Shoeniverse

Say hello to  Shoeniverse

How long have you been blogging?

Around 17 months now

How often do you blog

5 days a week

 Is your blog a hobby or is it work

Hobby but would love for it to be more eventually

What is the main focus of your blog

Shoes, although I am a fashion graduate and am interested in all aspects of fashion, art and design.

Do you do guest posts

Yes

 Do you do tutorials?

No although this might happen in the future for the right products etc

Where are you blogging from (your location)

UK

 Twitter @ShoeniverseBlog

 Blog http://www.shoeniverse.info/

 YouTube Yes

Email shoeniverseblog@gmail.com

We Are Mode

Dites bonjour à We Are Mode

How long have you been blogging? 

1 Years and few months

How often do you blog ?

 2 ou 3 a week

 Is your blog a hobby or is it work

 Clearly a hobby

 What is the main focus of your blog

Publish best photos of fashion blogger

Do you do guest posts

I don't

Do you do tutorials?

I don't

Where are you blogging from (your location)

France : Toulouse/Paris

 Twitter @wearemodeblog

  Blog  http://we-are-mode.blogspot.fr/

YouTube No

Email contact.wearemode@gmail.com

Bloggers Tool Box - A way to make money from your blog

A way to make money from your blog ……….

I am going to say a word which people bandy about but no one explains and then I will explain how it works – it is like a secret club and the reason it is a secret club is the people who run the schemes which make money have no idea about PR or marketing to bloggers and everyone uses the word which no one understands.

Affiliates – which means money making tracking cookies on your links from your blog to the retailer / brands website so if someone clicks through and buys you get a % commission – yes it’s that easy once you have signed up ……. Just a small point if you haven’t got a proper URL as in your using BlogSpot or WordPress and haven’t bought your domain name you can’t join an affiliate scheme learn how to here 

Now as you read this you might think we are labouring some points etc but communication skills are not found at affiliate companies and trust me it’s worth the pain when you see your first sale- the happy dance ……..

First off you need your bank details and a paper and pen to make notes of all your pass words and sign in’s and your blog ID on each scheme -I will list the affiliate schemes we use and have all the major retailers and brands on and their phone numbers and I suggest you spend some time one day not at night as it will frustrate the hell out of you and you’ll need some guidance on one or two bits. There are other affiliate schemes but some of them are very difficult to use (and life is short) – Amazon also has a scheme but wading through their jargon is like getting a PHD in nuclear science.

So when you look at the site remember these key bits – first you become a publisher – blogger = publisher in affiliate world and retailer / brand = advertiser …….

Affiliate Window 02075530425

LinkShare 02070310950

Trade Doubler 02077985800

Webgains 02072691230

Commission Junction 020 8785 5870

So click on and sign up – you will be asked to tick lots of boxes and then in some cases they need verification of your site – I suggest you phone up and do it over the phone it’s easier and also avoids confusion (communication is not their strong point)-I suggest you fill as much as possible on your blog so people can what you do-Next look at the advertisers (brands and retailers) you now need to apply to each brand/ retailer – which mean just ticking some boxes & adding your blog.

Now when you blog and you add a link you do Deep Linking – each affiliate scheme has a different way of doing it but we will cover these on another blog post ………but once you get going it’s easy trust us we are a blogger 

It is not difficult and the rule of thumb is the more you blog the more you link the more chance of money.

Flowers At Dawn

Say hello to Flowers At Dawn 

 How long have you been blogging?

Since July 2012.

 How often do you blog

2-3 times a week.

 Is your blog a hobby or is it work

Hobby that I try to fit around work and studying.

What is the main focus of your blog

Beauty.

  Do you do guest posts

I haven't yet, but would consider it.

Do you do tutorials?

No.

Where are you blogging from (your location)

Dundee, Scotland.

 Twitter @flowersatdawnn

Blog http://flowersatdawn.blogspot.com

 YouTube Not yet!

Email flowersatdawn@live.com

Bloggers Tool Box - Industry Contacts

Industry Contacts

As part of the Blogger Bitch Tool Box we thought we would add the wonderful media call in services when you can have your name and blog added to their directory and you can also use their PR alert.

We suggest you send over a brief summary of your blog and some details like areas you cover (beauty, fashion etc), target audience – blog URL and how long you have been blogging and your contact details.

Diary Directory

Contact info@diaryd.com.

Fashion Insight

Contact info@fashioninsight.co.uk

Gorkana

Contact enquiries@gorkana.com

Beauty 4 Media

Contact amanda.haxton@beauty4media
Oh and do follow them on Twitter so you don't miss any vital launch 

Bloggers Tool Box

So the Blogger Bitches do poke fun and slap the old “social media guru/ wizards” and PR’s but after a few weeks we realised we were not alone in our situation (in real life we blog hence our understanding) and maybe we could do some good.

So we have the directory showcasing bloggers and now we want to add a tool box where bloggers can tap in and get information which will help them …….. 

Bloggers Tool Box - The Directory

We would love to list your blog on this directory so PR’s and Social Media companies can see at a glance your areas of speciality and also see how unique each blog is.

If you want to appear please email us at bloggerbiches@gmail.com - yes it's bitches without the t

We need you to answer these questions and provide a screenshot of your blog or your logo.

1.                 How long have you been blogging?

2.                 How often do you blog

3.                 Is your blog a hobby or is it work

4.                 What is the main focus of your blog

5.                 Do you do guest posts

6.                 Do you do tutorials?

7.                 Where are you blogging from (your location)

8.                 Twitter

9.                 Blog

10.              YouTube

11.              Email 

Don't for get the logo or screenshot as we all know pictures make the difference on a blog x

Caroline's Catwalk

Meet the fabulous Caroline's Catwalk

How long have you been blogging for?

 18 months

How often do you blog?

On average 3 times a week

Is your blog a hobby or is it work?

 A bit of both

What is the main focus of your blog?

 Fashion and Beauty

Do you do guest posts?

 Yes

Do you do tutorials?

 I haven't so far but would consider featuring tutorials in the future

Where are you blogging from?

 Manchester and London - UK

Blog: www.carolinescatwalk.com

Twitter: @carolinecatwalk

Email: carolinescatwalk@gmail.com

Leopard & Lime

Welcome to Leopard & Lime

How long have you been blogging?

Since May 2012

How often do you blog

2-3 times a week

Is your blog a hobby or is it work

Hobby

What is the main focus of your blog

Fashion/ Being on a budget

Do you do guest posts

Not yet

Do you do tutorials?

Nope but I would love to

Where are you blogging from (your location)

Chicago
Twitter @LeopardandLime. 

Blog http://leopardandlime.blogspot.com

Email  alyssagcohen@gmail.com

Beauty in Brief

Welcome to Beauty in Brief

How long have you been blogging?

Since October 2012

How often do you blog?

Usually once a week

Is your blog a hobby or is it work?

Hobby for now

What is the main focus of your blog?

Beauty with an emphasis on skin care.

Do you do guest posts?

Yep.

Do you do tutorials?

Not currently but they're on the list!

Where are you blogging from (your location)?

Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK

Twitter @samcentric

Blog: www.beautyinbrief.co.uk

YouTube, not there yet!

Email: samcentric@gmail.com

Kalter Kaffee

Welcome to Kalter Kaffee

 How long have you been blogging?

My blog has been active since mid-2010, but only in January 2011 I started blogging on a regular basis.

How often do you blog

Mostly a few times a week, 3-5 times.

 Is your blog a hobby or is it work

Both I guess!

What is the main focus of your blog

Beauty and lifestyle, occasionally travel logs too.

Do you do guest posts

Nope, I like to do my own thing always.

Do you do tutorials?

Not that often on make-up, but I did a few on technical blogging subjects.

Where are you blogging from (your location)

Austria

Twitter @KalterKaffee_at

Blog www.kalterkaffee.at

YouTube

Email blog@kalterkaffee.at

The Totality

Welcome to The Totality 

How long have you been blogging for ?

I used to write for other folk but set up my own blog in September. Been taking it more seriously since December!

How often do you blog

I try to schedule around 5 posts per week

Is your blog a hobby or is it work

Hobby

What is the main focus of your blog?

Fashion and lifestyle

Do you do guest posts  

Yes, provided they're well written posts rather than second rate link-building nonsense

Do you do tutorials?

I have neither the knowledge nor the skill

Where are you blogging from

Bradford

Twitter - @KieronBarr

Blog - http://www.the-totality.com

Youtube - N/A

Email - kieronjcasey@googlemail.com

Paperbagblog

Welcome to Paperbagblog

How long have you been blogging?

I've been writing paperbagblog for 18 months, and previous to this I wrote Artichoke Zine, which I ran for 2 years.

How often do you blog?

I try to blog 5 times a week - in January I posted 24 posts, so just short of daily.

 Is your blog a hobby or is it work?

It's a hobby.

What is the main focus of your blog?

It's a lifestyle blog, so I like to write about things that I'm up to, products I enjoy, how I'm spending my time. It's place to write, share photographs and let my readers know about all the things that I love.

 Do you do guest posts?

I haven't really thought about it before - if the right blogger came along I would love to accept guest posts!

 Do you do tutorials?

No - I occasionally have recipes, but no hair/make up kind of tutorials.

Where are you blogging from (your location)?

I live in Brighton, UK with my boyfriend Trout and our cat Rasputin.

 Twitter: @paperbagblog

Blog: paperbagblog.wordpress.com

YouTube: Nope!

Email: cmwilmowski@hotmail.com

Lillies and Love

This is the lovely Lillies and Love

How long have you been blogging? 

I started originally around 2009 and dipped in and out of it, however, it was around a year ago that I got in to it properly.

How often do you blog? 

I don't put too much pressure on myself when it comes to frequency of blogging.  Sometimes I blog once a week, sometimes daily, but I'd say it's probably more likely to be 2-3 times a week.

  Is your blog a hobby or is it work?

 A hobby, definitely and I love it!

What is the main focus of your blog? 

My blog probably falls into the 'Lifestyle' category; I write it almost as a kind of 'diary', I write about life, my thoughts, my feelings, and what's going on in the world.  It's very open and honest.

Do you do guest posts? 

I have featured guest posts on my blog when I've been on holiday in the past and would definitely love to feature more in the future.

Do you do tutorials? 

No, I don't really feel I'm knowledgeable enough on any subject to be in a position to give advice/instructions!

Where are you blogging from? 

Essex

 Twitter - @lilliesandlove

Blog - www.lilliesandlove.co.uk

YouTube - www.youtube.com/user/lilliesandlove

 Email - lilliesandlove@yahoo.co.uk

Jassy K

Meet the amazing Jassy K

How long have you been blogging?

I have been blogging since the beginning of the year.

How often do you blog

I blog every week and have now started to blog every day.

Is your blog a hobby or is it work

My blog is a combination of work and hobby, it overlaps.

What is the main focus of your blog

Main focus is beauty/makeup and will be going into fashion as time goes on.

Do you do guest posts

I have guest posts lined up. So yes

Do you do tutorials?

No

Where are you blogging from (your location)

I am located in Windsor

Twitter @Jassykworld

Blog Thejassyworld.blogspot.co.uk

YouTube No

Email   jassysparklyworld@gmail.com