Updating your blog to a mobile-friendly format is a bit of a hassle but well worth it. Accessing the internet via smartphone and tablet is set to exceed fixed internet access in 2014, with more and more people wanting information on the go. As a blogger, you might think this will have more of an […]
Archive | December, 2013
How to Convert Readers to Subscribers
So your blog is getting plenty of attention and your social media presence is growing (or maybe you’re just starting out), but do you struggle to secure loyal subscribers? Readers who show a casual interest are undoubtedly valuable, but a supportive fan base is incredibly important for the lasting success of your blog. Accumulating subscribers […]
An interview with Nora Dunn- ‘The Professional Hobo’
We spoke to Nora ‘The Professional Hobo’ about blogging, travelling and how to build an established and loyal following. After starting out in 2007 she has now become one of the most well known travel bloggers out there. She’s a shining example to any blogger in any niche hoping to turn their blog into a […]
PR Tips for Bloggers
The great thing about being a blogger is that you are totally self-sufficient. You become your own writer, PR, business director and social media manager all in one. This is of course incredible experience, and if you stick at it the rewards are unparalleled. However it can be hard to master each and every one […]
The Bloggers’ Lounge Top 5 Bloggers of the Week!
Holly Tea http://hollytea.blogspot.co.uk/ Holly’s blog reads almost like a personal diary, but with regular fashion and beauty reviews. She manages to pick out the best trends and writes about them like a pro- which for an aspiring fashion journalist is great news! KC You There http://www.kcyouthereblog.com/ One of our favourite things about Karina’s blog is […]
Top Tips from Laura Lawson- Editor in Chief of True Beauty!
I’ve been in and out of the beauty world for 10 years now but really delved deeper in the last 4 years. Since the age of 13 I was obsessed with skincare, makeup & hair, also with a love of fashion. I’ve been planning to start a blog for nearly a year now but was […]
The Bloggers’ Lounge ‘Why I started Blogging Series’. The final 6 entries!
Chloe Prosesso and Pie- www.proseccoandpie.blogspot.co.uk My lifestyle blog ‘Prosecco and Pie’ was born from two things: my passion for writing and a love of where I live. I really wanted to support the local businesses and places where I spend most of my time (and money!) There are so many hidden gems to support and […]
Monetising Your Blog: How Do You Set Blog Rates?
The excitement of finally being ready to monetise can often be stalled at the first hurdle- what do you charge?! Whether its banner ads, sponsored posts or full brand campaigns there is very little out there to guide bloggers on what they should be charging. First off you need to work out what you’d like […]
Eight Unglamorous Things to Get Really Good at if you Want to be a Blogger
Sara Gibbs, editor-in-chief of Darling Lovely Life is by no means unglamorous (as you can see from the picture above!). However she is an experienced blogger with extensive knowledge on when to get business-like. She wrote us an eight point piece on the essential, yet perhaps slightly less appealing tasks every blogger needs to read […]
The Bloggers’ Lounge ‘Why I started Blogging’ Series! The Second 10…..
Here are the second 10 bloggers who took part in our series! We had such a great response to this we couldn’t keep it down to 20 bloggers, so we have another 5 for you coming later in the week! Katie Aim Above Limits- aimabovelimits.blogspot.co.uk Aim Above Limits was established to share my personal […]