Bloggy stuff from Voices of 2013

I know there is heaps of advice on the blogosphere about how to, what for and when?
But I just have to share some insights from some of the successful bloggers who were at the masterclass that I went to a couple of weeks ago.
It was put on by Kidspot and I did blog about it here.

The session Blogging 101 was led by the wonderful blog-queen Pip Lincolne. Her partners in crime  blogging were Rebecca Lowry-Boyd of Wee Birdy, Jen Bishop of Interiors Addict and Vivian Mansour of Ish & Chi.

These are some little pearls of wisdom I gathered from their chats.

What attracts readers to a blog?
Beautiful-looking blog. Clean design.
Clear navigation.
Fonts? Not too many different ones.

An eye-catching header.

If you can't or don't want to design your own blog you may need to pay for a website developer.
How to find one?
See a blog that you like the look of? Ask them if they used a professional developer?

 Quality content - research.
                          - explore
                          - get away from the computer!

What to blog about?
Post original content.

Be yourself.
Be true to yourself.
Do your own thing (don't be a copycat)

Stay humble.

Blog with passion and enthusiasm.

How do you attract followers?

Reach out to people.
Comment on other blogs.
Have a conversation with people.
Build up networks.

Use social media to increase your blog traffic.
- pinterest
- facebook
- twitter
- instagram

What about SEO?

Do you choose "killer headlines" or opt for more descriptive titles?
Make it easy for people to find your posts by not be too clever-clever with your titles.

What blogs do you admire?

The Design Files 

Hair Romance

Potty Mouth Mama

52 suburbs

in out

I'm sure there was lots more - but that is all I can glean from my notes!

Have a great week.

Welcome to blogtoberfest!

Hi and welcome to blogtoberfest!
This is when a whole lot of bloggers will endeavour to blog every day in October.

I took part in this last year and it was fun, challenging and inspiring.
At the moment there are nearly 168 participants. If you would lie to join in or just check out some really cool blogs pop on over to our fabulous hosts blog, I Saw You Dancing.

The gorgeous Curly Pops is hosting the giveaway page for blogtoberfest. Not too many participants at the moment but I'm sure thing will pick up as the month goes on. Have a look - here!


Back here you will find a few stories about me and my life and craft(s).

 On Wednesdays I'll continue the photo essays on my trip to India in July.

Thursdays are traditionally My Creative Space days.

Other things I have planned include some how to's, tutorials and spotlight on some of my artist and designer friends.

I'll include places I've been, and anything that generally rock my socks!

If you are a blogger why don't you challenge yourself and join us in blogtoberfest? Go on!
I'll see you there.