Bigger, Better, Bolder: Test Out A New Medium On Your Blog

This is the next post in a very exciting series we’re bringing to you on IFB in anticipation of the upcoming #IFBcon. Each day in the month of August, we’ll have a different post designed to help your blog become – you guessed it – bigger, better and bolder.

We’re nearing the end of this marathon of a post series – it’s the first day of the last week! That means it’s time to really push it – do your best, work your tip-tapping-click-happy fingers to the bone to get your blog in the best shape possible before IFBcon. Think of it this way – this week’s content will be the first thing that anyone you meet at the conference will see when they go to your site…

So why not make it something really unique? Now is a great time to try out a new medium or play around with the voice on your blog, and see how it resonates with your readers. Experimenting is exciting – and you never know – you might end up discovering a fantastic new side to your blog (and yourself).

No idea where to start? No problem. Here are just a few ideas to get those gears turning…

Video: This is a tough and daunting medium for a lot of people, but there are now so many tools that make video for your blog (and social media channels) easy, fun and sharable. From apps to tools to tips, here are some links to get you started.

Make a Gif: Gifs are becoming sort of the Internet trend-du-jour among the fashion set, especially on Tumblr. Why not turn outtakes from an oufit post or street style shoot into an animated image that’s sure to surprise – if not totally delight – your readers.

How To Make a .Gif for Your Blog in 5 Easy Steps (or less)

Outfit posts: If your blog content usually sticks to non-personal style, your readers might really enjoy an occasional peek into your spin on the topics you blog about. You may be camera shy, but you also may find the support from your followers and readers encouraging. From photographing to promoting, we’ve got you covered:

Street Style shots: Bring your camera and your trend-spotting eye to the conference! Take photos of fellow bloggers and attendees at the conference, get their card and link to their blog when you post! It’s a great way to do some follow-up networking and build relationships. Before the big day, why not warm up with some practice in your city?

Even after you’ve gotten comfortable in your niche and established what kind of blogger you are, don’t be afraid to throw your audience a curve ball and change things up a bit. You never know what you’re capable of or what your blog might benefit from – until you try!

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