Easy steps to a successful blog!

Hello everybody! New week starting of great and since the end of the year is coming up close, we'll be featuring some of our best blog tutorials going on this year. So if you've missed any HTML tips or any improving your website tricks, brought to you by Design It Chic, here's the chance of catching up with them all:)


Today we'll be focusing on how to make and maintain your blog clutter-free!

The first trick we need to know when we create our blog, is that the homepage is what gets our visitors to stay or leave. So putting a bit more time and effort into making that page more readers-friendly, is the great start to a successful blog! If you feel a bit disoriented and need some help, here are just a few quick tricks to guide you through achieving a great homepage!

Image courtesy of TomoPizzeria

Now that you captured your readers' attention, you need to offer them great content through your blog. There's so many blogs with amazing content and because they don't know how to serve it to their readers, not too many notice them. So in the hope that you won't be one of those unnoticed blogs, you need to focus your attention on your posts decluttering. If you need guidance, here is a great list of things you can do to easily present your posts in a much appealing way!

Taking care of your posts is as important as brushing off your sidebars and your blog's footer. You need to have information available for your readers, or else they will drop you like a wet dog in the streets:P In order to prevent that, we made up a step-by-step list on how to declutter your blog's sidebars and footer!


And since we all know how time is important to each and one of us, we need to consider that for our reader's sake too. Maybe someone likes your article and would like to comment you with either a question or to just congratulate you on your writing skills. In return, as a sign of appreciation and consideration, you also need to make this process easier for the reader. So keeping your comments process easy, will actually go a long run! If you don't know how to do that, you can get a look at our easy to follow list of tips to keep the comments process simple!

Now we pretty much covered the entire blog in great lines, so hopefully everybody who missed these series on keeping your blog clutter-free, will be able to catch up on them. Also if there is anything that you don't find in here, you can browse through our Blogger tutorials for more blog-handy tips and easy HTML tutorials, plus you can check our Blog tips for more improving your web traffic secrets!:)

Last week's "Jocelyn's flower headband and mini stocking" winner is:
* #17 Kimberly @ Drama Queen's Mum

Happy Holidays everyone!

Boost My Blog Friday - 12/10



Today is Friday, that means it's time again to catch up with Boost My Blog Friday here on Design It Chic!

Just a quick reminder before we go on, hurry up to snag Jocelyn's amazing surprises for you guys!

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It's simple.. the only rule is: no rules!! That's right!! This blog-hop is supposed to be a boost in our blogs' asses... friends-wise:)!!
SO just make sure you link with us, follow us as the hostess (and leave us a comment so we know you follow us and return the love back:) and then feel free to follow whoever you want to, leave nice comments, send them love notes and chocolate boxes *WOW scratch that last part:P* and don't forget to do the happy dance!

If you join with us on Boost My Blog Friday, please take your time and leave a comment, so we know you're participating with us and maybe pay you a visit:) Thanks!



And as always, today I have another question for you:
Scarves or no scarves? If not, what else do you accessorize with during winter time?

I love scarves and how classy they look! There's many patterns and colors and beautiful structures to the scarves these days, and I love having options! I guess that's the ultimate winter accessory for me:) So definitely loving scarves! Now, how about you? Scarf girl or not so much?

And don't forget to check Blogger tutorials for more blog-handy tips and easy HTML tutorials, plus you can check SEO or Unclutter tips for more improving your web traffic secrets!:) Happy Friday!

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Show Yo' Flow @ Design It Chic - giveaway six



Hi all! Today we continue our fabulous Show Yo' Flow @ Design It Chic Campaign! If you're new here, you can learn all about this amazing campaign by browsing our Show Yo' Flow files. If you're a long time reader, then keep up with our full powered bandwagon, because there's lots of prizes flowing around here these days and lots of fun interviews with amazing ordinary people just like you and I!

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Today we'll be chatting with our next star, Jocelyn from Inside Bru Crew Life! She's a very talented lady that manages a blog and a small online business, but always puts her family first.


Design It Chic: Hi Jocelyn! Can you tell us a few words about yourself?

Jocelyn: I am a SAHM to 3 great kids and I am married to my absolute best friend in the world. I like to keep myself busy with family, church, crafts, and baking.


Design It Chic: So nice to meet you:) And since we know a bit more about you now, tell us what's your little business about!

Jocelyn: One of my crafts for the past 2 years has been making hair accessories for my daughter and myself. This past February I took the plunge and started an Etsy store to sell my fabric flower creations to everyone else.


Design It Chic: That is so lovely! And who doesn't love girlie stuff?! Especially those adorable headbands and those amazingly cute flower necklaces are going down on our favorite list. But what is your muse when you create? What does inspire you?

Jocelyn: I get inspired looking at all the beautiful fabrics that I find. It is so much fun to lay them all out on my table and start pairing different ones together. I also get inspired by color combos that I see in stores, online, or in nature.


Design It Chic: So very interesting! And since you have an inspiration source, we bet you also have a target. So who do you create for? What is the profile of the women you create your accessories for?

Jocelyn: There is no limit to who I create for. I can see these headbands/clips on girls and women of all ages. My daughter is 9 and I am 34, and we both wear the same ones. They are just so much fun for adding color to your wardrobe and hair.


Design It Chic: Awesome! And seeing that you have so many new designs in your store already, are you planning on something special for this Holiday Season?

Jocelyn: I am just trying to continually add new items so that there is a good variety for people to shop from. There just might be another sale before Christmas, but you will have to follow me on my Facebook fan page to find out when that might be:)


Design It Chic: We hear you also have a blog, right?! Tell us a bit what's going on in there?

Jocelyn: Yes, I am always posting some fun new baking or a crafty project for all my blog readers. Come check out the fun at Inside Bru Crew Life!


Design It Chic: That sounds so exciting! But do you find any time for family and friends with all that busy schedule?

Jocelyn: My family always has to come first. They mean the world to me, so I have keep my priorities in order. I try to do all my projects when they are at school or sleeping. I am a night owl too, so most of my creations happen late at night.


Design It Chic: We bet! And tell us what are your plans for Christmas? Attending any craft shows? Showcase your amazing accessories to any local store or perhaps a magazine?

Jocelyn: I was able to participate in a local craft fair in November and it was so much fun getting my name out to the community. That was the only one that I signed up for this year though. I am keeping busy with lots of custom headband orders/clips this month. I hadn't thought about local stores or magazines...what a great idea. I might have to check into that:)



Design It Chic: And now for the grand finale, can you please tell us what is your surprise for our readers today?

Jocelyn: I am giving away this awesome cluster flower headband. It is created out of 3 different satin fabrics and accented with some pink glass beads. The stretch headband is very comfortable and fits most heads. Along with the headband I will be sending a mini stocking filled with peppermint kisses. The perfect gift to keep or send to someone you love.

Design It Chic: Pure sweetness with a cherry on top:) Thanks Jocelyn for chatting with us!


So you heard the lady! One of you awesome readers can snag that sweet headband and a mini stocking filled with peppermint kisses:) Now who doesn't want that, right?!? It's the perfect Christmas gift for yourself or for someone dear! All you have to do is become a follower of Design It Chic right here and then pay a visit to The Trendy Owl Etsy store and tell us in a comment what item did you like most. That's 1 entry.
If you want to gain extra entries, add Design It Chic's button on your blog somewhere where we can find it and come back and tell us that you did(2 entries),blog about this giveaway with a link back to this interview and then comment that you did that(2 entries), follow Jocelyn on her blog and come back and comment that you did(1 entry), follow Jocelyn on Facebook and tell us that you did that with a link back to your profile so we can check(1 entry). There's 7 possibilities for you to snag that cute headband and the little kisses stocking, so what are you waiting for?
The giveaway is now officially open and will be closing 12/12 midnight Central Time Zone. Enjoy everyone!!!
**THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED**


Last week's "Elizabeth's ruffled headband and matching pouch" winner is:
* #42 Kelly-Jo @ Happy Homemaker and Momma

Plus don't forget to check the other stars from our Show Yo' Flow Campaign, and make sure you don't miss any of the upcoming interviews along with our amazing gifts for everybody! Happy Monday all!

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Boost My Blog Friday 12/03



Today is Friday, that means it's time again to catch up with Boost My Blog Friday here on Design It Chic! Last week we were missing out because of the Thanksgiving, but now we're back on track:)

And just a quick reminder before we go on, hurry up to snag Elizabeth's amazing surprises for you guys!

BoostMyBlogFriday



It's simple.. the only rule is: no rules!! That's right!! This blog-hop is supposed to be a boost in our blogs' asses... friends-wise:)!!
SO just make sure you link with us, follow us as the hostess (and leave us a comment so we know you follow us and return the love back:) and then feel free to follow whoever you want to, leave nice comments, send them love notes and chocolate boxes *WOW scratch that last part:P* and don't forget to do the happy dance!

If you join with us on Boost My Blog Friday, please take your time and leave a comment, so we know you're participating with us and maybe pay you a visit:) Thanks!



And as always, today I have another question for you:
What is your favorite thing about December?

Mine is the first snow:) I simply love it and i feel so joyful and happy when the first snowflakes are falling down. I can even smell it in the air the night before it starts snowing.. is that serene breeze with that frosting smell. Is something that I always loved and always will:) Now, what's yours? Do share your December love!

And don't forget to check Blogger tutorials for more blog-handy tips and easy HTML tutorials, plus you can check SEO or Unclutter tips for more improving your web traffic secrets!:) Happy Friday!

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