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great tips! thanks for sharing, love when bloggers support each other : )
ReplyDeletexo SideSmile,
Ashley
I am sooo glad you addressed the word verification! I deleted it off of my blog a few months ago because it annoyed me on other blogs so much. Great video, thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat little tips & tricks, ladies!! I appreciate yall taking the time to make this vlog for the new bloggers {like moi} but also take the time to always write a thoughtful comment on my posts :) I agreed with everything yall said in the video... although, I have never said "I'm now following, will you follow back?" or something along those lines - I think it's kind of tacky or whatever word you wanna call it... but if you come across a blog whether its from a comment or randomly, it should be up to the reader if they want to follow, you know? I don't know I guess a lot of bloggers told me that in the beginning so I just automatically saw it the same way. Maybe I need to reconsider ha! Anyway, yall are awesome & I thank you both again for the advice! Have a lovely night! xo
ReplyDeleteGirls, I loved this! You should see me right now, sitting at my dining room table, with earphones in (ignoring my kids, who *should* be sleeping) listening to you chat while I drink my coffee. I feel like we are hanging out ;-) Great info!! Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteawesome tips ladies!
ReplyDeleteOmg so true about the comment thing! It means so much to read a comment where you can tell she or he has actually read what you've written. One of my pet peeves is getting a standard reply and then being asked to follow them. :X
ReplyDeleteThese are really some awesome tips! I totally agree with all of these, especially the things you said about comments. I love reading the kind comments are replying to comments is a big thing too!
ReplyDeleteGreat information. I watched the whole thing and you girls really told the truth about blogging. I love when bloggers are open to share about information that they have learned. We all started out small and had to learn along the way. Kudos to you. Great video!
ReplyDeleteOkay when I first saw that it was 25 minutes, I was like, "hmm maybe I'll watch the first 10 or 15"...UM NO!
ReplyDeleteThe 25 minutes flew by and I enjoyed every second of it. Love HLNC's energy.
You ladies are seriously two of the most wonderful bloggers - I respect/look up to you both for sure :) So glad I've gotten to know you both through blogging!
Thanks for all of the useful info!
Happy Wednesday :)
xo
I completely understand the issue of lack of support. It can be quite shocking and discouraging... but I do it because I LOVE it! I'd love more info (specific searches) for finding bloggers near you. I feel like I live in a blogger wasteland! =D
ReplyDeleteLove & Lollies... Jessa
Confessions of the Cupcake Countessa
Great tips! I agree that sometimes these tips and tricks posts can be really rude and that makes me feel like the author has a superiority complex, or something. I appreciate that your video was respectful to new bloggers. Thanks for the advice. :)
ReplyDeleteYou girls are so great for making this video! I almost messaged you the other day asking about some of these things :) Thanks for being such genuine and fun bloggers!
ReplyDeleteFrances
I can't wait for this Spring sips and style! What a great combination, fashion and cocktails! : )
ReplyDeleteHey Girls! You touched on some great points. I'm actually in the process of a blog makeover. She's really backed up though and I just got my first draft last night after about 6 weeks of waiting. I get great feedback on my blog and YT channle but feel like I still don't have that many followers. I do Tweet about new posts and videos but maybe they only look from the link and don't bother to subscribe or follow. Any suggestions you have would be appreciated. BTW, there is a Blogging For Dummies. It's good for some technical stuff. I'm basically self taught.
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Great tip. I used to blog everyday and then In July I stop do to a move. Which my followers notice it and told me they missed me. Which it took it me a couple month's to get back to my normal posting schedule. Also I get annoyed with the whole follow me thing too.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips girls! I need a blog makeover .. and more. My difficulty is factoring in time to do all this. As I write this I have a patient in an hour and need to get dressed Lol! The purpose of my blog is to socialize and keep my mind active. If I were to turn this into a business - I would go about all this in a much different manner. I appreciate your sweet comments and enjoy the variety of topics you discuss! Enjoy your day!
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The blog hop sounds like a blast! Looking forward to following along!
ReplyDeleteHi Mendi and Jayme, I have just found you guys on YouTube this morning from your blogging and YouTube tips and tricks video. I was looking for tips and tricks that I can use to further my blog and getting the word out. That video also answered any questions that I had about blogging and vlogging, I will try these tips out and see if it will work for me. Thank you for the great tips and tricks and I also booked marked your blog so I can check it out more often. Have a wonderful rest of the day!
ReplyDeleteGreat video dolls! Thank you so much for your tips! I'm a new blogger and love getting info from people "in the know" lol! I'm definitely going to add the -suscribe to email- tab to my blog! Thanks again!
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Giovanna
www.oliveandanarrow.com
love the colors <3
ReplyDeleteGreat post!! I know I still have the word verification on my blog comments (at least I think I do?) but I have no clue how to turn it off!! :( I have looked & really don't see where it's turned on! Or, if I don't have it turned on, let me know for peace of mind, lol!!
ReplyDeleteSo I was watching this video at work in stealth mode, I had to watch it in parts and pause every so often to answer the phone or do actual work LOL...just finished watching & wanted to say thanks for the shout out!!! Love you girls and so excited about the 15th!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI always love hearing what other bloggers have to say. I'm also going to put a link to my Youtube page now. I never thought to do that before! I might be contacting you girls for advice in the future b/c I'm going to start branching out into beauty and fashion a little more on my blog. =)
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ReplyDeleteThose are some really great tips. I love the fact that you two are so personable. I found you through Jessica of Lovely Little Things.
Random: How did you make your buttons with the grab boxes? I've been trying to create buttons, but have had trouble making them work on my blog.
Thanks,
Jamie
http://greyskysaturday.wordpress.com
why i love you guys: we both started our blogs around the same time & we have been following each other since then & you guys get so many comments and so many hits on youtube, however, you still come to my blog and comment & read it. there are a lot of bloggers that just want followers and as soon as they get them, they forget about all of their blogger friends. every time I comment on your blog, you come to my blog and comment back! thats really sweet of you guys! sometimes I dont even get to every blog that comments on my blog. and you always comment back on youtube. I hope you guys remain close to earth & i dont think i have much to worry about- you guys have come so far & I hope you keep it goin & stay YOU (:
ReplyDeleteyes! make comments thoughtful! i cant tell you how many times I get comments that say "i like your blog, follow me please?" i will not click on that persons picture to go to their blog- ever. the blogs I go to are the people that comment on the topic of my post. unless, i get a commenter that says "i love your blog, our blogs have so much in common....w/e w/e" be creative, people!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips girls really helpful for a new blogger like me! Also I LOVE YOUR ACCENTS!!! British accents are so boring could listen to you guys all day!Just stumbled across your blog, love it.
ReplyDeleteI think the best part about blogging is being able to have full control of your blog and write about whatever the heck you want and I love how you guys blog about such a variety of things, my blog mainly focuses on beauty but I'm considering branching out when I find the confidence to..
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