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What to Include In a Pitch to Brands

It’s been a while since I’ve written a post about blogging so today’s is all about writing a brand pitch.  This week, I sent out a ton of pitches and was reminded that it’s such a big part of being a blogger if you want to monetize your website.  We’re going to go through what to include, what not to write, and the benefit of pitching yourself as a blogger.

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Popular US blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares what bloggers should include in a brand pitch plus a spring outfit idea for casual Fridays. // blogger poses, blog pitch email, blog tips for beginners, affordable style blogger, casual work outfit, jcpenney style, kendra scott earrings, good american jeans, evereve outfit, leopard belt, work tote bag
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Why I’m Tired of Bloggers: On Being Unethical

Hi friends, coming at you with a super personal and {likely} lengthy blog post today about a topic that’s been on my mind quite a bit.  There’s going to be some reflection in this post and I should start by saying: no one is perfect.  Definitely don’t think I am, or anywhere close for that matter.  However, speaking up on this has been on my mind for months so I’m hopeful writing it out will let me move past it.  Let’s talk about blogging and what being unethical looks like and does to the community.

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Bots, fake followers, like and comment pods. If you've wondered how influencers are being unethical in blogger campaigns, it's all explained here. // blogging tips, influencer marketing, authentic bloggers

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How I Choose Blog Collaborations That Fit My Brand

I’ve been blogging here at What Nicole Wore for over four years now and have definitely grown since my very first post.  Along the way I’ve learned all kinds of skills, but a big lesson has been how to choose blog collaborations.  I wanted to share some of the thought process that goes into this and the behind the scenes portion of blog partnerships.

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Lifestyle blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares tip on how to choose blog collaborations plus an affordable 4th of July outfit. // striped skirt outfit work, striped shirt outfit, 4th of july ideas, blogger tips, blog collaborations tips, kylie lipkit, mary jo k on medium skin, double stripes outfit
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What I Wish People Knew About Influencing & Bloggers

Last week, I spoke on a panel about influencer marketing with Ad2Lou.  I wanted to share some of my top tips about influencing and the things I wish people knew about the influencer field and blogging.

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Kentucky influencer, What Nicole Wore, breaks down what you need to know about influencing if you are interested in influencer marketing or becoming an influencer. // influencer marketing strategy, tips for influencers, authentic blogging, blogging sponsored posts, how to be an influencer, work wear spring outfit

Anytime I tell someone that I run a blog, I get so many questions about what it’s like and all the ins and outs.  Hopefully this clears up some of the questions you may have about influencer marketing, the less savory side to it, and what my day to day can look like.

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How to Boost Your Blog Traffic with Tailwind Tribes

I’m spilling a big blogging secret over here today; we’re talking all about Tailwind Tribes, how to use them, and some tips for maximizing your time on Pinterest!  Pinterest is my number one source of blog traffic so I wanted to share some of the ways I leverage it.  It’s worth noting that I find this a great platform to dig into; traffic from Pinterest tends to be steady and reliable on most days and crazy, insane on a good day!

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Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, breaks down her top Pinterest tips plus how to use Tailwind Tribes to grow blog traffic. // get more blog readers, pinterest tips bloggers, get more page views, tailwind tribes how to
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