What you do after you publish a blog post can have a huge impact on the life of your blog. You can ask any blogger about one of the biggest struggles they face, and it usually is just getting people to see their new post! It is something that we all have seriously struggled with at one time or another. I recently spoke about promoting your blog post, but what else should you do? Over the years, I have developed a strategy that not only allows me to promote my blog, but it has almost automated itself as well. Share it on social This is 100% the first thing you should do after you publish a blog post. Listen, social media is a blogger's best friend. Not only is it a great way to ...
How I received over 1000 page views in my first week of blogging
In case you didn't know, at the beginning of the year, I accidentally deleted the blog that I had been working on for two years. Not only was I unable to recover any of the information from that blog, but I had lost all of the page views that I seriously worked so hard to achieve. I love blogging, more than a lot of things, and I was so close to quitting that it was scary. After a good few hours of crying, I pulled myself together and began writing. I knew that was the only way I would ever see 1000 page views again! I knew that I wasn't going to have traffic as I did, and I knew that no one even knew what happened. Once I began sharing the story on my social media platforms, things had a ...
How to create the perfect Pinterest graphic!
Oh my gosh, can we talk about how important Pinterest is for blogging? Ever since I really began focusing on creating a Pinterest strategy, I've seen such growth across various platforms, not just the blog! One of the biggest tips I will ever give you is how to create the perfect Pinterest graphic! As we all know, Pinterest is a visual search engine. This means that the way you are bringing people is by your graphics. I'll be the first to inform you that I am by no means a graphic designer. I seriously fight back and forth all day about what graphics should look like. Have no fear, I have some great news! There is basically a "formula" for creating the perfect Pinterest ...
How to increase Instagram engagement the right way
By now, we all realize that Instagram is just part of the blogging process. No longer is it suitable to be good at one thing, it seems like we need to be amazing at every single thing we do. With our social media channels an extension of our blog, it is the perfect place to increase Instagram engagement. If you read my recent post about deleting my Instagram account, then you know how important Instagram engagement really is! In the Fall of last year, I decided to really start focusing in on increasing my Instagram engagement, the right way. I have even continued these strategies to my new account and was able to hit 1,000 followers and a 29% engagement rate in the first month. So what am ...
Everything I learned from deleting my Instagram account
In early December, I toyed with the idea of deleting my Instagram account that I had for the last four-five years. Not only had I completely changed as a person over that time, but it was also a reflection of my blog. My Instagram account was full of useless followers that had no interest in my content, and I literally had never spoken to probably more than 5% of them. As I get deeper into blogging, I realized that if you're not connecting with others, there is no hope for you. I chose to delete my Instagram account in order to have a completely fresh start. Since Instagram is the biggest social platform for bloggers and creators alike, I knew I had to do it. I had been toying around with ...
How to get your flat lay photo perfect every time!
The rise of the flat lay has been all over social media, actually, I'm pretty sure that it brought the style to the forefront! While Instagram is still full of amazing outfit shots, flat lay photos are not far behind for the most popular style of image. A flat lay photo is a trademark sign of a blogger! I'm pretty sure the first blog photo I ever took was a flat lay! I've been quite honest about my photography skills in the past, but a flay lay photo is actually pretty easy. With a few simple tips, you'll be well on your way to creating Instagram-worthy flat lays! You need to balance out your photo Finding the perfect photo balance is something that will differ for everyone. When ...
