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What if I don’t want to be an Instagram brand?

July 18, 2019 By ashleestuart 2 Comments

Ever since I started blogging, so many people have emphasized the need to be an Instagram brand. I'm not talking about selling clothes, but almost in a way selling yourself. Showing off your lifestyle, your closet, your vacations. While we all love to see these things, isn't there a limit to what we want to share? What if I don't want to be an Instagram brand? It just doesn't feel natural Some people on Instagram have absolutely nailed being their genuine and honest selves. Others, life just cannot be that perfect. While we all know people typically share the best parts of their ...

Why your blog is more important than ever

July 16, 2019 By ashleestuart 4 Comments

It is kind of shocking how many creators are relying on social media platforms as a way to sustain their content and business. The scary thing about that is none of us own those platforms, so what happens if they just crash one day? Here are some reasons why your blog is more important than ever! A blog is an amazing creative outlet! I started my blog in a pretty dark place. I had just been laid off at work, I was recovering from a horrific relationship, and my self-esteem couldn't have been any lower. That was three years ago a few months back, and I can say that my blog has been ...

How I edit my Instagram and Blog photos (+ free presets!)

July 14, 2019 By ashleestuart 4 Comments

Editing your photos is one of the easiest things that you can do, and it can really help brand your blog or photos. While how you edit your Instagram and blog photo might be different compared to others, I think that we all want the same thing, right? We want our photos to be clean, crisp, and beautiful! I'm sharing how I edit my Instagram and blog photos so that you can take some of my techniques and add them to your skill set! Find a color or vibe that you're looking for While overwhelming your Instagram with a color might be for you, I prefer to go with a vibe. I'll go into how I ...

How to write the perfect Instagram bio!

July 12, 2019 By ashleestuart Leave a Comment

I don't know about you, but. I don't really like talking about myself! While I write quite often, it is always touch to talk about ourselves, and why we are worth choosing as a creator, or why our recipes are better, or even why to follow us on Instagram! I'm sharing some tips to create the perfect Instagram bio without the stress! Make it personal, and show who you are! There are so many people on Instagram, and all of them have unique personalities, so make sure you're standing out more! Since your Instagram bio cannot be too long, you need to take some time to figure out what you ...

How to make sure you’re connecting with your blog readers

July 8, 2019 By ashleestuart Leave a Comment

Something that has always drawn me to a blog is my "relationship" with the author. As creators, it can be so simple to just exhaust ourselvces with the creative process. There have been a lot of times where I just forget that a huge part of blogging is connecting with my blog readers! If you're serious about your blog, or maybe looking to take it to the next level, here are a few tips! It's all about being honest At the end of the day, if I want to see someone being fake, I'll turn on old episdoes of Jerry Springer! There are a lot of bloggers out there, like a lot! One of the ...

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