Choosing the perfect hashtag can be a challenge. It has to be short, relevant, unique and obvious enough to your guests so that there is a natural path leading them to use it. Once a hashtag is chosen event management will tend to cling to it like it was a child they birthed themselves.  You must be open to alternative hashtags being…
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No-Pose Tips for Beach Photography
Looking for No-Pose Tips for Beach Photography? In this post, Tiffany of Peanut Blossom is sharing her perfect tips! This weekend I had the opportunity to do a second round of beach photos of my girls. Last year we took them to the ocean for the very first time and Little Pea has been begging to go back pretty much…
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Patrick Dougherty: Environmental Sculptor
by Libby Wilkie Libby Wilkie Designs www.libbywilkiedesigns.com @aneyefordetail Patrick Dougherty is an environmental sculptor who uses tree saplings, trunks and branches to create one of a kind pieces of sculpture. While the artist lives in North Carolina, he works all over the world. His installation sites are usually, although not always, outdoors and totally make use of local materials. These are some of…
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Blogger Rehab
In this enlightening episode of our podcast, we dive deep into the much-needed concept of “Blogger Rehab” with NJ Rongner of A Cookie Before Dinner, and together, we embark on a transformative journey that feels like a blogger’s sanctuary, tending to the needs of your heart and soul.
Help! My Blog Was Hacked!
Hello. My name is Ashley, and my blog was hacked. (This is when all of you guys chime in and say “Hello, Ashley.” ) Whew! Now that the whole “admitting” part is over, I feel a lot better! Well… not really. It’s not my favorite story to tell, but sometimes those are the ones that need telling. There’s a little…
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Meet Leigh of HinesSight Blog
Get to know Leigh of HinesSight Blog 1. How long have you been blogging? I recently celebrated my 4th anniversary owning the HinesSight Blog. My very first blog post went live in January of 2011 and I did not know one thing about blogging when I hit “publish” for the first time. It’s been a hands-on learning curve for me since day…
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Why Bloggers Need to Create Community, not Competition
True story: A blogging friend was brainstorming on what to name a website page dedicated to featuring businesses owned by friends, professional contacts, and other online connections that have helped her along the way. The title “partners” or “sponsors” didn’t seem right – these people weren’t exchanging money for a mention. Eventually, we decided together that the word “community” was…
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Why I Chose Blogging Concentrated
I am not impressed easily. When I met Dan and Rachel, I had just spent the past two years learning from, interacting with, listening to and speaking alongside most the world’s greatest blogging, digital marketing, and social media strategists minds. It was my full-time job to be not only up to date but be among those that broke the news…
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Own Your Outtakes
What do you do with your bloopers, boo-boos and outtakes? Do you ditch them? In this post, Sarah of 2pawsdesigns encourages you to own your outtakes. Earlier this week, my real life friend and blogging bestie, Allison, shared a photo of the two of us in a post for NC Blogger Network. She totally had my permission and I loved…
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Meet Brittany of Pretty Handy Girl
Get to know Brittany of Pretty Handy Girl 1. How long have you been blogging? Almost 5 years 2. What do you blog about? I write detailed DIY tutorials for home improvement, home repairs, crafting, sewing and home decorating. 3. Why did you start blogging? I saw a big gap in the number of women and men that knew how to use…
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The Six Senses of Food Blogging
Today’s post comes from member Susannah Brinkley from Feast + West. She’s a phenomenal food blogger and we’re so excited that she’s sharing some tips with us all today! The heat from the kitchen warms the house. Saccharine spices send wafts of aroma through the halls and up the stairs. Creamy, freshly-made icing sits ready on the counter, waiting. The…
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