We we’re lucky enough to have a chat with the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The South London Blog Natalie De Luca! Her site has gone from strength to strength since launching last year, and is now the definitive guide on what to do south of the river. Here’s what she had to say…. How long have […]
Archive | October, 2013
The Blogger’s Guide to Linking
There is a lot of stigma around linking. When to link, where to, and when to add a no follow attribute. As many of you will have experienced, when a brand asks for a sponsored post they will more often than not request a follow link. They ask for these links for SEO purposes, to […]
Featured Blogger: Livin’ Like Larz!
We spoke to fashion and and life style blogger Larissa of Livin Like Larz about fashion, blogging and photography! Give us a quick over view of your blog- how long has it been going and what made you want to start it up? My blogs began as a secret. A way to develop my private thoughts, photos, […]
Sponsored Posts- How do they work, and when are they OK?!
When the wonderful Saadiya of That Girl Saaydiya suggested we write a post on PR and sponsored posts- she certainly wasn’t the first! Working your way through what to publish, who to collaborate with and what you should expect in return can be tricky- especially if you’re just starting out. However, if done in the […]
Featured Interview- Yorkshire Pudd!
What’s the key to a large readership? A unique selling point, great content and a little bit of TV coverage according to Chris of the now hugely successful ‘Yorkshire Pudd‘ 1. Tell us a bit about the concept of your site, and why you started it. Yorkshire Pudd was born shortly after […]
The Basics: How to Choose a Name for your Blog
Choosing a name for your blog isn’t the most important thing, but it’s certainly worth some time and consideration. Here are a few things to keep in mind: A blog name is for life, not just for Christmas! If you’re serious about starting a blog, be serious about choosing a name- you’ll […]
Company Interview: Seveer Media
We spoke to ‘Seveer Media’, a film production company based in Manchester about how they use their blog….. So tell us a bit about yourselves as a company… We’re a creative video production company based in Manchester, specialising in video, animation and motion graphics. We create videos for a wide variety of clients, with […]
Featured Blogger: Laura’s Fashion Fix
Today we caught up with 20 year old blogger Laura, to hear all about her fashion blog Laura’s Fashion Fix! So Laura, why did you decide to blog about fashion in particular, and why did you decide to start blogging? I believe that fashion isn’t just about what you wear or how you look, which […]
Photography tips for fashion bloggers
Our in house photography expert Brad Bird has compiled his top tips for budding fashion photographers! Read on to find out how you can get the best out of your skills and your camera: Know your camera inside out – This seems like an obvious statement to start with, but there is nothing worse […]
Will ‘Ghost’ Herald a New Age of Blogging?
If you are thinking of starting your own blog, or have been writing one for a while, choosing the right blogging platform is an important consideration. In recent years, the two major platforms have been WordPress, and Tumblr.Both platforms are hugely successful, with many favouring WordPress with its’ vast array of plugins and options, and […]