5 ways to grow your blog

Published on February 22, 2019February 22, 2019 by 💫Ava💫17 Comments

Welcome back to my itsy-bitsy corner of the web! Today’s post is going to be all about growing your blog, but before we get started I want to share something cool with you all.

I have recently started a fiverr! Fiverr is an online marketplace for freelance services. I have posted some blog design and book cover design gigs that I would love for you to purchase. And for a limited time, anyone who signs up to buy on Fiverr, clicking this affiliate link will get 20% off their first purchase! (this will give a small commission to me which I would really appreciate!) I would also love if you buy one of my gigs!

But enough of that for now!

Tip Number 1: Communicate

Communication is the ultimate key to growing your blog audience. Following bloggers, leaving comments and liking posts allows others to actually notice your blog. Don’t know what to comment? Here are some conversation starters that I recommend using.

Great Post! I love [whatever the post was about (only say this if you truly like what the blogger was talking about)] too! I am a [(new) (fellow [niche])] blogger and I would love if you could check out my blog!

Hi I liked your post! Your blog is really [positive compliment] I was wondering if you could check out my website

Loved your post! I also am a [book blogger or whatever niche you are] I was wondering if you could check out my blog!

Sometimes you don’t even have to ask them to check out your blog! Whenever a nice blogger I haven’t seen before comments on my posts, I like to visit their blogs.

Also, make sure you frequently communicate with the followers you already have!

2: Collaborate

The cool thing about collaborating with other bloggers is that you get a chance to reach more people by being linked to their website. Their followers can check out your blog, meaning that you may have a chance of getting more followers. Especially if you collaborate with a bigger blog.

3: Use Social Media

If you are allowed to use social media, it can be a great way to expand your blog. Right now I use Instagram and post book photos and blog spoilers on there. It can be effective if you keep focus, but you can get easily distracted.

4: Giveaways

I have never tried this, but I know many people who have gotten a bigger audience by doing giveaways. Everyone loves freebies! and no one minds reposting and telling their followers to join the giveaway Which leads to more followers!

5: Do you!

Be yourself and make your blog true to you!

I hope this post helped you! What’s your favorite way to grow your blog audience?

Shout out to artt_study! She has a great profile and her study spreads are so cute! Do you want to be featured on my post? Comment artsyshouts and you will be featured in tuesdays post!

10 ways to bust writers’ block

Published on December 8, 2018December 8, 2018 by 💫Ava💫6 Comments

The thing about being a creative person is that sometimes we aren’t very creative at all.

I am pretty sure everyone is scared to write after the storm of NaNoWriMo. I sure am. XD. Many people debate writers block. Some people don’t think writer’s block is real but I do because I experience it a lot. Even right now. But fear no more here are some tips to help you! Also if you want an excuse to write, join abbys writing contest YOU COULD WIN AN AMAZON GIFT CARD and there’s some really cool writing prompts!

1. keep writing

The worse thing to do is to quit writing. Keep writing, even if it makes no sense. Write whatever thoughts are in your head, and if you have none, read my next tip below.

2. use writing prompts

Writing prompts are surprisingly helpful. Even if it has nothing to do with your story, it still keeps your writing and gets your creative juices flowing!

3. take a break

Run away with us for the summer, let’s go upstate! Heh sorry, just a little Hamilton reference XD But yes, just like Hamilton, you should take a break from writing. That way you won’t become frustrated.

4. listen to music

Music really helps. But it depends on the music you listen to. I recommend classical or chill music, not LOUD ROCK MUSIC THAT WILL STRESS YOU OUT!

5. Read some inspiring quotes

Quotes really help a lot. But don’t get too distracted, or you might find yourself browsing the web all day!

6. read a book

Read a book and you never know, maybe you’ll be inspired by the writing style or the characters.

7. have some tea

Tea is known to have a calming effect. Whenever you get ready to write, make some tea. There are some tea flavors that can lower stress.

8. force yourself to write

I know its hard but sometimes you just have to write. If you don’t then you won’t get anywhere.

9. talk to yourself

It sounds weird but it really helps

10. have fun

writing is supposed to be fun! Don’t let writers’ block get the best of you!

Did this post help? What are your writing tips? Did you survive Nanowrimo?

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\\Freebie Fridays: Sidebar Decor, Wallpapers and More!//

Published on January 26, 2018 by 💫Ava💫10 Comments

Heya! Welcome back to my corner of the web! I’m going to be giving out some freebies, because of WHO DOESNT LIKE FREE STUFF! Especially cute things to decorate your blog with, and awesome wallpapers!

The first Freebie is this adorable follow button that can easily be added to your sidebar!

Click Here to Download!

This is free to use on your blog or website, as long as you credit me!

This is Welcome clipart, that you can put at the beginning of your blog posts!

Click here to download!

This is a button to use if you host a giveaway. Trust me, these come in handy! 😉

Click Here to Download!

Here is a cute wallpaper for your computer!

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That’s all for today! I hope you all enjoyed!

Blasting off,

How to make your blog noticable in 10 steps

Published on June 10, 2017 by 💫Ava💫5 Comments

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Wondering how to make your blog/site famous?

Wanna be popular? Then this guide is for you!

Step One: Create a Cool Name

Creative, Cool and spunky names attract others to your site. For example; Suppose you have a blog about dogs, Instead of naming it Dogs or All about dogs. Name it: The Puppy Dog Blog, Doggy Blog, Doggy Club, Dog-Ventures or Bonjour petite Chein. Those names sound cute and different. Users like using new things instead of finding the same sites over and over again, your name is one of the mains points of getting visitors.

Step Two: Make your theme useable

You Theme should be simple and easy to use. Keep your blog simple so it easier for users to use it. Users like simple things that are easy to learn and adapt to. KISS; Keep It Simple Silly! Also, make sure to add flair to your website. Don’t make it a copycat blog.

Step three: Comment on other peoples posts’

More people find out about my blog when I comment on there’s. Make sure your comments are engaging and line up with the post don’t say things like; “Great post” or, “Cool!” Say things that show that you really like their blog, such as ” I love how your website focuses on stuffed toys!” or,” You are such a great artist!” When you use real comments it makes others think your blog is really worth it.

Step Three: Use tags

Tags are the simplest and easiest way to make your posts’ more noticeable. When I first created Elysian Artiste I use some tags on my posts. So when people put in the tag Musings or Poetry, they would see my post. The more tags you use, the more views and potential likes. It’s super easy and simple to do this. And random people will find the post just by typing or clicking different tags. If you use enough tags on your posts’ you might get to the top of the search engine!

Step four: Make your posts different

When writing posts don’t ramble or rant (which I usually do) unless you make your rants and ramblings special, such as you add a twist of humor or you are a huge weirdo (like me) If your rants have something different about them people will like your posts and eventually follow you. If you make a post make it different than others. It is okay to take inspiration from another blog, but it is bad to copy everything!

Step Five: Post frequently

When you post frequently it makes your followers feel as if it was worth following you, if you don’t want to post every day, post every other day or post 3 posts every 2 days of a week. I usually post a lot each day. My followers look forward to my posts’ and know they don’t have to wait forever.

Step Six: Communicate with your visitors

When someone likes one of your posts’, like one of theirs and even comment. That will show that you’re a nice person. If they comment on your blog, comment back, start a conversation. Just be friendly and welcome them. Once they see how friendly and kind to them they may follow you.

Step Seven: Promote your blog

Share with your friends. Use apps like Instagram to promote your blog. Make little cards with your blog URL to give out to people. Wear T-shirts with your blog URL on it. Use Websites like blog lovin’, and swap buttons with other bloggers.

Step Eight; Express yourself

Share things that you like with the world, act like yourself. Don’t hide who you truly are. Use a cool header. Create a cool tagline. If you are funny let, your posts share your humor. Be Yourself!

Step Nine: Share your interest

Share your interest with the world, share artwork and photographs, but make sure to use a watermark, Click here to learn what a watermark is. = Share what you love, share writings, poems, rants.Share what you love, share writings, poems, rants.Share your favorite things and fandoms.

Step Ten: Have fun!

A happy blog is an awesome blog. Have fun with your blogging, and if it feels like a burden, don’t do it. Enjoy blogging.Blogging is my free space to have fun and share it with the world.

Well, my friends, I hope this helped a lot! Have fun blogging,