Beth's Blog Design Giveaway!

Hello to all Toby's followers!  Nice to be with y'all again.  I'm Beth from Beth Bradford Design, also one of Jaime's college roommates.

We were the best roomies ever.  

Okay, now back to business.  I have jumped on the wagon and started a personal blog this week!  I'm super nervous but so excited, and hope y'all can get at least a laugh or two from my ramblings.  I've come in contact with some awesome clients since dabbling in the blog world, and can't wait to meet more of you sweet ladies! (and gents if so applies) 

So here's a personal high five/ hand shake to you, in the form of a giveaway and summer savings!

Click the but to head to my shop and get 15% off of all custom designs with the code.  Offer lasts through July AND August.

Next, enter the giveaway.  One blogger will win a free Basic Custom Package!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

If you're curious what's with my story, or want an inspirational iPhone wallpaper every now an then, head on over and say hi.  Maybe stick around a while.

Beth Bradford Design Giveaway: Update and Reveal

First of all I want to say a great big thank you to Jaime, and hello to all of the Toby's followers!

I have been designing and photographing since forever and am so glad that Jaime introduced me to the blogging world.  I am having so much fun.

Blog design has officially rolled everything I love about what I do into this amazing adventure that I get excited about every day.  From the beginning, I wanted my passions for design to help my clients creatively show off their personality.  Personally, I think humans are pretty freakin' smart.  When I get a new client, I get excited about their goals and all their awesome ideas.  I just hope to be able to take what's in their head and project it into a brand that they will love!  That is what drives me.  The excitement of my customers is better than pay, any day.

When Jaime had me redesign the Toby's Tails Blog, ideas just kept coming.  Doing a giveaway with her was such a great opportunity and I'm so glad we did it.  The winner of the giveaway received a full Custom Plus Blog Design.

 

Danielle over at the Short Small and in Love blog was the winner.  She told me of her love for peonies and soft colors, as well as her adorable pup.  Through all of the inspiration she gave me I created one of my favorite designs!

I hope everyone enjoys her new look!  I am going to start posting about my designs and will be featuring her design and blog this week along with a freebie, so be sure to check it out!

Happy Monday everyone,
Beth Bradford


Linking up for I Love Bloglovin', Monday Mingling, The GFC Collective.

Secrets!..Building Your Blog

 

This weekend, and continuing on through the week, I have 50% off any ad space. With that being said, I was recently asked how I have had the growth I have had within three short months. Listed below are things that I have done on my blog that could have contributed to this growth.

 

1. Stick to what you know and what makes you tick.

• For me, that was home decor, fashion, shopping, DIY, and product reviews. I LOVE each and every one of these topics. Being passionate about something shows in your writing and draws readers with paralleled interests.

 

2. When linking up to other blogger's link ups, try to visit and comment on at least five new blogs from the link up each time.

• People want to know that you are reading their posts and have something to contribute. In return, i.e. blogger's etiquette, a couple of them should visit and comment on yours. 

3. Coordinate with similar bloggers, particularly ones that you have become pretty good friends with, and offer giveaways.

• You may be pretty cheap, like me, but having multiple bloggers allows for more exposure at a lesser cost to you. *Note: don't coordinate giveaways with 50 different bloggers....it gets obnoxious for the reader when entering.*

 

4. You don't have to spend a lot, but put a little bit of money into upgrading your blog design.

• Your link might bring people to your site, but the first 5 seconds determine whether they stay or not. Does your design fit your personality? Is it easy to navigate? Does it appeal to outsiders? I spent $25 on my first design. I bought it off Etsy as a premade design. If you're interested in a custom design, check out this design giveaway.

 

5. Readers want to know about you as a person, yes, but they don't necessarily want to read about you complaining about your day or documenting what you ate each and every day.

• Try to write about and feature things that speak to your readers. They might want to read about what kind of lipstick they should try, or where to buy those must have items. Inform them. 

 

These are just a few things that I have found that have worked for me. Sponsoring other bloggers will also bring readers to your blog. All of the money I earn from sponsors on my page are going to be put back into sponsoring others. Look for sponsors that allow you to participate in giveaways, sponsor spotlights, and/or guest posts to increase your exposure. Please look here to sponsor on my blog, with these added features. 

 

 

Hope these helped and everyone is having a fabulous Monday!



 

 

Linking up for I Love Bloglovin', Monday Mingling, The GFC Collective.

 

Bags, Blog design, Goodies, and Giveaways

1. A couple weeks ago I ordered a camera strap cover for my camera and got it in this week. Isn't it adorable?! Ordered it from veryjane.com, but email me and I can give you the shop owners info.

2. My boss was in town this week, which means we went to Ruth's Chris for dinner on the company dime. #winning #foodcoma

3. In case you haven't noticed, I got a new blog design and I LOVE it!

4. In regards to #3, my friend Beth, just set up her website and we are hosting a giveaway for a custom blog design! Check it out here.

5. I gave in and ordered a custom Molly bag from Better Life Bags. So excited!

Since it's been such a looooong week, I'm offering ad spots 50% off today! Use code "TobyForHire" here.

Linking up with Lauren for High Five for Friday and Marquis for That Friday Blog Hop.

Blog Design GIVEAWAY!

 

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Breaking News:

There's a new and final design on Blop today! Isn't she a beaut'! I'm in LOVE and I can't quit looking it!

Guess what???

You're in luck because my old roomie, Beth (designer of this blog) has decided to giveaway a custom blog design to one lucky reader!

Beth and I go wayyyy back! She's a graphic designer and has a ton of experience with website design. Although she's new to the blogging world, I asked her to make me a custom blog layout and it took her two days to figure out how to install and create everything for it. She's a pro! She does this for a living!

If you're new to the blogging world and don't want to pay for a custom layout quite yet, she makes and sells premade designs at a decent rate. Say you want a custom design, she works with you to achieve your dream design. I am NOT the easiest person to work with, but she pushed through it and produced this awesome design.

To enter to win a free custom blog design from Beth, use the giveaway tool below. In the meantime, check out her portfolio (which is still in progress) here.

Please note that you can earn an automatic $10 credit to use on any of Beth's services for just blogging about this! (And you earn 10 entries on top of that).

The winner will be verified and emailed the day after the end of the giveaway.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

Also linking up with Bloglovin' Collective.