So if you remember… Nah this post is not about Olivia’s New Life but about blogging.
I (the author of Olivia’s New Life, aka Vanessa) have been blessed. Kerri, a fellow blogger, nominated Olivia’s New Life for the Blogger Recognition Award (happy dance). She writes a fantastic blog at http://www.kerriandthebusylife.co.uk/, go and check it out!
OK, but what’s the Blogger Recognition Award?
It’s an award given by fellow bloggers, who understand the hard work put into blogging, but most of all recognise the value of bloggers. Yes, we are useful. This Award is also a way to showcase new bloggers and enable them to connect with different readers. In one word, this Award is “awesome”.
Why did I start blogging?
Olivia’s New Life is loosely based on my own experience of changing career from corporate analyst to doctor. Being in my 30’s and being a mother made this transition very complicated.
I went through so many changes to get into medical school, I wanted to reflect on these changes and my personal growth.
Talking with friends, I realised that many people struggle with a change in career. So why not blog about it?
In addition, I like writing and telling stories and I love drawing, so I decided to combine both together… and Olivia was born.
Advice for new bloggers?
I have been blogging for one year (happy anniversary Olivia’s New Life). However, I have been actively promoting the blog over this summer.
So advice #1: Join a group of like-minded bloggers to help you get off the ground. I have found the support and invaluable shared tips.
Advice #2: Be patient. After one year, I received the first request for a sponsored post. I’m currently testing the product to see whether it will be suitable for the readers. But it took ONE YEAR! Sometimes, you can read articles about bloggers monetising their posts after a month. It does happen, but if it doesn’t happen to you, it’s OK! (or am I just trying to comfort myself?)
Nominees
In return for being myself a nominee, I must nominate other fellow bloggers in order to recognise their work and achievement.
And the nominees are:
- Joan – http://www.jrrmblog.com/
- Karin – https://kikidee690.blogspot.co.uk/
- Laetitia – http://poppetpatch.com/
- Sindy – http://www.sindisosdiary.com/
- Vidal – http://mildbrown.weebly.com/
- Puveshree – http://lifesatreat.co.za/
- Natalija – http://frugalinsa.com/
- Leyla – http://www.motherhooddiaries.com/
- Flossie – http://supermomhacks.com/
- Chim – http://akynfullhouse.net/
Congratulations to all of them! They are doing a wonderful JOB.
The rules of the Blogger Recognition Award
- Thank the blogger who nominated you and leave a link to their blog.
- Write a post to show your award.
- Give a brief story of How/Why you started blogging.
- Give two pieces of advice you would give to brand new bloggers.
- Select 10-15 other bloggers you want to give this award to.
- Comment on each blog letting them know you have nominated them giving the link to the post you have created.
Thank you so much for nominating me. I can’t wait to make my own post about my award
My pleasure!
Thank you so much for nominating my blog! I’m super excited and I look forward to paying it forward and nominating others! ? Thanks so much I really do appreciate it! ?
I’m happy for you!
Can’t wait to get to know y’all
Wow! Congratulations-not only on the award but for having the courage to follow your dreams. Keep on keeping’ on, mama!
Congratulation on all of your hard work! It takes courage and dedication to keep it up! You are doing great!
Thanks so much for the nomination! I appreciate the best wishes, and the acknowledgement. 🙂
Thanks so much for the nomination, and the acknowledgement for my blog. 🙂
I enjoyed this, and yay for you! I enjoyed your tip for new bloggers. I am only ending my second month and it is more difficult than expected and requires every free moment I have. I look forward to what is to come in the future of Life & Lovely Chaos.
Congrats on the reward and love the patience tip! Everyone wants to get to go from the start but it definitely takes time, work and patience to grow an amazing blog like yours!
Thank you so much for nominating my blog! I look forward to the experience and building other bloggers up. And I love the advice you’ve given.
Congrats !! That’s a big deal to be acknowledged by fellow bloggers.
Well Done! It’s amazing to reach 5 years a a blogger, you’ve done fantastically!
This is awesome I love how everyone’s reasons for starting their blog are so different ❤️
Blogging is harder than it looks and takes up so much time, you have to really love it to stick with it. I think there are only a few bloggers that get work after a few months, most brands like to see that you have staying power and that your blog is not just a fad and will disappear in a few weeks. Well done on the award.
Congrats! It’s awesome to be recognized by fellow bloggers.
Aw happy anniversary to your blog you have done a great job. I love that you create a fictional character which you blog from. I also have an alter ego her name is Jasmine x
Happy Blogiversary! Congrats on the Blogger Recognition award too! You must be so excited:)
Very excited indeed!
Congratulations! I enjoy Olivia’s adventures so I’m happy to see it is being recognised by the community. Thanks for the advice! My blog is only 3 months old, but it feels like I started yesterday, it’s a lot of hard work!
Blogging is definitely hard work. I’m glad you like her adventures! Many more to come…
Congrats on reaching your one year anniversary and having all your hard work appreciated x
Thank you!
Congratulations on your first award that too coinciding with the blog anniversary. Keep up great work. Good luck amd wish you lots of success.
Thanks a lot!
Excellent tips for new bloggers and a big congratulations to all those you nominated.
Thank you very much.
Great advice for new bloggers. Patience and finding a support network is key
Absolutely!
Excellent tips for new bloggers and a big congratulation to all those you nominated.
Congrats on a year of blogging and receiving this award! It’s always so nice to hit that first big milestone 🙂