It's been accidentally been a bit quieter around here this month. I hadn't intended to take a break, and I believe it's traditional to come back from a quiet period and talk about how I've had a restful break from the internet, detoxed a bit and come back ready and raring to go. But in … Continue reading Life Lately
Category: Blogging
Midlands Food, Drink and Hospitality Awards, 2018
The Midlands Food, Drink and Hospitality Awards are over for another year. I wanted to stop by and say a massive thank you to everybody who took the time to vote for me. Your support has meant the world to me, and just being a finalist is something I'm immensely proud of. I spent the evening with fellow Best … Continue reading Midlands Food, Drink and Hospitality Awards, 2018
Food Blogger Problems
I've written about blogger problems before, which I confess, even then was very food focused, but I've been thinking again about some of the absolute nonsense I find myself worrying about as a food blogger. The below are all ludicrous things to be concerned by, but they're all part of that food blog life... Canapes. … Continue reading Food Blogger Problems
Bloggers, and the Myth of Being Lucky
All bloggers have heard it. It's often from a well-meaning friend, or colleague, or your Mum, who has a scroll through your Instagram feed of cocktails and avocado toast. "My God, your life. You're so lucky!" Sometimes, this is followed with a, "I'm going to start a blog so I can get all this stuff … Continue reading Bloggers, and the Myth of Being Lucky
London Restaurant Provides Instagram Packs – Blogger’s Dream or Too Far?
Soho based restaurant, Dirty Bones, have created "foodie Instagram packs" where diners can borrow portable LED camera light, a multi-device charger, a clip-on wide angle camera lens, and a tripod selfie stick. Is this the dream for bloggers and foodie photographers, or is this a step too far in "doing it for the 'gram"? Whether you're … Continue reading London Restaurant Provides Instagram Packs – Blogger’s Dream or Too Far?
Blogger Problems
From the outside, it can look like bloggers lead a charmed life. A life that is a whirlwind of events, free products and Instagram. Alright, sometimes it is like that, but usually it's actually pretty unglamorous. At an event last week, I caught myself with a couple of bloggers talking about the really silly parts … Continue reading Blogger Problems
5 Free and Easy SEO tips for bloggers
SEO is one of the best tools at a blogger's fingertips. SEO stands for Search Engine Optimisation, and if you get it right, you can really boost your traffic, without spending any cash. Combining good SEO practice with a good understanding of what your Google Analytics is telling you is a great way to … Continue reading 5 Free and Easy SEO tips for bloggers
5 Free Resources for bloggers
When you start a blog nobody tells you that you're going to end up having to do a lot of different jobs. For a lot of us, we want to run our blogs in a professional manner, even if we aren't doing it full time. This means you're the CEO of the company, the copy … Continue reading 5 Free Resources for bloggers
20 Reasons I’m a Terrible Blogger
I posted the other day about blogger clichés that I'm majorly guilty of. Writing that post got me thinking about those blogger staples that I just don't do at all. This post is of course totally tongue in cheek; I definitely don't think you need to do these things to be a 'proper blogger'. That … Continue reading 20 Reasons I’m a Terrible Blogger
Blogger Or Blagger? Mediaworks, Bloggers and #PRrequest
There's unrest brewing in the blogosphere. Unless you've been living under a rock, you're probably aware that as blogging has grown it's become more and more commercial. Lots of bloggers, myself included, make money from their blogs, by accepting sponsored content, advertising or reviews from brand and PR agencies. For some bloggers, this just means … Continue reading Blogger Or Blagger? Mediaworks, Bloggers and #PRrequest