The simple answer is ‘yes’! When it comes to finding blogging success you need to think about the branding of your blog. Blogging is all about identity, so you need to figure out what that means for you, and turn it into a visual house style. Branding doesn’t just refer to the look and finish […]
If you’re thinking about monetizing your blog, there are loads of creative ways you can do this! Your blog represents you, so you can be just as creative about how you make money from it as you are about its content and design! Here are a few ideas for those of you looking for a […]
25 to 37…I can safely say that those years of my life have been amazing! I met my husband, had my children, worked as a hardworking professional, and I guess you could say I became a responsible adult. I wouldn’t change a minute of it (except for the extra lbs!). As my children became older […]
The best SEO tips from the experts at DBD Media! Charlotte: When analysing your blog for ease of use, try to look at it from an outside perspective. While you may know where every page on your site is located, your users may struggle if there is no obvious navigation or linking strategy in place. […]
Getting a bigger readership is always wonderful, but there comes a point where you have to raise your game as a blogger to meet the expectations of this larger following. Writing posts to be read by thousands is a whole different ball game to writing for a small but loyal following. To begin, most bloggers […]
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 […]
I hope you’re all using Analytics on your site, and if so bounce rate is an important metric to be aware of, as is time on site. Both of these are key indicators of how engaged people are in the content on your site. A high bounce rate can be indicative that the content is […]
There’s been a lot in the ether lately about how to deal with negative feedback. The answer is it depends on the type of feedback we’re talking about. You’ll all know how difficult it can be to receive negative comments or tweets- however constructive they are. Blogs are incredibly personal, so even the most innocent […]
I am the kind of person whose wardrobe is inspired by what people are wearing while shopping in town centres, or eating out, or any public place in general. The amount of times I have wished I hadn’t left my camera at home as a stylish fashion icon has walked by, but that confidence to […]
It’s great when a certain post gets lots of activity, but they key to a successful blog is maintaining this activity and not letting it become a one off. Don’t be disheartened if this doesn’t happen straight away- it’s hard and it will take time! However there are ways that you can build a steady […]