Everyone is always talking about niche blogging. If you look at the top bloggers, like Man Repeller, Susie Bubble, and Cupcakes & Cashmere, they all have one. It’s about your aesthetic, your brand, your style, and your flair. I’ll give you some tips on helping you recognize your blogging type and finding your niche. What […]
Hey everyone! My name is Danielle and I blog over at Framed Frosting. In the last bloggers chat, there was a question about how you balance your blog and other activities. My answer was as follows… “My editorial calendar is my BFF. It has posts laid out for each week and an overview of the […]
I can’t say it enough: I am so happy I moved to WordPress. Thank goodness for the power of pingback. If you’re not familiar, a pingback is an alert that someone has linked to your site or post. Usually I love pingbacks, but not this time. I was alerted that my post on a NYC […]
As our blogs grow there is a good chance you will get the opportunity to review some products for a brand you are working with or do a great giveaway on your blog. One important aspect of that is developing your blog’s editorial policy. Find some great tips on why should have a policy, what it […]
An editorial calendar is more than just an organizational tool and essential calendar. It helps you live your vision, see your immediate future, and plan your to-do lists. Find out below exactly what an editorial calendar does, how it works, and how to make the most use of yours! Q1 What’s the first step in creating an […]
PR can be a turning point for your blog. With established relationships, you can attend events, help get promotion on your blog, or create lasting partnerships with brands. PR can be priceless. However, to most bloggers, the world of PR can be a mystery. Here we discuss those questions we all want to know the […]
Do you use a mood/vision board? How do you use it? What’s your inspiration? Do you also include your goals? Let’s talk the creative and inspirational side of blogging! Read on to discover how the modern form of mood/vision boards are used and how to make the best use of yours! Q1 Do you have […]
Advertising and marketing is one of the trickiest aspects of blogging. In a sense, all regular schemes are thrown out the window since blogging is such a specialized industry. It’s a mix of tactful promotion and effective marketing to get the word out. In this chat, we’ll discuss what types of marketing and advertising work […]
It’s a personal belief that you get further with manners than without them. This goes for every scenario, both in your personal and professional life. In this weekly chat, we discuss the manners and etiquette of blogging. It’s almost a taboo subject that no one really talks about because everyone has their own scruples. Here […]
Last week, we discussed the ‘How to’ of Covering an Event Successfully. This week we’re going discuss the other side of things; covering an event when you’re not there. Let’s be real. Sometimes we aren’t invited. Sometimes we are sick or busy. Sometimes we aren’t even in the same city! Reporters on the national level […]