Interview with:Sian O'Carroll [sianocarroll]
BLOGGING
 | What is your blog address? What subjects do you deal with? http://www.sianocarroll.blogspot.com
My blog is a personal fashion blog - I mainly post outfits I have worn, pieces and shops that interest me, and photo diaries. |
| What was it that made you create your blog? On what date did you start it? I wanted to have somewhere where I could share my interest in fashion, meet people with similar interests, and watch my own style and understanding of the fashion industry develop.
I started my blog a little over two years ago. |
| What blogging system have you adopted and why? I am currently using Blogger, as I found it to be the best platform for posting good quality, large photos. |
| How many visits a day do you get? What type of comments do you receive? On days I post, I get on average 600 views; on days I don't post, it averages around 300.
Comments are mostly related to outfits I have posted, with some enquiring as to where I got something, what makeup I have on, or what my opinion on a piece of clothing or product is. |
| How has 'having a blog' contributed to your life? It has helped me develop my own style - see what works for me and what doesn't. It has also gotten me styling opportunities, and put me in contact with people who work in fashion in Ireland. I have also made some wonderful friends via blogging. |
| Have you created relationships with other bloggers or readers of your blog? Yes, both! |
| How often do you post? Does regular posting of your blog require a lot of effort on your part? I try to post every 2 days, but if I am under pressure in college or working a lot, it tends to be less often. Regular posting does take up a lot of time, as it includes taking photographs, editing them, sharing the post on various social networking sites etc. |
| Does blogging bring in income for you? Can one make a living from posting? No. I have been offered paid advertising, but I do not like to compromise my blog's integrity or ruin its layout with ads, so I turn most down. Occasionally, if I feel interested enough, I will accept free clothing from companies and post about it. If I don't feel the company fits my style, I do not accept the freebies. |
| How do you promote your blog? Via Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Lookbook mainly. |
| How would you define your readers? Have you got a faithful audience? Definitely, my readers often comment and seem interested in what I post. I really enjoy meeting them, and I am very grateful that they follow me. |
| Are there any blogs you follow daily or regularly? Yes.
stitchesfabricandsoul.com
anouskaproettabrandon.com
alicepoint.blogspot.com
fashiontoast.com
vivaadonis.com
fancytreehouse.com
stylorectic.blogspot.com
paniekscelencja.blogspot.com
Among many! |
| Have you ever received gifts for blogging about your opinion of products or services? What do you think of bloggers who do that? A few. As I have explained before, I don't accept them unless I am genuinely interested. I think if a blogger accepts everything they are offered, their opinion loses value somewhat. |
| How do you see your blog evolving in the future? I hope to improve my photography, and perhaps branch out on the style of posts that I do. |
| What advice would you give to someone who wishes to begin a blog? Go for it. Post about what you love, and it will come easily to you. Don't care about followers - if what you're doing is honest and a passion for you, the appropriate readers will come eventually. Do it for you, not for anything else. And quality over quantity always! |
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Sian O'Carroll
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