Looking to increase Twitter followers? You’ve come to the right place. Natalie De Luca from the South London Blog shares her tips on how to get to that all important 1,000 follower threshold, and beyond. 1.Start Following Others – This sounds like an obvious one but the crucial thing here is to follow the right […]
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Why Sponsored Posts Can Sometimes be a Great Thing!
Sponsored posts are used by a whole host of bloggers, but sometimes it can be unclear whether this is a good thing. However if you do it right, sponsored posts on your blog can in fact be of huge benefit! Here’s why: They Add Authority to Your Blog Showing your readers that you are working […]

5 Blogging tips from the Editor of ‘Jack Leslie F1 Blog’
1) Social Media My blog wouldn’t be in the position that it is currently in if it wasn’t for social media. It is a must have because sharing links on the likes of Twitter, Facebook and Google+ can really help boost views and get more people seeing your work. Tagging people in posts, asking people […]

Ask us Anything! ‘Freckles’ interviews the Blogger’s Lounge…
As you’ll now know, the Blogger’s Lounge is here to help bloggers! You can ask us anything anytime, and that’s exactly what Jessie, the creator of ‘Freckles‘ did! Here’s what she wanted to know: How can you differentiate your blog from others under the same umberella, ie high street fashion/ style blogs? If we’re talking […]

An Interview with Natalie De Luca- Founder of the South London Blog
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 […]

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 be stuck with […]