There are several things that come in real handy to me as a blogger. Its my basic blogging kit that keeps me organised and you won't find me without any of them. These are things that help me to step up my game. You will probably recognise them all but I thought it would be fun to pop a post together to show you 'My Blogging Tools'…
Business Cards
If you go to a lot of events and meet a lot of bloggers or brands then these are a must. I only got these a short time ago and instantly they have stepped up my game. If you meet a brand, they always ask if you have a business card. And when you say no it looks unprofessional. You end up having to write your details down on a scrap of paper and you tend to not hear from them again. By having a business card not only do you look good but it saves you having to shuffle a pen in and out of your bag. If your worried about money, MOO offers you cheap deals for good quality cards. And don't just go for the boring basic card. Do your research, be creative and have fun with it. Try and get the style of the card to relate to your blog - It makes brands ask questions and that is what you want.
Business Cards
If you go to a lot of events and meet a lot of bloggers or brands then these are a must. I only got these a short time ago and instantly they have stepped up my game. If you meet a brand, they always ask if you have a business card. And when you say no it looks unprofessional. You end up having to write your details down on a scrap of paper and you tend to not hear from them again. By having a business card not only do you look good but it saves you having to shuffle a pen in and out of your bag. If your worried about money, MOO offers you cheap deals for good quality cards. And don't just go for the boring basic card. Do your research, be creative and have fun with it. Try and get the style of the card to relate to your blog - It makes brands ask questions and that is what you want.
Pen & Paper
I love notebooks. Notebooks are a bloggers best friend. It tears me apart every time I leave home without it. I often find when I am out and about, ideas for posts and projects for my blog crop up. And by the time I get home to write it down - It is gone. You do not want that to happen. A pen and paper around will do wonders for your blog. It helps to keep you organised, keep you inspired and it helps you to think out your thoughts. I love writing lists of things I need to do, ideas of blog posts I can create and exciting things I can do to step up my game.
I love notebooks. Notebooks are a bloggers best friend. It tears me apart every time I leave home without it. I often find when I am out and about, ideas for posts and projects for my blog crop up. And by the time I get home to write it down - It is gone. You do not want that to happen. A pen and paper around will do wonders for your blog. It helps to keep you organised, keep you inspired and it helps you to think out your thoughts. I love writing lists of things I need to do, ideas of blog posts I can create and exciting things I can do to step up my game.
Blue Tack
To some of you it may come as no surprise. I love blue tack. It helps me keep my photo shoot set up in place. One of my pet hates is when the beauty products roll about whilst your taking photographs of them. Not only does it take double the time to get the photographs taken, it makes the styling of your photos a lot messier. I like my products to stay put where I put them. And blue tack helps to keep your products from rolling around like crazy over your table. Its a very handy blogging tool.
To some of you it may come as no surprise. I love blue tack. It helps me keep my photo shoot set up in place. One of my pet hates is when the beauty products roll about whilst your taking photographs of them. Not only does it take double the time to get the photographs taken, it makes the styling of your photos a lot messier. I like my products to stay put where I put them. And blue tack helps to keep your products from rolling around like crazy over your table. Its a very handy blogging tool.
Tweet Deck
I only discovered this a short while ago BUT this programme is incredible. Not only can I preschedule tweets easily to stay active whilst I am at work but I can see several different sides of twitter all at once. This takes multi-tasking to a whole other level. I have found this programme to improve my organisation on Twitter by 100%. Its weird to think that I ever lived without it. I am a bit addicted to this site at the moment. Sorry not sorry.
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What is your go to blogging tool?
Let me know. I may discover a new shortcut.
Nadja
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I only discovered this a short while ago BUT this programme is incredible. Not only can I preschedule tweets easily to stay active whilst I am at work but I can see several different sides of twitter all at once. This takes multi-tasking to a whole other level. I have found this programme to improve my organisation on Twitter by 100%. Its weird to think that I ever lived without it. I am a bit addicted to this site at the moment. Sorry not sorry.
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What is your go to blogging tool?
Let me know. I may discover a new shortcut.
Nadja
xx
Really handy tools, especially the blue tack, the amount of lipsticks that used to roll around on my tray was ridiculous until I bought some haha! I've only just started scheduling tweets too, it's so useful to know tweets about new posts are covered if you get busy :)
ReplyDeleteLatasha xx | todayiadore.com
Yes! I tend to juggle a job and a blog so scheduled tweets on posts are a bit life saving really. Love knowing I can depend on an app to help me out! :) xx
DeleteI love this post! I struggle so much with products rolling about - I never thought to use blue tack! I really need to step up my business card game too!
ReplyDeleteAmy xo
Www.vondork.co.uk
Yes. Please buy yourself some blue tack. It saves a lot of irritating troubles. And Business cards are so HANDY. I am glad this post has given you ideas!
DeleteGreat post, notebooks are the best thing! I've just started getting into Tweet Deck too :) xx
ReplyDeletehttp://bethht.blogspot.co.uk/
Tweet Deck is just SO handy isn't it? Do not understand why I wasn't on there sooner!
DeleteSo glad I'm not the only notebook addict, sometimes old school is best!
ReplyDeleteAnnabel ♥
Mascara & Maltesers
Maybe we should form a club. I am sure most bloggers have a notebook addiction. And if they say they don't they secretly do! How could you not?! Lol.
DeleteGreat post, blue tack is definitely a must! Argh all those lipsticks and mascaras rolling all over the place! I've been loving Buffer to schedule my tweets too, such a life saver!
ReplyDeleteSheri | Behind The Frames
I never used to love blue tack before I became a blogger. And now it stays with me! Glued to my side! Haha
DeleteI've been meaning to get blue tack for ages! The other day I had to get my boyfriend to hold up a piece of paper at the top over a wall so he was out of frame but so it was balanced, such a pain haha.
ReplyDeleteAnd I really need to look into Tweet Deck
The Makeup Directory
Tweet Deck is AMAZING. It will change the way you live on twitter forever. Trust me. I am there!
DeleteThanks for this! Definitely going to try Tweet Deck, sounds like I've been making life hard for myself all this time!
ReplyDeleteSophie xx
www.thescientificbeauty.com
You have. I am going to have to be honest here. Don't worry - I did too! :)
DeleteI really love this post! I love prescheduling tweets! It's so helpful! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletewww.beautysblessings.com
Tweetdeck is amazing! I do social media for events and it comes in so handy! I use Blue Tack too :) Danielle xx
ReplyDeletemissdanielle.com
Blu-tack!!! Why have I never thought of this??? lol
ReplyDeleteLianne | TheBrunetteSays...
A couple women on Twitter and I have started a weekly chat and I've found TweetChat to be incredibly effective at hosting and participating in these chats. It's a great way to keep up with conversations, network with other likeminded bloggers and exchange links!
ReplyDeleteThat and my camera are my go-to tools. Without my camera I'd just have a blog with words. Not that blogs with just text are bad, but my beauty blog needs all the pretty images to show all the pretty.
Tiff | AMtoPM
Why have I never thought of blu tack before! Genius! :) x
ReplyDeleteI'm going to try tweet deck right now! My traffic has been so low the past few days since I wasn't home and social media wasn't available. Zoe xxx
ReplyDeleteZoessecretstyle.blogspot.co.il
This has given me a few things to think about. Thanks for sharing your genius :) x
ReplyDeletewww.herandthehighstreet.com
i need to look into tweetdeck now, since i don't really use twitter
ReplyDeletexx http://1finedai.blogspot.com/
Great tips! Will definitely use these.
ReplyDeleteSkin & Roses
Ah, it's really handy to see how other people blog - thanks for the insight!
ReplyDeleteBethanie x | bethaniejane.co.uk
Shall definitely be checking out Tweet Deck. Thanks for the tips
ReplyDeleteNashia
www.makeupandbeautymayhem,com
Great post! I need to get some blue tack - forever holding products in the right place just so they don't roll around hahah
ReplyDeleteKatHorrocks.com
I've been toying with the idea of getting business cards for ages but I cannot decide how I want them to look. Deffo gonna chevk out that company moo.
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Love this post - I've been using Buffer for Twitter updates but Tweet deck sounds better - thanks for the tip about the business cards xx
ReplyDeleteSteph at ChicStrawberry
I love my Moo business cards, and Hootsuite is essential for me rather than Tweet Deck x
ReplyDeleteLaura | A Life With Frills