Recapping the most and least popular blog posts of the past year has become a blogging tradition of mine! A few days ago, I shared my top 10 most popular posts written in 2017. Today I analyze 5 blog posts that I loved from 2017, but that didn’t receive many page views. I wrote all of these… [Read More]
My 2017 in Books: What I Read and Loved
I love to read. I have always loved to read. One of my earliest academic awards was some sort of reading prize in the 1st grade. Since then, my thirst for books has been unquenchable. I read for many reasons. For pleasure, most frequently. Most of the books I read in a given year are… [Read More]
Top 10 Most Popular Posts on Belle Brita in 2017
I think I say this every year, but 2017 really flew by. Like any year, 2017 had its ups and its downs, but I can say with confidence that my blog continued to grow! At the end of each year, I share my top blog posts written in the previous 12 months. I enjoy looking… [Read More]
Get Ready for Love Blog Challenge, a Daily Blog Link-up
I’m so excited to announce the third annual Love Blog Challenge! This daily blog link-up has been quite the success the last two years, and I’m thrilled to continue it. Many bloggers from the inaugural link-up returned for the second one. Plus new bloggers got involved! More bloggers co-hosted, and multiple brands sponsored an epic… [Read More]
Instagram Growth Strategies: Week One Results
Last week I launched a new blog series on Instagram. I’m chronicling the growth of 3 Instagram accounts. Let’s see how fast each account can gain 5,000 new followers! Along the way, I’m also tracking engagement rates. Which Instagram accounts am I growing? I currently manage 3 Instagram accounts, plus a private account where I… [Read More]
The SEO Mistake Lifestyle Bloggers Don’t Know They’re Making
I’m in quite a few blogging groups on Facebook. At least once a week, I come across a post that looks something like this. PAID BLOGGING OPP! Do you accept pre-written blog content, or are you willing to write about a specific brand? I’m connected to several industry leaders in these basic niches. Drop your… [Read More]