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Tips on what worked for me and what doesn't work when taking my blog full-time. I presented at the Florida Blog Conference on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Full Sail University. Also a post I wrote about the conference is here: http://www.thelittlekitchen.net/5-things-i-learned-at-the-2013-florida-blogger-conference/
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Taking My Blog Full-TimeJulie Deily
TheLittleKitchen.net / JulieDeily.com@TheLittleKitchn
“Find something you’re passionate about and keep tremendously
interested in it.” -Julia Child
What works for me
networking
create a tribe
ask for what you want
always negotiate
exceed their expectations
What works for mebe innovative, avoid copycats/sameys
constantly return to why you started in the first place
promote others more than yourself
be humble & professional
make sure your site is easy to navigate & there’s a way to contact you!
Someone else’s success does not diminish mine. In fact, it makes mine that
more possible.
“It’s about not letting fear take
over but letting it empower you.”
-Sheryl Sandberg
COO of Facebook
“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.”
-Mohammed Ali
Maria Lichty from
twopeasandtheirpod.com
Be patient. Success and opportunities don't come overnight. Work hard, be true to yourself and your brand, and good things will come! Don't be afraid to ask the blogging community for advice, the community is filled with talented and generous people. Always go with your gut. If you don't feel good about something, it is probably best to say no. And it is ok to say no!
Kiersten Frasefrom
ohmyveggies.comYou don't have to listen to everything people tell you--even if those people are more experienced or more well-known than you are. You know what's right for you, and you know your audience better than anyone else does. If I could go back and change anything about my early days as a blogger, I would have listened to my gut more and other people less. I wanted to rebrand for several months and I let other bloggers talk me out of it; rebranding ended up being the best decision I made for my blog.
Don’t...put all your eggs in one basket
social media
Do...diversify
believe there’s a pattern for success
invest in the wrong people
bash pitches or companies publicly (unless that’s your schtick)
Key Takeaways
pave your own way and “Run your own race.” - Darren Rowse, problogger.net
don’t get jealous, be inspired
be the best YOU that you can be
it’s ALL about building relationships
Remember to get a life...
Any Questions?Tweet me @TheLittleKitchn or email me
