Standing Out As A Professional In The Blogosphere

This post isn’t designed to bring any one member of the blogosphere down. Some people prefer to take a more casual or personal approach to how they manage their blog, which is fine. However, when you want to look seriously at affiliate and marketing opportunities, you want to make sure you’re presenting your best self to the businesses and partners you can end up working with. As such, here are a few ways to make sure your blog has its most professional face on.

Stick to your commitments

It’s easy to be a little non-committal as a blogger, to be honest. Inconsistency with schedules, delivering different content than first planned, skipping out on networking opportunities. They can all happen quite easily. However, you should never skip on a commitment to a business arrangement you make. If you, for instance, agree to write affiliate posts for a brand, then doing so should be your number one priority. One of the most important lessons you will learn as a blogger is that your long-term relationships with other bloggers and brands are what is going to help drive you to success, so don’t sabotage them. Make sure you are keeping to your word when you say you will do something and always deliver!

Keep your blog presentable

When looking at starting any partnership with you, a brand or marketing company will be going to take a close look at your brand, too. Having a presentable brand includes not only have a great looking blog, but also your other channels, too. You should have an easily understood and impactful brand image that stays consistent from your blog to your social media channels. Creating a brand style guide with the help of https://www.forbes.com/sites/propointgraphics/2016/07/24/brand-style-guides/ can help you unify your look across all channels.

Know how to act

Your blog isn’t the only thing that potential partners are going to be looking at when they are deciding whether or not you’re a reliable and worthwhile partner for their campaigns. They are also likely to look at how you communicate and how seriously you take your partnership with them. Using tools like https://www.templafy.com/templafy-email-signature-manager/ to make sure that your emails all have an organized, professional style, for instance, can make sure you’re giving off the right vibe. Your blog might be personable and friendly, but your business should be organized and professional looking as well.

Grow your personal brand

Your blog represents your professional brand, how you interact with your audience and market at large. However, you also have your personal brand, i.e., how others in the industry know you as an entrepreneur. To make sure that people know your personal brand, you can look at opportunities to establish your expertise. For instance, you can submit content to other blogs and publications, take speaking and webinar opportunities, and generally network obsessively to get your name out there.

Can you get into the money-making side of blogging without sharpening your professional image? Sure. But a little extra polish can go a long way, so if that’s your aim, these tips are worth considering.

Leave a comment below, letting me know one thing you will implement in your blogging routine to help you stand out more!

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How To Look Fresh Faced Without Makeup

Many of us rely on make-up to feel beautiful. In fact, some of us can’t even leave the house without slapping some foundation and eye shadow on. Going make-up free now and again can be healthy for our skin. It can also free up time in the morning spent doing your make-up, while also saving you money spent on cosmetics. More importantly, it can help you build your self-confidence and make you feel more comfortable in your own skin!

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Here are just several ways to rock a more natural look:

Get your beauty sleep

A full sleep cycle is essential for flushing the toxins out of our bodies. If you complete this cycle and wake up early without enough sleep, your skin will appear paler and puffier. Stress may also increase the likeliness of spots and rashes. Try to aim for seven to nine hours of sleep per night to counter this. Your skin will look fresher and rosier and you’ll be less likely to get spots. Try staying away from screens before bed and get into a nighttime routine.

Stay hydrated

Drinking lots of water is also good for your skin by keeping it moisturized. It helps blood flow, allowing nutrients to more easily reach the surface of your skin. This will give your face a more natural glow and can improve wrinkles, elasticity, and all-around appearance.

Up your skincare routine

A skincare routine can help to prevent spots and wrinkles. This could include washing your face, exfoliating it, moisturizing and possibly using other serums. Washing will help to clean out pores while exfoliating gets rid of dead skin cells. Moisturizer helps provide oils into the skin needed for keeping it supple. As for skin serums, these come in all forms and are usually used to help treat spots and wrinkles directly. Check out our recent post - Easy Skincare Without The Routine for more tips!

Consider your hairstyle

A clean and tidy hairstyle will help to emphasize your beauty. Consider seeing a hairstylist and see what they recommend. There are many low maintenance styles that can allow you to stay looking fresh-faced and beautiful without having to put lots of different products in your hair (if you’re taking a break from using cosmetics on your face, you may as well take a break from using them in your hair). My personal favorite is a sleek topknot. It not only looks put together but gives your face a little lift by pulling all your hair up and back.

Work on your smile

A smile is more warming and more attractive than any amount of make-up. Think positive thoughts when going make-up free so that you’re encouraged to smile more often. Some people can get embarrassed about their smile – most often because they don’t like their teeth. If this is the case, consider ways of improving your teeth such as straightening them or looking into whitening methods. If you’re more embarrassed about the way you smile, you can always try practicing in a mirror or your selfie camera (many people have an angle that they prefer).

Work on your self-confidence

At the core of it all, it’s all about how beautiful you feel on the inside and my dear you are. By working on your self-confidence, you’ll grow to not care what people think of you without makeup and you’ll learn more and more to do what makes YOU feel beautiful not what society or someone else makes you feel like you need to do to make you feel beautiful. We are all our own worst critics but at the end of the day, it is all about loving ourselves and the bodies we are in!

Enhance Your Self-Esteem in 3 Simple Steps

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Share in the comments below how you look fresh face without makeup!

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What To Pack For a Winter Sun Getaway

When the temperature drops and the nights begin to close in, many of us yearn for some warmth and sunshine. There is no better way of getting through the long, cold winter months, then booking yourself a little winter sun getaway. The problem is thinking about what to pack - when you are wrapped up in big coats, scarves, and boots, it can be difficult to imagine what you need for tropical temperatures. Read on to find out more as we have it covered in this handy packing list to your sunny destination!

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Bathing Suit

No doubt, you will make the most of the sunshine by lazing around next to the pool or lying back on the beach with a cocktail or three, so a bathing suit is one of the first things you should be throwing into your suitcase. At this time of year, you will probably find it hard to find many choices in stores stocked with warm gear, so your best bet is to look online.

Cover-Ups

For when you need to hop off your sun lounger to go and grab another drink or bite to eat, a cover-up is a great option. They are easy to throw over top of your bikini and with some smart styling, can even be used as evening wear if packing space is at a premium. Just add a pair of sparkly heels and some chunky bangles, and off you go!

Maxi dresses

Maxi dresses are an incredibly versatile addition to your holiday suitcase. You can roll them up so they take up very little room and can be worn on top of a bikini with a pair of flip flops throughout the day, and dressed up for the night. The flowing shape of them means they suit pretty much every body type, and they can help keep you cool and comfortable even when the mercury is rising.

Sunglasses

Not only do sunglasses look great, but they protect your eyes from the harmful rays of the sun. Do not be tempted to skimp and buy cheap ones, as these can be more damaging to your eyes than not wearing any at all. Instead, go for the best pair that you can afford. Classic aviators and wayfarers tend to suit most face shapes and add style to any outfit!

Hat

Again, like sunglasses, a hat is so much more than a cute fashion accessory. It protects your head, neck, and face from sunburn and sunstroke and stops your hair drying out into one big frizzy mess. Opt for a wide-brimmed style for maximum coverage and maximum style!

Sun Lotion

Sun lotion isn't fashionable. It isn't stylish. But if you only pack one thing for your break, make sure it is suncream. Peeling, sore, red skin is never a good look for anyone and increases your risk of skin cancer in the future. Your skin will thank you now and later.

Aloe Vera Gel

Just in case you do miss a spot and end up with a bit of redness or sunburn, aloe vera gel will be your best friend. It will help soothe and heal the burn faster and allow you to be more comfortable.

A Good Book

While on vacation, being stress free and getting away from technology is key so you can rest and rejuvenate. There’s nothing like reading a good book while lounging by the pool or soaking up some rays on the beach while the hours pass by without having a worry in mind.

A Camera

What better way to capture your favorite memories than with a camera whether it’s a point and shoot, a DSLR, a cheap disposable one or even a polaroid. Make it fun so you don’t have the urge to keep checking your phone or worrying about it getting wet!

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What is one of your essential vacation items you can’t live without? Leave a comment down below!

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