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><b>WPBeginner\u2019s<\/b><\/a> WordPress 101 Video Tutorials (Syed Balkhi)<\/h4>\n<p><b>Format: <\/b>Video<\/p>\n\n<p><b>Structure: <\/b>34 separate videos, each around 2\u20137 minutes long<\/p>\n\n<p>These videos, created by Syed Balkhi and his team at WPBeginner, are a fantastic introduction to everything you\u2019ll want to know in your early days of blogging, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/what-is-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"WordPress.com vs WordPress.org\">WordPress.com vs WordPress.org<\/a>, using the block editor, creating and editing posts, adding images, installing and customizing themes, enabling and managing comments, and much more. Side note: I recommend using Grammarly in your Google Docs to help as an extra set of proofreading eyes.<\/p>\n\n<p>As Syed puts it, \u201cI am tired of self-proclaimed \u2018blogging experts\u2019 charging hundreds of dollars to teach how to use WordPress. I believe basic education like this should be FREE.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4><a name=\"social\"><\/a>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/learn\/what-is-social\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><b>What is Social?<\/b><\/a> (Randy Hlavac)<\/h4>\n<p><b>Format:<\/b> Video and text<\/p>\n\n<p><b>Structure: <\/b>Four weeks, including videos, readings, and peer-graded assignments<\/p>\n\n<p>In instructor Randy Hlavac\u2019s words, this Northwestern University course is designed to \u201cgive you an overview of social and the important ways you need to view social to build successful marketing strategies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<p>The videos include full transcripts, not just in English but also in a range of other languages. The course is designed to take four weeks, though you can go faster or slower if you want to.<\/p>\n\n<p>The course is designed to give you a big-picture overview of the social media landscape. It also includes specific tips for creating your own content strategy, designing social communities, and positioning yourself as a brand authority. It touches on using tools like Canva to create social images.<\/p>\n\n<p>There are quizzes and assignments to help you consolidate what you\u2019ve learned.<\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #fdf2d0;\"><b>Tip:<\/b> Don\u2019t click the \u201cfree trial\u201d button when you sign up. You want the \u201caudit the course\u201d link to get the course for free for as long as you want it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><a name=\"branding\"><\/a>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/creativemarket.com\/blog\/our-free-ebook-is-here-the-beginners-guide-to-branding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><b>The Beginner\u2019s Guide to Branding<\/b><\/a> (Laura Busche)<\/h4>\n<p><b>Format: <\/b>PDF ebook<\/p>\n\n<p><b>Structure:<\/b> 6 short chapters<\/p>\n\n<p>This 35-page ebook covers all the basics of branding, explaining what branding means and going through all the basics, like what name to choose, how to craft your brand identity, and how to create style guidelines.<\/p>\n\n<p>You\u2019ll get tips on choosing colors that work well together and picking the suitable typeface for your blog.<\/p>\n\n<p>The ebook also explains some key pitfalls people face with branding and how to avoid them.<\/p>\n\n<p>As the author, Laura Busche, explains, \u201cBranding is not just about fancy graphics on your landing page. A strong brand, or lack thereof, could make or break you.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>More Experienced Bloggers: Resources for Your First Year of Blogging<\/h3>\n<p>Once your blog is up and running, you\u2019ll still want to keep learning. During your first year, you will likely focus on creating regular content, growing your traffic, and getting ready to make money from your blog.<\/p>\n<h4><a name=\"traffic\"><\/a>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetgum.lpages.co\/traffic-mini-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><b>Free 5-Day Mini Challenge<\/b><\/a><b> for Traffic &amp; Monetization<\/b> (Lena Gott)<\/h4>\n<p><b>Format: <\/b>Text-based online course<\/p>\n\n<p><b>Structure: <\/b>5 separate days of lessons plus homework<\/p>\n\n<p>This free challenge takes you through key ways to get more traffic and make money from your blog.<\/p>\n\n<p>It covers simplifying your strategy, implementing income pathways on your blog, crafting strong calls to action, finding hidden niches other bloggers aren\u2019t targeting, the importance of your conversion rate, and more.<\/p>\n\n<p>The course is text-based, with less than 15 minutes of reading each day \u2014 though you\u2019ll need to allow time to put what you\u2019re learning into practice, too, with the homework tasks.<\/p>\n\n<p>As soon as you sign up, you get access to the whole course, so you can tackle multiple days at once or go through it more slowly.<\/p>\n<h4><a name=\"creation\"><\/a>9. <a href=\"https:\/\/offers.hubspot.com\/content-creation-templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><b>The Complete Collection:<\/b><\/a> Content Creation Templates (HubSpot)<\/h4>\n<p><b>Format: <\/b>Google documents, spreadsheets, and slides<\/p>\n\n<p><b>Structure: <\/b>Multiple separate sets of templates<\/p>\n\n<p>This mammoth collection of templates includes every type of template you\u2019re likely to need for your blog: blog post templates, <a href=\"https:\/\/visme.co\/blog\/buyer-persona-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">buyer persona<\/a> templates, ebook templates, infographic templates, PowerPoint templates, and much more.<\/p>\n\n<p>There\u2019s also an editorial calendar and social media calendar to help you plan your content. You can save all the files to your computer or access them in Google Drive.<\/p>\n<h4><a name=\"seo\"><\/a>10. <b>The SEO Bootcamp (Stupid Simple SEO)<\/b> (Mike Pearson)<\/h4>\n<p><b>Format: <\/b>Video<\/p>\n\n<p><b>Structure:<\/b> 5 separate videos,<\/p>\n\n<p>This series of five videos explains how to scale your traffic and income, covering topics like domain authority, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/keyword-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"keyword research\">keyword research<\/a>, relevancy, and creating content that ranks.<\/p>\n\n<p>It\u2019s a beginner-friendly SEO course that covers everything you need to know and understand about search engine optimization. Each video is 7\u201312 minutes long.<\/p>\n<h4><a name=\"graphic\"><\/a>11. <a href=\"https:\/\/kristinrappaport.com\/designclass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><b>Free Graphic Design Training<\/b><\/a> (Kristin Rappaport)<\/h4>\n<p><b>Format: <\/b>Video (via Teachable)<\/p>\n\n<p><b>Structure: <\/b>Several course sections, each split into short (1\u20132 minute) videos<\/p>\n\n<p>This detailed course from Kristin Rappaport covers basic design principles, including proximity, alignment, repetition, contrast, and hierarchy, before tackling some common graphic design mistakes to avoid\u2014like bad color choices, hard-to-read text, and adding unnecessary elements.<\/p>\n\n<p>You\u2019ll get 30 different graphic design tips in under 30 minutes, all delivered in a simple, beginner-friendly way.<\/p>\n\n<p>Even if you\u2019re using pre-made templates for your graphics and content, it\u2019s still really helpful to learn graphic design basics.<\/p>\n<h3>Advanced Bloggers: Free Blogging Resources to Take Your Established Blog Further<\/h3>\n<p>Ready to take your blog to the next level?<\/p>\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been blogging for months or years, you may already have all the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/blogging-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"blogging tools\">blogging tools<\/a>. Perhaps you feel there\u2019s not too much left to learn. But all these blog resources can help you hone your skills \u2014 and make more money.<\/p>\n<h4><a name=\"copywriting\"><\/a>12. <a href=\"https:\/\/foundr.com\/copywriting-masterclass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><b>10-Step Copywriting Framework<\/b><\/a> (Arman Assadi)<\/h4>\n<p><b>Format:<\/b> Webinar (on-demand)<\/p>\n\n<p><b>Structure: <\/b>Video webinar<\/p>\n\n<p>This free masterclass takes you through writing persuasive copy (without sounding &#8220;salesy&#8221; or full of hype) and making your copy more engaging, personal, and entertaining. You\u2019ll learn to write copy quickly \u2014 even if you\u2019re a beginner.<\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #fdf2d0;\">After signing up, note that you need to wait about 9 minutes to view the webinar, during which time you can watch an introduction video from Arman Assadi.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p>One drawback to this resource is that there aren\u2019t any controls to pause, speed up, or slow down the webinar recording, so you\u2019ll want to set aside about an hour and a half to watch it.<\/p>\n<h4><a name=\"audit\"><\/a>13. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.babelquest.co.uk\/content-audit-template\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><b>BabelQuest:<\/b><\/a> Content Audit Template<\/h4>\n<p><b>Format: <\/b>Excel spreadsheet<\/p>\n\n<p><b>Structure: <\/b>Spreadsheet plus link to instructions<\/p>\n\n<p>Although this is a small free resource, it\u2019s really useful if you\u2019re revamping a blog that already has a lot of content\u2014or even if you\u2019ve purchased or taken over someone else\u2019s blog.<\/p>\n\n<p>It\u2019s designed to help you audit your existing content, identify potential content gaps, and list the changes and updates you want to make.<\/p>\n<h4><a name=\"unlocked\"><\/a>14. <b>SEO Unlocked<\/b> (Neil Patel)<\/h4>\n<p><b>Format:<\/b> Video<\/p>\n\n<p><b>Structure:<\/b> Seven weeks, split into short 10 &#8211; 20 minute videos<\/p>\n\n<p>This detailed SEO course from online marketing guru Neil Patel takes you through all the basics of SEO, then digs deep into keyword research, on-page and technical SEO, content marketing, link building, and more.<\/p>\n\n<p>Toward the end of the course, you\u2019ll also get tips on user engagement and conversion optimization.<\/p>\n\n<p>SEO Unlocked also gives detailed instructions on setting up Google Analytics and Google Search Console.<\/p>\n\n<p>There\u2019s a lot of content here \u2014 but you can work through it all at your own pace. Although the course is designed to take seven weeks, nothing stops you from taking longer (or getting through it faster).<\/p>\n<h4><a name=\"newsletter\"><\/a>15. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mailerlite.com\/blog\/email-marketing-calendar-template\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><b>Free Email Marketing Calendar Template<\/b><\/a> (MailerLite)<\/h4>\n<p><b>Format:<\/b> Spreadsheet template (Google Sheets \/ Excel)<\/p>\n\n<p><b>Structure:<\/b> A full-year email calendar you can customize<\/p>\n\n<p>Struggling to plan your email newsletter? MailerLite&#8217;s free email marketing calendar template gives you a ready-made framework to map out an entire year of newsletters, promotions, and campaigns in one place \u2014 so you always know what&#8217;s going out and when.<\/p>\n\n<p>It&#8217;s designed to help you batch-plan your sends, coordinate emails with your blog content and product launches, and avoid the &#8220;what do I send this week?&#8221; scramble. You can duplicate it into Google Sheets or download it for Excel.<\/p>\n\n<p>Email is one of the highest-ROI channels for bloggers (you own the audience, not an algorithm), so getting a planning system in place early pays off. <em>(Note: we previously listed Kate Doster&#8217;s newsletter planner here \u2014 that resource went offline, so we&#8217;ve swapped in this current, free alternative.)<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Bonus: 5 Can\u2019t-Miss Blogging Resources Here on ryrob.com<\/h3>\n<p>Most of the resources above are my favorite free picks from other top-notch bloggers around the world. But I&#8217;d be remiss not to also share my own free resources.<\/p>\n\n<p>I\u2019ve created many freebies based on what RyRob readers want most. You don\u2019t have to pay a cent for these\u2014they\u2019re all completely free to download.<\/p>\n<h4><a name=\"ai-writer\"><\/a>16. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/ai-article-writer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"Free AI Article Writer\">Free AI Article Writer<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><b>Format:<\/b> Free Tool<\/p>\n\n<p><b>Structure:<\/b> Enter a topic or title and get a full AI-generated article draft to edit and publish<\/p>\n\n<p>I built this free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/ai-article-writer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"AI Article Writer\">AI Article Writer<\/a> to help you beat the blank page. Give it a topic or working title, and it generates a structured first draft you can refine into a finished post.<\/p>\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a genuine 2026-era blogging resource: AI won&#8217;t replace your voice or expertise, but it&#8217;s a fantastic tool for outlining, drafting, and overcoming writer&#8217;s block \u2014 so you spend less time staring at a cursor and more time adding the original insights only you can provide.<\/p>\n\n<p>Pair it with my free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/keyword-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"keyword tool\">keyword tool<\/a> (#2 above) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/blog-title-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"blog title generator\">blog title generator<\/a> (#3 above) for a complete free AI-assisted writing workflow.<\/p>\n<h4><a name=\"business\"><\/a>17. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/blog-business-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"Blog Business Plan Template\">Blog Business Plan Template<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><b>Format:<\/b> Google Doc <i>(you can also download it as a Word document or PDF)<\/i><\/p>\n\n<p><b>Structure:<\/b> 6 sections, each with multiple questions and space to type your answers<\/p>\n\n<p>My blog has been earning well over six figures for years. My business plan kept me on track during the years I built my blog. My free business plan template guides you through everything you need to figure out to build a successful blog.<\/p>\n\n<p>That includes uncovering your reasons for blogging, setting goals, positioning and branding your blog, understanding your audience, doing a competitive analysis of other blogs, and much more.<\/p>\n<h4><a name=\"planner\"><\/a>18. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/blog-business-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"Blog Planner Bundle\">Blog Planner Bundle<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><b>Format:<\/b> PDFs and Google Docs<\/p>\n\n<p><b>Structure:<\/b> Multiple separate resources<\/p>\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t just one resource \u2014 it\u2019s a whole bundle of resources to help you grow your blog. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n \t<li>200+ blog post ideas to help inspire you<\/li>\n \t<li>A one-page keyword research checklist to keep you on track when you\u2019re coming up with keywords<\/li>\n \t<li>A template for outlining and writing blog posts<\/li>\n \t<li>A one-page SEO checklist to make sure your posts match up to best practices<\/li>\n \t<li>A printable that you can use to create your weekly blogging to-do list<\/li>\n \t<li>A one-page content promotion checklist for helping your posts get more traffic<\/li>\n \t<li>An editorial calendar template to organize what you\u2019re publishing on different dates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re fitting your blogging around a day job, kids, or other big responsibilities, you need these resources. They\u2019ll help you stay on track regardless of how busy things get.<\/p>\n<h4><a name=\"books\"><\/a>19. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/free-blogging-books\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"3 Free Blogging Books\">3 Free Blogging Books<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><b>Format: <\/b>PDFs<\/p>\n\n<p><b>Structure: <\/b>3 separate books totaling 311 pages<\/p>\n\n<p>Want to dig deep into the world of blogging? I\u2019ve got three completely free books for you. They\u2019re an excellent read for new bloggers, but you\u2019ll also learn a lot, even if you\u2019ve been blogging for a while. They are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n \t<li><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/how-start-blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"How to Start a Successful Blog This Year\">How to Start a Successful Blog This Year<\/a>\u2014<\/b>This eBook covers choosing your blog\u2019s name, getting it online, designing it, writing your first post, making money, and much more. I also cover some frequently asked questions about blogging, covering things like how to stand out in a crowded niche, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/how-much-cost-blog-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"how much it costs to start a blog\">how much it costs to start a blog<\/a>, and more.<\/li>\n \t<li><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/how-to-promote-your-blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"How to Promote Your Blog This Year\">How to Promote Your Blog This Year<\/a> \u2014 <\/b>this eBook teaches you the basics of SEO (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/blog-seo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"search engine optimization\">search engine optimization<\/a>), how to research your competition, how to promote your blog to your target audience, how to grow your social media presence, how to connect with influencers in your niche and more.<\/li>\n \t<li><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/make-money-blogging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"How to Make Money Blogging This Year\">How to Make Money Blogging This Year<\/a> \u2014 <\/b>this eBook covers proven ways to make money blogging, including sponsored content, affiliate marketing, running ads, selling online courses, selling physical products, selling your services, and more. If you&#8217;re wondering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/how-much-bloggers-make\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"how much bloggers make\">how much bloggers make<\/a>\u2014and want your blog to bring in a consistent income for you, too, then these methods are all hugely effective.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><a name=\"templates\"><\/a>20. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/blog-post-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"10 Free Blog Post Templates\">10 Free Blog Post Templates<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><b>Format: <\/b>Google Doc<\/p>\n\n<p><b>Structure:<\/b> Filled-out examples, then blank templates you can complete<\/p>\n\n<p>This free blog post template has an SEO brief to fill out and an outline for your blog post.<\/p>\n\n<p>It includes many tips to help you craft a great blog post, from having an introduction that hooks the reader to splitting your blog post into critical sections that deliver real value for your reader.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a name=\"faq\"><\/a>Free Blogging Resources: FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>What are the best free blogging resources for beginners?<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-lightweight-accordion-lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary>What are the best free blogging resources for beginners?<\/summary><div>\n<p>For brand-new bloggers, the highest-value free resources are: a step-by-step course (like my free &#8220;How to Build a Profitable Blog in 7 Days&#8221;), a free keyword research tool to find topics people search for, WordPress training videos (WPBeginner&#8217;s WordPress 101 is excellent), and a blog business plan template to map out your strategy. Start with one course and one tool rather than trying to consume everything at once.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Are free blogging resources actually worth using?<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-lightweight-accordion-lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary>Are free blogging resources actually worth using?<\/summary><div>\n<p>Yes \u2014 when you choose well. There&#8217;s a lot of low-quality &#8220;free&#8221; content designed purely to funnel you into a sales pitch, but there are also genuinely excellent free courses, tools, templates, and guides (every resource on this list has been vetted). The trick is to value your time: pick a few high-quality free resources, work through them, and apply what you learn rather than endlessly collecting freebies you never use.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>What free AI tools can help with blogging in 2026?<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-lightweight-accordion-lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary>What free AI tools can help with blogging in 2026?<\/summary><div>\n<p>In 2026, free AI tools are a core part of the blogging toolkit. Useful free options include AI keyword and topic research tools (like my free keyword tool), AI blog title generators, and AI article writers for first drafts and beating writer&#8217;s block. The key in 2026: use AI to accelerate research and drafting, but always layer in your own expertise, first-hand experience, and voice \u2014 that&#8217;s what readers and search engines actually reward.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Do I need to pay for blogging courses and tools to succeed?<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-lightweight-accordion-lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary>Do I need to pay for blogging courses and tools to succeed?<\/summary><div>\n<p>No. You can learn everything you need to start and grow a blog using free resources alone \u2014 the list above includes free courses, tools, templates, and ebooks covering setup, SEO, content creation, design, and monetization. Paid courses and premium tools can save you time and offer deeper guidance as you scale, but they&#8217;re never a requirement for getting started. Many six-figure bloggers built their foundation entirely on free resources.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Where can I find free blog post templates?<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-lightweight-accordion-lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary>Where can I find free blog post templates?<\/summary><div>\n<p>This guide links to several free template resources, including my own 10 free blog post templates (with an SEO brief and outline structure) and HubSpot&#8217;s complete collection of content creation templates (blog posts, buyer personas, ebooks, editorial calendars, and more). Both are completely free \u2014 you just provide an email address to access them. Templates are one of the fastest ways to improve your content consistency and speed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<h2>Ready to Dig Into Some Amazing Free Blogging Resources?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15500 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/iStock-980838288-1.jpg\" alt=\"best blogging resources you can find on the internet today\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/iStock-980838288-1.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/iStock-980838288-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/iStock-980838288-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/iStock-980838288-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<p>Whew! There are a lot of fantastic blogging resources on this list \u2026 all completely free of charge. If you work through all of these, you\u2019ll know more than many people who\u2019ve been blogging for months or years.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling slightly overwhelmed, here\u2019s what to do.<\/p>\n\n<p>First, sign up for my free course, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/start-blogging-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"How to Build a (Profitable) Blog in 7 Days\"><b>How to Build a (Profitable) Blog in 7 Days<\/b><\/a>. You\u2019ll get each lesson straight to your inbox, so following the course is easy.<\/p>\n\n<p>I\u2019d recommend tagging the emails or saving them in a particular folder so you can easily refer back to them if you want to.<\/p>\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve completed that course, you should have your blog up and running. If you get stuck at any point, do check out the \u201cBeginners\u201d resources above for detailed help with WordPress.<\/p>\n\n<p>Next, download my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/blog-business-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"Blog Business Plan Template\"><b>Blog Business Plan Template<\/b><\/a>. You don\u2019t need the perfect business plan from day one \u2026 but even a little planning can save you a <i>lot<\/i> of time. Have a go at coming up with a business plan for your blog.<\/p>\n\n<p>After that, pick any resource from the list above that will help you. Try to set aside 15 minutes daily to work through it \u2026 and make sure you put what you\u2019re learning into practice, too.<\/p>\n\n<p>Ready to get started? Head here to sign up for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/start-blogging-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" title=\"How to Build a (Profitable) Blog in 7 Days\"><b>How to Build a (Profitable) Blog in 7 Days<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You want to be a successful blogger, but right now, you don\u2019t have much money to spare. Enter: today&#8217;s roundup of the best free blogging resources to grow your blog quicker. Whenever you look at your email marketing, another well-known blogger promotes an expensive course. Many free resources disappoint you. Perhaps you attended a \u201cfree\u201d <\/p>\n<div><a title=\"Continue Reading\" class=\"ryrob-button read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/blogging-resources\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow\">Continue Reading<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15493,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"free blogging resources","_yoast_wpseo_title":"20 Best Free Blogging Resources (for All Bloggers to Grow) 2026","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"There are tons of excellent free blogging resources to grow your blog in 2026 \u2014 courses, tools, templates, and AI helpers. This is my fact-checked collection of favorites.","_wp_convertkit_post_meta":{"form":"-1","landing_page":"","tag":"0","restrict_content":"0"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[967],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15477","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blogging"],"acf":{"page_style_options":"","footer_style":"default","inject_into_head_tag":"","table_of_content":"<strong>20 Best Free Blogging Resources in 2026<\/strong><ol><li><a href=\"#profitable\">How to Build a (Profitable) Blog in 7 Days<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#keyword-tool\">Free Keyword Research Tool<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#blog-title-generator-tool\">AI-Powered Blog Title Generator<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#wordpress\">WordPress Training Course (HubSpot)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#wpbeginner\">WPBeginner WordPress 101 Videos<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#social\">What is Social? 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