Whether you’re aware of it or not, if you’re making use of social networks, you have a social media strategy. You might not have a formal document that you’ve typed up and stick to religiously, but you’ll more than likely have at least a basic outlook that determines your activity. This might include which platforms […]
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Steal Creatively with a Swipe File!
When someone mentions ‘stealing’, you might think it’s the last thing you should be doing when it comes to your blog… But it turns out the idea might not be as shocking as it first seems. ‘Copying’ would be passing someone else’s work off as your own, something you can easily get in trouble for, […]
Top Tips to Speed Up Your Blog!
Page load time might be the last thing you think about when managing your blog, but there are some very good reasons why you should really give it some thought. If pages are taking too long to load, packing your blog with stunning imagery and fancy formatting could be hurting your visitor experience, and ultimately […]
How Colour Theory Can Help Your Blog!
The psychology of colour can have an incredible impact on how visitors perceive your blog, so it’s necessary to understand the colours you’d like to use in your design. While there are significant ways that each colour can make a person feel, there’s also importance in understanding how they interact with each other on screen. […]
In a world where everyone seems to be using Twitter, you might feel left out if you don’t have an account for your blog. While it can appear overwhelming to start from scratch, the good thing is that it’s never too late to join the Twitter party, so don’t despair if you’re wondering where to […]
#SkiworldStyle Competition Winner!
Well done to everyone who took part in our #SkiworldStyle competition! Entrants told us how they would dress to impress for a day on the slopes, and while we loved all of your entries, there could only be one winner! We are very happy to announce that the winner of the competition was Amy Bolser of […]
An Interview with Paula Holmes of The P-Ho Diaries!
Paula Holmes is a rising star in the blogging world and was kind enough to chat with me about her blogging experience. Her blog, The P-Ho Diaries, is classy yet down to earth, with a brilliant mixture of posts that encompass Paula’s life. Read on for some quality blogging advice and insights into her world! […]
Make Your Blog Pop With Photoshop!
In the blogging world, images matter. They draw attention to written articles and can even stand alone as posts themselves. With mobile apps such as Instagram, Afterlight and VSCO Cam dominating social media, so many of us are already acting like amateur photographers, but when it comes to placing photos on your blog, you’ll […]
Getting to Grips with Google Authorship
Opinions are certainly divided when it comes to using Google+. But whether you love it or hate it, why not have a think about how using it for Google Authorship could be helpful for your blog! First off, it’s important to remember that if you’re trying to appear at the top of a Google search […]
Fashion Photography, Blogging and Beards: An Interview with Jonathan Pryce of GarçonJon.com!
Successful Scottish fashion photographer, Jonathan Daniel Pryce, sprung onto my radar back in December 2013, with the launch of his book, ‘100 Beards: Edition Two’. The book marks Jonathans goal of photographing a second assortment of 100 bearded guys over 100 days and I was lucky enough to attend the launch at London’s Red Bull […]