this is a very bad blog. and this is a very bad blog post.
let's see why.
Starting with the actual blog. It's sh*t.
I haven't got my profile visible. Who even am I?
Why do I have my tragic stats visible?! -- I'd def say the rule is hide your stats until you hit a decent number. It's sad I know, but some readers and interested companies will definitely check out your stats and they might decide whether or not you get work or more follows and reads.
The actual (terrible) title of the blog is tiny and tucked away a bit. One needs a much more snappy and 'catchy' title, and it needs to be front and centre (imo - remember, I ain't a gospel!).
Now, moving on to this shambolic post.
My writing ain't great. I'm not engaging anyone.
I'm also all over the place with my 'paragraph' stylez.
You don't have to use correct indents, etc. on a blog. In fact it can be better if you just do little block paragraphs! But if you're gonna, FFS be consistent.
I'm also not inserting images correctly.
they're all the wrong size and alignment?!!
I should probably also think a bit harder about what pictures I share on here, for all to see. I mean, Fresher me is not for public viewing...
Examples of bloggers known partly for their faces who attach themselves to posts:
- Vix
- Lauren (also queen of flat lays)
- Laila
Now, here are some links to my actual blog posts that look good, and read well. Quick, read them and cleanse your eyes of this hideousness...
Recent Reads: Matt Haig's 'How to Stop Time'.
One of those 'Social Media Detoxes'.
The Inkings.
Those I've Lost.
let's see why.
Starting with the actual blog. It's sh*t.
I haven't got my profile visible. Who even am I?
Why do I have my tragic stats visible?! -- I'd def say the rule is hide your stats until you hit a decent number. It's sad I know, but some readers and interested companies will definitely check out your stats and they might decide whether or not you get work or more follows and reads.
The layout is kinda hideous. and boring. and ughhhhh. Plus post titles are huge, which they really needn't be...unless you're gonna have a kick ass book cover-worthy/shameless click bait-type title. It takes up space that can be used for content!
The actual (terrible) title of the blog is tiny and tucked away a bit. One needs a much more snappy and 'catchy' title, and it needs to be front and centre (imo - remember, I ain't a gospel!).
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Now, moving on to this shambolic post.
My writing ain't great. I'm not engaging anyone.
I'm also all over the place with my 'paragraph' stylez.
You don't have to use correct indents, etc. on a blog. In fact it can be better if you just do little block paragraphs! But if you're gonna, FFS be consistent.
I'm also not inserting images correctly.
they're all the wrong size and alignment?!!
I should probably also think a bit harder about what pictures I share on here, for all to see. I mean, Fresher me is not for public viewing...
Bloggers tend to go harder for the product flat lays...
The book stacks or fancy displays...
The 'candid' shots...
Examples of bloggers known partly for their faces who attach themselves to posts:
- Vix
- Lauren (also queen of flat lays)
- Laila
Bloggers also tend to like the adorable pet snaps.
If they have a heart, anyway.
BUT don't post too many, yeah? Even if your cat is the cutest f*cking cat in the whole wide world. (Love you, Harv)
Yes, bloggers are generally good with their photos. Good at taking them, too. However, if you're not a photo fanatic or just don't have time or opportunity to take the perfect snap, then you can use websites to source free stock images!
(LOOK AT THE DESCRIPTION OF THIS IMAGE ON THE WEBSITE THO?!!)
(But credit the websites in little captions under each, or at the end of the post, just to be on the safe side?)
Like, in this blog post I credit my photographer friend. It's just polite tbh, and legal etc., and good for them!)
Ooh, also worth knowing, you can put gifs in your blog. I know, how bloody Buzzfeed?!
BUT also worth knowing: gifs can disengage the reader, because their eyes are pulled away from the writing. ALSO, gifs and boomerangs can affect those with epilepsy. Not good. :(
ALSO, did you know you can embed tweets into blog posts?
Life-changing for me, tbh...
(here's a post that features embedded tweets)
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">'But would I still fancy him if he didn't have dreadlocks?'<br><br>- a question I ask myself alarmingly often.</p>— Grace 🦇 (@_gracelatter) <a href="https://twitter.com/_gracelatter/status/923202045921910784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2017</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
(This blog does not support embedded tweets, LOL how appropriate right?! Always check previews before posting, that's another rule!)
Recent Reads: Matt Haig's 'How to Stop Time'.
One of those 'Social Media Detoxes'.
The Inkings.
Those I've Lost.
For a list of amazing bloggers you should def check out and consider following to see how it's done, see my next post!
(notice I don't link to it, because lol that would make it too easy wouldn't it?
I'm such a bad blogger, guys)
and now I'm going to end this blog post with a half-arsed sign off like 'okay, bye' or 'idk when I'll post next lol' and of course that will be accompanied with kisses.
xoxo
This is so shit.
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