The year started off well for me, with an invitation to take part in a panel discussion at the next London Fashion Bloggers Meetup on January 22nd, organised by Diana at trendbridged.com (see screenshot below). I'm really looking forward to meeting the bloggers, the event has already sold out with up to a hundred people expected.
Of course, the most daunting thing will be appearing before all those fashionistas - eek! What the hell am I going to wear? Oh well - I guess I'm supposed to know about blogging, not fashion!
It is striking how fashion blogging has really taken off. Last month the Guardian put out a call for new fashion bloggers to join their roster. Although the deadline has passed, this article is worth a read to find out more about the range and types of bloggers they look for - fashion is a huge subject, after all, and there's plenty of scope for a blog to be unique.
Sometimes a one-off guest post can turn into a regular thing. I've done guest blogging stints in the past for Friday Ad, the Marketing Society and even a costuming site. Getting a regular blogging gig at a national paper, magazine or organisation is a great way to reach a wider audience, gain experience and credibility and grow your reputation as a blogger.
These kinds of opportunities do come up, but it's also worth being proactive and simply asking!
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| screenshot of Trendbridged.com, a London street style journal |
Guests blogging opportunities are indeed worth grabbing! Through this, you'll have the chance to promote your website, and your products as well. Just remember that you have to be consistent in your online presence so that you can readily respond to your visitor's queries.
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