Blogger Love | Awesome Posts That Rocked January

One of my favourite things about the blogging community is it's so vast. There's no little group of people doing one thing, there are thousands of people blogging about a thousand different things, and with so many voices in the community, it's very easy to feel lost among the many many voices. Fear not, because I'm all about sharing my love for all things fabulous, and that includes super awesome blog posts I read last month that deserve your attention. Go forth, explore, find fantastic posts and spread love!

Reading, Reviewing, and All Things Books!

Libraries, ARC's and Buying Books

• Mel shared the thing about ARC's, what they are, and how to get them
• Chey talked about ARC's, and why she's happy to be a promotional tool

Characters in Books

• Aentee talked about 4 pathetic arguments against diversity in fiction
• Josephine shared why token ethnic diversity just isn't good enough
• Genevieve talked about having all the sexual diversity in books
• Jeann talked about the casualness of death in fiction

Book Blogging and Rating Reads

• Jo talked about the idea of book bloggers being paid to blog
• Harvey shared 7 quick hacks for your book blog
• Hazel talked about book blogging productivity (+ editorial calendar!)
• Harvey shared how you can boost your books reviews
• Mishma talked about backlist reviews in comparison to ARC reviews
• Charnell talked about rating books before their released
• Angel discussed rating books before you read them on Goodreads

Reading and Loving Books

• Lauren shared why she loves joining reading challenges
• Pixie asked: do you like reading challenges, yay or nay?
• Cait shared why it's acceptable to have an enormous TBR
• Bec asked: do you get sick of reading?
• Cait asked: is it possible to read too much?
• Christina shared how to punch spoilers and book hype in the face
• Gillian asked: are you willing to wait for a book series to improve?
• Josephine talked about yearning to read off the radar of popular books
• Bec talked about book budgets and bans to control buying habits
• Cait shared lies bookworms tell themselves
• Michelle asked: do predictable books bother you?

Blogging, Design and Lots of Advice!

January's Hot Blogging Topic Was: Blog Images

• Maru shared why it's important to keep your images branded
• Julie shared how to create unique branded photos for your blog
• Mallie shared why stock photos don't have to suck
• Mallie shared the secret behind visual marketing and blog visuals
• Mallie talked about making your blog images Pinterest ready

Blogging Thoughts and Advice

• Hayli shared how she manages her blog while still working a day job
• Rachel shared how to make your blog readers love you
• Rachel shared her favourite tools for blogging and business
• Rebecca shared resources that will help you read your vision and goals
• Jessica shared how to earn money using ShopStyle affiliate links
• Allyssa shared 5 simple steps to growing your blog
• Ashley shared what to do before switching Wordpress themes
• Hayli shared some great practices for new bloggers
• Bec shared how she users Evernote and Wunderlist to organsise her blog
• Ashley shared what to do with blogging advice when you're sick of it
• Hayli shared 9 amazing resources for new bloggers
• Hayli shared 5 reasons you should start a blog
• Rachel shared how to stay focused on your goals
• Mallie shared why not everything is easy and to stop saying it is
• Ashley shared 3 reasons why you don't need to buy that ecourse
• Cait talked about Scrivener and asked: do you need it in your life?

Content and Statistics

• Alisha shared 3 factors that make up incredible content (+ worksheet!)
• Dre shared 6 ways to repurpose list posts for maximum exposure
• Caitlin shared how to create mind-blowing content
• Krista shared how to create your content strategy (+ workbook!)
• Rebecca shared everything you need to know to guest post effectively
• Ashley shared why the way you're centering text is wrong
• Lauren shared 40 easy, engaging video content ideas for your blog
• Allison talked about redefining what epic content is for your brand

Design and Layout Tools and Tricks

• Krista asked: does my blog need a sidebar? and shared how to make the most of one
• Melissa shared the question to ask when your consider a redesign
• Jessica shared how to customise the mailchimp sign-up form
• Sarah shared 3 design updates that grew her traffic, subs and shares
• Krista shared 8 things you should have on your contact page

Followers, Social Media and Marketing

• Kory shared 5 things to do better for your email list 2016
• Lauren shared 14 genius visual marketing campaigns
• Tessa shared mistakes that new bloggers make on Instagram
• Kory shared how to use your blog to grow your email list
• Kory shared 3 simple ways to keep your email list on brand
• Josephine talked about the bookstagram equipment she uses
• Kory shared 4 reasons people unsubscribe and why it's okay
• Mallie asked: is your storytelling sabotaging your content marketing?
• Jessica shared why Facebook Groups won't help you grow your blog
• Emily asked: does your instagram need a trademark style or aesthetic?
• Nova shared how she bookstagrams and how you can too (+ tutorial!)
• Mallie shared how scheduling doesn't have to anti-social

Business, Branding and Growth

• Erika shared 9 signs you pass on work to avoid bad clients
• Rachel shared 8 ways to treat your blog like a business
• Erin shared why you need to set office hours
• Ashley shared why you should ask the product creator to solve your problem
• Lauren shared 7 tactics to help get to know your ideal customer
• Dre shared how to choose a brand name that fits you perfectly
• Erin shared how to position your business like a professional
• Allyssa shared why she uses Google Apps for work, and how
• Ashley shared why she's tired of being sold to all the time

Did You Find Any Fabulous Posts, Let Me Know!

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