3 Predictions for Blogging in 2026 – Preparing for the Year
The start of a new year is always a time to look forward, and when it comes to blogging in 2026, there are a lot of things to be aware of.
So in this one, we thought we'd pull out our crystal ball and look at some of the biggest things that are likely to come this year, predict what will happen, and share a bit about what we are doing to prepare!
Raptive Review – Increasing Programmatic Ad Earnings
In late 2025, I decided to make a change on my websites- I moved from Mediavine to Raptive.
On one hand, I was curious to see how the networks compared. On the other hand, I had been hearing that Raptive was making moves to help bloggers earn more revenue.
Given that they accepted a second site of mine on at much lower traffic than I would've got in to Mediavine for (pre changes to traffic requirements which were announced a few weeks later), I figured if there was any good time to test a switch, it would be now.
So how are things going? We share some insights in this Raptive review!
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Publishing on IngramSpark
When I decided to self-publish a book, my research into publishing companies led me to IngramSpark- often considered to be a gold standard in publishing.
As I was in a bit of crunch time to get my book out for the holidays, I leapt in headfirst and went all-in on the service.
While I would admit that I had a good experience with IngramSpark all around, there are some things I wish I had spent more time understanding ahead of time as it would've changed how I approached designing and releasing my book.
So if you're looking to publish a book, don't overlook these details!
Black Friday Blogging Deals in 2025 – A Wealth of Savings
The weekend of Black Friday through Cyber Monday is one of our favorite times of the year to be a blogger.
First, many bloggers (especially those with US-based audiences) are expected to see a surge in digital advertising spending over the course of the weekend. Second, and more importantly for this article, there are a ton of deals available for bloggers who wish to upgrade their sites!
We've scoured the internet to find some of the best deals bloggers may be interested in and have put together this great guide to Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for bloggers in 2025.
Please note: We will be frequently updating this guide over the course of the holiday weekend to capture new deals as they go live. As such, check back regularly as new deals may be added. We did our best to find all applicable terms and conditions when finding these deals, but note that a few were lacking in definitive end dates and all discount terms should be reviewed prior to purchase. Likewise, keep in mind that in many cases Black Friday deals are often for new subscribers in the first sale only. Those that require annual renewals may revert back to the original rate and that is worth confirming prior to your subscription end date.
Mediavine vs Raptive – Which Ad Network Makes More Money?
After being on Mediavine for 8 1/2 years, I decided to make a big move. I switched my programmatic display ads to rival company Raptive.
I did not make this change lightly. As you'll read time and time again in articles I write about programmatic advertising, I love Mediavine (present tense- I still love them). But I was hearing better and better things about Raptive with each passing year, wanted to see what the ad network was all about, and, perhaps more importantly, how it compares to Mediavine.
So let's dive into the Mediavine vs Raptive debate more now that I have some initial data from two of my sites.
Note: I recently joined Raptive and the following analysis should be taken as initial observations from my first month or so only (October to early November 2025). I may update this article as time goes on if data or my opinions change.