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Confessions of a poor blogger and thoughts of the future

March 29, 2019 by Kate Davis 2 Comments

Confessions of a poor blogger

I’m a very poor blogger as I’m not publishing many posts. What am I going to do about it? How do I give you the content you want? How can I help you?

10 things I’ve learnt during 10 years of blogging

March 8, 2017 by Kate Davis 2 Comments

10 thing I've learnt during 10 years of blogging

It’s my 10th blogging birthday! I’m surprised I’ve been blogging for 10 years, because I often feel like a beginner as there is still so much to learn and implement. But then it is also hard to remember a time before my blog; it has been in my life longer than my children. At times, I feel I SHOULD be a bigger blogger as I started earlier than many bloggers, but in reality I haven’t Continue Reading …

Goodreads #53 – blogging

June 27, 2016 by Kate Davis 2 Comments

blogging goodreads

Here are some of the posts I’ve enjoyed reading recently on the theme of blogging. I’m trying a new layout with a summary of the article or what I found interesting, and I hope this helps you find some posts to read. I’d love to know which of these posts you found interesting so I can find more posts to share with you in the future. Becoming choosy as a blogger (& why it’s important) Continue Reading …

Goodreads #50 – blog income, parent bloggers and blog design

January 27, 2016 by Kate Davis Leave a Comment

blogging goodreads

It shouldn’t come as a surprise I enjoy reading about blogs and blogging, and as the field continues to develop and grow there is always something to read. Here are some of the posts I’ve enjoyed reading recently, from the light hearted to survey results. How much do real bloggers earn? My survey results How Design Impacts Blog Readership 5 things; I love about my blogger friends Why do bloggers charge for sponsored posts? Blogging! Continue Reading …

2015 blog review

January 6, 2016 by Kate Davis 4 Comments

Last year, December especially, was brilliant for me as a blogger, and I’m hoping it is the starting point for even greater things in 2016. Highlights include: being invited to events like Food photography workshop with Nikon and Wine tasting at Royal Horseguards creating a local blogging group Oxfordshire Bloggers and meeting great local bloggers spinning off my list of blog events onto its own site Blog Events UK  introducing a newsletter which has over 80 subscribers traffic explosion Continue Reading …

Goodreads #48 – Blogging

October 31, 2015 by Kate Davis Leave a Comment

blogging goodreads

There is so much information on the internet it can be difficult to find great content, and that is why I like to highlight some of the posts I’ve enjoyed recently. Here is a list of posts on the theme of blogging: Do you know these 3 secrets to get more traffic to your site? Who decides what a ‘successful’ blog is anyway? Tips to Survive Your First Blog Event featuring Blog On Cymru Who’s Continue Reading …

Blog review June 2015

July 29, 2015 by Kate Davis Leave a Comment

Blog stats June 2015

As I want to keep improving my blog I think it is important to review progress and to decide areas to focus on. Last year I did a review every month, but didn’t feel I was gaining much from it, so I planned to do quarterly reviews this year. However, here we are six months in and I’m doing my first one, but at least it means I have lots of data to review. The highlight Continue Reading …

Goodreads #45 – Memories

July 11, 2015 by Kate Davis Leave a Comment

Goodreads Memories

A list of posts I’ve enjoyed reading connected to memories; from writing a journal to preserving records including several posts about being a child in the 80s, 90s and 00s. 5 Ways to Develop a Consistent Journaling Habit Smashbooking Inspiration Ruining your childhood memories Remembering Your life on earth 36 things that happened if you were a teenage girl in the 90s 8 Things We Noughties Girls Wrote In Our Diaries That Are Still True Continue Reading …

Goodreads #44 – Blogging

June 12, 2015 by Kate Davis 6 Comments

blogging goodreads

Blog comments, design and images, events and ethics are some of the topics covered in these posts I’ve enjoyed reading. I hope you enjoy them as well. The role of bloggers in the path to purchase How to Get Invited to Blogger Events 5 Steps To Becoming An Overwhelmingly Successful Blogger 12 Most Powerful Tips for Visual Dominance Top Tips for Getting the Most out of Monetizing Brand/Blog Relationships You Are Not A Sheep: Start Continue Reading …

BlogCamp UK – Blogging, Vlogging and Photography

May 7, 2015 by Kate Davis Leave a Comment

blogcamp uk waffles

BlogCamp UK recognises that blogging is now much more than just blogging; increased internet speeds and online media has expanded the activities of bloggers to cover social media, photography and producing videos. So the conference schedule included sessions on photography, videos, presentation and working with brands. It is always a fun day at BlogCamp UK (I sound so experienced but BlogCamp UK this time last year was my first blogging conference). It is a relaxed day with the Continue Reading …

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