HOW TO PLAN MONTHLY BLOG CONTENT

As a Nigerian lifestyle blogger that takes time to create her content, it is important for me to plan ahead so you my beautiful reader are not left hanging when there needs to be a new post up on the blog. I shared my blogging process here a few years ago and this is more like an updated version to that as back then I didn't really plan out my content. 

D.I.Y Ankara Pillows


Ankara pillows add a little bit of spice to any area or space and it also brings in the African/Nigerian feel to a space. Ankara pillows have been my favourite for a long time and when I got the oppurtunity to do it, I didn’t sleep on it.

WHY YOU NEED BLOGGER FRIENDS

L-R The Estephany , Damiesdiary ,The Lagos weekender, Enkay

Connecting with people via the internet can be very cool and fun but one can also feel very lonely and isolated at the same time.  Bloggers resume to Work like professionals in other fields but  for us work means login in on a social site on the internet. Sadly,  we do not have colleagues to give high fives in the mornings, chat about football /fashion or even chill with after work. This explains why I try not to miss an opportunity to chill or hang out with fellow bloggers.

QUESTIONS TO ANSWER BEFORE YOU START A BLOG

Is it too late to start a blog? The answer to that is no infact it is the right time as bloggers are getting attention from media and multinational companies. Blogging in fun and can be profitable if only you do it the right way. I offer blog consultations to bloggers check it out here and I also s…

HOW TO SUCCED AS A BLOGGER

1. Write about what you love . What are you passionate about? What makes you excited and really makes you you? If you write about things that you truly love, chances are your writing will be better and others will love reading it! 2. Be consistent.  Whether you’re blogging once a day or once a week, co…

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT BLOGGER THEME

Blog themes play a huge role in how your blog is perceived. Over the years I have changed my blog theme tried a few and finally settled for the one I have now. One compliment I get alot from people is wow! your blog looks nice and the secret is having eye for perfection and having a very good them…

CHEAPEST DOMAIN FOR BLOGGERS

Domain links for bloggers simply show/ mean that you are serious about your blog. In the past, I have had issues with my domain names for my blog and my regular readers can attest to that fact ( covers face) .

FINDING INSPIRATION AS A BLOGGER

PHOTOGRAPHY BY THE TONYE IGBANI
Blogging burn out or writers block is real. Just incase you have heard it in the past and you just dont believe it exists, well, this is mean writing from experience. A few months ago I stopped blogging 'cos I had blogger's burnout and I wasn't feeling inspired generally. I felt bad at that time, but looking at my content now, my focus and commitment, I have come to a conclusion that it was needed.

THINGS NIGERIAN BLOGGERS WISH YOU KNEW

I have been blogging for over 3 years now and it has been a journey full of ups and downs but above all I am grateful. I had a post about how people close to me family and friends have found my blog and its no longer a huge secret which is one of the reasons I stopped personal blogging( I’ll share that in another post). Today, I have decided to share some of the things I wish my non-blogger friends and family understood about blogging 

PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW

Photography for bloggers is very vital. If you are a DSLR user you might find it a little bulky and tiring to carry your gear around with you.In this week's "blogging with Damie" post, I want to share with you tips on how to get the best use out of your phone camera.
1. CLEAN YOUR LE…

WHAT YOUR BLOG SHOULD LOOK LIKE

Often times when someone asks me for my blog link and they visit, the first thing they say is "your blog looks good". They way your blog is looking is very important as it is a form of PR and it will also determine how long your readers and new visitors will stay on your blog. I have bee…

REASONS YOUR BLOG IS ANNOYING

I was reading a blog this afternoon and I just couldn't stay on it for long 'cos of some the reasons I'm about to share with you. These are some of the things I have observed from a few blogs and I consider them annoying 'cos that''s what they are. I used to be guilty of th…