tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627652625580841985.post4254886505328388553..comments2024-03-20T02:22:34.223-04:00Comments on Martinis | Bikinis: Blogger Etiquette: How to Grow Your Blog OrganicallyEmily @ Martinis | Bikinishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13771245700613396017noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627652625580841985.post-67283564417595545672018-09-01T20:26:09.619-04:002018-09-01T20:26:09.619-04:00Completely agree. I was watching Jennifer Lake...Completely agree. I was watching Jennifer Lake's instastories this week about brands starting to look at authenticity and I commented that I was really glad about that. I can think of some bloggers that I used to rely heavily on for travel tips but now it's hard to know what's authentic and what's just sponsored (non-disclosed) content. I know a lot of people say that people don't use blogs to plan travel, but I'm absolutely someone who does, and it's become more frustrating to figure out what is authentic and what isn't. It's like trip advisor on steroids, lol. It's funny because I got an email from someone last week asking for my PR contacts for my trips... which I would have happily provided... except none of it was sponsored. What that told me, however, was that she feels the same way... you really can't tell what is authentic because of the lack of disclosure. <br /><br />Wow, long comment rant there, lol. I guess you could say that I totally agree with all of this. ;)sara [at] journey of doinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09328180529729262449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627652625580841985.post-6837235863235904722018-08-31T11:55:54.261-04:002018-08-31T11:55:54.261-04:00Agreed! I miss the days when people shared their l...Agreed! I miss the days when people shared their lives, not just all sponsored content.Lisa Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17697383687935386178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627652625580841985.post-67433674313556219132018-08-25T02:37:51.330-04:002018-08-25T02:37:51.330-04:00Those are great tips! I enjoy reading other blogs...Those are great tips! I enjoy reading other blogs and have made connections by leaving comments on them. Terra Heckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01528404663373917950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627652625580841985.post-43699236814038333732018-08-20T16:32:39.275-04:002018-08-20T16:32:39.275-04:00I 100% agree with you about only accepting product...I 100% agree with you about only accepting products that go with your blog or is relevant to you as a blogger. Sometimes I see bloggers who take a paid opportunity that doesn't seem relevant to them at all, it just gives off a fake feeling.Ashley @ The Wandering Weekendershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16253908070346972965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627652625580841985.post-54035338685262314402018-08-19T20:29:12.788-04:002018-08-19T20:29:12.788-04:00YES girl YES to alllll of this! There are so many ...YES girl YES to alllll of this! There are so many blogs I don't follow anymore, and I've even unfollowed on Insta because their content has changed SO much. Too many people are paying for followers and even likes/engagement these days and I'm just over it. Stay true to yourself, and why you started. And thanks for the birthday love <3Kate at Green Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11104665064880942943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627652625580841985.post-68601878102117297022018-08-17T12:12:43.127-04:002018-08-17T12:12:43.127-04:00Great tips and I agree with all of them. Its sad t...Great tips and I agree with all of them. Its sad to me and I guess why I always fall off blogging when I see people only post sponsored posts and have no 'real' posts anymore. <br /><br />Thats also why Ill always support yours :) Have a great weekend girlie!Kay R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17616798594879683219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627652625580841985.post-12397252295075683292018-08-17T11:02:36.065-04:002018-08-17T11:02:36.065-04:00So good and you are awesome at staying relevant an...So good and you are awesome at staying relevant and engaging with those you love! Your Blog and YOU...ROCK! Andrea Ninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11746436088260144774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627652625580841985.post-30142099723191762772018-08-17T11:02:18.474-04:002018-08-17T11:02:18.474-04:00There have been so many people who became "bi...There have been so many people who became "bigger bloggers" that I know longer follow because they have completely sold out. Their content isnt anything like it used to be what so ever. And I am with you on my response rate varying from day to day week to week. Haha some weeks I have my life together, some I do not. Thanks for being you :) Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06920454010509077779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627652625580841985.post-24482247158706020722018-08-17T10:27:07.620-04:002018-08-17T10:27:07.620-04:00Love this post! I think these are good tips that w...Love this post! I think these are good tips that we should always stick to and the people who are meant to be in our circle, will just be. <br /><br />I have also noticed bloggers who blew up and now I don't even read their blog anymore because I feel like they lost their voice and anything they blog about now, it doesn't seem genuine.Bellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516173507285337390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627652625580841985.post-55307822042562241422018-08-17T10:04:29.399-04:002018-08-17T10:04:29.399-04:00Such great points! It's been very interesting ...Such great points! It's been very interesting to see over the years who's changed and for the better or worse. I love that you and Kate are so close! That's so fun to have local blogging friends. Have a great weekend! Sierra <a href="http://beautifullycandid.com" rel="nofollow">Beautifully Candid</a>Beautifully Candidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09680801019984009104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627652625580841985.post-26306081833814134252018-08-17T09:42:56.153-04:002018-08-17T09:42:56.153-04:00A+ tips!
I will accept sponsored posts on things ...A+ tips!<br /><br />I will accept sponsored posts on things I wouldn't write about, but I won't personally write about something I haven't used and/or does not apply to my life.<br /><br />SMD @ lifeaccordingtostephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884611147965544589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627652625580841985.post-91679102351517279222018-08-17T08:33:04.402-04:002018-08-17T08:33:04.402-04:00Very good points. It may take me a month to respon...Very good points. It may take me a month to respond to comments but I do connect and take the time for every single one because I appreciate the love. Staying true is so important. Happy weekend!Emelia @ Dream Big and Buy the Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12058263707335927182noreply@blogger.com