Happy Friday! I’m so so excited to begin this new blogger Q&A series on my blog! I’ve wanted to make if found, make. a space dedicated to sharing the perspectives of other bloggers and creatives for awhile now, and I finally decided to make it happen! Check back periodically (dates TBA) for brief interviews with other bloggers + small biz owners to gain insight into their work, get inspiration, and discover new websites. You can read my about page + this post for more info on how this idea came about.
Thanks to Jennifer of Earl Grey for helping me kick off this series!
Earl Grey is a crafty design blog and I think that sums it up pretty perfectly. I love seeing new posts on anything from DIY to blog design come up in my bloglovin’ feed! Jennifer has recently added posts dedicated to helping people customize their blogs. I actually just watched her Photoshop collage tutorial and it taught me a few shortcuts I hadn’t thought of yet!
1. Which post(s) has been your favorite to write?
One of my very favorite posts to write was my Intro to CSS + CSS Cheat Sheet post. I was kind of holding my breath when I published it because I didn’t know if people would be interested in it. It ended up being one of my most popular posts yet and it encouraged me to create more design-related posts.
2. How important is it to have a blog that fits into a certain category?
I think blogs can fit into multiple categories but there should always be an overall focus. If you have a main focus (design, the handmade lifestyle, travel, etc.), it becomes easier to share a variety of topics while keeping a cohesive feel.
3. What is the single best investment you’ve made in your blog?
E-courses! I don’t think I can choose just one. In the past few years, I have taken many courses and workshops to learn things about content development, blog customization, and photography. It’s wonderful being able to develop new (and relevant) skills without spending a ton of money. Some courses have been better than others but I have always learned something new that I was able to incorporate into my blog.
4. With all the blogs emerging every day, you think it’s still possible to organically grow a blog?
Yes! I have noticed that with each new blog that is created, another blog withers away. Sometimes I come across fantastic looking blogs and then I see that their last post was from a year ago. It’s really easy to get discouraged and feel like it’s taking forever to grow your blog (I feel that way all the time!), but if you stick with it and work towards improving your blog every day, I think you will definitely stand out in the end.
5. How does your blog life influence your “real” life?
My blog life influences my real life in such a valuable way. Since I’m always looking for inspiration, I feel like I am more aware of what’s around me. It has made me more adventurous and more appreciative of little things like color schemes, patterns, and typography.
Thanks again for featuring me, Angela!! I’m excited to work together in the future! 🙂 🙂
Me too!
Great post, would love to take an e-course is there any you’d recommend on content development and photography
http://doinglifemyway.com
I’d love to take one too!
Thanks!! Right now I’m going through “Blog Life”, an e-course on A Beautiful Mess. It’s the most helpful course I have taken so far. I’m also taking their Master Your DSLR workshop, which has taught me tons of new things. Totally worth the investment. 🙂
I love her blog so much!